Obituaries

Dec 28, 2021

Emily Kay Vanda will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Emily was an incredible woman with indelible gifts and talents. She was very gifted in the arts. She had an amazing way with words, poetry, writing, and singing. She was known for her talent in the Drama world. She also had a voice that anyone would have been...

Dec 28, 2021

Jane Wellner, 89, of Duluth, formerly of Boyd, WI and Chippewa Falls, WI, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Edgewood Vista. Jane was born on October 8, 1932 in Webster, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Josephine Weber and her husband, Norbert Wellner. Jane is survived by her sister, Betty Wing; nieces, Paula Berg,...

Dec 16, 2021

Bradley Dean Ide, age 55 of Hermantown and formerly of Ventura, CA, passed away unexpectedly at home, from natural causes, Thursday, December 16, 2021.

He was born June 3, 1966 in Duluth to Russell and Arlene Ide.

Brad was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald Ide; and sister-in-law, Joan Ide.

Brad...

Dec 15, 2021

Marlene Annette Cullen, 89, of Duluth, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on December 15, 2021. Marlene was born on May 19, 1932 to Nino and Florence (Costanzi) Fiorio in Chisholm. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Michael of Texas; a sister, Carole Scipioni of Hibbing; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Private family services were held.

Dec 6, 2021

Eileen M. Langlee, 83, of Duluth, died Monday, December 6, 2021 in her home with her children by her side. Eileen was born on February 26, 1938 in Duluth to Thomas and Evelyn (LaBrosse) Adameak. She attended catholic school and graduated from St. Jean Baptiste High School. Eileen married Wayne Langlee on July 13, 1957 in Duluth. She worked...

Dec 1, 2021

We are saddened to announce the passing of our Son and Brother, Patrick Ryan Wagner, 35, on December 1, 2021 in Duluth, MN. Patrick was born to Mari (Marlenga) and Verne Wagner on October 27, 1986. Patrick was a loving person who loved to laugh, play hard and was always available to give a hug or a shoulder to lean...

Nov 29, 2021

Ruth E. Peterson, 93, went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 29th, 2021.  Ruth was born in Duluth, MN to Emil and Emma Ziemer, one of the pioneering families in the Duluth Heights. She remembers chores of picking weeds and rocks from the garden, helping care for the chickens and cow, and helping with haying on the...

Nov 26, 2021

Age 66, of Duluth, Minnesota received her miracle, surrounded by her children, November 26, 2021.

She was born August 19, 1955 to Nestor and Helen Heinonen in Cloquet, MN.  She married the love of her life, Raymond Green on December 27, 1975 and celebrated 38 anniversaries together.

Throughout her life she worked at Duluth Laundry...

Nov 21, 2021

Ronald Michael Fisher of Duluth passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. Born January 4, 1938 to Ernest and Agnes (Wimmer) Fisher of East Mauch Chunk, PA, he graduated from Leheighton High School and attended Albright College before working as a Printer in his father's print shop.  He moved to Minnesota where...

Nov 18, 2021

Dennis L. Burke, 79, of Duluth passed away 11/18/2021 surrounded by his loved ones, after a month long battle of breakthrough covid. He was born 11/9/1942 to Wayne and Ila Burke. After graduating from Central High School, he entered into the barber trade, having a long and rewarding career. He married Nancy Heikkinen and started a family. He loved...

Nov 18, 2021

Joseph “Joe” C. Kaspszak, 91, formerly of Piedmont Heights, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living. Joe was born on December 12, 1929 in Duluth to Stanley T. and Victoria C. (Krzewinski) Kaspszak. Joe was a graduate of Moose Lake High School and served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Bernadine “Bernie”...

Nov 17, 2021

Karen Marie Jentoft, 67, of Duluth, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in her residence from natural causes. Karen was born on October 3, 1954 in Duluth to Dr Lowell and Mary Ann (Linden) Jentoft. Karen was a 1972 graduate of Denfeld High School where she was on the National Honor Society, cheerleader and secretary of her sophomore class. She...

Nov 14, 2021

James Dale Johnson, Sr. (Jimmy) was born November 7, 1958 in Duluth, Minnesota to Richard and Alys Johnson. After struggling the past few years with complications from diabetes, he passed away November 14, 2021, at the age of 63 while being treated at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Jimmy was known for his gruff demeanor and his big heart...

Nov 9, 2021

Rodger Anthony Parendo, 72, of West Duluth, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in his home. Rodger was born on July 1, 1949 in Duluth to Carl and Lucille (Marnich) Parendo. He was a graduate of Denfeld High School and married Cheryl Nelson in Las Vegas on August 18, 1975. Rodger retired from the Post Office in 2010 after 42...

Nov 7, 2021

Susan T. Connor, 65, of Duluth, died November 7, 2021 in Yuma, AZ while visiting family. Sue was born in Duluth on July 17, 1956 to Arthur and Lucy (Latraille) Connor. Sue was a graduate of Denfeld High School. She retired from UMD in January 2021 where she worked in the Facilities Management. Sue was a member of Good...

Oct 29, 2021

Marie passed away peacefully Oct 29 after a reemergence of the Melanoma she battled for several years. She is preceded in Death by parents, Oliver and Genevieve Johnson; and brother, Richard Johnson.

Marie enjoyed camping, gardening, family get-togethers, and spontaneous road trip adventures. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Her mere presence elevated the mood and spirits...

Oct 27, 2021

Kal G. Rautanen died unexpectedly after a brief illness at Essentia Health October 27, 2021. Kal was born January 21, 1981, he graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1999 and attended Lake Superior College. Kal worked in various service industry and patient care jobs in Duluth. Kal was an avid Vikings fan, the go to for all things...

Oct 25, 2021

Peter Herbert Dahl, 38, of Duluth, died Monday, October 25, 2021 in Arizona. Pete was born in Duluth on June 29, 1983. He attended Proctor Schools and worked a few years as an Iron Worker. In spite of Pete’s struggles, he had a great love of fishing and hunting, just like his father and grandfather. He also enjoyed boxing,...

Oct 25, 2021

Claudine Sharon Hansen, 81, of West Redwing St, died Monday, October 25, 2021 in her home. Claudine was born on November 5, 1939 in Glendive, Montana to Frank and Vera Fleischmann. Claudine was a 1957 graduate of Central High School married Lawrence Hansen on June 10, 1961 in Trinity Lutheran Church. She worked for Robert Swanstrom DDS, St. Luke’s...

Oct 14, 2021

Maribelle Elizabeth Nordberg, age 91, passed away at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, October 14th, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and blood cancer.  She had also contracted Covid-19, but fortunately only developed mild symptoms. Maribelle was born in Galesburg, Illinois on March 22, 1930 to Harry and Elsie Higgins. She was the youngest of...