Eldora Ann Recksiedler, 95, of Duluth passed away at Diamond Willow Lester Park on February 15, 2024. She was born to Albert and Natalia (Mantie) Recksiedler and grew up near Morris, Manitoba in Canada. She taught in two country schools as well as in Selkirk Manitoba. Eldora was an elementary teacher in Detroit Lakes and Montevideo before moving to Duluth. She taught first grade at Lowell and Birchwood schools before assisting in Head-Start and Follow-Trough, and the Coordinator of Early Childhood Education for many years. Eldora traveled extensively and enjoyed meeting people in Africa, India, Vietnam China and many other places in Europe, the US and Canada. As homes for the refugees were needed, she accepted 17 young Vietnamese to live in her home and helped them complete their education. She was an active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and was active in CHUM and other organizations in the Duluth community.
Dr. Mark Charles Bergquist, age 63, of Superior, WI, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 17, 2023 at Ecumen after fighting a courageous battle against lymphoma. He was born in Detroit Lakes, MN and is survived by his mother, Verna Bergquist, son Caleb Bergquist, sister Nancy Bergquist, his niece and nephew, Max and Bailey Weidner, and Pat Goodman, his significant other. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Bergquist. Mark was a chiropractor in Superior, WI for over 30 years and was owner of Doc’s Gym. He loved helping people and was known for his faith in God. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. The family would like to thank St Luke’s, Ecumen, and Ecumen hospice for their loving care of Mark. His memorial service will be held at Salem Covenant Church, 339 N 59th Ave W, in Duluth on Friday, December 1st. Visitation will be at 10:00 am with a service following at 11:00 am., arrangements by Cremation Society of MN in Duluth. In lieu of flowers, donations can be