Lillian Bernice Burnett
Lillian Bernice Burnett, age 99, of Virginia died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in the Virginia Convalescent Care Center. She was born June 7, 1911 in Virginia, the daughter of Omar and Anna (Olson) Hoffer and attended Mt. Iron Schools. She married John E. Burnett in Moorhead, MN and they resided in Cook and Virginia. Full Story
John Anthony Matko
John Anthony Matko, 75, of Fayal Township, died Friday, February 18, 2011 at Essentia Health, St. Full Story
Nona A. (Peterson) Sakrison
Nona A. (Peterson) Sakrison, age 92, of Virginia passed away at the Virginia Convalescent Center on Friday, February 18, 2011. She was born June 25, 1918 in Virginia, the daughter of Alvin and Della (Hatcher) Peterson and was a graduate of Virginia High School and Virginia Junior College. Full Story
Ruth Elna Eichholz
Ruth Elna Eichholz, 79, of Virginia died peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2011. A Memorial service will be held Friday, February 18, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Full Story
Patti L. Lanhart (Williams)
Patti L. Lanhart (Williams), 58, of Mt. Iron died Friday, February 11, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital, holding the hands of her sisters. A Memorial service will be held Friday, February 18th at 2:00 P.M. Full Story
James Richard Vest
James Richard Vest, 90, of Hermantown, passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
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Helen V. Haapala
Helen V. Haapala, 90, of Virginia died Sunday, February 6, 2011, in the Virginia Convalescent Center. A Memorial service will be held Friday, February 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Virginia. Visitation was at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia on Thursday, February 10 from 5:00 p.m. Full Story
Marguerite O. Maki
Marguerite O. Maki passed away peacefully Saturday, February 5, 2011 in the Virginia Convalescent Center. She was born September 15, 1916 in Kankakee, IL the daughter of G.A. “Andy” and Lulu (Woodhouse) Ogden. Full Story
Angelo Earl “Pook” or “Angie” Castagneri
Angelo Earl “Pook” or “Angie” Castagneri, 70, Tower, died Friday, January 28, 2011 at Cook Hospital in Cook. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 10:00 AM to the 11:00 AM Funeral Service at Range Funeral Home, Virginia. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Full Story
Tuovi Elizabeth Santi
Tuovi Elizabeth Santi, 79, of Virginia (formerly of Iron) died Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at St. Michael’s Health and Rehab in center in Virginia. Funeral service will at 2:00 p.m.Sunday, January 30th at the Faith United Lutheran Church in Iron. Visitation will be one hour prior. Full Story
Anthony James Neri, Sr.
Anthony James Neri, Sr., 84, of Virginia died at his residence in Virginia, on Friday, January 28, 2011, surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 4th at Hope Presbyterian Church in Virginia at 5:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior. Pastor Nathan Williams will officiate. Full Story
Edmund Edwin Niemi
Edmund Edwin Niemi, 82, Virginia, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at his home following a lengthy illness. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at Range Funeral Home, Virginia, from 10:00 a.m.to the 11:00 a.m. Full Story
Eugene Paul “Gene” Josephson
Eugene Paul “Gene” Josephson, age 75 of Virginia, died Wednesday, January 26, 2011, in St. Raphael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth. He was born April 20, 1935 in Drummond, WI, the son of Emil Bernard and Marie (Johnson) Josephson and was a 1954 graduate of Drummond High School. Full Story
Lori L. (Carvelli) Dahl
Funeral service for Lori L. (Carvelli) Dahl, 36, of Kinney, will be 1 p.m. Full Story
Barbara Ann Riihinen
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m.Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm, with Rev. Fr. Fred Method celebrating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the mass at the church on Wednesday. Full Story
Nona M. Johnson
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m.Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Faith Lutheran Church in Chisholm with Rev. Dr. Full Story
Shannon Rae (Vigoren) Bonicatto
Private funeral services will be held for Shannon Rae (Vigoren) Bonicatto, 36, of Eveleth, with Rev. Dorothy J. Full Story
Marian Adele Menuey
Memorial service for Marian Adele Menuey, 85, of Hoyt Lakes will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 26 at Trinity Methodist Church in Hoyt Lakes with Pastor Barbara Hegfors officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery. Full Story
Audrey Palm
Memorial service for Audrey Palm, age 82, of Aurora will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday January 29, 2011 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Rev. Full Story
Alicia K. Wiediger
Funeral service for Alicia K. Wiediger, 81, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan.28 at First Baptist Church in Aurora with Rev. Full Story
Harold Palmer Bjerga
Harold Palmer Bjerga, 82, of Hibbing, MN passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011, at Hillcrest Adams in Hibbing. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 25th at the Hibbing Christian Assembly Church in Hibbing at 1:00 p.m.with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon. Pastor Rod Tuomi will officiate. Bur Full Story
George B. Ewens, MD.
George B. Ewens, MD, age 85, lifetime resident of Virginia died Friday, January 14, 2011 in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. He was born March 28, 1925 in Eveleth the son of Dr. Harry and Marguerite (Simpson) Ewens. He graduated from Roosevelt High School and went on to attend Virginia Jr. Full Story
Shirley A. Lamppa
Shirley A. Lamppa, age 74 of Embarrass, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2011 in Willowood Memory Care in Eveleth. She was born August 30, 1936 in Iron River, WI the daughter of Almon Emmett and Ethel Rogers Stafford; and was a graduate of Iron River High School. She married William R. Full Story
Elizabeth Joanne Surla
Elizabeth Joanne Surla, age 78, of Virginia, died Friday, January 14, 2011, in the Virginia Regional Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1932, in Eveleth, the daughter of Atry and Fay (Ilomaki) Ellison. She was a graduate of Eveleth High School, and married Miles Surla on June 10, 1948 in the Serbian Orthodox churc Full Story
Victor L. Robich
Victor L. Robich, 54, of rural Gilbert, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 unexpectedly at his home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 19th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Resurrection Catholic Church in Eveleth with services to follow immediately. Father Charles Flynn will officiate. Full Story
Dorothy M. Phillips
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Mr. Jim Rupp officiating. Full Story
Ruth M. Cary
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2011 at Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation Service Chapel. Full Story
Bruce Alexander McKee
Bruce Alexander McKee, of Virginia passed away Saturday, January 15, 2010. He was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario the son of Roy and Grace (Sutherland) McKee. Full Story
Mildred Gravich
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2011 at St. Basil’s Serbian Orthodox Church in Chisholm, with Very Rev. Fr. Bogdan Zjalic officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Full Story
Esther T. Berg
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2011 at Faith Lutheran Church in Chisholm with Rev. David Stevens officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Chisholm Cemetery. Full Story
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Don C. Mattson
Don C. Mattson, 59, died Sunday, January 2, 2011 at his home in Virginia, Minnesota after a battle with cancer. Memorial service will be held on Friday, January 7th at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be one hour prior. Pastor Terry Hartikka will officiate. Full Story
Ensio Theodore Sainio
Ensio Theodore Sainio, 84, of Virginia died Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center. Visitation will begin on Monday, January 3, 2011 from 10:00 a.m.to the 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service at the Heritage Trail Bible Church, Corner of Hwy 135 and Heritage Trail. Full Story
Sandra K. Skaggs
Sandra K. Skaggs, 58, of Hibbing, MN passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 at St. Michael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia, MN. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 3, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. Full Story
Lida Ruth May Thompson
Lida Ruth May Thompson, 79, of Eveleth died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.
