Madeline "Maddy" (Durfee) Larson
Nov 8, 2024
Madeline “Maddy” (Durfee) Larson, 90, of Duluth, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at Essentia Health. Maddy was born on August 14, 1934 in Duluth to Archie and Mary Louise Thibault. She attended Duluth Central High School and worked as a CNA at Lake Haven for many years and as a PCA at Senior Friends.
Maddy was a longtime member at...
Mark Randolph Ide
Nov 1, 2024
Mark Ide, age 67 from Hermantown, MN passed away in his home Nov. 1st, 2024. A beloved husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his daughter Tara, son-in-law Benjamin and grandchildren Zoe, Zizi and Zion.
He was raised in Hermantown by his parents Russell and Arlene Ide in a busy household with six other siblings: Janet, Dianne, Ron, Steve, Corey...
Patricia Coombes
Oct 30, 2024
Patricia “O’Connor” Coombes, 93, passed away on October 30, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jules Coombes, and her son, Michael Coombes.
Particia is survived by her daughter, Deborah Coombes (Ray Hicks), her children, Molly Maki (Vince), Andrew Cetnar (Connie), Adam (Ashley) Cetnar, and Ethan (Ashley) Cetnar; daughter, Cynthia (Pete) King, her children, Robert (Chelsey) Rezka, Phillip (Stephanie),...
Helen Becks
Oct 26, 2024
Helen Becks, 98, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at The North Shores Estates surrounded by family. Helen was born in Superior, WI on August 2, 1926. She attended Denfeld High School and married Arthur Becks on May 21, 1949 in Duluth. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Helen enjoyed reading, knitting, walks...
Marlene Kay Baker
Oct 23, 2024
Marlene Kay Baker, 77, of Proctor passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 23, 2024. She was born in Mankato, MN on December 1, 1946, to Charles and Jean Herbst. Marlene retired from the Ridges Hospital in Burnsville as an RN. She had helped with opening the Ridges Hospital. Marlene was a member of Forbes United Methodist Church, UMW circle, and...
Devin Brody Haglund
Oct 18, 2024
Devin Brody Haglund Sr. 33 of Duluth died Friday October 18th, 2024. Devin was born in Duluth, MN on May 28th, 1991 to Darren Haglund and Tamera McGarvey. The thing Devin enjoyed most was spending time with his family and friends, it didn’t matter what you were doing as long as you were together. He loved being outdoors and had...
Eleanor Jane Larsen
Oct 18, 2024
Eleanor Jane (Rasmussen) Larsen age 85 of Duluth, died peacefully with family by her side at St. Luke’s Hospice on October, 18, 2024. She was born in Duluth on November 28, 1938 to parents, Edwin & Wilma (Nelson) Rasmussen. Eleanor was a 1956 graduate of Denfeld High School. She married Gordon Larsen shortly after, on June 29, 1956. They shared...
August George Garay
Oct 13, 2024
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, the family of August Garay had to bid “the cutest little old man to ever exist" farewell, as he peacefully slipped into heaven. August, better known to all as Gus, was a very loved man. He was born in Bennett, WI on June 24,1931 to Michael and Katerina Garay. He had seven siblings. He always...
Dale Richard Slennes
Oct 12, 2024
Dale Richard Slennes, 85, of Duluth, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospice. Dale was born on March 26, 1939 in Duluth to Ralph and Frances (Anderson) Slennes.
Dale worked as a telegrapher for the Railroad and then Diamond Tool. He enjoyed his cabin. Later, his passion was to downhill ski at Spirit Mt and spending three...
LaDonna Mae Zomerfelt
Oct 11, 2024
LaDonna Mae Zomerfelt, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 23, 1930 in Duluth, MN to Julius and Esther Anderson and was a 1948 graduate from Denfeld High School. On July 3, 1948, she married the love of her life, Raymond Zomerfelt. LaDonna was an employee of Garon Knitting Mills...
Mary C. "Kate" Molinaro
Oct 7, 2024
Mary C “Kate” Molinaro, 100, died on Monday, October 7 with her loving family by her side. Born to Joseph and Catherine (Enright) LeClair in Buhl, MN on May 21, 1924. Kate graduated from Alborn High School in 1942. The same year the family relocated to Duluth and made it their home. Kate was employed by Minnesota Power where she...
Richard "Dick" Holm
Oct 6, 2024
Richard (Dick) Holm, went to spend eternity with his savior Jesus Christ and his beloved wife, Karen on October 6th, 2024.
Born on February 5th, 1938, to Lawrence and Ruth (Telando) Holm in Duluth, MN, Dick was blessed in many ways with his loving wife Karen and their family. He was also blessed with Asbury United Methodist Church and his church...
Michael "Mickey" and Shirley (Polson) Martens
Oct 5, 2024
Shirley Ann (Polson) and Michael James Martens, 86, have joined each other in heaven on October 5th, 2024, when Mickey passed away surrounded by their loving family.
Shirley passed away on September 1st, 2024, followed by Mickey on October 5th. Shirley was born on May 4th, 1938, to Bernard and Josephine (Watczak) Polson in Duluth, MN and Mickey was born on...
Jeremy Ian Carlson
Oct 1, 2024
Jeremy Ian Carlson, a beloved husband, father, son and brother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. He was born on August 15th, 1979, in Cloquet, Minnesota.
Jeremy graduated from Central High School in 1997 and attended the University of Minnesota Duluth for two years. He built a successful career in the...
Betty Jane Anderson
Sep 25, 2024
Betty Jane Anderson, 93, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in her home. Betty was born in Washburn, WI on October 10, 1930 to Embert and Myrtle Haugen. Betty married Roger Anderson on January 12, 1952. Betty was a registered nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital for 40 years, working the over night shift in the post...
Nancy Jean (Stewart) Stafstrom
Sep 7, 2024
Passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born in Duluth on December 16, 1941 to Ivan and Eleanor Stewart.
She grew up in Proctor and worked at the family grocery store, Proctor Piggly Wiggly, for many years. She then worked at Pioneer National Bank in Duluth where she retired.
Nancy was a lifelong...
Karen M. Scott
Sep 4, 2024
Karen M. Scott, 90, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 18, 1934 in Cloquet, MN to Carl and Grace Howe. Karen graduated from Denfeld High School and worked as a secretary. She married Harold Scott Jr in 1955 and they started their family. Karen was a...
Jeanne Pearson
Sep 2, 2024
Jeanne Pearson, age 80, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully at home, after a courageous 13-year battle with breast cancer; her two daughters by her side. She was born in Duluth, to parents Raymond and Hildur (Paulson) Michaud and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1962. After finishing School at Duluth Business University, she worked at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Scott...
Connie Louise Gauthier
Sep 2, 2024
Connie Gauthier, 73, went to be with her Lord on September 2nd, 2024, as she was being attended to by Ecumen Lakeshore Hospice.
Connie was a lifelong resident of Duluth and attended Merritt Elementary, West Junior High, Denfeld High, and Duluth AVTI where she graduated as a licensed practical nurse.
She dedicated her life to serving others at St. Luke's Hospital as...
John Matthew Zallar
Aug 27, 2024
John Matthew Zallar, 83, of Duluth, died peacefully at home in his sleep on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. John was born on June 8, 1941 in Virginia, MN to Dr. Frank and Helen (Mahovlich) Zallar. John graduated from Gilbert High School, UMD and earned his Masters in Education Degree at UWS. John taught in the Duluth School District at Washburn...
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