Obituaries

Jason F. Gehrke

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Jason F. Gehrke passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, with his loving family standing vigil at his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred (Pratt) Gehrke, his father, Theodore F. Gehrke, his sisters: Mary Lou (Gehrke) Sundhiem and Katherine Gehrke (infant); his first wife, Sarah Hutchinson (aka Connie), as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and […]

Nathan Benjamin Werner

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Nathan Benjamin Werner, 73, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home on Long Lake in Eveleth, after fighting Leukemia for 2 years. He was lovingly surrounded by his devoted wife Peg and cherished loved ones as he journeyed into eternity with our Savior. Nate was born on November 6th, 1950, in Minneapolis, to Violet and […]

Darren E. Snidarich

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Darren E. Snidarich, 53, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born to Darrell Snidarich and Patty Lundeen on October 31, 1970, in Virginia. He married his wife, Melissa Comings, on August 20, 1993, and they had a son Garett Snidarich on August 31, 1997. Darren was a loving husband and father, […]

Barbara Lynn Gilmartin

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Barbara Lynn Gilmartin, 85, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, in Hoyt Lakes, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 10, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Barbara’s life was a tapestry of joy, family, and unyielding spirit. Barbara’s early life in Chicago set the stage for a journey filled with love and […]

James “Axe” Henry Axelsen

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James “Axe” Henry Axelsen, 67, of Hoyt Lakes died on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 13, 1956 to Ralph and Marjorie (Diviney) Axelsen in Superior, WI. Axe attended the Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School, graduating with the class of 1974. He was employed by the Erie Mining Company and most recently as a groundskeeper […]

Charlotte Lee Sandstrom Lindgren

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Charlotte Lee Sandstrom Lindgren, 81, of Toivola, passed away peacefully and comfortably on March 6, 2024, holding her son’s hand, in the penthouse suite of Essentia Hospital Duluth. Char was born October 26, 1942, to Olaf and Martha (Sorvari) Sandstrom in Hibbing. Char attended Toivola Elementary and Toivola Meadowlands High School. She was the valedictorian of the class of 1960. […]

William “Bill” Raymond Denzel

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William “Bill” Raymond Denzel, 85, of Iron, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born on February 21, 1939 in Garden Valley, Wisconsin to Raymond and Mathilda Denzel. He was the youngest of 5 siblings. Bill lived a very long, happy, busy and active life. Some of Bill’s greatest interests included […]

Norma J. Bodovinac

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Norma J. Bodovinac, 91, of Virginia, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024. She was born February 13, 1933, in Virginia, the daughter of Vernon and Henna (Johnson) Hanela. She graduated from Virginia High School in 1951 and then in 1953 she married John Bodovinac. Norma and John lived in many states while he was in the Air Force. Norma was […]

Shirley Mae Tisdell

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Shirley Mae Tisdell, 88, of Hoyt Lakes, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Guardians Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. Shirley was born on May 3, 1935, to William and Gertrude (Sykes) Forward in Bemidji. She grew up and attended school in Bemidji. On August 16, 1952, she was united in marriage to Harry Tisdell. The couple […]

Patricia “Patty” Kay DeRusha

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Patricia “Patty” Kay DeRusha, 80, of Cook, died peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday March 2, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1944, 27 minutes after her sister Peggy, the daughters of Kenneth and Gertrude Loomis. She grew up in Virginia and after high school graduation she worked at Vos’s Resort where she met the […]


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