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Arvid Elmer Koivisto
Arvid Elmer Koivisto, 99, of Nashwauk, died on January 6, 2011 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. Born on August 10, 1911 in Quincy, MA to Gabriel and Mary (Kamppila) Koivisto, Arvid spent most of his youth in the Sand Lake area south of Calumet and attended school in a one-room schoolhouse at Sand Lake and later, schools in Mar Full Story
Lorraine Heard
Lorraine Heard, 85, of National City, California died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at St. Full Story
Matthew Gerald Fliegel
Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 a.m.Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation Service Chapel in Chisholm. Visitation will be for one half hour prior to the service on Tuesday. A gathering will take place following the service at the funeral home. Full Story
Edna Sophie (Kangas) Draskovich
Edna Sophie (Kangas) Draskovich, 92, of Hibbing, MN passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the University Medical Center in Hibbing. Private family services were held per Edna’s request. Arrangements were with Range Funeral Home in Hibbing. Full Story
Regetta K. McGregor
Regetta K. McGregor, 93, of Virginia died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center. Service will be today; December 23rd at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia at 3:00 PM. Visitation will be one hour prior. Arrangements are with the Range Funeral Home of Virginia. Rev. Fr. Full Story
Pearl E. Lease
Pearl E. Lease, 97, of Hibbing, MN, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at the Guardian Angels Health Center in Hibbing.
Per Pear’s request there will be no service at this time. Full Story
Robert “Chubby” Jackula
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Full Story
Robert L. Muhich
Robert L. Muhich, 83, of Virginia, MN, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010 at his residence. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Virginia. Rev. Fr. Full Story
Mabel E. (Hiltunen) Bradach
Mabel E. (Hiltunen) Bradach, age 89, of Aurora, passed away Thursday December 9, 2010 in Aurora. Visitation will be Tuesday December 14, 2010 from 10:00 until the 11:00 mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Aurora, Fr. Steven Daigle as celebrant. Full Story
Kathleen Gertrude Knaeble
Kathleen Gertrude Knaeble, 92, of Minneapolis died peacefully Thursday, December 9, 2010 surrounded by her family at Chestnut Grove Memory Care in Virginia. Service will be held on Monday, December 13th at 12 noon at the St. Clement Catholic Church Minneapolis. Visitation will be one hour prior. Full Story
Gertrude Lillian Hall
Gertrude Lillian Hall, 86, Mt. Iron, died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at her residence. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, December 15, 2010, from 10:00 AM to the 11:00 AM Memorial Service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Alango, with Pastor Joey Bailey officiating. Full Story
Lyle Whitney Hunt
Lyle Whitney Hunt, 26, of Cotton passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 in Carlton, MN. A memorial service will held Thursday, December 9th at 11:00 AM at Cotton Community Church. Visitation will be one hour prior. Pastor Justin Krych will officiate. Full Story
Kimberly Kay (Dorstad) Piersig
Kimberly Kay (Dorstad) Piersig, 48, of Virginia passed away on December 12, 2010 surrounded by family at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth after a 14 month battle with cancer. She was born June 16, 1962 at the North Memorial Hospital in Robinsdale, Minnesota the daughter of Allan T. Full Story
Joseph Anthony Toldo
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m.Monday, December 13, 2010 at Grace Lutheran Church in Chisholm with Rev. Full Story
Edna L. Pariseau
Edna L. Pariseau, 90, of Eveleth, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center. Edna was born to Emma and Fred Eggert on October 9, 1938 in Princeton, MN. She was the youngest of 11 children. On March 30th, 1938, she married Thomas H. Full Story
Luisa Del Caro
Funeral service for Luisa Del Caro, 84, of Virginia, formerly of Biwabik, will be 11am Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Virginia.
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Lyle Whitney Hunt
Lyle Whitney Hunt, 26, of Cotton passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 in Carlton, MN. A memorial service will held Thursday, December 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Cotton Community Church. Visitation will be one hour prior. Pastor Justin Krych will officiate. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home of Virginia. Full Story
Elma Pesonen
Elma Pesonen, 97, of Virginia passed away Friday, December 3, 2010 at St. Michael’s Health and Rehab Center in Virginia. Service will be Tuesday, December 7th at 1:00 PM at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Palo. Visitation will be one hour prior. Pastor Amy Eisenman will officiate. Full Story
Diane Kay Russ
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation Service Chapel in Chisholm with Rev. Greg Turner officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Full Story
Tellervo “Tillie” Freeholm
Tellervo “Tillie” Freeholm passed away on Monday, November 29, 2010 at the age of 93 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. Tillie requested no memorial services or “big doings” at the time of her passing. A spring private interment will be at Hibbing Maple Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are with Range Full Story
Dorothea Jane Drinkwine
Dorothea Jane Drinkwine, 79, of Nashwauk, passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at her home.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, December 1st, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Full Story
Zachary James Thierer
Zachary James Thierer, 20, of Pike Township, went to heaven on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m. with the Memorial service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Full Story
Eugene M. Schmidt
Eugene M. Schmidt, 84, of Virginia passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at his residence. Visitation will be Friday, November 26, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Range Funeral Home in Virginia. Visitation will continue Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with Memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Chisholm Baptist Church. Full Story
Douglas E. Hilmas
Douglas E. Hilmas, age 85 of Britt died Friday, November 19, 2010 in his home, after a lengthy illness. He was born October 13, 1925 in Mt. Iron, the son of John and Evelina (Luodo) Hilmas. Doug served in the Unites States Navy during WWII in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. Full Story
Earl Arden Holmes
Earl Arden Holmes, 80, of Idington, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2010 at his home while napping in his favorite chair. Full Story
Phillip W. “Phil” Anshus
Phillip W. “Phil” Anshus, age 76 of Virginia died Monday, November 15, 2010 in the Virginia Regional Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1934 in International Falls, MN the son of Orleon and Alice (Johnson) Anshus. Full Story
Robert Leslie Taylor fka Laszlo Szabo
Robert Leslie Taylor fka Laszlo Szabo, age 85 of Tower died Monday, November 15, 2010 in the Virginia Regional Medical Center. Full Story
Ann Mary Toleen
Ann Mary Toleen, 98, Virginia, died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center. Visitation will begin on Friday, November 19, 2010 from 12:00 NOON to the 1:00 p.m. Full Story
John “Denny” Rask
John “Denny” Rask, age 80, of Hibbing, passed away at St. Full Story
Lt. Col. Edward P. Zeidler
Lt. Col. Edward P. Zeidler, USAF, Retired, of Grand Rapids, MN, died Tuesday, November 9, 2010 in Grand Rapids. He was born in Eveleth, MN, the son of Walter and Hattie (Ford) Zeidler. Col. Full Story
Florence Margaret Eleanor Smith
Florence Margaret Eleanor Smith, 76, of Hibbing, MN passed away Sunday, November 14, 2010 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 18 at 12:00 noon with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Full Story
Robert Calvin Hall
Robert Calvin Hall, 85, Mt. Iron, died Saturday, November 13, 2010, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Full Story
Madeline Amelia Wilcox
Madeline Amelia Wilcox, age 91, of Virginia, and formerly of Lake Vermilion, California, and Texas, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in the Virginia Convalescent Care Center. She was born June 7, 1919 in Battle Creek, MI the daughter of Henry and Margrethe Eichholz. She graduated from Cook High School and was united in mar Full Story
Irma Irene Peterson
Irma Irene Peterson died Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the Littlefork Medical Care Center at the age of 94. She was born in Cloquet MN on September 7, 1916, the daughter of Aino and Isaac Kangas. After graduating from Cloquet High School, she moved to Duluth where she graduated from St. Full Story
Sharon Lee Hall
Sharon Lee Hall, 55 of Eveleth died Monday, November 8, 2010 at her residence.
