Obituaries

Sep 1, 2026

Ryan Mark Johnson, age 43, longtime resident of Eveleth, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. He was born April 16, 1983, in Robbinsdale, MN, the son of Mark and Deborah (Morgan) Johnson. He was a graduate of Eveleth High School, class of 2001.

Ryan was an Eagle Scout, through Troup #111 in Eveleth. He enjoyed the outdoors...

Aug 19, 2026

Jamie Ray Lehto, age 53, of Elk Mound, WI, formerly of Britt, passed away on August 19, 2026, at Mayo Clinic in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, surrounded by those who loved him. Jamie was born on August 9, 1973, in Virginia, Minnesota, to Raymond Edwin Lehto and Karen Ann Lehto. He graduated in 1991 from Roosevelt Senior High School in Virginia....

Feb 28, 2026

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. at the Leonidas Community Center, 201 1st Street North, Eveleth, MN  55734.  

Aug 22, 2026

Theresa Lindula, age 95, a long time Iron Range resident, passed away at Cornerstone Villa Assisted Living in Buhl, MN on August 22, 2026. Theresa was born in Becker County, MN to Gust and Elma Arola. She married Ervin Lindula on October 7, 1950. Three children were born to the happy couple.

Theresa enjoyed her work at the St. Louis County...

Aug 30, 2026

Tommy Lee Graber, age 77, of Chisholm, MN, and formerly of Kelly Lake, MN, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm with family at his side. He was born June 8, 1949, in Braham, MN, the son of Reuben and Winnifred (Osterdyk) Graber. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School. A Veteran of the US Army,...

Aug 30, 2026

On Sunday, August 30th, 2026, Diane Wehrenberg Jacobson passed away at her home in Hibbing, Minnesota. Her passing was sudden and unexpected while doing one of her favorite hobbies, yardwork.

Diane was a lifelong Iron Ranger who worked closely with the community of Cherry Township as treasurer, election judge, and first responder. For twenty-five years, Diane put her heart into working...

Aug 28, 2026

Charles Donald Winger, age 69 of Embarrass, died Friday, August 28, 2026. He was born on March 10, 1957, in Remer, the son of Willfred and Carole Winger. Charles lived in Remer until he was 16, moved to the Iron Range, and has lived in Embarrass ever since. He married Lorna Schaefbauer in 1977.

Charlie liked to work: working for Mesabi...

Aug 26, 2026

Genevieve Mae Lervik, age 94, longtime resident of Hibbing, MN, died peacefully Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Hillcrest Adams in Hibbing. She was born February 26, 1932, in Bemidji, MN, the daughter of George and Margaret (Weien) Carter. She was a graduate of Bemidji High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Education from Bemidji...

Aug 19, 2026

Arlene Victoria (Dall) Blake, 82, passed away on August 19, 2026 in Virginia, MN

Arlene was born in Virginia, MN, on March 7, 1944. Growing up as the middle child in a bustling household of nine children, Arlene learned early on how to hold her own. Surrounded by seven brothers and one sister, she developed a fierce independence, a sharp wit,...

Aug 14, 2026

Virginia L. Askew, age 96 of Virginia, MN, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, one day before her 97th birthday, at Essentia Health Care Center.

Virginia was a lifelong resident of the city of Virginia. She was a very active member of the Peace United Methodist Church, as well as a member of PEO and the Virginia Regional Medical Center...

Aug 13, 2026

Marlene Carol Kauppinen, age 81 of Virginia, died Thursday, August 13, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1945, in Alango, the daughter of Sulo and Ina Nelmark. She was a graduate of Alango High School, Suomi College, and the Duluth Business University. She lived in Alango and was a longtime resident of Virginia. She married John Kauppinen on June...

Aug 12, 2026

Roxann Jo Mathews, age 56, of Pengilly, MN, and formerly of Hibbing, MN, passed to heaven Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with family at her side. She was born July 11, 1970, in Hibbing, MN, the daughter of James and Elaine (Grossman) Mathews. She was a graduate of Hibbing High School and went on to receive Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist...

Aug 11, 2026

Karen Delores Flannigan, age 77, of Eveleth, MN, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026. She was born June 24, 1949, to Donald & Pearl (Overland) Hawkings in Duluth, MN. She graduated from Eveleth High School in 1967.

From an early age, Karen possessed a caring spirit that would become the defining thread throughout her life. She went on to nursing school and...

Aug 7, 2026

Gene Peter Hanks, age 80, of Tower, died Friday, August 7, 2026 at Essentia, St. Mary’s in Duluth. He was born on Aug. 14, 1945 in Cass Lake, the son of Frederick and Margaret Hanks. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was a Security Guard at Fortune Bay. He enjoyed watching sports, gambling, and going on Elder trips.

Gene is...

Aug 3, 2026

Paul William Hedrick of Embarrass, MN passed away Monday August 3, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Paul was born on September 4, 1949, in Mason City, Iowa to Kenneth and Betty Elsworth. Paul was a carpenter and disabled Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia of Embarrass, MN; Children: Chantel (Nick) Schmitt-Arndt of Rockford, IA, Tony...

Jul 29, 2026

Janelle Kay Buria, 70, of Estero, Florida, and Lake Leander, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home on Lake Leander, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 5, 1955, in Virginia, Minnesota, Janelle was the cherished daughter of Charles and Barbara (Busse) Muck. She graduated as valedictorian of her class from Mt. Iron High School...

Jul 24, 2026

Dr. Melanie J. Johnson, M.D., age 63, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, at her Lake Vermilion cabin, just days after celebrating her birthday. Born on July 16, 1963, Melanie was born to Pastor Melvin and Norma Johnson, both of whom preceded her in death. They instilled in her the values of faith, integrity, kindness, and service that guided...

Jul 23, 2026

Ruth Jeanette Ryberg, age 78, longtime resident of Iron, MN, died peacefully at home on July 23, 2026, with family at her side. She was born March 11, 1948, in Cook, MN, the daughter of Eino and Lillian (Hanni) Marsyla. She was a graduate of Cherry High School. Ruth was united in marriage to Ronald A. Ryberg on January 16,...

Jul 19, 2026

Brenda Lynn (Hagen) Kjenaas age 74, of Mt. Iron died Sunday July 19, 2026, at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s in Brainerd, MN. She was born February 21, 1952, to Carl and Hazel (Larson) Hagen in Ada, MN.

Brenda spent her formative years in Norman County before her family’s path brought deep roots to the Iron Range community of Gilbert, Mn. She...

Jul 18, 2026

Lori Kaye (Sundeen) Tomsich, 70, of Soudan passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026.

Lori was born on July 7th, 1956, in Soudan, MN to Gerald and Lila (Huhta) Sundeen. Lori was raised in Soudan with her siblings. She enjoyed summers on Lake Vermilion, particularly at the family cabin on Sundeen Island. Lori loved growing...