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12/30/2025

Betty Lou Conklin

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 1953 and was proud to attend her 72nd high school reunion in September 2025. Following high school, Betty attended vocational school and learned secretarial skills. She spent most of her working years at St. Mary’s Hospital and with the Duluth School Board. In December 1956, Betty married Lionel “Pete” Conklin. Together they raised five children, living for many years in Two Harbors, Minnesota, before settling in Duluth in 1971. During her children’s younger years, Betty was an active Boy Scout den mother and PTA volunteer. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and quilting, and shared many happy years square dancing with her husband. In later years, she especially enjoyed card games—cribbage and Rummikub among her favorites—a passion she inherited from her mother. Betty also loved baking, and her Christmas cookies and candies were cherished family traditions. She loved following the Twins and Vikings games. Her church life was important to her and she was a long-time member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel “Pete” Conklin; her parents; her sister, Marilyn “Molly” Hoag, and an infant brother.

She is survived by her children, Corrine “Corrie” Conklin, Brian Conklin, Cheryl Conklin (Jeff Bergstrom), Kevin Conklin, and Kenneth “Ken” Conklin (Ekatrina); and by her grandchildren, Amie and Alex. She is also survived by her sisters, Elmira “Mira” Haack and Delores “Dee” Rozell; her sister-in-law, Flora Conklin; her longtime friend from school days, Anna Hansen; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service 11 am Monday, February 9, 2026 in Asbury United Methodist Church. 6822 Grand Ave. Pastor Katherine Cornell officiating. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Van Buren Township. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association in her name. Arrangements by Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home.

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12/18/2025

Bonnie Louise Melander

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 and operated Belanger, Inc. for 19 years. Upon their retirement, they moved to Punta Gorda, FL and lived there for 18 years. Bonnie loved to entertain and bring people together. She and Don often hosted family gatherings; card or board games with friends and family followed by dessert; and regularly had a jigsaw puzzle in various stages of completion on their dining room table, inviting all guests to put in a few pieces.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard (Sugar) Sternal; and brother-in-law, Bill Boggess. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Donald D. Melander; children, Thomas Grassinger, Jeffrey Grassinger, Melissa (Grassinger) King, Gary (Carla) Melander, and Scott (Cynthia) Melander; sister, Diane Boggess; 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home, 3208 W 3rd Street, Duluth, MN 55806. Interment at Oneota Cemetery will be in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable donation to American Cancer Society Richard M Schulze Family Hope Lodge in Minneapolis (https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/hopelodgeminneapolis).

"When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure." - Unknown

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12/10/2025

Carol Jean Corser

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 loved movies and friends and family will remember her bubbly spirit and laughter. She was preceded in death by her parents. Carol is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Omundson of Duluth; two sons, Marshall Omundson and Terry Omundson, both of Duluth; grandchildren, Sydney, Jeffery and Tucker; great-grandson, Beau; a sister, Ilene Holman of Hermantown; nieces, nephews and friends. A private service will be held. Burial in Oneota Cemetery next to her parents.

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12/06/2025

David "Dave" George Malzahn

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 nieces, nephews, extended family & friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home, 3208 W. 3rd Street, Duluth with a Visitation beginning at 1pm.

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12/05/2025

Roger L. Munson

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 and from Augustana Lutheran Theological Seminary, Rock Island IL in 1961 with a Master of Divinity and he was then ordained into the Augustana Lutheran Church. He served congregations in Hanford, CA, Excelsior and Hopkins, MN and also the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Duluth, MN. In 1987 he was elected the first bishop of and organized the NEMS of the ELCA from which he retired in 1996 after 35 years of full-time ministry. Following retirement, he served in development work for Lutheran Social Service of MN for a few years and did guest pulpit supply for 25 years.

After meeting at a freshman dance at Gustavus, he married Helen E. Sandgren, his loving wife of 68 years, in 1956. They have three sons, Carl, Mark and William.