She was born on November 21, 1954 to Richard and Eileen (Bjorklun Full Story
Josephine L. Varani
Josephine L. Varani, 81, of Iron died Monday, November 8, 2010 at her residence.
She was born on March 27, 1929 in Fr. Full Story
Perry W. Johnson
Perry W. Johnson, 45, of Eveleth died Monday 8, 2010 at St. Full Story
Paula M. Niehoff
Paula M. Niehoff, 53, of Eveleth died Friday, November 5, 2010 at St. Full Story
Catherine Arabanos
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2010 at Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation Service Chapel in Chisholm, with Rev. Full Story
Elma Ellen Torvi
Elma Ellen Torvi, 92 of Britt, MN entered eternal life Sunday, October 31, 2010 at St. Michael’s Health and Rehab Center in Virginia. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia Wednesday, November 3rd. Visitation will continue at 10:00 a.m. with service at 11:00 a.m. Full Story
Violet Mathilda McCaffrey
Violet Mathilda McCaffrey, age 80 of Mt. Iron, MN died Friday, October 29, 2010 in the Virginia Regional Medical Center. She was born November 25, 1929 in Sutton, Nebraska the daughter of Edward and Vero (Lange) Spangler, and was a 1947 graduate of Sutton High School. Full Story
Dolores Jean Klang
Dolores Jean Klang, 75, Gilbert, died after a courageous 27 year battle with M.S., Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at Essentia Health Center in Aurora.
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Mayme Rose Uppa
Mayme Rose Uppa, 94, Virginia, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Virginia Convalescent Center. Full Story
Edward E. Kautto
In accordance with Edward’s wishes, there will be no formal service. Full Story
Agnes F. Buria
Agnes F. Buria, 85, a lifelong resident of Eveleth died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at St. Full Story
Ronald P. Belanger Jr.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation Service Chapel in Chisholm, with Rev. Fr. Fred Method of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church officiating. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Full Story
Jerry Hakola
Jerry Hakola, age 74 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010 in the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 22, 1936 in Hibbing, the son of Rudolph and Lillian (Maki) Hakola and was a longtime Hibbing resident. Full Story
Dennis Wayne Drift
Dennis Wayne Drift, 65, Richfield, formerly of Nett Lake, died in his home, Thursday, October 28, 2010 following a courageous battle with cancer.
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Angela Marie (Zgaynor) Statsman
Angela Marie (Zgaynor) Statsman, 93, of, formerly of Parkville, MN passed away Monday, October 25, 2010 at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids, MN. Service will be on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Sacred Heart Church in Virginia at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior. Rev. Fr. John O’Donnell will officiate. Full Story
Francis R. “Pete” Bye
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm, with Rev. Fr. Fred Method celebrating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the mass at the church on Saturday. Inurnment will be in Chisholm Cemetery at a later date. Full Story
Marvin Oscar Severson
Marvin Oscar Severson, age 79, of Kelly Lake, and formerly of Washington, DC, died Friday, October 8, 2010 in Hillcrest Alice in Hibbing. He was born March 16, 1931 in Hibbing, the son of Oscar and Margaret (Moe) Severson. He graduated from Hibbing High School and went on to attend Hibbing, Jr. Full Story
Carol Ann Schmid
Carol Ann Schmid, age 90 of Kugler Township and Tower died Wednesday, October 13, 2010 in St. Michael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. She was born May 3, 1920 in Duluth the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Lee) Hendrickson and married Wendell Schmid on April 13, 1941 in Duluth. Full Story
Jeannine Yvonne Miskulin
Jeannine Yvonne Miskulin, 80, formerly of Hibbing, went home to Heaven at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Hermantown September 24, 2010, to spend eternity with her Lord Jesus Christ and all her precious loved ones waiting for her there. Jeannine was born on July 19, 1930 in Casey, Iowa to Elmer & Hazel Floyd. Full Story
Gerald Dwayne “Jerry” Mueller
Gerald Dwayne “Jerry” Mueller, age 75 of Lake Vermilion Tower died Friday, October 1, 2010 in St. Raphael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth. He was born July 20, 1935 in Minneapolis, the son of George G. Full Story
Madeline Amelia Wilcox
Madeline Amelia Wilcox, age 91, of Virginia, and formerly of Lake Vermilion, California, and Texas, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in the Virginia Convalescent Care Center. She was born June 7, 1919 in Battle Creek, MI the daughter of Henry and Margrethe Eichholz. She graduated from Cook High School and was united in mar Full Story
Glennys Giorgi
Glennys Giorgi, age 77 of Mt. Iron passed away Friday, October 1, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born May 11, 1933 in Clay County near Barnesville, MN, the daughter of Hartwell and Luella (Buttenhoff) Carr. Glennys was a graduate of Barnesville High School and Moorhead State Teacher’s College. Full Story
Edward Frank “Eddie” Stupca
Edward Frank “Eddie” Stupca, age 53 of Virginia passed away peacefully Wednesday October 20, 2010. He was born February 17, 1957 in Virginia the son of Edward James and Margaret (Russ) Stupca and was a longtime Virginia resident. Eddie married Gail Nimps on January 19, 1980 in Virginia. Full Story
Elsie Johnson
Mom, Elsie Johnson, passed away October 7, 2010. She was almost a centurion resident of Virginia, born on October 21, 1913, in Embarrass, Mn. She was born to Finnish immigrant parents Simon and Selma Salo. She married Elmer Johnson (deceased 1957) in Virginia in 1932. She lived in her home at 505 2 Full Story
Carmella (Carmie) Kure
Carmella (Carmie) Kure of Virginia, died Monday October 11, 2010 at St. Michaels Rehabilitation Center in Virginia after suffering from long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Full Story
Marcella “Marcy” Vandervort
Marcella “Marcy” Vandervort, age 85 of Virginia passed away, with her family by her side, on Friday, October 22, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Full Story
Ernest William Holmes
Ernest William Holmes, 64 of, Buhl, died Monday, October 18, 2010 at his residence. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a Memorial Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Monday, October 25, 2010 with Fr. Full Story
Dominic “Dick” Costanzi
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m.Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm, with Rev. Fr. Fred Method and Rev. Fr. Tom Radiach concelebrating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Full Story
Robert E. (Bob) Erickson
Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Chisholm Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Erickson officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00–3:00 p.m. at the church on Saturday. Memorials are preferred to Chisholm Baptist Church or North Star Hospice. Full Story
Willard “Bill” O. Hendrickson
Willard “Bill” O. Hendrickson, 86, of Tower (formerly Babbitt), died Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at St. Micheal’s Nursing Home in Virginia, MN. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to charity of your choice. Full Story
Joseph Anthony Altobelli Jr.
