Obituaries

Feb 25, 2025

Robert Allen Peterson, age 86, of Virginia died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in his home, of natural causes.  He was born November 12, 1938, in Virginia, MN the son of Alfred and Ann (Tomatz) Peterson.  He graduated from Mt Iron High School and served in the US Army.  In 1986 he married Janice Otis.

Bob was a...

Feb 16, 2025

Arnold William "Arnie" Niemi, age 86 of Virginia died Sunday, February 16, 2025 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born October 23, 1938, in Biwabik, the son of Sulo and Dagmar (Huhtala) Niemi, raised in Pike River, and was a graduate of Embarrass High School. Arnie married Judy Kober on October 21, 1961, in the Trinity Lutheran...

Feb 10, 2025

Levi and I are extremely saddened to share with you all that we lost the best father and husband that anyone could dream of being blessed with. Tom Lundquist, age 56 of Britt, and formerly of Palo passed away on Monday afternoon, a heart attack. For all that knew Lunky, he had a light that shined so bright. A...

Feb 10, 2025

William Hugo Pietila, age 91, longtime resident of Hibbing, MN, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born September 24, 1933 in Hibbing, the son of William and Emily (Narva) Pietila.  Bill was a graduate of Hibbing High School.  Bill was united in marriage to Lloydine Stanaway on May 17, 1958, in...

Feb 4, 2025

John Robert Nelson, 78, of Cambridge, MN and longtime resident of Hibbing/Chisholm, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  John was born on January 12, 1947 and was the son of George and Leola (Roed) Nelson.  He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1965 and attended Hibbing Junior...

Feb 2, 2025

Anthony Edward Kuznik, age 85, of Hibbing passed away February 2, 2025, at the Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.  Tony was born September 23, 1939, in Ely, MN, to Anton and Katherine Kuznik.  He attended Ely Community College, Bemidji State University, The University of Minnesota, and attained his PHD at the University of Iowa.

Tony...

Feb 1, 2025

Harry Lamppa, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, in Virginia, Minnesota. He was 90 years old.

Born in Embarrass, Minnesota, Harry spent most of his life in Virginia, where he built a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering faith. In 1956, he married the love of his...

Jan 31, 2025

Lynn Dee Jarnstrom-Lehto, age 69, longtime resident of Lake Vermilion-Tower, MN and formerly of Minneapolis, Baxter, and Eveleth, MN, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.  She was born December 2, 1955, in Virginia, MN, the daughter of Royal and Mona (Strom) Jarnstrom.  Lynn Dee was a 1974 graduate of...

Jan 27, 2025

Jennifer Lee Kauppinen was born in Virginia on October 22, 1973, to John and Marlene Kauppinen, joining big sister Shari.  Jennifer was a 1992 graduate of the Virginia Secondary School.  She sang in the A Capella Choir, was captain of the Flags and participated in many other activities, taking on a leadership role.  Jennifer graduated with honors from Augsburg...

Jan 26, 2025

Paul Melvin Aysta, age 71 of Embarrass, died Sunday, January 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 15, 1953, in Virginia, the son of Melvin and Eleanor (Linnae) Aysta. He proudly attended Embarrass School until its closing, graduated from Virginia High School and Mesabi Community College. Paul married Rebecca Burgess on August 23,...

Jan 22, 2025

Sherdell Burton, 35, of Virginia, Minnesota, passed away on January 15th, 2025. Born in the Twin Cities and raised in Virginia, MN.  He graduated from Virginia High School and then earned an associate's degree from Mesabi Community College before furthering his education at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities studying Biological Anthropology.

Jan 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of Kristifer Simon Kirkman, 54, of Virginia.  He was born December 24, 1970, to John and Onalie (Koski) Kirkman in Virginia MN. Kristifer loved spending time outdoors, fishing, camping, and spending time with his beloved dogs, Scout & Sam.  He was employed at Fortune Bay Casino for...

Jan 19, 2025

Christine Ann Pinsonnault, age 74 of Mt. Iron, died peacefully Sunday morning, January 19, 2025, at Essentia Health, Virginia.  She was born on Sept. 9, 1950, in Virginia, the daughter of Frank and Suoma (Uoti) Linval.  She was a graduate of Mt. Iron High School and attended Lake Superior College in Duluth.  She married Rene J. Pinsonnault...

Jan 19, 2025

Kenneth Edward Moyle, 89, of Virginia, Minnesota, passed away on Jan 19, 2025, at The Waterview Pines. Born on August 1, 1935, Ken was known for his kindness, humor, honesty, hard work, and devotion to his family. Ken married Patricia Sweet on August 11, 1956.

He is survived by 3 of their children: Thomas Moyle...

Jan 14, 2025

Ilze Beatrise Saprasa Ibrahim, 91, of Aurora, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025. She was born in Riga, Latvia on January 23, 1933, to the late Konstanins and Tatjana Saprasa (nee Spunde). Ilze was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ansis Saprasa; and husband, Dr. George W. Ibrahim. Ilze is the loving mother of...

Jan 12, 2025

Margaret Charlene Pete,  "Wabiishkii Maiiganikwe", age 42 of Virginia died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born June 29, 1982 in Virginia, the daughter of Peter Pete, Jr. and Muriel Deegan and was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School. Marge worked at various retail stores and was a security...

Jan 9, 2025

Obituary for Grant Raymond Ellis

Grant often said, "You're going to miss me when I'm gone, kid!"  All five of his children would agree that more prophetic words were never spoken.

At 92 years of age, Grant Raymond Ellis quietly slipped away, surrounded by his children, in the early morning of January 9,...

Jan 4, 2025

Patricia " Patti Lou" Schmid (Akins) 76, of Embarrass was received in God's arms on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Essential Hospital in Duluth surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 21, 1948 in Soudan the daughter of John and Angela (Vesel) Akins.

Pat met the love of her life David...

Jan 4, 2025

Kenneth Arnold O'Brien died January 4, 2025.  He was born in Hibbing and attended Eveleth Gilbert High School and Mesabi Range Community College.  After he finished his military service in the Army, he worked in the construction industry.  In 2000 he married Roseann Marie Williams in Hibbing.

He enjoyed fishing, camping and sports, especially the...

Jan 3, 2025

Dennis V. Hilmas Jr., age 57 of Tower, MN, passed away on January 3, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth, MN.  He was born on June 7, 1967, in Virginia, MN to Dennis V. Hilmas, Sr., and Vivian M. (Chosa) Hilmas.  He attended Virginia schools and served in the U. S. Army.

Dennis obtained a...