During his years of ministry, he served on numerous church and community boards: Northwestern Theological Seminary, Luther Theological seminary, Lutheran Social Service of MN, Board of Social Ministry of MN, Council of Churches, Gustavus Adolphus College Assoc. of Congregations, ELCA boards: Conference of Bishops, Division for Ministry and Social Responsibility Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry. In Duluth: American Cancer Society, United Way, Lighthouse for the Blind, Soup Kitchen, Lions Club, St. Luke’s and St. Mary’s Hospital Clergy Advisory Committee, St. Luke’s hospital Human Studies Committee.

In his retirement he enjoyed spending time at their cabin doing wood working and making log furniture, gardening, fishing and hunting. His most cherished activities were spent with his family and especially his grandchildren.

For many years he was an active canoe camper/guide making fifty-seven trips and leading groups of youth, adults and couples into the BWCA. He and his wife Helen enjoyed traveling extensively covering all 50 states of the U.S., most of Canada, Europe and parts of China and Africa.

He is survived by his sons, Carl (Luann) of Duluth MN, Mark (April) of Venice, FL, and William (Deann) of Duluth, MN; and his four grandchildren, Alexander, Aunika, Tanner and Jorgen. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen, in May of this year; his parents, Martin and Doris Munson; sister, Phyllis; and brother, Gordon. Roger’s family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff at Ecumen Lakeshore for their loving care.

Visitation will be at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Duluth on January 15 from 9:30am until the 11 am Celebration of Life Service, officiated by Pastor Dave Mesner. A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall.

A private burial will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to your favorite charity in Roger’s memory. Arrangements by Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home 218-624-1059.

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12/05/2025

Jean Adell Royer

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 for 10 years. She enjoyed fishing with her husband, Herb on Lake Superior. Jean worked as a homemaker, at the Proctor Journal, Betty’s Pies, and the Human Development Center. She played in her high school marching band and in 1987 joined past members of the band as Moody’s Marchers to honor its former director, John Moody. She marched and played her saxophone in parades for several years.

She also wrote poems and songs and taught herself to play the piano. Most of all, she loved the Lord and anticipated going to Mass as often as she could. Her family was the most important. Staying close to them. Enjoying everyone right down to the newest member of her great great grandchildren.

Jean has been involved with a study group, learning about the Divine Will of God for many years. She also leads a rosary with fellow pray-ers once a month at Edgewood, where she lived. Every week, she led a prayer meeting with friends in her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; daughter, Annette; 3 sisters, Kathleen Blackburn, Marguerite Young, Jane Carlson; brother, Joe Marino; and 5 grandchildren, Mary Jean Royer, Tim Roman, Jonny & Peter Dahl, and Matthew Sundstrom. She will be sadly missed by her son, Clyde (Brenda); 4 daughters, Karen Roman, Theresa (Robert) Krajewski, Patricia (Tom) Hillman, Diana (Doug) Berger; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 12th at 10:30 AM in St. Lawrence Catholic Church. A Rosary will start at 9:00 AM followed by a visitation from 9:30 – 10:30 AM. Interment at Oneota Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital are preferred. Arrangements by Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home 218-624-1059.

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12/01/2025

George Alden Lee

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 and Mildred; brothers, Edward and Earl; sisters, Dorothy, Marjorie, and Mary Lou. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy; children, Lori (Curt) and Jim (Lesley); sister, Ann (Dale); brother-in-law, Ray Sams; grandchildren, Justin (Koryna), Kali (Mike), Ashley (Jayden), Travis (Laura), and Ryan; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Harper, Emmett, and Willow; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be at 11am on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home, 3208 W. 3rd Street, Duluth with a Visitation beginning at 10am. Burial at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Saginaw.

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12/01/2025

Bob (Robert) Ward Radniecki

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, in Fargo, ND, to Dean and Angela Radniecki, Bob grew up in Aurora, MN, where he developed a lifelong devotion to fresh air, pine trees, and any activity that involved snow, speed, or questionable judgment. A dedicated runner and cross-country skier throughout high school and college, Bob carried his love for the trails with him everywhere.