Joseph Anthony Altobelli Jr., 68, father, grandpa, great grandpa and son passed away at the Virginia Regional Medical Center on Monday October 11th, 2010. He will be sadly missed by so many. Full Story
Rose Lynn Palcher
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 15, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm, with Rev. Fr. Full Story
Kirsty J. Kilpela
Kirsty J. Kilpela, 16, of Eveleth died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at St. Full Story
Anne "Bunny" Buncich Haynes
The good Lord came with open arms and took Bunny through the gates of heaven for eternal peace on October 7, 2010 at her home.
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Eugene DeBaere
Funeral services for Eugene DeBaere, 83, of Gilbert, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday October 15, 2010 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Charles P. Flynn officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday 5-7 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. Full Story
Daisy Andersen Berquist
Daisy Andersen Berquist, 95, of Eveleth, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010.
She was born on March 6, 1915 in Eveleth to John and Anna (Myhr) Ander Full Story
Daniel Skalko
Daniel Skalko, 90, of Eveleth died Friday, October 1, 2010 at St. Full Story
Joyce Beverly Rupp
Memorial Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Chisholm Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Erickson officiating. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Full Story
Robert Harry Siepler
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm, with Rev. Fr. Frank Perkovich celebrating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the mass at the church on Thursday. Full Story
James W. “Jim” Larson Sr.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm, with Rev. Fr. Fred Method celebrating. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Full Story
Olga J. Cvar
Olga J. Cvar, 91, formerly of Mtn. Iron passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Edgewood Vista in Virginia. Visitation will be Sunday, October 3rd from 5 to 7:00 p.m. to follow with a rosary at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mtn. Iron. Service will be Monday, October 4th at 11 a.m. Full Story
Harriet A. Thomas
Harriet A. Thomas, 70, Virginia, died at her residence on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Visitation will begin on Monday, October 4, 2010, from 10:00 AM to the 11:00 a.m. Full Story
Melvin Gerald Peterson
Melvin Gerald Peterson, 82, of Virginia passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Diamond Willow in Mt. Iron. Service will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, October 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be one hour prior. Father John O’Donnell will officiate. Full Story
Eileen K. Sleeman
Eileen K. Sleeman, 90, of Virginia, died Monday, October 4, 2010 at Edgewood Vista Senior Living, in Virginia.
Eileen was born June 27, 1920 in Dayton, MN, to Henry and Maude (Rice) Blais. Full Story
Dorothy Marie Duhant
Dorothy Marie Duhant, 83, Virginia, died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Virginia Regional Convalescent Center. Memorial Service will be Friday, October 8th at 12 noon at Range Funeral Home in Virginia. Visitation will be one hour prior. Full Story
Zonia Estelle Berganini
Zonia Estelle Berganini, 80, of Hibbing passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Lustila Foster Care in Hibbing. Funeral service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Hibbing on Thursday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior. Full Story
Gene Lofquist, Jr.
Gene Lofquist, Jr. Age 63, of Tower, died peacefully at his home on Monday, September 27, 2010.
Norman Eugene “Gene” Lofquist, Jr. Full Story
Elizabeth K. Rebeau
Elizabeth K. Rebeau, 81, a lifelong Iron Range resident died Thursday, September 23, 2010 at St. Full Story
Ann Lucille Filson
Ann Lucille Filson, 91, of Ely died Monday September 27, 2010 at the Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital after a short illness, with her son and daughter at her side.
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Nancy Lee (Salo) Underhill
Nancy Lee (Salo) Underhill, 76, Virginia, died peacefully Sunday, September 26, 2010, at Virginia Regional Medical Center.
Nancy was born July 1 Full Story
Raymond M. Mellesmoen
Raymond M. Mellesmoen, 66, of Eveleth, died Saturday, September 18, 2010 at his home, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born on November 2, 1943, in Fosston, MN to Ole and Nora (Moen) Mellesmoen. Full Story
Rachele “Chelli” Korte
Rachele “Chelli” Korte, 30, of Chisholm, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Range Funeral Home in Hibbing with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Pastor Dan Erickson will officiate. Full Story
Elma Johanna Carlson
Elma Johanna Carlson, 88, of Eveleth, died Friday, September 17, 2010, at the Virginia Convalescent Center.
