Obituaries

May 6, 2019

Marjorie J. Anderson, 85, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 6, 2019. She was born in Duluth, to Clarence and Katherine Thorp, on May 21, 1933. Marjorie went to Denfeld High School and graduated in 1951 then she graduated from Miller Hospital Nursing School in 1952. She was a nurse at Lakeshore Lutheran and Aftenro Nursing Homes among...

Apr 29, 2019

Janet Mae Settambrino, 81, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Duluth, died Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Janet was born in Duluth on June 2, 1937 to Norman and Dorothy MacIntosh. Janet married Frank Settambrino in Duluth on July 1, 1955. Janet and Frank lived in various states while Frank worked for Jeno’s Corporation....

Apr 24, 2019

Linda Diane (Wall) Bard, 67, of Duluth, passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 after a 20 plus year battle with breast cancer.  Linda was born to Chester and Blanche Wall on November 10, 1951 in Elmhurst, IL.  Her family moved to Duluth when she was 3 years old.  She graduated from Central High School...

Apr 24, 2019

Olivia Choi Gunderson, infant daughter of Kai-Lynn and Kyle Gunderson, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at University Masonic Children’s Hospital.  Olivia was born in Duluth on April 5th.

Besides her parents, Olivia is survived by her brother, Paul; grandparents Paul and Bonnie Anderson and Tom and Linda Gunderson and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Apr 23, 2019

Lorraine M. Poissant, 95, of Duluth, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Viewcrest Health Center. Lorraine was born on June 28, 1923 in Duluth to Albert and Lada (Gauthier) Poissant.  She graduated from St. Jean Baptiste Catholic School in Duluth. She was a member of St. Jean’s Catholic Church and for the last 30 years resided at Viewcrest...

Apr 15, 2019

Roger Allen Kinetz, 77, of St. Paul (formerly of Duluth) passed peacefully on Saturday, April 27th at the University of Minnesota Medical Center from heart-related complications.

Born in 1942, Roger was the second child of Ella and Vernon Kinetz.  He grew up in West Duluth, was confirmed at St. Paul’s American Lutheran Church, and graduated from Denfeld...

Apr 13, 2019

Donald Roger Gimpel Sr, 84 of Duluth, died Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital. Don was born on January 13, 1935 in Duluth to John and Mary (Sink) Gimpel. Don was a 1955 graduate of Denfeld High School and married his high school sweetheart, Peggy L. Olson on January 28, 1956 in Duluth. Don worked as...

Apr 11, 2019

Cindy (Cynthia) Lynn Anderson, 69, of Twig, MN took the hand of God and left this life on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Bethesda Hospital, St. Paul.  She was with her family as she lost the battle against influenza, pneumonia and multiple other lung infections, that was waged in her transplanted lungs.  She fought courageously to enjoy the life...

Apr 2, 2019

Richard R. “Dick” Seseman, 92, of Piedmont Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Viewcrest Health Center. Dick was born in Duluth on March 23, 1927 and attended Denfeld High School, leaving during his senior year to join the US Navy.  While at Denfeld, Dick participated in sports, including football where he was known as...

Mar 30, 2019

Sasha Marie Olsen, 26, also known by many as Gary Olsen of Superior, WI died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary's following an ATV accident. Sasha was born on January 28, 1993 in Duluth to Linda Gimpel-Olsen (Paul) and Gary Olsen. Sasha grew up in Duluth and Superior. Sasha was a free spirit, people pleaser, passionate...

Mar 28, 2019

Kermit Charles "Koke" Emberg, 90, of Midway Township, gently passed away, at peace on Thursday, March 28, 2019 in his home. Koke was born in Proctor, MN on July 21, 1928 to Clifford, Sr. and Mabel Helmer Emberg. He graduated from Proctor High School, class of 1946. He was a U.S. Marine from 1951 to 1953, a veteran of...

Mar 26, 2019

James L. “Skip” Michael, 69 of Duluth died unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in his home.  He was born January 12, 1950 in Rogers City, Michigan to James and Patricia Michael.  He moved to Duluth as a child and graduated from in 1968 from  Duluth Denfeld.  He went on to attend VoTec and UMD.

Skip served in...

Mar 24, 2019

Nellie Mary Maki, 97, of Duluth, formerly of Hibbing for over 50 years, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. Nellie was born March 28, 1921 to Rose and Joseph Valentine. She married Lee Fawcett in 1940 and Roy Maki in 1979. Nellie was so special to so many of us.  She was the kindest, sweetest, most generous sole around. ...

Mar 22, 2019

Carolyn Ann (Wallstrom) Mendesh died peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019. A lifelong resident of Duluth, she was born in Bay View Heights to Martha and Albert Wallstrom. She and her sister Grace grew up in the loving family of Berger and Augusta Taraldsen alongside cousins Myrtle, Dorothy, Stanley, Ethel, John, and Jeanne.  In 1956 she married the love...

Mar 21, 2019

Carrie Ann Donnahue, 86, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Duluth on February 17, 1933 to Ethel and George Parr.  She was a graduate of Denfeld High School. Carrie married John Donnahue on a snowy December 2, 1950 at St. Clements Catholic Church, Duluth. Carrie was a loving wife...

Mar 9, 2019

Phyllis Arlene (Wittich) DeRocher, 95, Duluth, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Diamond Willow, Proctor. She was born in Duluth on February 15, 1924 to Charles and Minnie (Ruhnke) Wittich. Phyllis was a 1942 graduate of Denfeld High School and received her RN degree from St. Luke’s School of Nursing. She married Robert DeRocher in Duluth on September 20,...

Mar 8, 2019

Edwin A. Sandstedt, 97, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor. Edwin was born on February 19, 1922 in Duluth to Theodore and Mamie (Olson) Sandstedt. Ed served in the Army during World War II in Europe with the 346th Engineer Division, Company F. He worked as a Brakeman then...

Mar 8, 2019

Edwin A. Sandstedt, 97, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor. Edwin was born on February 19, 1922 in Duluth to Theodore and Mamie (Olson) Sandstedt. Ed served in the Army during World War II in Europe with the 346th Engineer Division, Company F. He worked as a Brakeman then...

Mar 6, 2019

Arthur W. “Art” LaPlante, 88, of Duluth, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his residence. Art was born on July 21, 1930 in Duluth to Albert and Clara LaPlante. He graduated from Denfeld High School where he was a member of the 1949 State Championship football team. Following high school, Art attended Marquette University. Art married Beverly Anderson on...

Feb 23, 2019

Irene E. LaFlair, 95, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born in Duluth, on February 3, 1924 to Carl and Lydia Alberts.  Irene enjoyed, sewing, picking raspberries, gardening, music, and camping; but, most importantly spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale; and sister,...