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Obit: Thomas Johnson

Obit: Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson, age 76, a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and devoted family man, passed away on December 10th surrounded by loved ones. Born in Aitkin, MN, he answered the call to serve his country at the age of 19, serving honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during

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Obit: Melanie Ringstad

Obit: Melanie Ringstad

Melanie Susan Ringstad, 64, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully, with her sister and brother at her side, on December 8, 2025, at Heritage Haven. She was born on July 18, 1961, child of Robert and Carol Ringstad. Melanie grew up in the Lincoln Park and Piedmont neighborhoods, graduated from

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Obit: Nayda Voss

Obit: Nayda Voss

Nayda Voss, 60, of Pike Lake, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday December 5, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 11, 1965, to Verdaine and Bernita Holsteen Richter. Nayda graduated from LSU; she had been working at Pike Lake Dental as an insurance coordinator. She

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Obit: Carol Corser

Obit: Carol Corser

Carol Jean Corser, 67, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Essentia-St. Mary’s Hospital. Carol was born on July 29, 1958 in Duluth to Marshall and Edna (Erickson) Corser. She was a 1978 graduate of Hermantown High School and worked for Garon Knitting Mills in her younger

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Obit: Dale Clauson

Obit: Dale Clauson

Dale Clauson lived his life independently and thrived on attending social activities. Dale was incredibly generous and caring. Maintaining relationships and supporting his friends and loved ones were always his top priority. Dale Arnold Clauson, 80, passed away on December 1, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

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Obit: Robert James Norstrom

Obit: Robert James Norstrom

Robert James Norstrom passed away on November 25, 2025 at Mount Royal Pines in Duluth, Minnesota. He worked for the DM & IR Railroad and was a member of the Minnesota National Guard. He was photographed in uniform with JFK. He was a master gardener and an accomplished figure skater.

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Obit: Suzie Cavallin Stokes

Obit: Suzie Cavallin Stokes

Susan “Suzie” Margaret Cavallin Stokes of Esko, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 4, 1946, in Two Harbors to Swaney Carl Benjamin and Margaret Eleanor Driscoll Cavallin. A graduate of Two Harbors High School Class

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Obit: Jan Borg

Obit: Jan Borg

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Obit: David Malzahn

Obit: David Malzahn

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Obit: Judy Sandstrom

Obit: Judy Sandstrom

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Obit: Peter Niss

Obit: Peter Niss

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Obit: Dean Gagne

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Obit: Teresa Niven
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Obit: Teresa Niven

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Obit: Steve Jansson
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Obit: Steve Jansson

Steve will be remembered for his kindness, his gentle nature, and the warmth he extended to all. His caring spirit lives on in the deep relationships he built and the countless lives he touched. He will be missed now and always.

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Obit: Marlene Mellesmoen

Obit: Marlene Mellesmoen

Marlene J. Mellesmoen, age 92, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Doyle A. Tyson, Sr., and Lillian G.P. (Nystrom) Tyson, and had one sibling, a brother, Doyle A. Tyson, Jr. (Buzz). Marlene was a proud alum of Duluth Central

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Obit: Kristine Johnson

Obit: Kristine Johnson

Kristine Ann Johnson, age 54, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Kris was preceded in death by her father, Clifton Harold Johnson, and her mother, Carolyn Ann Johnson.  She is survived by her siblings: GerriLynn Mueller, Bo Johnson, Dale (Tonya) Johnson, Tracy Johnson, Jason (Paul

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