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Dennis McCue
Dennis McCue, 47, of Chisholm, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing after a short battle with cancer. There will be no services per Dennis’s request. Burial will take place in Maple Hill Cemetery at a later date. Full Story
John E. Maki
John E. Maki, 88, of Virginia, passed away Monday, September 13, 2010, at St. Full Story
Edward Waino Saari
Edward Waino Saari,77, formerly of Pike River and Forbes died Friday, September 10, 2010 at Bayshore Health Center in Duluth. A service will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia. Visitation will be one hour prior. The Rev. Full Story
Mary Ann Pike
Funeral Mass for Mary Ann Pike, 92, of Gilbert, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Full Story
Steven Gary Plourde
Funeral service for Steven Gary Plourde, 47, of rural Aurora, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes with Fr. Steven Daigle officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. Full Story
Lawrence Grebenc
Grave side service for Lawrence Grebenc, 82, of Aurora, will be 10:30am Saturday Sept. 18, 2010 in Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Memorials may be directed to St. Full Story
Philip (Phil) Joseph Pemble
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. prior to the 12 o’clock funeral service both held at Shepherd of the Hills, 802 Maple Grove Rd, Duluth. Full Story
Beverly Ann Forstrom
Beverly Ann Forstrom, 77, Mt. Full Story
Kenneth Henry Hanela
Kenneth Henry Hanela, 70 of Makinen/Virginia went home to the Lord on Thursday, September 2, 2010. He was a quiet Christian man who chose to share God’s infinite love and mercy through his lifestyle example. Memorial Services will be Monday, September 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Full Story
Norma Benkusky
Norma Benkusky, 102, of Virginia died peacefully on July 16, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center.
Norma was born in Cornell Mi. Full Story
Pearl Skarp
Pearl Skarp, 94, of Virginia passed away Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center in Virginia. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday September 9, 2010 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Virginia. Visitation will be one hour prior. Full Story
Adela Frances Ebert
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm, with Rev. Fr. Fred Method celebrating. Full Story
Dolores Jeane Welch
Dolores Jeane Welch, 80, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at her residence in Hoyt Lakes, MN. Funeral service will be held at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes on September 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Fr. Steven Daigle will officiate. Full Story
Ann Johanna Blaske
Ann Johanna Blaske, 88, of Eveleth died Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center.
She was born on January 20, 1922 in Eveleth to Daniel D. and Mildred (Spanich) Jovanich. She married Herman F. Full Story
Ann Johanna Blaske
Ann Johanna Blaske, 88, of Eveleth died Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center.
She was born on January 20, 1922 in Eveleth to Daniel D. and Mildred (Spanich) Jovanich. She married Herman F. Full Story
Sonia S. Johnson
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation Service Chapel with Rev. Dan Erickson of Chisholm Baptist Church officiating. Full Story
Frank G. Platner
Frank G. Platner, 87, of Eveleth died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the Eveleth Health Services Park.
He was born on February 22, 1923 to Frank and Mildred (Ocepek) Platner in Eveleth. Full Story
Young Ray Kirk
Young Ray Kirk, 72, Iron, died Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at his favorite place, the cabin on Rainy Lake.
He was born on May 26, 1938, in Ballato Full Story
Lola Heikkila
Lola Heikkila, 86 of Virginia passed away Monday, August 16th at St. Michaels Health and Rehab in Virginia. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 AM at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia. Visitation will be one hour prior. Burial will be at Florenton Cemetery. Full Story
James “Jim” Jefferson
James “Jim” Jefferson, 67, of Wouri Township died Friday, August 6, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous twelve year battle with cancer. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12 noon to 2:00 PM Thursday, August 12 at the Wouri Town Hall. Full Story
Laura Nagel (nee Toensing)
Laura Nagel (nee Toensing), age 92 formerly of Shoreview died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in the Ely Bloomenson Nursing Home. She was born April 5, 1918 in St. Paul and married Garfield Frank Nagel in 1940. Laura was a homemaker and did some accounting work on a part-time basis. Full Story
James “Jim” Archie Hemming
James “Jim” Archie Hemming, age 63 of Duluth passed away August 1, 2010 at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, Minnesota. He was born on October 16, 1946 in Hibbing, Minnesota the son of Archie and Murriel Hemming; and was united in marriage to Ruth J. Hanson on June 8, 1968 in Chisholm, MN. Full Story
James J. Thomas
James J. Thomas, 68, of Eveleth died Friday, July 30, 2010 at St. Full Story
Richard Boril
Richard Boril, 76, of Britt passed away Monday, July 26, 2010 at St. Raphael’s Health and Rehab Center in Eveleth. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Virginia. Full Story
Lorna M. Johnson
Lorna M. Johnson, 71, a lifelong resident of Ely Lake, died Sunday, July 18, 2010 at St. Raphael’s Health & Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth.
She was born on March 24, 1939 to Art S. and Esther F.(Parkkonen) Ericksen in Eveleth. Full Story
Betty Ellen Celley
Betty Ellen Celley, 82, of Eveleth died July 10, 2010 at the Virginia Regional Medical Center. She was born October 7, 1927 in Eveleth, Minnesota to James Grant and Barbara Ellen (Austin) Waits. She was baptized on January 22nd, 1928 by her grandfather the Rev. Edward Wallace Waits in the Presbyterian Church. Full Story
Francis Salo
Francis Salo, 98, of Cook passed away July 15, 2010 at the Cook Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m.on Tuesday, July 20th at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia. Visitation will be one hour prior. Pastor Dennis Sundeen will officiate. Burial will be at Waasa Cemetery in Embarrass. Full Story
Lempi Elvera Lehto Hujanen
Lempi Elvera Lehto Hujanen, 95, Tower, died peacefully Sunday, July 11, 2010 at St. Raphael’s in Eveleth.
Lempi was born on November 10, 1914, in Pike, the daughter of Matt and Kaisa (Harju) Hill.
On October 26, 1935, she was united in marriage to Swen Lehto in Ely, and resided in Embarrass for over 30 years. Full Story
Robert S. Brown Jr.
Robert S. Brown Jr. died Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.
He was born on January 22, 1938 in Eveleth to Robert Sr. Full Story
Dean Robert Koski
Dean Robert Koski, 51, of Embarrass passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, July 7, 2010 at his residence in Embarrass. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia, MN. Pastor Ben Buchanan will officiate. Full Story
Robert Leigh Branstrom
Robert Leigh Branstrom, age 83, lifelong resident of Virginia died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in the Virginia Regional Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1927 in Virginia, the son of Ivar and Lillian (Anderson) Branstrom. He graduated from Virginia High School and went on to serve in the Merchant Marine. A veteran o Full Story
William “Bill” Jula
William “Bill” Jula age 86 died on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at St. Raphael’s Health and Rehab Center in Eveleth. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 27th at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia continuing on with the service at 1:00 p.m. Full Story
Philomena B. Moreland
Philomena B. Moreland, 67, of Eveleth died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at her residence.
