Obituaries

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...

Jul 16, 2026

Iona "Tracy" Mary Stoddard, 99, formerly of Tower and Hibbing, died July 16, 2026 in Duluth, MN with her family by her side.

She was born in Sheldon, Iowa on 8/28/1926.

Tracy's life is inspiring because even though both her parents and beloved sister  died young, Tracy lived a beautiful and long life,...

Jul 7, 2026

Lois Luella Martell, 91 of Virginia passed away on July 7, 2026, at Essentia Health in Virginia MN.

Lois was born on May 24, 1935, the daughter of  William & Lillian Martell in Ely, MN.  She grew up in Ely before moving to Virginia in the 1980's.  Lois enjoyed drawing, writing letters, watching cat videos,...

Jul 5, 2026

Kristin Janis Hebrank, age 65, of Woodbury, MN and formerly of Denver, CO, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  She was born February 27, 1961, in Virginia, MN, the daughter of Rev. Melvin and Norma (Laukkonen) Johnson.  She was a graduate of Virginia High School, and went on to receive her...

Jul 2, 2026

Connie Lou Hiltunen, age 75 of Virginia, died Thursday, July 2, 2026.  Services may be held at a later date.

Jun 30, 2026

Anna Katherine Melicher, age 27, of Eveleth, Minnesota, passed away on June 30, 2026, as the result of a tragic automobile accident.

Anna was known for her practical nature, her kind heart, and her deep love of the outdoors. She lived life with quiet confidence, genuine compassion, and an adventurous spirit that drew people to...

Jun 27, 2026

John Leland Lund, 89, of Hibbing passed away Saturday, June 27th at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.  John was born February 14, 1937, to Walter and Linda (Minkkinen) Lund in Kettle River, MN.  He was the eldest of nine children growing up and working the family farm in Floodwood.  After graduating from Floodwood High School, John moved...

Jun 26, 2026

Charles "Charlie" Richard Myhre, age 71 of Virginia, died Friday, June 26, 2026 at Essentia Health in Virginia.  He was born in Eveleth on January 2, 1955 to Roy and Florence (Hemry) Myhre.  He was a 1973 graduate of the Eveleth High School, and earned his AA/AAS degree from Mesabi Community College.  He married Danita "Ticky" Tassi...

Jun 22, 2026

George Andria, 84 and ¾'s, of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2026.  George was born in Hibbing, MN on a beautiful summer day on August 4th, 1941 to Mary (Coppoletti) and Chris Andria.   George was a proud graduate of Hibbing High School in 1959 with his claim to fame classmate Bob Dylan.  After graduating from Hibbing...

Jun 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Tracey Colleen (O'Connell) Burchell

On June 22, 2026, the world lost a truly remarkable soul as Tracey Burchell departed this life at the age of 62. Tracey passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Tracey was Born on January 22,...

Jun 18, 2026

Carla Lynn Olson, age 67 of Babbitt, died on Thursday June 18, 2026, in Babbitt.  She was born on February 28, 1959, and a 1977 graduate of Horace Mann High School in Biwabik, MN.

Carla was a dedicated paraprofessional at the Babbitt Schools, where she passionately served students and inspired those around her with warmth...

Jun 16, 2026

Jody Lynn Lambert, 72, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 16, 2026, at Essentia Health in Duluth surrounded by her husband John and her children Brandon and Amanda.

Jody was born on November 19, 1953, in Oceanside, California, raised in Gilbert, and made her lifelong home in Britt.

Jody was preceded...

Jun 14, 2026

Linda Marie Shaff, 75 of Mt. Iron formerly of Kelsey, passed away June 14th, 2026, with her husband by her side.

Linda was born January 12th, 1951, to Karl and Elma (Keveri) Koepke. Linda grew up in Zim and was the oldest of 4 children. She graduated from Cotton High School in 1969 and moved...

Jun 11, 2026

James Robert Giorgi, age 87, longtime resident of Mt. Iron, died peacefully Thursday, June 10, 2026, in his home.  He was born October 21, 1938, in Virginia, MN, the son of John, Sr. and Anna (Jedda) Giorgi.  He was a graduate of Mt. Iron High School.  James was united in marriage to Marjorie Ellen Haverkost on May...

Jun 3, 2026

Larry E. Olson, 80, of Aurora, MN, and Mesa, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at his home of natural causes.  Larry was born on November 4, 1945, in Sycamore, IL.  When he was 2 years old, he and his mother moved to Spooner, WI.  Larry graduated from Spooner High School in 1963.  Upon graduation...

May 25, 2026

Alvina Gertrude Steinberg, age 83 of Bovey, died Monday, May 25, 2026 at Carefree Living in Cook.  She was born on January 17, 1943 in Grey Eagle, MN, the daughter of Melvin A. and Elizabeth (Marty) Halling.  She was a 1961 graduate of Nashwauk high school,  and graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester in...

May 24, 2026

Jerry "Spanky" Maki, age 88 of Mountain Iron, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 6, 1938, to Otto and Hazel (Terrio) Maki in Mountain Iron, MN. He was a graduate of Mountain Iron High School. He married Cheryl (Holznagel) on May 6, 1977.

He worked...

May 21, 2026

Casey Aro, age 69 of Zim, died Thurs., May 21, 2026 at Essential Health - St. Mary's in Duluth.  He was born in Chisholm on Feb. 22, 1957, son of Robert "Bobby" and Charlotte Aro.  He grew up in Texas and Minnesota, and married Lynette Andrews in 1976.  They lived in Alaska before moving back to the...

May 19, 2026

Timothy John Wickstrom, age73, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation in Hibbing with his wife by his side.  He was born May 6, 1953, in Hibbing, the son of Alvin and Darlene (Clusiau) Wickstrom.  He was a graduate of Hibbing High School.  Tim was united in marriage to...

May 18, 2026

Shirley Ann Scofield, age 89, lifelong resident of Hibbing, MN, died Monday, May 18, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation in Hibbing surrounded by her family.  She was born April 21, 1937, in Hibbing, the daughter of Edward C. and Lucrecia P. (Hogan) Graham.  She attended Hibbing High School.  Shirley was united in marriage to Melvin E. Scofield...