Obituaries

Nov 30, 2024

David Felix Shepersky, 75, passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends, on November 30, 2024, in Virginia, MN.

David was born June 2, 1949, the first son of Felix "Peanuts" and Dorothy (Sergent) Shepersky, of Menahga, MN.  In a similar style to his dad's nickname, David's family nicknamed...

Nov 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister Jean Marie (Westby) Makela, on Friday November 29, 2024 at home with her daughter, husband and her beloved companion Cheeky by her side.

Jean accepted Jesus as her lord and savior and is joined in heaven with her...

Nov 25, 2024

Gary Vaughn Burow, 71, passed away unexpectedly at his lake home in Makinen, MN on November 25th, 2025.

Gary was the proud owner of Junction Properties and Vaughn Inc.  He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, hosting many bus trips during his years of bar ownership both in Babbitt and Hoyt Lakes.  He was a...

Nov 22, 2024

Pastor Erika Foss

"And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." Eph 4:32

Erika Elizabeth Foss, age 43 of Cook died Friday, November 22, 2024 in the Cook Care Center. She was born April 2, 1981 in Moorhead, MN, the daughter of Dale and Sonja (Schultz)...

Nov 19, 2024

Virginia Mae Hokkanen, age 94 of Sandy Township, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in the Waterview Pines Care Center. She was born August 9, 1930 in Pembina County, North Dakota, the daughter of John and Tilda (Swanson) Uggerud. Virginia grew up in North Dakota, graduated from St. Thomas High School, the Deaconess School of Nursing, and was a proud...

Nov 15, 2024

Keith Allen Peterson (74) passed away surrounded by family on November 15, 2024 after facing Alzheimer's with strength and grace. Keith was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda, parents Charles and Isabelle Peterson, mother and father in-law Steve and Lillian Hecomovich, sister-in-law Joan Kujala, and niece Chandra Lee St. George. Survived by his wife Jayne...

Nov 9, 2024

Connie Jean Roberts, age 75, passed away on November 9, 2024, surrounded by family.  She was born on May 5, 1949, in Gary, Indiana.  She devoted her life to caring for others, both as a registered nurse and within her family circle.

Connie proudly served in the Army Medical Corps, where her dedication to medical...

Nov 7, 2024

Daniel David Hanson, 61, of Gilbert passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, of pancreatic cancer.  He was born on November 19, 1962, to David and Gwen Hanson of Gheen, MN.  He grew up there with his two brothers and two sisters on a family farm where they learned gardening, raising animals for food, working, firewood, and...

Nov 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend Michael John Voss, age 71, who passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Essentia Health Virginia.

Mike was born in Virginia, Mn to Frederick (Jack) and Roberta Voss on February 13th, 1953.   He spent his younger...

Oct 31, 2024

Blaine Stewart Swan ("Biidaanakwadoons" = Little Cloud Coming), age 40, of Virginia, died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's, in Duluth.  He was born November 13, 1983, in Virginia, the son of Victor Swan and Dawn Rae Sam. Blaine was a graduate of Virginia High School.  He was employed by the East Range DAC...

Oct 24, 2024

Steven "Beamer" Craig Shoden of Virginia died tragically in a vehicle accident on Thursday, October 24th, 2024. Steven was born in Virginia, MN on April 6th, 1955, the son of John and Jane (Hendrickson) Shoden. He grew up in Virginia with his parents, four sisters and four brothers.

Beamer attended Virginia High School and later...

Oct 20, 2024

Beverly A. Dahlen (née Clark), age 93, passed away peacefully at home on October 20, 2024.

She was born on December 1, 1930, in Chicago, IL. She met her husband, Charles Dahlen, in junior college and they married October 14, 1950. She worked at the telephone company in Rock Island, IL, while he attended Augustana...

Oct 15, 2024

John (Jack) Prout sadly passed away on October 15th, 2024 at the age of 86 years old. Born March 17th, 1938, in Eveleth to James Charles Leslie Prout and Frannie (Van Brocklin) Prout. John attended school in Eveleth. Married June Irene Golden on August 25th, 1956, in Eveleth. They spent their married life in the Eveleth and...

Oct 11, 2024

Sadly, Tom passed away on 10/11/24 surrounded by family after a long, very courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Hibbing on 10/14/46, grew up in Leetonia and was raised by his grandparents Mary and Louis Rogich.

He attended Hibbing schools, Hibbing Community College and graduated from UMD and the University of...

Oct 8, 2024

Helen Ann Zollar, age 88 of Tower, died Tuesday, October 8. 2024, in the Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital surrounded by her children. She was born November 19, 1935, in Duluth, the daughter of Ben and Marie (Wittkop) Cismoski and was a graduate of Stanbrook Hall. Helen married Joseph Martin Zollar on July 16, 1960, in Duluth. She...

Oct 4, 2024

Joan Marie Fantigrossi-Erickson of Mt. Iron died on October 4, 2024 at home surrounded by family and her beloved dog, Meso.  She was born on July 26, 1951 in Hibbing to Enrico and Genevieve (Fanelli) Fantigrossi.  She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Virginia.  In 1980 she was married to Vern Marvin Erickson.

Joan loved...

Oct 1, 2024

Barbara Lee Pakkala, age 88 lifelong resident of Virginia died Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Essentia Health Virginia. She was born March 7, 1936, in Eveleth the daughter of William and Josephine (Rattinger) Raukar. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. Barbara married Thomas Pakkala on June 1, 1957, in Virginia. She was employed by P.S....

Sep 25, 2024

Georgia Alyce Pajunen Christianson went to join her husband, Larry "Chris," in heaven on September 25, 2024.  She was surrounded by her family and loved ones and much love and laughter.  Mostly, she was the one making us laugh.  She was trying to "fix things" for her family to the very end, as this was her lifelong pursuit:  making...

Sep 23, 2024

Donald E. Olds, age 60, longtime resident of Hibbing, MN, and formerly of Chisholm, MN, died Monday, September 23, 2024, at Aspirus Health – St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.  He was born September 2, 1964, in Chisholm, MN, the son of Edward and Shirley (Handeland) Olds.  He was a graduate of Chisholm High School.  A career...

Sep 17, 2024

Judy E. Deslongchamps, age 80, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born September 3, 1944, Aitkin, MN, the daughter of Herman and Rose (Hemmech) Hegman.  She was a graduate of Aitkin High School.  Judy was united in marriage to Ronald Deslongchamps on January 15,...