Obituaries

Aug 3, 2020

Kathryn Wedin, 97, of Duluth, died of natural causes on Monday, August 3, 2020 on what would have been her 74th wedding anniversary. She was born September 25, 1922 to Esther and David Bergquist in Duluth. Kathryn graduated from Denfeld High School in 1940 and married Chester Wedin on August 3, 1946. Kathryn worked at the former Coolerator Company,...

Jul 17, 2020

Liana Marie Bush-Walczynski, 76, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 17, 2020. She was born in Duluth on July 26th, 1943 to August and Lauretta Klimek. She grew up in West Duluth and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1961. On May 1st, 1965, she married Marston Bush and they were able to enjoy 23 wonderful years together.  Liana worked...

Jul 17, 2020

Corinna (Rena) Rae Eidum, 38 of Duluth passed away Friday, July 17th, 2020 in her home

from health complications. She was born in Duluth, on August 4, 1981 to Cheryl Eidum and

Joseph Willett. Rena graduated from Denfeld High School in the class of 1999. She enjoyed playing

softball and working at West...

Jul 17, 2020

Diep Van Vu, 67, of Proctor, passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday July 17, 2020.  He was born in Saigon on July 27, 1952 to Qui Van Vu and Tu Thi Nguyen.   Diep left Vietnam for America on one of the last flights out before the fall of Saigon.  He was a member...

Jul 8, 2020

Pamela Bea Hanson, 74, of Cotton, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in her residence. Pam was born on June 12, 1946 in Duluth to Earl A. and Gloria L. (Pearson) King. Following high school, Pam married Arnell “Dick” Hanson on October 22, 1965 in St. Paul, MN. Pam worked for Frank’s Meat Market, Home Market and the European Bakery....

Jul 2, 2020

Carolyn A. (Nelson) Johnson, 92, of Duluth, died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her apartment in Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living. She was born in Chesterton, IN on April 29, 1928, to Carl and Lillian Nelson.  She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She graduated from Chesterton High School and from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. She...

Jun 29, 2020

Rosemary Ann (Tuzinski) Stratioti, age 89, of Duluth, died Monday, June 29, 2020 from Covid-19 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born December 26, 1930 to Anna (Sternal) and Leo Tuzinski. She was a lifelong Duluthian. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1948.  On June 26, 1954 she married Joseph A. Stratioti and together they raised...

Jun 12, 2020

Clinton Belle Perrin, 51, of Duluth, died Friday June 12, 2020 in Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital.  He was born in Virden, Manitoba, Canada on September 12, 1968 to John and Mary Kaye Perrin.

Clint was preceded in death by his father, Don Nelson; a sister, Selena Perrin and his daughter, Raven Lynn Perrin.

Clint is...

Jun 3, 2020

John “Jack” Edward Tuttle, 84 of Duluth, passed away from renal failure on Wednesday, June 3, at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was born on August 27, 1935 in New Richmond, WI to Edward and Gladys (Aune) Tuttle.  Jack served with the US Navy aboard the USS Hector from 1952-1956, during the Korean War, where he completed...

Jun 3, 2020

Rick L. Hegg, 68 of Duluth, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2020, in his home.  He was born in Duluth, on July 1, 1951 to Lenard and Joyce Hegg.

Rick was a hardworking man of God, that would help anyone that he could. He enjoyed, serving the church, and took pride in his work.  He also loved...

May 28, 2020

Florence Alvida (Nolin) Borg, 92 years and 66 days, passed away on May 28, 2020 from sepsis. She was born in Midway Township on March 23, 1928 to Emil and Dora Nolin. She married Eugene E. Borg on January 24, 1947. Florence worked at Nopeming Sanatorium and was a member of Salem Covenant Church and later Pine Hill Lutheran...

May 27, 2020

Raymond J. Olson, 94, of Duluth, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Chris Jensen Health and Rehab Center.  Raymond was born on May 4, 1926 to John R. Olson and Elizabeth (Niemi) Olson in Duluth. Raymond served his country honorably during World War II in the U.S. Army as a Medical Tech, honored with an Asiatic Pacific...

May 27, 2020

Rev. Dennis G. Schlossin was born to Mr. & Mrs. Bennie Schlossin on November 10, 1926 in Waseca County, Minnesota.  Dennis graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa in 1947, and from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa in 1950.  On August 17, 1948 he was married to Margaret Buckler in the Wartburg Seminary Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa.  He...

May 25, 2020

Linda May (Carlson) Eastman, age 68, of Hermantown MN passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2020 in her home. Linda was born April 14, 1952 in Minneapolis MN. She was a beloved teacher in the Duluth School District until her retirement in 2008. Linda lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with family & friends, traveling, reading,...

May 25, 2020

James "Jim" Francis Ramsay, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully in his home on May 25, 2020. Jim was born in Sault St. Marie, MI on November 20, 1931 to Alexander and Mabel Ramsay. Jim graduated from Cathedral High School and St. John’s University. Jim and Shirley resided in Savage, MN and Eau Claire, WI before returning to Duluth...

May 22, 2020

Daniel Holte, 88, of Duluth, died Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Beehive Homes Assisted Living in Duluth. Dan was born on April 5, 1932 in Grygla, MN to Nels and Caroline (Ramsey) Holte. He was a 1949 graduate of Central High School and served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1954. During his last year of service,...

May 20, 2020

Billy John Brackett, 87, of Duluth, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Golden Oaks Assisted Living Community in Proctor. Billy surprised everyone when he was born into the world prematurely on September 16, 1932 in Pence, WI to John and Alice (Kamppi) Brackett. Although he only weighed a couple pounds, he was a fighter and survived against all...

May 6, 2020

James “Jim” C. Barker, 71, of Duluth, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Jim was born November 17, 1948 in Duluth to Lydia (Whiteside) and Jay Barker. He graduated from Denfeld High School. He was one of the first males accepted into the College of Saint Scholastica, then graduated from UMD with a Bachelor’s Degree in history, civics, and geography....

Apr 21, 2020

Donna Rae Wipson, 73, of Duluth, went home to her Savior on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Edgewood Caring Edge in Hermantown.  Donna was born Donna Rae Ware on September 16, 1946 in Superior, Wisconsin and grew up in Duluth Minnesota, graduating from Duluth Central High School.  After marriage, she moved to California where she lived for 25 years. ...

Apr 20, 2020

Joan Carol Bates, 83, formerly of North Shore Drive and Gearhart Street, died Monday, April 20, 2020 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living-Lester Park. Joan was born on September 29, 1936 in Waterloo, Iowa to Wilder and Martha O’Hara.  Following high school, she married John “Jack” Bates in Mason City, Iowa. Together they owned and operated the Wonderland Resort on...