Obituaries

Sep 15, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Schaak age 85, of Tower, MN, formerly of Bloomington, MN passed away peacefully with her husband Bernie at her side on September 15, 2024.  Mary was born on December 17, 1938, to Dr. Severin H. Koop and Helen (Sehl) Koop and grew up in Richmond, MN.

On July 15, 1961, she married Bernard...

Sep 13, 2024

Daniel Charles Stahl, 69 years of age, passed away peacefully at his home on September 13, 2024

Born as a twin on May 12, 1955, in Winona, MN and soon after adopted by his parents Charles and Olive Stahl.

Dan not only grew up in Virgina, MN, but he spent his entire life...

Sep 4, 2024

Arthur Mathew Hill, age 85, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born December 6, 1938, in Hibbing, the son of Mathew and Mildred (Falbo) Hill.  He was a graduate of Keewatin High School and went on to earn his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Bemidji State University. ...

Aug 31, 2024

Sue Marie (Berquist) Skule, 73, passed away quietly with the love of her life Richard (DJ) Jackola by her side, on Saturday August 31, 2024, at Essentia Health in Virginia, Mn.  She was born on April 12, 1951, in St. Paul, Mn to Bill and Sarah Bergquist.  In 1969 Sue graduated from Horace Mann High School in...

Aug 26, 2024

Nancy Jean Gatz, age 56, of Dickinson, ND, and formerly of Minnesota, died Monday, August 26, 2024, in Dickinson, ND.  She was born December 12, 1967, in Red Lake, MN, adopted by Carl and Barb Stromer.  She was a graduate of Anoka High School.

Nancy loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed the outdoors,...

Aug 21, 2024

Craig Michael Niemiste, age 76 of Virginia, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Essentia - St. Mary's in Duluth. He was born June 12, 1948, in Waynesville, MO, to Wilbur and Eleanor (Holm) Niemiste, was a 1966 graduate of Virginia High School and attended Mesabi Jr. College. Craig was a U.S. Airforce veteran, serving in Texas, Mississippi, and Alaska....

Aug 20, 2024

Curtis Sydney Vraa, age 86, of Proctor, MN, and formerly a longtime resident of Embarrass, MN, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Diamond Willow in Proctor.  He was born July 11, 1938, in Goodridge, Minnesota, the son of George E. and Dora J. (Tangen) Vraa.  He was a graduate of Goodridge High School.  Curtis was united in...

Aug 9, 2024

Gerald Rodney "Jerry" Lawrence, age 71 of Mountain Iron, died Friday, August 9, 2024 at Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. He was born July 16, 1953 in Duluth, the son of Warren and Doris (Freeman) Lawrence. Jerry was a graduate of Albrook High School, Mesabi Community College, and earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree...

Aug 8, 2024

Bonelle "Bonnie" Marie Sorgenfrei, age 85, of Virginia, MN, and Lake Vermilion, Cook, MN, and formerly of White Bear Lake, MN, died peacefully Thursday, August 8, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born December 24, 1938, in Rochester, MN, the daughter of Donald and Adeline (Retterath) Lloyd.  Bonnie was a graduate of Wahpeton...

Aug 5, 2024

Christopher M. Liesmaki, age 66, longtime resident of Hibbing, MN and Gold Canyon, AZ, died in his home while surrounded by family on August 5, 2024, following a courageous year-long battle with brain cancer.

He was born November 29, 1957, in Hibbing, the son of Calvin and Sandy (Stanich) Liesmaki.  Chris was a graduate of Hibbing High...

Aug 5, 2024

Walter Morris Snyder November 14 1944 passed away August 5 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He proudly served in the US Navy 1964-1968 he was a Vietnam Vet.  He enjoyed painting Folk art, working on clocks and watches and gardening. He is preceded in death by his mother Hazel Snyder and his father Lester Snyder.  He is...

Aug 3, 2024

James Allan Hill, Jr., age 67 of Soudan died Saturday, August 3, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 9, 1956 in Soudan, the son of James Allan and Donna Kay (Branwall) Hill, Sr. and was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School. He attended the University of Minnesota – Duluth and received his law enforcement...

Aug 2, 2024

Miriam Hazel Gornick, age 94 of Soudan, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Cook Hospital.  She was born November 4, 1929 at home in Embarrass, the daughter of Henry and Hilma (Mikkola) Sipola.   She married Martin J. Gornick on March 19, 1947, and is a lifelong resident of Tower/Soudan.

Miriam was a huge supporter...

Jul 31, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we mourn our brother, Calvin "Corkey" Wenberg, 73, who died July 31, 2024, at his apartment in Hibbing, Mn.

Corkey was born July 14, 1951 at Fort Lee, Virginia to Charles Donald and Hazel Irene (Warner) Wenberg.  He graduated from Morgan Park High School in Duluth, Minnesota in 1969....

Jul 29, 2024

Marjorie LaVonne Satrang, age 89, longtime resident of Mt. Iron, MN, and formerly of Louisianna, North & South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montanna, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's in Duluth.  She was born March 8, 1935, in Minot, ND, the daughter of John A. and Emma R. (Schlenker) Hummel.  She was a...

Jul 29, 2024

Tammy Kay Donaldson, age 64, longtime resident of Biwabik, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's in Duluth.  She was born February 20, 1960, in Grand Rapids, MN, the daughter of John M and Mary E. (Glover) Ploof.  Tammy was united in marriage to Patrick H. Donaldson on April 1, 2008, in Las...

Jul 29, 2024

Matthew James Lindahl, age 40, of Virginia died Monday, July 29, 2024.  He was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend whose impact on those around him will be deeply missed.

A Visitation will be held from 11 am until the 1 pm Celebration of Life service Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Anderson-Daniels Funeral...

Jul 27, 2024

Janet Luoma, age 79 of Eveleth, died Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Waterview Woods. She was born May 25, 1945 in Virginia the daughter of Clinton and Irene (Dokken) Tokvam. Janet married Dale on August 21, 1969 in Buhl and they were longtime Iron Range residents. Janet worked as a Personal Care Attendant. She was an active...

Jul 26, 2024

Judith Mardel Linden, age 82, of Virginia, MN, and formerly of Minneapolis, MN, Columbia, MO, New London, WI, and Des Moines, IA, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's in Duluth.  She was born August 19, 1941, in Denver, CO, the daughter of Neal and Florence (Rystad) Van Soest.  She was a graduate of Biwabik...

Jul 20, 2024

Lynn C. Johnson, age 54 of Mountain Iron died on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born November 23, 1969 in Virginia, the daughter of Clifford and Sharon (Rinell) Johnson, and was a longtime Mountain Iron resident. Lynn was a former receptionist for Fairview and was a...