Obituaries

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...

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

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...

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 18, 2017

Donald Andrews Tedlund, 92, of Duluth passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay surrounded by his wife and family.

He was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth on October 7, 1925 to Charles and Mildred Tedlund. He grew up in Duluth and graduated from...

Oct 16, 2017

Marilyn Rosemarie Andersen, 86, passed on Monday, October 16, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was born on September 2, 1931 in Cloquet, Minn., and was raised there.  She became one of the first pioneering women to work for Northwest Paper (Sappi).  In 1956, she married Robert (Smokey) Andersen, and moved to Superior, WI....

Oct 14, 2017

Jerome “Jerry” Paul Knaus Jr., 41 of Duluth died Saturday October 14, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospice after suffering nearly a year, with his family by his side.  Jerry was born June 6, 1976 in Duluth to Jerome and Karen Knaus Sr.  He was a 1994 graduate from Duluth East.  Jerry married his Junior High sweetheart, Suzie Krzewinski in Duluth...

Oct 14, 2017

John Jay Bagley was born in Duluth on December 18, 1954 to Ruth and Robert Bagley. He passed away in his home on October 14, 2017.

John enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hiking and having picnics. He will always be remembered for his vibrant imagination and laid-back, sweet personality. His imagination was brought to life through...

Oct 13, 2017

Richard E. Seglem “Dick”, 92, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday, October 13, 2017.

Dick was born June 12, 1925 in Duluth to Thorwald and Mabel.  He was A Navy and WWII Vet where he served on the SS Grady and a Korean War vet.  Dick was a previous member of...

Oct 12, 2017

Janet Arlene Elias, 80, of Duluth died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her husband Joe; her mother Anne Ankarlo, three brothers and one sister.  Janet is survived by three sisters, two brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Services were private.    If so desired, memorials may be directed to the Salvation...

Oct 9, 2017

Olga "Esther" Willemarck, 84, of Duluth MN. passed away on Monday, October 9th, 2017. "Esther” lived 80 years of her life as a Duluth Township "Clover Valley resident". She was born on January 25,1933 to Oscar and ILa (McDonald) Stromberg. Esther grew up enjoying life in the "little"house on the Homestead Road. She was proud to be a direct...