Rolland N. Mammenga, 91, of Hermantown, MN passed away on Monday November 17. 2025 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born on the family farm in Waterbury Township, MN on February 19, 1934, to William and Ida Mammenga. Rolland graduated from Mahnomen High School Class of
John was a true inventor and serial entrepreneur — creative, relentless, and often years ahead of the market. In 1978, he brought the family back to Duluth and built the Courthouse Racquetball Club, which he operated until the mid-1990s.
Dale “Finn” Eugene Hietala, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dale was born in Duluth on May 30, 1937, to Norman and Ester Hietala. He was a proud 1956 graduate of Denfeld High School, where he distinguished himself as an all-city
She will be remembered for her unconditional love and avid enthusiasm for any and all games.
A generous and giving person, Mickie had a strong Catholic faith and, together with Danny, served for many years as ushers at their church.
Returning to no-cost publication is both the right step for the community and a reaffirmation of what local journalism should stand for.
It was as a mother that she truly thrived, dedicating her life to raising her four children. The one thing that made Virginia prouder than anything else in this life was her grandchildren.
William Anthony Oswald passed away on March 6, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Duluth on June 27, 1954, the youngest of 7 to John and Blanche (Herstad) Oswald. A hockey enthusiast from a young age, he played at Lower Chester, Cathedral, and St. Scholastica. He
A celebration of Tony’s life will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the First Memorial Funeral Chapel with a visitation at 2 p.m. and service at 3 p.m.. Following the service, we will gather at T-Bonz Bar
Earl N. Sellards, 94, of Duluth, MN, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on December 12th, 2023, at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN. Born to Charles Edwards and Emma Ottesen on April 5th, 1929, Earl attended Stowe School until 9th grade, later graduating from Morgan Park High
Wayne David Gunderson, affectionately known as Dave, left this world on Thursday, December 14th, 2023, after courageously battling cancer for two and a half years. Surrounded by his loving family at Essentia St Mary’s in Duluth, MN, Dave, 73, passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and
Donna Mae McDonald, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 4, 2023. Donna was born in Duluth, MN on November 10, 1934 to Melvin and Ethel Soderberg. Donna loved her Lord and Savior! She was a member of Waters Edge Community Church, formerly