Lisa Gay Gregory-Hearn
Aug 17, 2023
Lisa Gay Gregory-Hearn, 68, passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2023 in Duluth, MN at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Taken from this world too soon from her ongoing battle with COPD. She was the wife of Michael Wade Hearn for 40 love-filled years and mother to her only son, Camden Koby Hearn.
Lisa is survived by...
Susan Elizabeth Valentine
Aug 12, 2023
Susan Elizabeth Valentine of Duluth passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023
Susan was born March 31, 1964 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Irwin and Pauline Rian and welcomed by her brother Eric. She attended Duluth East High School (class of 1982), and in April of 1983 she became an ever-loving mother to her son Dustin.
On August 21,...
Kirk Graen
Aug 12, 2023
Kirk Graen, born on September 30th, 1952, is survived by his wife, Renee (Klatt); his two sons: Nathan (Jenna) and Jordan (Alex); and five grandchildren: Winston, Cora, Louis, George, and James. He is also survived by his siblings: Redg (Charr), Cindy Pahl, and Vicki VanGuilder. Kirk was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Arvilla; his brother, Daniel (Christy);...
Kim Buckanaga-Croud
Aug 12, 2023
Waasiijiiwin, Kim Laurie Buckanaga-Croud began her journey home among family on August 12, 2023 in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born on June 21, 1965 in Minneapolis, MN and was a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. Kim attended Park Rapids High School (then moved to Cloquet/Duluth). She loved being a mom, grandma, and great grandma. She loved spending...
Dylan Jay Saylor
Aug 8, 2023
Dylan Jay Saylor (Dillybar) age 28 of Minneapolis, formally of Duluth, Unexpectedly passed away in his apartment on August 8, 2023.
Dylan was born to parents, Sean Saylor Sr & Roberta “Bobbi” Goodreau on June 12, 1995. Dylan enjoyed going to watch the MN Twins, biking, watching movies, going to bogs with his mud family, & collecting ALL the things,...
Kenneth David Butler
Aug 8, 2023
Kennth David Butler (“Gig”), of Duluth, Minnesota, died on August 8, 2023 after a brief illness. He was an extraordinary Dad, a proud veteran, an accomplished attorney, and a devoted husband to his wife of 52 years.
Ken was born on August 5, 1946 in Cloquet, MN to Dr. John and Sheila Butler. He attended the University of Minnesota where...
Virginia M Soetebier
Aug 5, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Mattson Soetebier of Duluth died August 5th, 2023 at Viewcrest Health Center. Ginny was born on July 18th, 1930 to Arthur and Dominica “Minny” Mattson in Bessemer, MI. She married John “Jack” Soetebier on April 8, 1951 in Hurley, WI. Ginny owned and operated the beloved Patty Cake Shop of Duluth with her husband for over 40...
Shawn Casey Perich
Aug 3, 2023
Shawn Casey Perich passed away on August 3rd after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Shawn was born in Duluth on July 16, 1959 to Dan and Terese Perich. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld and UMD. Shawn always knew he wanted to be a writer and never lost sight of that goal. In his writing and editing career he worked...
Paris Kaden Allen
Aug 2, 2023
Paris Kaden Allen was born on April 28, 2004, in Federal Way, WA and passed away unexpectedly at the age of 19 in Duluth, MN due to a senseless act of violence. He graduated from High School in Tracy, CA in 2022 and planned to attend college to become an underwater welder. He was always up for a challenge, trying...
Linda Diane Moder-Pauna
Aug 1, 2023
Linda “Linde” Moder-Pauna age 53 of Duluth died peacefully and surrounded by her family on August 01, 2023. She was born in Superior, WI to parents, Melvin & Charlene (Kleckner) Krause on January 8, 1970. She was born and raised in Superior and continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Linde worked as the head secretary for the Duluth...
Rita Pedersen Beard
Jul 30, 2023
Rita Pedersen Beard, age 88, passed away on July 30, 2023. She was born on January 1st, 1935 in Saint Paul, MN to Emmy and Knud Pedersen and graduated from Murray High School. She went on to get a degree in elementary education from the University of Minnesota. On August 4, 1956, Rita married her high school sweetheart Robert...
James Elwood Groff
Jul 29, 2023
James Groff age 61 of Knife River, passed away in his home on July 29, 2023. He was born in Two Harbors, MN to parents, Allen and Georgia (Pettis) Groff on October 6, 1961. Jim loved living in northern Minnesota. He spent his free time hunting and fishing. Jim is survived by his parents, and brother, Mike. He is survived...
Ronald "Ron" John Soberg
Jul 27, 2023
Ronald John Soberg, 75 of Duluth, passed away July 27th in St. Luke’s Hospital.
He was born Feb. 16, 1948, to Reinhard and Margaret (Lee) Soberg.
Ron graduated from Morgan Park High school in 1966 and continued in education at Dartmouth College.
He worked as a lobbyist for ISD 709 and several local schools retiring in 2014 from his...
Marlys M. “Marcy” Burns
Jul 26, 2023
Marlys M. “Marcy” Burns (nee Evans) passed peacefully into eternal life on July 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brookings, South Dakota on January 19, 1935, Marcy moved at an early age to her family’s farm in Flandreau, South Dakota. The farm did not have running water or indoor plumbing until she was thirteen, and Marcy...
Bradley James Sam
Jul 24, 2023
Bradley James Sam, age 37 of Duluth, MN passed away Monday, July 24, 2023. He was born to Randall Sam and Dineen White on February 18, 1986. Brand enjoyed basketball, football, baseball, and music. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his family. Brad is preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his son, Xavier Sam;...
Gordon Oliver Slotness
Jul 21, 2023
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Gordon Oliver Slotness of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, at the age of 90.
Gordy was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Bernard and Inga Slotness and graduated from Central High School. He attended college at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where Darlene Melander noticed him while he was...
Wesley "Wes" W. Sorensen
Jul 20, 2023
Wesley, “Wes” William Sorensen, 60, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Ecumen Lakeshore with his children at his side after a 10 week battle with glioblastoma cancer. Wes was born March 26, 1963 in Athol, Massachusetts to Ron and Joy Sorensen. He graduated from Duluth Central and received his bachelors degree from UMD. Wes worked...
Arthur James Jacquart
Jul 19, 2023
Jacquart, Arthur James, 83 of Duluth, MN formerly of Ironwood, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 19, 2023, with his wife Char, daughter Joanne and staff from BHC in attendance.
Art was born in 1940 to Arthur & Edna Jacquart and was a graduate of Luther L. Wright H.S. 1958, Ironwood, MI. Art was very active throughout high...
Lori Jean Bleskan
Jul 17, 2023
Lori Jean Bleskan peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with cancer on July 17, 2023.
She was born in Duluth, MN to Donald and Sandra (Neari) Judnick on October 15, 1960. She was the mother of two children, Jacob and Jennifer Bleskan.
When Lori wasn’t working, you would find her...
Russell R. Nieland
Jul 16, 2023
Russell Nieland passed away on July 16, 2023, at his home in Duluth Minnesota. He was born March 29, 1948, to Ralph and Virgie Nieland in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Russ graduated from St. Scholastica in 1977 with a degree in Physical Therapy. Staying in Duluth, he went on to work at Washburn Hospital, St Luke's Hospital, and St Mary’s Hospital...
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