Obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

“Mitzi” Delores M. Murphy, 89 of Hermantown, Died Friday, March 22nd at the Benedictine Health Center, Duluth.  Mitzi was born Dec. 2, 1934 in Duluth to Stephen and Hatti Bodell.  She graduated from Denfeld High School.  Mitzi Met Paul Murphy and they were married on Feb. 4, 1956.

Mitzi was a former member of St. Ralphael’s Church and St. Lawrence Church....

Mar 21, 2024

On March 21, 2024 God called Brenda Clinton’s soul to Heaven at the age of 45. Jesus already prepared a place for her, and she was met by her mother Ruby Clinton. Brenda was born in Cook County Hospital, Chicago Illinois on February 25, 1979, to Ruby Clinton and Bradford Ford. Brenda grew up in Chicago, Illinois and lived in...

Mar 20, 2024

John Foster Cosler, age 65 of Duluth died on March 20, 2024. He was born in Waukegan, IL to parents, Albert & Jo Ann (Kopp) on April 23, 1958. John grew up in Duluth and graduated from East High School in 1976. After serving in the Army and Reserves, he started working for the US Postal Service as a mail...

Mar 19, 2024

Gary Warren Thompson of Duluth, MN, died on March 19, 2024. He was 80 years old. Gary was born to parents, Warren & Gladys (Quigley) Thompson on April 24, 1943. Born and raised in Duluth, Gary was a graduate of Central High School. He attended UMD and served his county in the United States Navy. He worked as a marine...

Mar 14, 2024

Passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 55. Preceded in death by her father, Rodney. Survived by husband, Ron; children, Jacob and Emma Semborski; mother, Lenore; siblings, Scott (Tammy), Linda (Bob), Kevin, Lori, and Leah; special niece, Mariah; and many loving family members and friends. She was a devoted nurse and wonderful mother. She will be greatly...

Mar 13, 2024

Frances Emily Fischer Lanyk of Meadowlands MN, died peacefully at home on March 13, 2024 at age 105. Frances, most often called Grandma (GG, Gram), Mom, Frannie, Emma and Auntie Em, was born on April 27, 1918 to Albert and Sarah Fischer.

Frances had a full life.  We heard stories of her childhood, being raised in Iron Junction, MN.  On August...

Mar 10, 2024

Passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by her parents, infant son, John; and brothers, Gerald and Richard Scandin. Survived by children, Rodney Jr and Cindy Weiland; grandsons, Nathan, Justin, Brandon (Ashley), Ryan (Kelsey) and Aaron; and 5 great grandchildren. Elaine was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and enjoyed watching the Twins....

Mar 7, 2024

Jerry Adam Ward, 58, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday March 7, 2024, in Hilltop Healthcare Center.  He was born on October 27, 1965, in Duluth to Gilbert and Elaine Ward.  Jerry had worked as a painter for many years.  He enjoyed shooting pool barbecuing and hanging out with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother...

Mar 5, 2024

Barbara Jane Gustad (Haberkorn) passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2024. 

She was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on February 20, 1935. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Paul Central High School, where she met Paul Alan Gustad, her husband of more than 66 years. Barb graduated from Hamline University School of Nursing in 1956 and worked as a Registered...

Mar 5, 2024

Patricia Jean Schultz-Waller died peacefully in her home on March 5, 2024.  She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on July 1, 1944 to Frank and Jeannette (Dahl) Schultz.  She graduated from high school at Stanbrook Hall and went to work as a nurse's aide in pediatrics at St. Mary's Hospital.  Pat attended the Academy of Hair Design where she graduated...

Mar 4, 2024

Mary Anne "Freddie" Engels, 86, a life-long resident of Duluth, MN died peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital on March 4th, 2024, with her final hours spent with family. Mary Anne was the first-born child of Lloyd Fredricks and Sophie (Busch) Fredricks. She was lovingly raised by William and Mary (Raden) Rooney (her foster family). She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1955...

Mar 4, 2024

Passed away on March 4, 2024 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by parents, Benjamin and Rose. Survived by brother, Benjamin Deemer Jr. Burial at Sunrise Memorial Park in Hermantown. 

Feb 27, 2024

Jean Ellen (Cook) Whelan, 89, of Duluth, MN, passed away February 27th, 2024. She spent her final days at home surrounded by the love of her family looking out onto Lake Superior and listening to Willie Nelson albums. Jean was born March 1, 1934, in St. Paul, MN to Clifford and Bernice Cook. She graduated from Graceville High School and...

Feb 27, 2024

Darla J. Fox, 85, of Duluth, died Tuesday, Feb. 27th at St. Luke’s Hospital.  Darla was born Dec. 9, 1938, in Duluth to George and Lucile Lindstrom.   She graduated from Minneapolis Central High School.  Darla worked as a secretary at First & American National Bank, Duluth; Oliver Mining Co.; Duluth Avionics; Duluth Typewriter; was a legal secretary at, Edwards...

Feb 26, 2024

Timothy Paul McCaffrey, 68, of Centennial, CO, passed away on Monday, February 26 surrounded by his loving family. Tim lived most of his childhood in Duluth, MN. Having spent the last 20 years of his life in Colorado, Tim embraced the beauty of the Rocky Mountains while cherishing memories of his childhood in Duluth.  Tim was a devoted father to Alex...

Feb 25, 2024

Feb 25, 2024

Jeffrey James Johnson, 62, passed away February 25, 2024.  He was born May 29,1961, to James and Patricia Johnson in Hibbing, MN.

Jeff was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on May 10, 1980. He served as an elder in the Meadowlands, MN, congregation and he loved helping others to learn about Jehovah God through the Bible.  He cared very much...

Feb 25, 2024

Age 93, of Duluth passed away in Open Arms Senior Living on Sunday, February 25, 2024.  Thomas was born on December 24, 1930 to William John, Jr. and Virginia McCabe.   He graduated from Duluth Central in 1948. He married the love of his life, Alice Johnson on July 17, 1954.

He was a member of Glen Avon Presbyterian Church all...

Feb 25, 2024

Passed away on February 25, 2024, at the age of 76. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lorraine, siblings, Kay, Judy, Mary, Joel, Tommy and Charles. Survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; daughter, Sherri, and stepchildren, Robert and Lisa; grandchildren, Logan, Alexis, Tyler, Ada, Lucille and Charles; siblings, Beth (Butch), Brian (Vicky), Julie (Jeff), Frank and Mark; and...

Feb 24, 2024

Lifelong Duluthian Lyle Bergal passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024. Lyle was born December 23, 1943 amidst a snowstorm at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth to Harry and Ruth Bergal. He often recounted fond memories of his childhood in the Duluth area, especially with his sister Lonna Rae, extended family/ friends, and Jewish community. Lyle was bar mitzvahed in...