She was born on September 1, 1942 in Dublin, Ireland to Patrick P. Full Story
Linda Josephine Hermanson
Linda Josephine Hermanson, 91, of Hermantown formerly of Iron passed away Thursday July 8, 2010 at the Hermantown Valley Elder Care Center. Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 12th at 1:00 p.m. at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church. Visitation will begin at 12:00 a.m. Pastor Peter Hopala will officiate. Full Story
Reverend William O. “Bill” Kvale
The Reverend William O. “Bill” Kvale, age 79 of Tower died Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in the Virginia Regional Medical Center. He was born October 10, 1930 in Minneapolis, the son of Oliver and Lucile (Crouse) Kvale. Bill was a graduate of Duluth Central high school, UMD and Drew University in Madison, NJ. Full Story
Margaret C. Riser
Margaret C. Riser, age 87, longtime resident of Hibbing died Friday, July 2, 2010 in the Shalom Home West in St. Louis Park, MN. She was born December 31, 1922 in Hibbing the daughter of Anders and Christine (Lindmark) Pearson. She graduated from Hibbing High School and went on to attend Hibbing Jr. Full Story
Boni Lynn Bryson
Boni Lynn Bryson, age 55 of Mt. Iron died peacefully in her residence on June26, 2010. She was born August 1, 1954 in Virginia, the daughter of Richard and Joan (Holappa) Tammaro and was a graduate of Tower High School Class of 1972 and of Cosmetology School. Full Story
Carl Walter Davis
Carl Walter Davis, age 85, lifelong resident of Chisholm died Monday, July 5, 2010 in Heritage Manor in Chisholm. He was born July 6, 1924 in Chisholm the son of John and Minnie (Anderson) Davis. He attended school in Chisholm, and was united in marriage to Sadie Maxie on April 16, 1949 in Northwoods, IA. A veteran Full Story
John J. Russ
John J. Russ, 91, of Eveleth died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at St. Full Story
Janie Mildred (Strickland) Heep
Janie Mildred (Strickland) Heep, 89, died on June 29, 2010 at Carefree Living in Ely, MN. A memorial service will be held in Texas at a later date.Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Virginia.
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Boni Lynn Bryson
Boni Lynn Bryson, age 55 of Mt. Iron died peacefully in her residence on June26, 2010. She was born August 1, 1954 in Virginia, the daughter of Richard and Joan (Holappa) Tammaro and was a graduate of Tower High School Class of 1972 and of Cosmetology School. Boni enjoyed the outdoors, racing, fishing, spending time chatting with friends, being at Blackduck Lake, and cleaning. Full Story
Edna Arvilla Finckbone
Edna Arvilla Finckbone, age 96, longtime resident of Ely died Sunday, June 20, 2010 in the Ely Bloomenson Nursing Home. She was born June 11, 1914 in Bemidji, MN the daughter of Adrian and Gladys Harris. She graduated from Bemidji High School. Edna was united in marriage to Paul E. Full Story
Donnie Joe Lira
Donnie Joe Lira, age 66, of Mt. Full Story
Kathleen Dorian (Mrs. LeRoy) Holmes (nee Tuominen)
Kathleen Dorian (Mrs. LeRoy) Holmes (nee Tuominen), age 75 of Lake Vermilion, Tower died Sunday, June 13, in St. Michael’s Health & Rehabilitation Center after receiving treatments for cancer. Kathleen was born December 25, 1934 in Virginia, the daughter of Richard and Helen (Heikkila) Tuominen. Full Story
Jack Warren Rogers
Jack Warren Rogers, age 79, of Tower and formerly of Des Moines and West Des Moines, IA died Thursday, June 17, 2010 at his home. He was born April 4, 1931 in Des Moines, IA the son of Raymond and Ethel Pearl (Binder) Rogers. He attended School in Des Moines and went on to attend College and Law School at Drake Universi Full Story
Robert Carleton Campbell
Robert Carleton Campbell, age 65, longtime resident of Hibbing died Friday, June 4, 2010 in the Fairview University Medical Center – Mesabi. He was born October 26, 1944 in Evanston, IL, the son of Robert and Alma Campbell. He graduated from Greenway-Coleraine High School and went on to receive his AA from Itasca Full Story
Kenneth E. Olson
Kenneth E. Olson, age 87, longtime resident of Hibbing and Side Lake, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 in his home. He was born February 24, 1923 in Bear River, MN the son of Elmer and Emma (Nelson) Olson. He attended school in Togo, and graduated from Grand Rapids High School at the top of his class. Full Story
Lester John Smaaladen
Lester John Smaaladen, age 90, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Heritage Manor in Chisholm. He was born October 20, 1919 in Crosby, ND the son of John and Ella (Dahl) Smaaladen. He attended school in Hibbing. A veteran of the US Army, Les was a ski instructor in Waters Meet, MI and was a S Full Story
Luba Cameron
Luba Cameron, age 88, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Sunday, May 30th, 2010 at Fairview University Medical Center Mesabi in Hibbing. She was born April 27, 1922 in Pool Loc., MN, the daughter of Dan and Mary (Jaksich) Terzich. She was a graduate of Hibbing High School. On Full Story
Michael Allen Finch Sr.
Michael Allen Finch Sr. was born to Everett and Katherine {Holsapple} Finch in Brainerd, Minnesota on July 23, 1951. He passed away on May 8th, 2010 in Hibbing, after a long battle with Pick’s Disease. He spent most of his adult life driving truck for companies here in Minnesota as well as in Alaska. Full Story
Richard Norman Kohlhase
Richard Norman Kohlhase, age76, longtime resident of Virginia died Saturday, June 05, 2010 in the Virginia Regional Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1933 in International Falls, MN the son of Joyce C. Full Story
Thomas Paul “Tom” Baczewski
Thomas Paul “Tom” Baczewski, age 44 of Mt Iron, died Thursday, June 03, 2010 in his home of a heart attack due to diabetic complications. He was born October 24, 1965 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Gieffer) Baczewski. Full Story
Leonard Carl “Len” “Lala” Petroskey, Sr.
Leonard Carl “Len” “Lala” Petroskey, Sr., age 91 of Virginia died Monday, May 31, 2010 in St. Raphael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. Full Story
Raymond John Peil
Raymond John Peil, age 81 of Mt. Iron and formerly of Tower and Aurora died Friday, May 28, 2010 in St. Full Story
Margaret Mary Strucel
Margaret Mary Strucel, age 94, longtime resident of Virginia died Friday, May 21, 2010 in Edgewood Vista in Virginia. She was born January 9, 1916 in Ely, MN the daughter of Matt and Mary (Kure) Musich. She graduated from Ely High School and went on to attend the Full Story
John Prine Hancock
John Prine Hancock, age 90, of Forbes died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in his home with family at his side. He was born September 6, 1919 in Evans, IA the son of Frank Dean and Ethel Mae (Agee) Hancock. He attended school in Zim. He was united in marriage to Jun Full Story
Robert G. Rodorigo
Robert G. Rodorigo, age 59 of Anoka, MN. Born April 11, 1951 in Virginia, MN. Full Story
Louis Joe Marasco
Louis Joe Marasco, 87, of Eveleth died February 8, 2010 at St. Raphael’s Health & Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth.
