Obituaries

Jul 10, 2024

Deborah Strand passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 10, 2024 at the age of 69. She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Maurine Lindgren and brother, Steven Lindgren. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Greg Strand; children, Michael (Desiree) Strand and Alyson (Jeff) Prouty; 4 grandchildren; 3 sisters; 3 brothers. 

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Jul 9, 2024

Michael Lee Bradley passed away peacefully in his home on July 9. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he left us with his loving family at his side. 

Born November 13, 1937, to Grace and Wilbur “Bill” Bradley of Dubuque, IA, he was the first of five siblings. After graduating from Oshkosh High in 1955, he entered the United States Naval...

Jul 6, 2024

On July 6, 2024, our beloved mother, grandma, and great grandma Helen "Nina" Hinks passed away peacefully and is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus. She was 94 years old. Helen was born to Steven and Mary Mirkovich on May 16, 1930, in Duluth, MN. She grew up in Gary and graduated from Morgan Park High...

Jul 5, 2024

Jeanne M. Erickson, 84, a long-time resident of Duluth, Minn. and native of Concord, NH, passed away July 5, 2024 after a sudden illness.

 She was born September 20, 1939, the first of nine children of Roland “Pat” and Agnes (Rousse) Lachance of Concord, NH. She was a graduate of St. John’s High School Class of 1957 and received a bachelor's...

Jul 4, 2024

Regis Halgren, 93, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

She was born February 21, 1931, at home in Alborn, Minnesota, the middle child of Louis and Marie (Edwards) Tremblay.

Regis was a graduate and salutatorian of the 1948 class of Alborn High School. She enhanced her education by attending Hursh Business College in Duluth. Upon graduation she worked...

Jul 3, 2024

Constantine “Connie” N. Lukovsky, 71, of Duluth passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Connie was born January 21, 1953 to Angeline and Constantine S. Lukovsky.

Connie was a car enthusiast and business owner who enjoyed building and constructing things of all sizes.

Connie was preceded in death by his mother, Angeline (Colich) Lukovsky; father, Constantine S. Lukovsky; and dear friend Barbara Hillman...

Jul 3, 2024

Raymond Joseph Blesener passed away at 2:30pm on Wednesday 3 July 2024. Raymond served in the US Navy and was a Navigator on the A3D flying from USS Forrestal CVA59 naval aircraft carrier. Raymond was a self-taught registered Architect and over the years had several architectural firms. Raymond was president of SARA (Society of American registered Architects) and won multiple...

Jul 2, 2024

Vernon Amundson, 87 years old, of Tower, Minnesota and Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully at his lake home in Tower on July 2, 2024, with family at his side holding his hands. He was a Duluthian by birth, son of Benjamin and Esther Amundson, and lived and worked there until his retirement. Vernon married his Duluth East High School sweetheart,...

Jun 30, 2024

Judith A. Kelley, 74, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at home on June 30th, 2024.

Born to Lawrence and Lorraine (Hagen) Estness on October 11th, 1949, Judy graduated from Hermantown High School. She will be remembered for being an amazingly loving and caring person, not only for her family, but for everyone she knew. Judy was...

Jun 27, 2024

Shirley Ann (Stretar) Balach, 100, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27. Loved by many, “Shirley Girly” above all treasured her family, godchildren, and friends at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church. Shirley went above and beyond with her generosity, always remembering loved ones on special occasions and freely giving her time at church. She welcomed everyone into her home with...

Jun 27, 2024

Harriet Ann Miller, 90 of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Thursday, June 27, 2024. Harriet was born in Hatton, ND, on July 16, 1933, to Hans and Anna Gilberts Grimson.

 Harriet was a farm girl from North Dakota who graduated from Hatton High School in 1951. After graduating she attended Wahpeton North Dakota State College of Science....

Jun 26, 2024

Mary Kay Finnegan, 66, peacefully passed on Wednesday, June 26, in the compassionate care of her family. 

She was born on November 28, 1957, in Virginia, Minnesota. She attended Virginia schools and graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism. As a devout Catholic who loved God with all her heart, Mary donated...

Jun 25, 2024

Jun 25, 2024

Brian “Chino” Thomas Allen, 44, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on June 25, 2024 from a broken heart. He was born in Richland, WA to Thomas and Francis Allen. He grew up and lived in AZ, OR, WA and when he was in the 6th grade he made Duluth, MN his home where he graduated from Denfeld High School 1998.

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Jun 24, 2024

Sister Arlene Kleemann, 80, died peacefully at the Monastery on June 24, 2024 in her 61st year of monastic profession. Born January 2, 1944 to George and Evelyn (Heyden) Kleemann, she and her brother George grew up in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Invited by her 7th grade Benedictine teacher to visit the Benedictine motherhouse in Duluth, she began considering...

Jun 23, 2024

Sherald Eugene Kimball, 88, passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 23, 2024 at St Luke’s hospital. He was born near Backus, MN on August 7, 1935 the son of Edwin and Zelma Kimball.

Sherald was drafted in the U.S. Army in 1958 stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. He was a truck driver at an early age, driving...

Jun 22, 2024

We heartbreakingly announce the unexpected passing of Matthew Joseph Maurer, age 44, of Duluth, MN after suffering sudden heart failure. He was born in St. Cloud, MN to Kevin and Linda Maurer. When Matt was six years old the family moved to a small farm in Hibbing, MN. Matt often talked about playing in the barn with his sisters and...

Jun 19, 2024

Thomas M. Grier passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 19, 2024, in his residence. Tom was born in Minneapolis to Rodney Fellows Grier and Anne Bugocki Grier on November 6, 1954. He graduated from Hopkins High School and earned a BS in biology and chemistry and a Master of Science degree from the U of M Duluth. He worked for...

Jun 13, 2024

Drexel Harold Bodin, 85, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2024.

Born November 5th, 1938, to Harold and Grace (Melstrand) Bodin in Duluth, Drexel graduated from Duluth Denfeld. After high school, Drexel enlisted in the Army National Guard while going to school at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he graduated with his degree in chemistry. 

Drexel spent much of...

Jun 12, 2024

Kevin Mark Johnson, 54, entered into eternal life at Oak Grove, MN on June 12, 2024.

He was born to Harlan and Jean Johnson in Duluth MN on May 18, 1970 on his mother's birthday.

As a youngster he participated in youth soccer and his church's Cub Scout Pack. He was a graduate of Duluth East High School where he sang with...