Joyce Krysiak
Jan 19, 2026
Joyce Krysiak, our vibrant and beautiful mother Joyce Lewandowski-Krysiak peacefully passed on January 19th, 2026, in Duluth Minnesota. Born in 1931, Joyce grew up in Morgan Park graduating from High School in 1949 as a scholastic student, cheerleader, majorette and was crowned the Fall Carnival Queen her senior year.
Joyce met the love of her life James Krysiak and they married...
Jane Elizabeth Mavec
Feb 6, 2026
Jane Elizabeth Mavec, age 74, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Duluth, Minnesota. Born Jane Elizabeth Barker to Jay Barker and Lydia Whiteside in Duluth, Minnesota, she is survived by her children; Sara of New York, NY and Joseph (Hannah Endicott) of Duluth, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jim Barker, as well...
Kathleen P. Nelson
Jan 11, 2026
Kathleen P. Nelson, age 78 of Duluth died on Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was a lifelong Duluth resident and a 1965 graduate of East High School. She married Donald J. Nelson on June 27, 1966. Kathy worked as an executive secretary at Forest Hill Cemetery for 20 years, retiring in 2004. She was an avid genealogist, researching family history...
Bryan James Bennett Jr
Feb 7, 2026
Bryan James Bennett Jr
Passed away on February 7, 2026 at the age of 62. Preceded in death by parents, Bryan Sr and Cathy. Survived by brother, Scott and Jeff; nephews, Josh, Michael and Tyler; aunts, Jean and Barbara; and a great niece, several great nephews and many cousins.
Bryan had many jobs and titles throughout the years, but he was most...
Fannie Merle Andres
Jan 30, 2026
Fannie Merle Andres, 85, of Proctor, passed away on January 30, 2026. Fannie graduated from Indus High School, provided daycare for several local families, and she worked for many years at Glass Block/Younkers where she eventually retired. Fannie was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church of Duluth and later attended Midway Christian Fellowship. She was also a member of...
Joseph Chester Cherro
Jan 18, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Chester Cherro, a lifelong resident of Duluth, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 102. Born in April of 1923, to Michael and Celeste (Ciccitelli) Cherro, he was a proud graduate of Denfeld High School after attending Adams, St. Clement’s, and Lincoln Junior High.
A member of the "Greatest Generation," he served with the U.S. Army...
Erik Michael Priley
Jan 10, 2026
Erik Michael Priley, 35, of Duluth passed away January 10, 2026 surrounded by his loving family after a short and very hard fought battle with cancer.
He was born on February 1, 1990 in Duluth to Tracy and Jerry Priley, the youngest of three boys, brother to Anders and Peter Priley.
Erik graduated from East High School in 2008. He soon met...
Robert Stanley Mlodozyniec
Jan 7, 2026
Robert "Bob" Mlodozyniec, aka "Mr. Mudd" left this world on Wednesday, January 7,2026 after 95+ years.
Bob’s parents Joseph & Josephine MLODOZYNIEC and his oldest sister, Sophie were born in Poland and came over thru Ellis Island in 1922. His parents had 14 children from 1921 thru 1944. Bob was born August 20, 1930, the 7th of 14 children, eight sisters...
Betty Lou Conklin
Dec 26, 2025
Betty Lou Bruland Conklin passed away peacefully in Duluth, Minnesota on December 26, 2025, following a short hospital stay. Betty was born in 1934 in Bennett, Wisconsin, to Albert and Mildred (Thorssen) Bruland. She was raised on a small farm alongside her three sisters, where she developed a lifelong love of animals. She graduated from Solon Springs High School in...
Eileen Gladys Nelson
Dec 25, 2025
Eileen Gladys Nelson, 101, Duluth, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Aftenro Assisted Living.
She was born in Duluth on August 12, 1924 to Nels Nelson, and Ann (Maas) Nelson. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1942. Eileen worked for Christie Lithograph & Printing, Word One, Duluth Paper Specialties, and was owner and operator of Secretarial Services.
She...
Bonnie Louise Melander
Dec 6, 2025
Bonnie Louise Melander, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on September 9, 1944 to parents, Louis & Irene (Kauppi) Sternal. She was raised in West Duluth, was a 1962 graduate of Denfeld High School, and raised her own family here. Bonnie married Donald Melander on October 17, 1975. Together, they owned...
Carol Jean Corser
Dec 3, 2025
Carol Jean Corser, 67, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Essentia-St. Mary’s Hospital. Carol was born on July29, 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 years. She married Pat Omundson, started her family, raising three children. She...
Jean Adell Royer
Dec 3, 2025
Jean A. Royer, 91 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 3, 2025. She was born in Proctor on June 14, 1934, the first of twins to Andrew and Delia Marino. She was baptized, confirmed and went through 8th grade at St. Rose School in Proctor and graduated from Proctor High School in 1952.
She was a Winter Texan...
David "Dave" George Malzahn
Dec 2, 2025
Passed away peacefully at his home in Duluth, MN on December 2, 2025. He is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia and father, Jerome (Mary Jean). Survived by children, Jesse, Rachel and Alicia & their mother Mary; his grandchildren, Kaylee, Sean, Aliya and Alexis; siblings, Susan, Jeff (JoAnn), Dianne (Duane), Don (Shari), Michael and James (Shannon); and many loving...
Roger L. Munson
Nov 28, 2025
The Reverend Roger L. Munson, 90, Bishop emeritus of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, entered the Church Triumphant on November 28 in Duluth. He was born in Cannon Falls, MN December 31, 1934, the son of Martin and Doris Munson. He graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN with a B.A. in Sociology...
George Alden Lee
Nov 28, 2025
Passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on November 28, 2025 at the age of 90. George was a Veteran of the Navy and a member of the American Legion. He worked at Diamond Tool for 31 years. He enjoyed hobbies at home and making money rings for his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert...
Bob (Robert) Ward Radniecki
Nov 28, 2025
Bob (Robert) Ward Radniecki, age 57, of Dorset, MN, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, after a 7-year journey with early onset Alzheimer’s, with his wife Andi by his side. Even as the disease progressed, Bob’s quick wit, dry humor, and unmistakable spark stayed firmly intact—proof that sarcasm, once mastered, is apparently hard to shake.
Born on October 8, 1968,...
Marlene J. Mellesmoen
Nov 27, 2025
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 High School. She wore many hats throughout her life. She was an operating...
Beverly Golen
Nov 19, 2025
Beverly Golen, 90, of Duluth, died November 19, 2025 in the Bayshore Health Center. She was born in Mason City, Iowa on July 8, 1935 to Soren and Joanna Peterson. She was married Richard Golen and he died in 1994. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00 with a visitation one hour prior, in...
Diane Elaine Ellison
Nov 19, 2025
Diane Elaine Ellison passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on November 19, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born on a farm near Avoca, Mn to Glenn and Ellen Holmberg, Diane excelled in 4H, music, cheerleading, and was valedictorian of her graduating class as well as Marshall Snow Queen in 1951. She married Richard Brooks Anderson in 1955, and had...
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