Obituaries

Nov 10, 2017

Debra Anne Eckert, 57, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born December 19, 1959 in Duluth to Mary Ann and Carl Lucas.  Debra was a graduate of Denfeld High School and received her B.S. degree in Speech Communication in Radio and Television from Southwest State University in 1982.  Debra worked...

Nov 8, 2017

Clyde P. Larson, 62 of Hermantown, died Suddenly on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his home after a short illness.  Clyde was born December 1, 1954 in Minneapolis to Dexter and Wanda Larson.  They moved to Hermantown in 1970 and Clyde graduated from Hermantown in 1972.  He went on to Duluth Vo-Tec, where he received training in welding.  He...

Nov 7, 2017

Mark H. Van Pelt, 66, of Duluth died Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

Mark was born July 15, 1951, to Jack and June (Smith) Van Pelt in Detroit, Michigan. He spent the first years of his life through junior high in the Detroit area, then he and his family moved to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. Upon graduation from...

Nov 7, 2017

Jean Baldwin Harries passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at The Shores Ecumen after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.  Jean was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 24, 1932, the daughter of Phoebe C. (Palmer) Baldwin and Warner F. Baldwin.  The family returned to Duluth when Jean was five years old and resided on East...

Nov 7, 2017

Stan Plucinak, born April 18, 1951, in Duluth, MN, died November 7, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. He lived in Duluth most of his life and attended Duluth Denfeld High School. He moved to the Minneapolis area in 1999. Stan was an avid golfer and was a member of the Men’s League at Enger Park. He had a...

Nov 5, 2017

Nellie Elvira Hopper, 104, of Duluth passed away on Sunday November 5, 2017 at Marywood Assisted Living.  She was born on September 24, 1913 to Carl and Vendla Johnson in Manson, IA.  Nellie was a 1931 graduate of Moose Lake High School.  She married Paul W. Hopper from Middletown, OH on October 9, 1943 while he was stationed in...

Nov 1, 2017

Carl Lyle Nelson, 86 of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday November 1, 2017 at Chris Jensen Nursing Health & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Superior, WI on September 10, 1931 to Carl and Beatrice Nelson.  Carl graduated from Denfeld High School and participated in the State High School Golf Tournament.  He worked for the railroad Coopering...

Nov 1, 2017

Lorrayne L. Glazman, 84, of Duluth died Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in her home, with her family by her side.  Lorrayne was born Oct. 7, 1933 in Duluth to Max and Ann Cherson.   She was a graduate of Duluth Central High School.  Lorrayne married Aaron “Babe” Glazman, (whom she had known since she was 4), on August 10, 1952. ...

Oct 31, 2017

Aili Arlene Gunderson, 99, Sartell, Minn., formerly of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Edgewood Sartell.

Aili was born on September 13, 1918 in Winton, Minnesota to Elias Laine and Anna Kumpula Laine. When Aili was two years old her father moved the family to Finland and after three...

Oct 30, 2017

James Donfris, 90, of Duluth, MN, died peacefully on October 30, 2017.  He was born on July 2, 1927 in Duluth, the son of Joseph and Mary Donfris.  As a young man he traveled the world with the Merchant Marines.  He later served our country in the US Army and was honorably discharged at the end of World War...

Oct 28, 2017

Harriet Nyen, 92, of Duluth, was welcomed into her eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, October 28, 2017.  She was born on November 22, 1924 to Henry and Helga Thompson of Twig, Minnesota.  Harriet grew up on a farm in Twig and often shared her fond memories of that part of her life. ...

Oct 27, 2017

Dorothy Dyer (Whiteside) Simensen, 94, of Duluth, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Benedictine Living Community. She was born on May 10, 1923 in Cook, MN to Lawrence Albert “Ab” and Henrietta “Nellie” (Anderson) Whiteside. Dorothy graduated from Cook High School and earned a degree in Nursing from St. Luke’s Hospital. She was an Army Veteran of World...

Oct 26, 2017

Cara Rosemary Monnier, 57, of Esko, passed away on Thursday October 26, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born in Duluth on February 17, 1960 to Leroy and Zoe Wright.  Cara graduated from Duluth Central High School.  She retired from the U.S. Post Office as the Post Master of Carlton, MN.  Cara was a...

Oct 25, 2017

Dorothy Joan (Pillatzke) Foley, 52, died on October 25, 2017.  She was born April 7, 1965 to John and Niki Pillatzke in Minot, ND.  She grew up enjoying the wide-open spaces of Anamoose, ND, farm country.   Dorothy graduated salutatorian from Anamoose High School in 1983 and went on to pursue a degree in pharmacy from North Dakota State University....

Oct 23, 2017

Angeline D. Broska, age 93, God embraced her to heaven on Monday October 23, 2017 from Essentia Health, Duluth, MN.  She was born on July 5, 1924 to the late Frank and Hermina Lovshin in Duluth, MN.  As a child, Angie enjoyed 5cent cowboy matinees at the NorShor Theater, roller-skating, snow shoveling, laundry, babysitting, and playing games.  In 1947...

Oct 23, 2017

Ann Bailey Ringsred, age 91, of Duluth, died Monday, October 23, 2017, at the Marywood in the Benedictine Center, of cancer surrounded by her loving family.

It has been a long and courageous journey for her, but she handled her illness with grace, courage, dignity and love.    She was born on March 12, 1926, in Kettle Island,...

Oct 23, 2017

Clifford “Cliff” Alton Eastvold, 92 of Hermantown, died Monday, October 23, 2017 in his home.  Cliff was born April 30, 1925 in Rockwell Twp, five miles east of Borup, MN to Helmer and Mina Eastvold.  He graduated from Borup High School and began farming with his father.  He met Virginia June Morris and they were married on June 7,...

Oct 20, 2017

Charlotte Shirley, of Duluth died Friday October 20,2017 at home with her family by her side and is is now at peace with her Creator. Heaven gained a wonderful woman after her 92 years on earth. Char was born in East Grand Forks, ND on 10/18/25 to Agnes and Charles Brantl. She graduated from Sacred Heart High school in...

Oct 20, 2017

Donald Conrad Opheim, 81, of Duluth, died Friday, October 20, 2017 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center after a longtime battle with alzheimers.  He was born in Duluth June 16, 1936 to Conrad and Marie (Hanus) Opheim.  Don was an Army veteran.  He had worked for Great Lakes Shipping as a fireman.  He was preceded in death by...

Oct 20, 2017

Dorothy “Dusty” Ann Youngblom, 83, died peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2017 surrounded by family at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Mom was five feet and a half inch of pure heart and it showed in every life that she touched. And yes, that one-half-inch was very important to her. From the customers she served as a waitress, to all...