Bob met his wife, Andi, in middle school, and the two of them skied their way into Bemidji State University—because nothing says romance like frozen eyelashes and a wind-chill warning. Shortly after college, they married and built a life rooted in the outdoors, family, and friends. Through the years, Bob built a meaningful relationship with Andi’s son, Josh, who supported him with great compassion through his Alzheimer’s journey.

Bob spent his career as a professional model builder and CNC machinist, known for his precision, creativity, and ability to fix almost anything. He was a skilled craftsman who built cedar strip canoes: handmade pieces that were truly works of art but were meant to be used.

When he wasn’t working, Bob was almost certainly outside. He loved fishing, snowmobiling, biking, and searching for moose sheds—though we all know he was secretly tracking Bigfoot. He was happiest camping or hiking with his beloved dogs, rockin’ out to his ‘tunes’, tending an unnecessarily large fire, and delivering one-liners that became family classics—mostly because we refuse to retire them.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Dean Radniecki, grandparents Al & Vi Radniecki and George & Esther Whalen, and father-in-law Gale Mugge.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Andi (Mugge) Radniecki, and son Josh Mugge; his mother, Angie Radniecki; brother, Joe Radniecki; sister, Monica (Mike) Hendrickson; niece, Rebecca (Phil) Manley; nephew, Ben Hendrickson; great-niece, Adeline Manley; mother-in-law Renae (Bob) Mugge, brother-in-law Matt (Kelsey) Mugge, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church, 721 N. 57th Ave. West, Duluth, MN. Friends and family may gather for visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow (next to Dino where he belongs), with a luncheon afterward.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

“He leaves us with a thousand laughs, and a trail that will never fade.”

Arrangements by Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home, 218-624-1059, please visit www.wlbduluth.com to sign the online guestbook.

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11/29/2025

Marlene J. Mellesmoen

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 room technician, a food demonstrator, sold lunch tickets at Duluth East High School during the mid-1970’s, a server at the Kitchi Gammi Club for several years, and the Duluth Women’s Club.

Marlene married Dale R. Mellesmoen on July 12,1952 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Duluth, MN. Together they had three children, Duane, Linda, and Laurie.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents and brother, husband Dale, son Duane, and granddaughter Katie Morris.

Marlene is survived by loving family members, Linda (David) Morris, Laurie Rouse, Judy Mellesmoen (Duane); grandchildren Amy (Mitch) Fink, Daniel (Trisha) Mellesmoen, Emily (Andy) Dietz, Joseph Rouse, and Elsie (Nick) Viele; Great grandchildren Alex Fink, Jack Fink, Aubrey Mellesmoen, Brynnley Dietz, Collin Mellesmoen, Micah Rouse, Lauren Dietz, Oakley Viele, and Tucker Viele. Niece Nancy Cody (Curt), great niece Amanda Stark, her children Christopher, and Peyton; great nephews Patrick Stark, and Christopher Berg.

Visitation 10 am until the 11 am funeral service Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Memorials to the family preferred.

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11/24/2025

Diane Elaine Ellison

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 four children. Continuing her education, she became a supervisor of Special Education for the Duluth Public Schools, from which she retired in 1991.

She married Leo Charles Ellison in 1981, and remained active in professional organizations and First Lutheran Church. She loved music and sang in multiple choirs. She had a passion and talent for quilting and fiber arts, and enjoyed participating in spirituality groups.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Ronald, husband Leo, and son Kurt Anderson.

She is survived by children Mona (Randy Delly, Kerrick, Mn, Laurie (Mark) Miller, Sturgeon Lake, Mn, and Randine Anderson, Duluth, grandchildren Christa (Ann) Maxwell, Nathan, Eric and Maryn Miller, Jason (Mayu) Nyquist, Leah (Tony) Mootz, Theresa (Jesse) Johnson, Kyra (Browning) Smith, and Lars Lewis, great grandchildren Brooks Maxwell, Carter Woelm, Brecken Cottrell, Lake and Rain Tsuzuki, Odin and Abram Johnson, and Davin Mootz. Diane is also survived by her beloved feline companion, Lily.

Memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. There will be a visitation starting at 1 p.m.

A private interment will be held for the family at Forest Hill Cemetery

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11/21/2025

Linda Dianne Jeannette (Hoch)

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 friends around the world.

Linda was born on January 26, 1948, to Dorothy and Warren Hoch. Three years later, she was joined by her sister, Patty Cartier (Hoch). Linda often described her early life in the Piedmont area of Duluth as idyllic. She shared stories of her youth with a whimsical smile, as though recalling a perfect tale from a cherished book. She and her sister would watch their mother prepare for a ball, seeing her as a princess or queen. She laughed at her father’s jokes—told many times over the years—jokes that the family still repeats today. She spoke fondly of her cousins, summers at the lake, and her larger-than-life grandfather with his giant cars and giant ci**rs. Linda’s childhood stories were always accompanied by gratitude and joy for the life she was given.

In 1971, at the age of 23, Linda met Joe Jeannette at a gathering in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They quickly fell in love and married soon after. They lived briefly in Minneapolis, where their first two children, Jeremy and TJ, were born. The family later returned to Duluth, where their youngest son, Griffin, completed the family. Settling in the Woodland area, Linda worked to recreate the ideal childhood she had experienced for her own children. Family was her priority, and every event included her sister’s family and her parents. School activities, sporting events, parties, and vacations were filled with cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. While not identical to her own storybook youth, Linda created a new chapter for her children—one remembered with deep fondness.

In 2002, Linda began what she considered her masterpiece: being a grandmother. She cherished her six grandchildren, who adored her in return. For them, she recreated the same unconditional love she had given her children, but with fewer boundaries. Weekends at Grandma’s house meant sleepovers, laughter, and an endless supply of “yes, anything for you.” At night, the younger grandchildren would pile into her bed, giggling themselves to sleep. As they grew older, Linda and Joe rarely missed an event—whether school, sports, birthdays, or celebrations. If they couldn’t attend, they always asked about it. To the very end, the grandchildren’s love for Linda only grew stronger.

Linda will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. She set an enduring example of how to love and build a family—a legacy that will be difficult to replicate but lovingly carried forward by those closest to her.

A Memorial Service for Linda will be held at 3pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at First United Methodist Church, 230 E Skyline Pkwy, Duluth, MN with a Visitation beginning at 2pm.

The Service will be livestreamed at https://youtube.com/live/Fq2rEYlCC8c

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11/20/2025

Alice Fay Chambers "Waltz"

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 graduate from Clover Valley High in 1973. In 1974 she would go on to start what would be the beginning of her family starting with her daughter Rebecca, in 1977 she married David Holmes, and in 1978 she would give birth to her son John and in 1981 she and dad would have Brian. She attended UMD where she graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She loved her family very much and was an active member of RockHill Community Church. She was very passionate about Education and Recovery along with the gospel of Jesus. Alice is preceded in death by her grandmother Maude Revelle, her parents Frank and Iva, her brothers Eddie, Cleo and James and David Holmes the father of her children. She is survived by her sisters Frankie of Rhode Island Leola of Virginia Mn. She is survived by her children Rebecca (Daniel) Helms of Saint Paul MN, her son John Holmes of Duluth MN and her son Brian (Heather) Holmes of Duluth MN. Her grandchildren Jerrod & Jeremy, Donna & Kevin, Christian (Natalie) and Madison Her great grandchildren Makayla, Darius and Noah along with many nieces and nephews. Floral arrangements can be sent to RockHill Community Church 603 Faxon St Superior WI. Arrangements by Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home, 218-624-1059, please visit www.wlbduluth.com to sign the online guestbook.

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