Obituaries

Feb 25, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Dayle Marie Patterson (Orr) announce she passed away unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic on February 25, 2021, from complications of leukemia after a valiant and lengthy fight. Her husband, Gregg was at her side. Though her body was frail and tired, her spirit was full of grateful appreciation for the endless...

Feb 23, 2021

Patricia M. Maisuk, age 84, of Duluth, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born May 11, 1936 in Duluth.  Patty was a 1954 graduate of Proctor High School.  She married Joseph Rudolph Maisuk on August 6, 1960.  Patty had worked at the Duluth Chamber of Commerce and at Minnesota Arrowhead Association.  She was a...

Feb 19, 2021

Dear family, dear friends, and all who were touched by Sophia’s sunshine,

On Friday, February 19th, our beautiful, sweet, compassionate, lover-of-life Sophia “Peeps” Moore Benson took her last breath on this earth.  There are no words to describe the pain we feel, and we are left deeply brokenhearted at the loss of our precious Sophia.  If you...

Feb 18, 2021

Walter L. Clock, 78, of Duluth, died on Thursday February 18, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

He was born on May 29, 1942 in Rockford, IL to Norman and Leona Clock.  Walter graduated from Denfeld High School and served our country in Vietnam.  After returning from Vietnam Walter worked at Diamond Tool & Horseshoe Company for 29...

Feb 17, 2021

Jane Elizabeth Hawes, age 63, of Duluth, and formerly of Richfield, MN. died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Essentia Health Miller-Dwan Hospital.  She was born April 14, 1957 in Saint Paul, MN. to Maurice and Mary-Jane (McCord) Hawes.  Jane graduated from Richfield High School, later becoming a Paralegal Specialist before working in banking and real-estate finance; aiding people in difficult...

Feb 17, 2021

Jeanne Mendoza passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on February 17, 2021 as a result of complications stemming from Covid-19. Jeanne was born to Russell and Naomi Doty on July 27, 1944 – the 3rd of 8 children. She married the love of her life and best friend, Donald Mendoza, on October 20, 1967. The focus...

Feb 16, 2021

Louis “Louie” A. LePage, 80, of Normanna Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Duluth.  Louie was born in Duluth, on May 10, 1940 to Maurice and Helen LePage.

He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife, Sharon; brother, Roger and beloved dog, Sadie.

Louie is survived by son, Greg; daughters...

Feb 12, 2021

Bonita (Bonnie) Marianne Shimmin (Burke) Age 78 of Duluth passed away on Friday February 12,2021.

She was born on July 19,1942 to Joseph and Lyna Burke.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School.  Earned her B.S degree from The University of MN Duluth, and spent several years as a counselor for the Center of Alcohol and Drug...

Feb 6, 2021

Michael Ian Cohen, 85, of Duluth, died Saturday, Feb. 6th at the Benedictine Health Center with his family by his side.  Michael was born Feb. 2, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to Ralph and Estelle Cohen.  He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1958, after which he received a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Michael...

Feb 5, 2021

Carol Ann Archibald, 80, of Duluth, died on Friday February 5, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born on March 8, 1940 in Duluth to Axel and Edith Eckholm. She was a member of Glen Avon Presbyterian Church and an active resident of Woodland Garden Apartments. Carol was famous amongst her grandchildren for her delicious dirt cake. She...

Feb 2, 2021

Kevin Scott Cosner , 69, of Duluth,MN passed away February 2,2021 in his residence. He was born on June 29,1951 to Dean and Carla Cosner. He graduated from Denfield High School. Kevin worked for JJ’s Garbage Service and Chesney Auto Salvage as a tow truck driver for over 30 years until his retirement. Kevin was a member of the...

Feb 2, 2021

Doris “Teeny” Mansfield Bloom, 82, of Hermantown, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, after a long battle with dementia.

Teeny was born on March 14, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to William Perry Mansfield and Doris Geffert Mansfield. She spent her childhood in Tacoma, Washington enjoying the outdoors and riding her pony. The family moved to Hermantown when...

Jan 31, 2021

Olivia Jean Salo, 28 of Fargo, ND, formerly of Duluth, MN, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 31st in Fargo. Olivia was born February 19, 1992 in Duluth to David and Tracie Salo.  She graduated from Hermantown High School and received a degree in University Studies from NDSU. Olivia worked as an HR Generalist at BNG Team, a business development...

Jan 31, 2021

Katherine Lena (Kay) Tervo

On Sunday January 31, 2021 Kay left this earthly life peacefully in hospice at Marywood, Benedictine Health Center. She imagined loving arms reaching down to carry her up and reunite. She would have been 94 in just a few weeks.

Kay was the cherished only child of Leo and Lena (Archambeau) Versailles,...

Jan 30, 2021

Carol A. Udd, 80, of Duluth passed away peacefully with family by her side Saturday, January 30, 2021.  Carol was born in Duluth, on July 25, 1940 to Larry and Barb Oman.

Carol graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1958. She married the love of her life, Dave, on August 5, 1961. Carol graduated from the...

Jan 30, 2021

Norman Ray Olson, 71, of Duluth, died Saturday January 30, 2021 surrounded by his family at home after a short illness.  He was born June 23, 1949 in Duluth to Elizabeth L. (Poirier) and Sigurd M. Olson.  Norman was a 1967 graduate and served in the United States Marine Corps.  He married Lori A. Knutson on November 20, 1976...

Jan 28, 2021

Cecilia “Cil” (Leihulu) Kaauamo Haugen was born November 28, 1936 to Solomon and Cecilia Kaauamo in Hana, Maui Hawaii. Cil joined the army and was stationed in the mainland as a young woman. While serving she met a young GI Philip Haugen, they fell in love and soon after were happily married. Following their service to their Country they...

Jan 25, 2021

Lord Richard Peter Olsen of Pike Lake passed away peacefully in the home of his daughter Pauline the evening of January 25th surrounded by loved ones.  Dick fought a noble fight against Covid 19 and proudly came out victorious only to acquire pneumonia three weeks later.

Richard (Dick) was first born of two children to Albert and...

Jan 24, 2021

Phyllis (Luczak) Peterson

Phyllis Peterson, 84 of Duluth, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 24, 2021 at Essentia Health Center. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses for the compassionate care they provided.

She was the sixth of ten children born at home in Duluth on May 26, 1936 to...

Jan 18, 2021

Paul M. Hegstrom Sr., 76, longtime Superior area resident, died on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Aspen Health & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Montevideo, MN on July 12, 1944 to Cordelia and Maurice Hegstrom.  He graduated from Montevideo High School and from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mortuary Science.  Paul married Judith Shetler in...