John Gregory Bastian
Feb 24, 2023
John Gregory Bastian age 63 of Hermantown, died unexpectedly on February 24, 2023. He was born in St. Paul, MN to parents, Vincent & Mary (Powell) Bastian. John did everything in his life at 110%. Whether it was the way he treated everyone with equality and respect, or spending time outdoors; fishing, hunting, hiking, XC skiing, working out, or reading....
George William Lancour
Feb 23, 2023
George William Lancour beloved husband, dad, papa, and friend passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on Thursday, February 23, 2023, after a brief illness. He was 78 years old. George, a lifelong resident of Duluth, was born on May 26, 1944, to parents, Louis & Dorothy (Krouse) Lancour. On October 12, 1968, he married the love of his life,...
Richard "Dick" Carlson
Feb 22, 2023
With family by his side, Dick passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Violet; and a sister, Jan Kooistra. Dick is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Elaine; his children, Greg (Juliana) of Bethel, Alaska, Kelly (Jim) Walls of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Melissa...
Donald Leigh Hoaglund
Feb 21, 2023
Don Hoaglund, 75, of Hermantown, MN, passed away on February 21st at home with his husband, Todd and dog, Max, at his side. Don was a member of the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa. He served his country in the US Armed Forces, receiving a Purple Heart and other commendations during his time of service. Don spent his career in...
Theodore J. "Ted" Windus
Feb 20, 2023
Theodore J. “Ted” Windus Sr., 83, of Duluth passed away on Monday February 20, 2023, in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Duluth on July 7, 1939 to Harry and Rose Windus. Ted graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School. He was employed by the 148th Minnesota Air National Guard, Duluth. Ted married Evelyn A. Bieniek on August 30,...
William "Bill" R. Berntsen
Feb 19, 2023
Passed away on February 19, 2023 at the age of 59 after a courageous fight with cancer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn; and sister, Lynn. Bill is survived by children, Brandon, Joshua, Zach, Miranda, Lynn, Chris and Maycie; his father, Roger; sister, Bonnie; and many loved ones.
Larry Hoyt Duncan
Feb 19, 2023
Larry Hoyt Duncan, 87 formerly of Kenwood, died Sunday, Feb. 19th at St. Luke’s Hospice, with his family by his side. Larry was born Feb. 6, 1936 in Duluth to Hoyt and Mabel Duncan. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld and received a BA from UMD. He met, Patricia “Pat” Plets and they were married on July 15, 1961. Larry...
Thomas Alan Fremont
Feb 19, 2023
Thomas Alan Fremont age 77 of Duluth died unexpectedly on February 19, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids, MN on July 29, 1945 to parents, George “Bud” & Eleanor “Nellie” (Nelson) Fremont. Education was a constant throughout Tom’s life; both as a student and an educator. He graduated from Greenway High School in 1963, Itasca Junior College in 1965,...
Bruce R. Ceryes
Feb 18, 2023
Of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 18, 2023.
Bruce was born and spent his early childhood in Duluth. He moved to and lived in Proctor, MN, in junior high and into high school, He then moved back to Duluth and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1981. Bruce attended MN North College, Vermillion; and University of MN, Duluth.
Bruce,...
Karen G. Jongquist
Feb 17, 2023
Karen passed away from Parkinson’s Disease on February 17, 2023 at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Bryan Preston; brothers, Arvid and Roger (Diane) Peterson. Karen is survived by sister, Pat (Jim) Gleeson; husband, Donald; children, Jessica (Rick) Jongquist-Malyuk, Dennis Preston, Laura (Shane) Erickson, Jayson Jongquist; grandchildren, Mandy (Paul) Knable and Cole (Christina)...
Lucille "Ceal" A. Riley
Feb 17, 2023
Lucille “Ceal” A. Riley, 69 of Saginaw, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 17th in her home. Ceal was born Feb. 28th, 1953, in Brigham City, UT to John and Elizabeth Stoneman. The family moved to a farm in Munger when she was a young child. Ceal graduated from Proctor High School in 1971, went on to earn a...
Robert Reynold Rajala
Feb 16, 2023
Robert R. Rajala, 76, of Duluth MN, Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Benedictine Health Center while in Rehab.
Robert was born on October 18, 1946 in Virginia, MN, to Reynold Rajala and Lucille Elkington.
Robert was a retired veteran for the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War in Germany as a Medic...
Jason P Burnett Sr. Saagajiwe – Gaabaw
Feb 16, 2023
Passed away on February 16, 2023, at the age of 75. Preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Clarence, Leslie and Harvey Burnett, Vivian Sessoms and Joan Hall. Survived by his wife, Maria; children, Monique Burnett, Michael Burnett, and Jennifer (Wesley Ballinger), Jason Burnett Jr. grandchildren, Yara Ballinger, Nikkia and Jason III Burnett; sister, Sally Fountain; and many brothers and...
Austin Gregory Jones
Feb 15, 2023
Austin Gregory Jones (Bezhigo Bines), Bizhew clan of Duluth, MN, started his journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, February 15th. He was 27 years old.
Born on May 10th, 1996, Austin is survived by his parents, Marcella Mae Cree and Michael Duane Jones, his daughter Veronica, partner Sheree, his brothers Jerron, Cameron Sr., Daniel, and TJ, as well...
Marshall Fightlin
Feb 13, 2023
Age 89, of Duluth was called home by his all-merciful Savior the afternoon of February 13, from Helena, Montana where he was visiting his youngest daughter Miriam and her family after time spent with his older daughter, Kristen, and family in Duluth. Though very ill for the last few weeks of his life, he always maintained a bright outlook,...
Charles "Charlie" Ernest McDonald
Feb 13, 2023
Charles Ernest McDonald 92, of Duluth passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in his home.
Charlie was born in Duluth, MN on June 16th, 1930 to Julia and Charles McDonald. He was a life-long resident of the Duluth Heights neighborhood and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He graduated from Central High School, Duluth and went on to...
Robert "Bob" Beard
Feb 13, 2023
Robert (Bob) Beard, age 88, passed away on February 13, 2023 after living 10 years with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on July 10, 1934 in White Bear Lake, MN to Katherine (Kay) and Lovatt Beard . He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Murray High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army and served as...
Joan Elizabeth More
Feb 9, 2023
Joan Elizabeth More, age 75, died February 9, 2023, in Duluth.
Joanie was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Jean More; sister Patricia Blanch; and niece Pam Ree.
She is survived by her husband Roger B. Day of Duluth; brother Bob More and nieces Amy More, Lisa Williams of Oregon and Amy Miller; sister Martha More of...
Eugene Michael Tomeck
Feb 9, 2023
Eugene “Gene” Michael Tomeck, age 74, died unexpectedly at his home on February 09, 2023. He was born on January 25, 1949, to parents Earl & Bernice (nee; Manaski) Tomeck. After graduating from Central High School, Gene enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country in the Vietnam War. He loved spending his time fishing on the North Shore...
Marvin Forbragd Sr.
Feb 6, 2023
Age 78, of Duluth passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023. He was born to Willis and Donna Forbragd on January 9, 1945 in Bagley, MN and lived there until he was 11 and moved to Minneapolis. That is where he grew up and started working for Augsburg Publishing House for 38 years. Marv and Sue married in 1976 and...
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