Louis was born on October 24, 1922 in Eveleth to Francesco and Anna Maria (Marra) Marasco. He was a graduate of Eveleth High School and Eveleth Jr. College. Full Story
Ricky A. Baldonado
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Vivian Sand
Vivian Sand, 92, of Iron died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center.
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Kathleen (Tina) Demm
Kathleen (Tina) Demm, 92, of Eveleth died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at St. Full Story
Leonard Belobaba
Leonard Belobaba, 85, Virginia, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at St. Raphael’s in Eveleth.
Leonard was born in Kinney, MN, on August 1, 1924, the son of Eli and Amelia (Grozdanich) Belobaba. He grew up and attended schools in Kinney and in Buhl, graduating from Martin Hughs High School. He served his country in the U.S. Full Story
Nancy Roxcenia Turner
Nancy Roxcenia Turner, 74, Eveleth, died peacefully after a long 16 year courageous battle with breast cancer, Sunday, May 23, 2010 in her home, surrounded by her family. A special thank you to her sister, Susie, who was her loving guardian angel and caregiver during her illness.
Nancy was born on February 4, 1936, In Eveleth, the daughter of Anton and Beat Full Story
Harold Dale Pilney
Harold Dale Pilney, 88, of Eveleth passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Chisholm. Full Story
Sigrid Tuominen
Sigrid Tuominen, 96, of Virginia passed away Tuesday, June 01, 2010 at St. Michael’s Health and Rehab Center in Virginia. Funeral service is set for today Thursday, June 3rd at 10 a.m. at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia. Pastor Lisa Flinn Buchanan will officiate. Burial will be West Pike Cemetery. Full Story
William Charles Beloy Sr.
Funeral Mass for William Charles Beloy Sr., 87, formerly of Aurora, will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2010 in Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Aurora. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. Full Story
Doris Mary Ann Liimatta
Doris Mary Ann Liimatta, 79, of Palo, died Wednesday May 26, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center.
Doris was born on February 26, 1931 in Palo, MN the daughter of Edward and Lyyli (Mattson) Kilpela. Full Story
Lillian M. Bonkosky
Funeral service for Lillian M. Bonkosky, 88, of Gilbert, will be 11am Tuesday, May 25, 2010 in Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Rev. Full Story
Vivian Sand
Vivian Sand, 92, of Iron died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center.
She was born on January 16, 1918 in Eveleth to Andrew and Elida (Juntti) Maki. On February 17, 1950, she was united in marriage to Howard S. Sand in Duluth. Full Story
Marsha J. Hegler
Marsha J. Hegler, 61, of Eveleth died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Virginia Regional Medical Center.
She was born on April 9, 1949 in Eveleth to Arnold and Geraldine (Kolterman) Hendrickson. On February 24, 1968 she was united in marriage to Richard Hegler. Full Story
Janice Lorraine Pappone
Janice Lorraine Pappone, 85 of Virginia died peacefully on Friday, April 2, 2010 at the Lenci House, a Spectrum Health Services Home in Virginia. Full Story
Ervin Worden
Ervin Worden, 86, formerly of Buhl/Mt. Iron passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Virginia Convalescent Center. Service will be at 2:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church in Buhl on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Visitation will be one hour prior. Pastor Kristin Foster and Vicar Amber Ingalsbe will officiate. Full Story
Nadine H. Pederson
Funeral Service for Nadine H. Pederson, 83, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 11am Friday April 16, 2010 in Faith Lutheran Church in Hoyt Lakes with Rev. Full Story
Margaret E. Ball
Funeral Mass for Margaret E. Ball, 83, of Aurora, will be 11:30am Thursday April 15 in Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Aurora with Fr. Steven Daigle as celebrant. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the mass at church. Burial will be in the Forest hill Cemetery in Aurora. Full Story
Gladys L. Orehek
Gladys L. Orehek, 91, of Eveleth died Friday, April 9, 2010, at her residence. Full Story
Lucille Ilene Iverson
Lucille Ilene Iverson, 90, of Mt. Iron, MN, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at Elderwood Assisted Living in Hinckley. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 19, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Full Story
Kenneth “Ken” Allan Akkanen
Kenneth “Ken” Allan Akkanen, 52, of Virginia passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Services will be held on Monday, March 29, 2010 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Virginia at 11 AM. Pastor Brad Felix will officiate. Arrangements are with the Range Funeral Home of Virginia. Full Story
Harvey Glen Littler
Harvey Glen Littler of Eagle, Idaho (formerly of Eveleth, MN) died peacefully at home on March 27, 2010, after battling liver failure for several months. He was the first son born to Harvey Jay and Hazel (Clapp) Littler in Bemidji, MN on March 9, 1930. After graduating from Nashwauk High School in 1948, Glen worked for the Hanna Mining Company before joining the Army. On Septembe Full Story
Harry George Jordahl
Memorial service for Harry George Jordahl, 86, of Gilbert, will be 11am Monday, April 5, 2010 in Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Military honors will be accorded by the Gilbert VFW Post 4456. Full Story
Jeanne Schibel Gross
Jeanne Schibel Gross, age 97 passed away in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, with her family at her side. She was born August 25, 1912 in Gilbert, MN the daughter of Abraham and Tilly Rubenstein, the youngest of five children. She grew up in Gilbert and attended Gilbert Schools. She married Howard Schibel of Virginia. Full Story
Boyd Angen
Boyd Angen, 82 of Hibbing died at Fairview University Medical Center – Mesabi on Friday, May 7, 2010 after a long battle with many health issues. Full Story
Mayme Catherine “Mae” Hilmas
Mayme Catherine “Mae” Hilmas, age 81 of Britt died Sunday, March 14, 2010 in the Virginia Convalescent Center, surrounded by her family. Full Story
Bradley John Svatos
Bradley John Svatos, precious infant son of Steve and Jennifer Svatos passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Full Story
Louanne Picek
Louanne Picek, age 52 of Virginia died Monday, March 15, 2010 in the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth of cancer. She was born December 8, 1957 in Virginia the daughter of Bill and Beverly (Floyd) Kosmach. Full Story
Stanley Sigurd Anderson
Stanley Sigurd Anderson, age 84 of Virginia died Saturday, April 3, 2010 in St. Michael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 26, 1926 in Virginia, MN the son of Sigurd and Hilda (Wuoti) Andersen. Full Story
Ellen Halverson
