Obituaries

Feb 21, 2019

Marilyn June Campetti, 88, formerly of West 3rd Street, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was born in Duluth on June 28, 1930 to Knute and Ivie Johnson. Marilyn was a Denfeld graduate and attended Vocational School in Duluth. She married Pasquale “Paskie” in Duluth...

Feb 20, 2019

Lucille "Mickey" M. Stock, 91, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte. Mickey was born December 14 1927 to the late Otto and Lillian (Kongstvedt) Michelsen in Duluth, Minnesota. She was a retired secretary for a children's home in Minnesota and moved to Port Charlotte in 1991 from Duluth. She...

Feb 17, 2019

Arthur H. "Art" Johnson, 94, a lifelong West Duluth resident, passed away peacefully at Chris Jensen Health & Rehab Center on February 17, 2019, just 9 days before turning 95. He was born February 26, 1924 to Jennie & Hugo Johnson. He graduated from Denfeld High School January 1943. He then entered the US Army and served as Private 1st Class...

Feb 13, 2019

Michael Lee Esler, 71, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at The North Shore Estates. He was born on July 19, 1947 to Michael M. and Margaret J. Esler in Joliet, IL. Mike’s family moved to Duluth in the mid 1950’s where Mike’s mother operated the Candle Light Restaurant in West Duluth. Mike was a proud 1965...

Feb 9, 2019

Ann M. Maloney, 103, of Duluth passed away on Saturday February 9, 2019 at North Shore Estates.  She was born in Alborn, MN on November 8, 1915 to Carl and Margaret Abrahamson.  Ann graduated from Alborn High School.  She worked at JCPenny for 22 years as a sales associate.  Ann was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the...

Feb 8, 2019

Patricia Erickson, 86, Duluth, died February 8, 2019, peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Duluth MN on February 23, 1932, to Madeleine and Fred Bujold. She married the love of her life and soulmate Wilbur (Bo) Erickson on August 28, 1953.  Patricia was a devoted wife and mother, an exceptional cook and bread maker, a...

Feb 7, 2019

Margaret Patricia Heffelfinger, 78, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the Solvay Hospice House with two of her many loved ones, Lisa and Andy by her side. She was born in Duluth on October 9, 1940 to Joseph T. and Olive P. Colt. Margaret attended Duluth schools and upon graduation, married and had three...

Feb 6, 2019

Marlene Joan Carlson, 84, formerly of Piedmont Heights, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Twin Ports Health Center in Superior. She was born on May 22, 1934 in Ashland, WI to Gordon and Mildred Talaska. Marlene graduated from Virginia High School and later attended St. Luke’s School of Radiology, working at St. Luke’s in her earlier years. She...

Feb 6, 2019

Dale R. Johnson, 64, of Duluth, died Wednesday February 6, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Duluth on January 27, 1955 to Robert and Betty Johnson.   Dale graduated from Denfeld High School.  He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed time spent fishing, and loved his 1970 Chevelle. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Jan 12, 2019

Larry Watczak passed away on January 12, 2019 just a stone's throw away from his beloved '61 Chev Impala. He was born on March 6, 1948, the first son of Frank and Mary Watczak. Larry spent his working days as an extremely talented mechanic, finishing his career when he retired from Minnesota Power as one of their fleet mechanics....

Jan 11, 2019

Raven Lynn Perrin, 28, of Duluth, died Friday January 11, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born in Duluth on January 27, 1990 to Clinton and Ann Perrin.

Raven was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Nancy Diver, Pete Ablieter, maternal grandfather Norman “Beaver” Diver, and a nephew Gage Perrin.

Raven is survived...

Jan 10, 2019

Ruth M. Sjoblom, 96, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Bayshore Health Center surrounded by family. Ruth was born on April 17, 1922 in Two Harbors, MN to Conrad and Sophia Carlson. Ruth grew up in Two Harbors and was a graduate of Two Harbors High School. She married Philip Sjoblom on October 10, 1941...

Jan 4, 2019

Duane "Dewey" LeRoy Ostlund, 46 of Hermantown, died suddenly on Friday, January 4, 2019 in Duluth. Dewey is the son of Don and Shirley Ostlund, who was born March 13, 1972. He was a graduate of Hermantown High School. Dewey worked as a meat cutter for Super One and he had his own welding business. He loved to tinker...

Dec 25, 2018

Judith A. Tucker, 75, of Duluth, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at the North Shores Estates surrounded by her family. Judy was born on April 12, 1943 in New Bedford, Mass. Her parents were William and Lidia (Ponte) Souza. Judy married Radford "Rad" Tucker on June 8, 1974 in Dubuque, Iowa. Judy was a member of Spirit of God...

Dec 24, 2018

Derek Porter Johnson formerly of Duluth, MN passed away on Monday Dec 24 in Port St Lucie, FL at the age of 26. Derek fought a hard, long battle with addiction before succumbing to the disease. Born April 4, 1992 in Duluth to Kevin and Lorrie Johnson he graduated from Denfeld HS in 2010 and was living in Port...

Dec 22, 2018

Donald J. Diesen, age 91, of Hermantown, died December 22, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House after a diagnosis of cancer in October.   He was born in Cloquet on March 25, 1927.  After graduating from Cloquet High School, he joined the US Navy in World War II and served from 1944 to 1946.  He earned Business and Law degrees from...

Dec 19, 2018

Ronald G. Kropf, 70, passed away December 19, 2018 at the Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN.  Ron was born December 11, 1948 in Waseca, MN to Robert M. and Arlene G. (Holtz) Kropf. The family moved to Babbitt, MN when Ron was a young child and he graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1966.  He enlisted and served...

Dec 5, 2018

Louise G. Frettem, 88, of Duluth, died December 5, 2018 in Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 25, 1929 in Duluth to Frank and Emily Paquette. Louise was a graduate of Denfeld High School and worked as a bookkeeper for Sam’s Auto Sales and the Volkswagen Dealership in Duluth. She was a very loyal...

Dec 3, 2018

Kelly Jon Fleissner, 61, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House due to ALS. Kelly was born on June 3, 1957 in Minneapolis to Ronald E. and Beverly K. (Ness) Fleissner. Kelly graduated from Anoka High School in 1975 and continued his education at UMD. While at UMD, Kelly played football,...

Dec 2, 2018

Thelma Louise (Potter) Kortkamp, age 102, passed away December 2, 2018 at North Shore Estates in West Duluth where she resided for the past five years.  She was a lifelong resident of Duluth and the surrounding area. Thelma, the daughter of Scott and Alma Potter, was born November 2, 1916 in Heron Lake, MN.  She was a graduate of...