All Obituaries

Robert “Bob”  Pearson A most obliging and loyal man with a 'killer' smile, Bob Pearson, left us to take a higher office on May 4, 2018 in St. Luke's Hospital.  He was born in Duluth on February 15, 1933, to Carl and Florence Pearson.  He loved and was proud of many things; his family, and being raised as a 'Heights kid', attending Central High School and Dunwoody Business School, the U.S Marines and later being a member of the...

 Marion L. Landis, 94, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was born in Minneapolis, MN, August 31, 1923, to Theodore and Lillian Pearson. Marion was gifted in interior decorating, starting her own business, focusing on custom made draperies. She spent time flower gardening and arranging; trees, sewing, knitting, other handwork, camping.  She loved her K-9 companions, Missy, Nova, and Missy, and most...

 Mary Ellen Wilson, 77, of Duluth passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.  She was born in Duluth to Erwin and Ellen Wentzlaff on July 31, 1940.   Mary Ellen grew up in Deerwood, MN and graduated from Crosby- Ironton High School.  She attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing.  She then met and married the love of her life, Richard Wilson.  Mary Ellen worked most of her nursing career at St. Luke’s and...

  James Edward “Jimmy” Peterson, 61, of Loman MN, passed away on Wednesday June 13, 2018 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth.  He was born on November 27, 1956 to Clayton and Bette Peterson in International Falls, MN.  Jim graduated from Indus School.   He married Vicki Boquist on June 7, 1975 in International Falls, MN.  He was owner operator of Peterson Logging Inc.  He enjoyed his job, going to the cabin on...

Edward “Eddy” Anthony Tezak, Jr., 71, of Duluth passed away suddenly in his home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.  He was born January 25, 1947 in Duluth to Edward and Christine (Koprivnik) Tezak and was raised in Ely, MN.  He was drafted into the US Army and served in the Vietnam Era.  He married Linda Johnson July 26, 1967 in Tower, MN.  Eddy was employed as an electronic technician with MN Power for 38 years retiring in...

Patricia Therese Grady "Pat", 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with twin daughters Patti and Paula by her side on Thursday, June 07, 2018.  She was born in Duluth to Peter and Anna Matchefts on October 20, 1928. Pat was the mother everybody wishes they could have. The six children were her everything. She ruled the roost with unlimited love, unceasing laughter, and an unwavering focus on teaching the children to think for themselves, treat everybody with...

Georgina Ann Monroe-Beaupre, 81, of Duluth passed away May 7, 2018 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center. Georgina was born in Eveleth on August 31, 1936 to Joseph and Angeline Greben. Georgina graduated from Eveleth High School and attended the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth for nursing. In the early ‘70s she attended Duluth Business University (DBU) and worked for the state of Minnesota and the Highway Department and later for the DNR from which she...

Paula Darlene Nelson-Guenther, 78, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on June 2, 2018.  Born in Novinger, Missouri, Paula attended Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State University), and graduated with a master’s degree in music history and piano.   She met James L. Nelson, in Kirksville, Missouri, and after living in Columbia, Missouri; Springfield, Missouri; and Normal, Illinois; Jim and Paula were both offered teaching...

Michael Ray Marchand “Whitey”, 66, of Minneapolis, born March 4, 1952 in Duluth, MN, was called home peacefully to be with God on June 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Born and raised in the Northland, and proud of it, Mike spent his youth in Duluth and in the last few years lived in Minneapolis. He spent time as a Journeyman Iron Worker and often spoke of projects he helped work on. Mike enlisted in the army in 1970, he was a very proud...

  Melvin Erling Bergman, 89, of Duluth died peacefully, May 30, 2018 at Ecumen Lakeshore Health & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born October 29, 1928 in Virginia, MN to Erick Anders and Alma Linnea (Kamb) Bergman.  Mel married Madonna M. Weber August 20, 1955 in Austin MN.  Mel dedicated his career to teaching business and accounting at Duluth Central High School, and he coached Duluth Central Hockey for many years.  He was a member of...