Ellen Halverson, age 106 of Hibbing died Sunday, February 28, 2010 in the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 15, 1903 in Helsinki Finland, the daughter of Jacob and Helma Peltonen. Full Story
Elizabeth V. “Betty” Wild
Elizabeth V. “Betty” Wild, age 88 of Virginia and formerly of Ely and Tower died Sunday, April 4, 2010 in St. Michael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 22, 1922 in Springfield, MN, the daughter of John and Mary (Peyla) Wild. After graduating from high school, she graduated from St. Full Story
John William Damyanovich
John William Damyanovich, age 59, lifelong resident of Nashwauk died Monday, March 15, 2010 in the Fairview University Medical Center, Mesabi. He was born June 27, 1950 in Grand Rapids, MN the son of Mike and Jean (Proulx) Damyanovich. He graduated from Nashwauk High School and went on to receive a degree as a Mechanic fr Full Story
Betty Tamte Carlson
Betty Tamte Carlson, age 87 died Monday, April 5, 2010 in Edgewood Vista Senior Living Residence in Virginia. She was born October 25, 1922 in Virginia the daughter of Oscar and Florence (Helstrom) Tamte. She was a graduate of Virginia High School, Duluth Business University and Minnehaha Academy Business School. Full Story
Maynard A. Koepke
Maynard A. Koepke, 82, of Fayal Township, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at Eveleth Health Services Park. Full Story
Harriet Maria Mattson
Harriet Maria Mattson, 87 of Virginia went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at St. Michael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. at the True Hope Fellowship Church in Midway/Virginia. Full Story
Arne E. Peterson
Arne E. Peterson, 84, of Virginia passed away April 14, 2010 at the Virginia Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. visitation will be at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the Range Funeral Home of Virginia. Rev. Fr. Frank Perkovich will officiate. Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery. Military honors by Virginia Colored Guard. Full Story
Scott Bennett
Scott Bennett, 53, formerly of Iron, MN died Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Franklin, Kentucky. Service will be held on Saturday, March 27th at the Faith United Lutheran Church at 8964 Hwy 37 in Iron, MN at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Janeva Stromberg will officiate. Arrangements are with the Range Funeral Home of Virginia. Full Story
Albert P. Voce
Albert P. Voce, 82, a lifelong resident of Eveleth died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the Virginia Regional Medical Center. Full Story
Robert “Bob” Henry Berlin
Robert “Bob” Henry Berlin, 81, of Virginia, peacefully passed away Monday, March 22, 2010, at St. Michael’s Health and Rehab Center. Services will be held on Saturday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Virginia, with Rev. Fr. John Doyle officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Full Story
James Rodorigo
James Rodorigo, 94 of Virginia died peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Visitation will be Friday, April 9, from 5:00 to 7 PM. Rosary will be from 6:30 to 7:00 PM at the Range Funeral Home of Virginia. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 10, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Full Story
Timothy Patrick Moore
Timothy Patrick Moore, 50, of Eveleth, MN died Tuesday, April 6, 2010. He was born in Eveleth on April 15, 1959 to Patricia (Welch) and Wilbur Moore. Full Story
Frederick E. "Bud" Kruckenberg
Memorial service for Frederick E. "Bud" Kruckenberg, 85, of Embarrass, will be 11am Tuesday April 6, 2010 in United Methodist Church in Aurora with Rev. Full Story
Lowell Bernard Hilde Sr.
Lowell Bernard Hilde Sr. was born on May 8, 1924 and died May 7, 2010 at St. Full Story
Hazel Ryberg
Hazel Ryberg, 86, of Forbes passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010 at St. Mary’s in Duluth. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12th at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia. Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13th at the Gethsemane Church in Virginia, visitation will be one hour prior. Pastor Lisa Buchanan will officiate. Full Story
Lucille Delores Dorscher
Lucille Delores Dorscher, age 75, of Virginia, and formerly of Minot, ND and Pequot Lakes, MN, died Thursday, April 29, 2010 in St. Full Story
William Holmes Swierceski
William Holmes Swierceski, 39, of Eveleth passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio with his mother and sister at his side. He gave the gift of life to three individuals as an organ donor. Full Story
Walter Victor Maki
Walter Victor Maki, age 94, of Virginia peacefully left us on Saturday, May 1, 2010 after a brief stay at the Virginia Convalescent Center. Full Story
Sydney W. Pernu
Sydney W. Pernu, 98 of Virginia, died on April 30, 2010, at Virginia Convalescent Center. Full Story
Isaac Mattias “Matt” Raiskio
Isaac Mattias “Matt” Raiskio, age 82, of Virginia, died on April 24, 2010, at University Medical Center- Mesabi in Hibbing. Full Story
Joseph M. Sertich Sr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m.Friday, April 30, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Chisholm, with Rev. Fr. Full Story
Marian Elizabeth (Ozdowski) Gaseski
Marian Elizabeth (Ozdowski) Gaseski, 89, of St. Anthony Health Center, St. Anthony, MN, formerly of Virginia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 29, 2010. Full Story
Harold Marvin Ruona
Harold Marvin Ruona, age 93 of Hermantown and formerly of Hoyt Lakes died Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in the Golden Oaks Assisted Living Residence in Hermantown. Full Story
Anna E. Spollar
Memorial Mass for Anna E. Spollar, 88, of Virginia, formerly of Soudan, will be 10:30am Thursday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Full Story
Anthony J. "Tony" Colangelo
Anthony J. "Tony" Colangelo, 90, of Virginia, formerly of Cotton and Biwabik, died Friday, April 16, 2010 at St. Michael’s Health and Rehab in Virginia. Full Story
Mark E. Rostvold
Mark E. Rostvold, age 85 of Hinsdale, IL and formerly of Nashwauk died Thursday, April 22, 2010. Mark was born August 5, 1924 in Nashwauk, the son of Arndt and Olive (Ness) Rostvold. He was a US Navy veteran, a teacher, and a professional singer. Full Story
Katherine L. "Kaye" Allers
Funeral service for Katherine L. "Kaye" Allers, 92, of Gilbert, formerly of Sandstone, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010 in Trinity Lutheran Church in Virginia with Rev. Full Story
Jennie R. Rahko
Jennie R. Rahko, 97, a longtime resident of Eveleth died Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Edgewood Vista in Virginia. Full Story
Duane Jalmer Kallio
Duane Jalmer Kallio, age 62 of Embarrass, died Sunday, May 9, 2010 of heart failure. He was born May 11, 1947 in Biwabik, the son of Jalmer and Helen (Niemi) Kallio, was a graduate of Embarrass High School and the Hibbing Vocational Technical College. Full Story
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