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...
Linda Dianne Jeannette (Hoch)
Nov 19, 2025
On November 19, 2025, Linda Dianne Jeannette (Hoch) passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her closest family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joe; her sister, Patty (and Tom Cartier); her three sons, Jeremy (and Karen), TJ (and Kelley), and Griffin (and Stacy); her six grandchildren, Jacob, Broden, Niklas, Olive, Stanley, and Coby; and countless...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rolland Neal Mammenga
Nov 17, 2025
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 1952, after high school he joined the US Army. He married...
Alice Fay Chambers "Waltz"
Nov 14, 2025
Alice Fay Chambers “Waltz” passed away November 14th, 2025
She was born on May 10th, 1955, in Springdale Arkansas to Frank and Iva Chambers, she was one out of seven children. In the early 60’s Alice and her family would move to Duluth MN where she grew up the North Shore. She attended North Shore Elementary School and went on to...
Margaret Jean Kinetz
Nov 3, 2025
Margaret Jean Kinetz, 82, passed peacefully on November 3rd in her home at Westwood Benedictine in Duluth, Minnesota. She was with her daughter Jennifer, son Brent, and many dear friends during her last days.
Born on June 16th, 1943, Margaret was the second daughter to Lila (Kaanta) and Hugo Nelson. She grew up in Woodland and graduated from Duluth East High...
Jeannie Georgene Stenson
Oct 31, 2025
“Jeannie” Edith Georgene Stenson, 79, of Duluth, died Friday, October 31, 2025 in the Hilltop Healthcare center. Jeannie was born on February 9, 1946 in Duluth to Carl V and Edith (Gelling) Stenson.
Jeannie attended Duluth Central High School but did not graduate until 1988 with her GED, one year before her son, Cory, graduated. “He wasn’t going to one up...
Walter Bernard Ament
Oct 28, 2025
Walter Bernard Ament, 93, passed away on October 28, 2025, surrounded by his family in the home of his daughter and son-in-law.
Walt was born in Bluffton, MN on June 5, 1932 to parents Joseph and Katherine (Schmiesing) Ament. For all of his long life, he was a man of many talents and facets: he was a farmer, a miner, a...
Mickaleen "Mickie" Wedin
Oct 26, 2025
Mickaleen "Mickie" Wedin died in her home on October 26, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born in L'Anse, Michigan, the third of eight children, to Bernard and Esther Draeger in June 20,1944.
A graduate of Cathedral High School in Duluth, she married Russell Wedin in September of 1964. Together, they raised two daughters.
Being a crafter, many will recall...
Edward "Ed" James Maki
Oct 9, 2025
Edward James Maki, age 75, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on October 9, 2025, with family by his side.
Ed was born on August 11, 1950, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Edward and Vivian (Goodell) Maki, the youngest of four children. He spent his childhood in the Duluth area and took a particular interest in ski jumping and...
Ronald Cretens
Oct 8, 2025
Ronald Cretens, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 after fighting a short but difficult battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Ronald was born on August 22nd,1961 to Donald and Judith Cretens in Escanaba Michigan where he grew up. From a young age Ronald was on his own working to provide for himself and attending high school. He graduated from...
Dr. Jessica Rhea Sieber PhD
Oct 5, 2025
Dr. Jessica Rhea Sieber PhD, age 43, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at her home in Duluth, surrounded by love.
Born on July 22, 1982, Jessica lived a life marked by curiosity, compassion, and a deep commitment to science. She earned her Doctorate in Microbiology from the University of Oklahoma and pursued her career in Education and Research. As...
Carleen J. Ronchetti
Oct 3, 2025
Carleen J. Ronchetti, 74, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Friday October 3, 2025. She was born in Duluth on August 1, 1951, to Bernard and Carol Erickson. Carleen graduated from Virginia High School in 1969 and attended Gustavus Adolphus College graduating in 1973 as an RN. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Minnesota in...
Margaret "Margie" Riggio (Gaskill)
Oct 2, 2025
Margaret M. Riggio (Gaskill), 85, of Duluth, went peacefully with the Lord on October 2, 2025. Margie was born on August 29, 1940 to Jim & Dolores Gaskill in Duluth, MN. She graduated from Cathedral in 1958. She married Jim Riggio on November 26, 1960 and remained married to him until his death in 1993. They built their own home...
Roger David Sandeen
Sep 15, 2025
Roger David Sandeen, 75, of Duluth, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Solvay Hospice House surrounded by family. Roger was born on December 14, 1949 in Duluth to Clarence and Betty (Sallstrom) Sandeen. He was a 1967 graduate of Denfeld High School and served in the Navy during Vietnam. During high school, Roger worked at Shoppers’ City and...
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