Obituaries

Mar 24, 2024

Gordon "Jones" Adams Jr., Age 66, Longtime resident of Nett Lake, died Sunday March 24, 2024, in his home from a tragic house fire. He was born October 15, 1957, in Fort Francis, Ontario Canada, the son of Gordon Clifford Adams Sr. and Martha Jane (Burnside) Adams.

Gordy (Jones) was a 1975 Graduate of Orr...

Mar 24, 2024

Marijean Skarich Kniefel, age 72 of Fayal Township died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 24, 2024. She was born September 1, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MN. Marijean, the daughter of Sam and Mildred (Krzich) Skarich, was a 1969 graduate of Nashwauk-Keewatin High School, Hibbing Junior College and also earned her Bachelor's Degree from Bemidji State University. Marijean grew...

Mar 21, 2024

Lee Brown, age 80 of Virginia, died Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Essentia Health, Virginia.  He was born on July 23, 1943, in Virginia, the son of Harry A. and Marie E. Brown.  He was a lifelong Virginia resident.  He attended Marquette Catholic school, was a graduate of Virginia High School, and earned his bachelor's degree from St. Thomas...

Mar 21, 2024

James E. Haupt, age 91 from Hibbing, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 21, 2024.  Jim was born on March 30,1932 in Parker, SD to Emanuel and Alice (Williams) Haupt.  The third of 5 children, he was the 2nd boy and according to his sisters – he was the "tinty". . . . his mom's favorite. ...

Mar 21, 2024

James E. Haupt, age 91 from Hibbing, died peacefully surrounded by family on March 21, 2024.  Jim was born on March 30,1932 in Blue Earth MN to Emanuel and Alice (Williams) Haupt.  The third of 5 children, he was the 2nd boy and according to his sisters – he was the "tinty". . . . his mom's...

Mar 21, 2024

David Lee Solinger, age 61 of Moose Lake died Thursday, March 21, 2024 as the result of injuries sustained when struck by a car. He was born August 1, 1962 in St. Paul, the son of LeRoy and Joyce (Maki) Solinger.   David enjoyed sharing his love for plants with others and was known as the neighborhood green-thumb...

Mar 18, 2024

Scott Allen Arnberg, 63, of Virginia, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 18, 2024. He was born in Cherry Point, NC on Sept 7, 1960. As a child he traveled around the country with his military family before settling in the Britt and Virginia areas of Northern MN. Scott attended Central H.S in Duluth, MN,...

Mar 17, 2024

Fred Anthony Fawkes, age 86, longtime resident of Hibbing died peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing surrounded by his family.  He was born May 15, 1937, in Brookings, SD, the son of David and Irene (Jensen) Fawkes.  Fred graduated from High School in Portland, OR, and went on to Receive his BS...

Mar 17, 2024

Casey MacGregor, age 48 of Virginia, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 17, 2024.  He was born on July 12, 1975, the son of Donnie and Kate (Conaway) MacGregor. Casey was a lifelong Virginia resident and was employed at USS Minntac for 28 years. Casey loved the outdoors where he enjoyed 4 wheeling, fishing, hunting, and helping people with...

Mar 16, 2024

Judith "Judy" Toivola Davidson, 88, passed away on March 16, 2024.  She was born in North Hibbing on July 10, 1935 to William and Ebba (Dahl) Toivola. The family moved to Wisconsin Street in Hibbing when she was a young child and she continued living there until November 2023.   She graduated from Hibbing High School 1953 and...

Mar 16, 2024

With deepest sympathy and sorrow, we regret the passing of Sidney Orville Adams. Sid was born April 18, 1942 and passed on March 16, 2024, surrounded by family and the great staff at Vermilion Assisted Living.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Peter and Florence Adams; Brother: Robert "Chuckie" Adams; sister: Cheryl; and...

Mar 15, 2024

Helen Joyce Larson, age 97, of Chisholm and formerly of Hibbing died Friday, March 15, 2024, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm.  She was born September 9, 1926, in Hibbing the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Sjoholm) Hoffman.  She was a graduate of Hibbing High School.  Helen was united in marriage to Loren Larson on September 14, 1957,...

Mar 13, 2024

On March 13, 2024, Jack (John) Reichkitzer, aged 78, passed away surrounded by his loving family in Hibbing, Minnesota. He was born on December 29, 1945 in Stillwater, Minnesota. Jack was a cherished husband and father, and will be deeply missed by his wife, Beverly Orde, his daughters, Rhea (Amber) and Annette, and many nieces and nephews....

Mar 13, 2024

Ruth Louise Lindstrom

November 14, 1942 – March 13, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, Ruth Lindstrom passed out of this world and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Ruth was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the eldest of Ben and Jean Tuininga's three children. As teaching...

Mar 13, 2024

Brian Patrick Buria of Bigfork, formerly of Mountain Iron suddenly passed away on March 13, 2024 at his home.

Brian was born on January 25, 1962, to Steve "Muffy" and Sandra (Kottke) Buria in Virginia, MN. After graduating from Mountain Iron High School, Class of 1980, he attended Mesabi Community College and Hibbing Community College,...

Mar 12, 2024

William "Bill" J. Ulicsni, age 86, longtime resident of Mt. Iron died Tuesday March 12, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth.  He was born October 9, 1937, in Virginia, the son of Joseph and Mabel (Ingstad) Ulicsni.  He was united in marriage to Florence Johnson on November 22, 1958, in Virginia.

Bill was a...

Mar 8, 2024

Mariann Lowen, 93, of Hibbing, peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was a lifelong Hibbing resident, born June 4, 1930, the daughter of John and Marie (Matson) Munter.  Mariann was a 1948 graduate of Hibbing High School, where she was named "Engineers Sweetheart", and a 1952 graduate of the University of MN, Minneapolis,...

Mar 6, 2024

Vernon John Bushey, age 64 of Virginia died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born January 23,1962 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ramond and Bonnie (Schultz) Bushey and grew up in Mountain Iron. He was a longtime employee at the Village Inn. Vern loved playing bingo at the Elk's Lodge, and...

Mar 6, 2024

Anton James Buckanaga, age 29 of Tower, died unexpectedly in his home om March 6, 2024. He was born May 26, 1994 in Minneapolis, the son of Miles Parkhurst and Angela Buckanaga. Anton liked beading, family time, car rides, music with his siblings; loved his children, family and friends.

Anton is survived by his mother:...

Feb 29, 2024

Norma J. Bodovinac, age 91, died on Thursday February 29, 2024.  She was born February 13, 1933 in Virginia, MN, the daughter of Vernon and Henna (Johnson) Hanela.  She graduated from Virginia High School in 1951 and then in 1953 she married John Bodovinac.  Norma and John lived in many states while he was in the Air...