Obituaries

Apr 10, 2024

Borghild Joanne "Buttons" Carlson, age 84 of Virginia died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, with her daughter by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 25, 1939 in Milaca, MN the daughter of Herman and Norma (Skoog) Anderson. Buttons grew up in Williams and was married to Ardean "Dean" Carlson on May 23,...

Apr 9, 2024

Charles (Chuck) William Bystrom, respected businessman and adored husband, father, grandfather, and friend was called home to God and reunited with family on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Born May 7, 1954 in Baudette, Minnesota to father, Merle Bystrom and mother, Tillian (Martinson) Bystrom, Charles had an adventurous childhood in Cook, Minnesota surrounded by the lakes and rivers...

Apr 9, 2024

Duane "Red" Schroeder of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully of natural causes with his wife by his side at their home on April 9th, 2024, at the age of 89 years.  He was born in the family home near Akeley, MN, on May 14, 1934 the son of Herman and Alice (Werth) Schroeder.  He attended school in...

Apr 7, 2024

Jean Marie Guy (nee Barany), 89, passed away April 7, 2024 in Virginia, Minnesota.  Jean was born on August 15, 1934 in Ashland, WI.  She was a proud Ondossagon High School Aggie graduate of 1952. Jean was united in marriage to Jack Leroy Guy on June 21, 1952 at Saron Lutheran Church in Ashland, WI. Jean was...

Apr 6, 2024

Joyce Lila Marie Solinger, age 84, longtime resident of Mt. Iron, MN, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth.  She was born April 12, 1939, in Hibbing, MN, the daughter of Matt and Lillian (Gibson) Maki.  She was a graduate of Hibbing High School.  Joyce was united in Marriage to LeeRoy G....

Apr 5, 2024

Marian Beverly (Johnson) Holmes, 93, longtime resident of Virginia died on Friday, April 5th, 2024 due to complications from recent surgery.  Marian (aka Nana Marian and Nana the Great) was born on March 12, 1931 in Duluth to Herbert and Grace Johnson.  She was a proud graduate of Central High School where she was active in just...

Apr 1, 2024

Surrounded by her family, Carol Mae Olson, age 87, longtime resident of Hibbing, MN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 1, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 31, 1936, in Roseau, MN, Carol was the daughter of Henry and Gena Halvorson.  She was a graduate of Roseau High School.  She was...

Apr 1, 2024

Paul Marsyla, 41, passed away unexpectantly at his home on April 1, 2024.  Paul was born on October 11, 1982 to Liz Ratai and Pat Marsyla in Virginia, Minnesota.  Paul loved the outdoors from an early age, especially the 4-wheeler rides with his Grandpa Joe.  During the summer months Paul would have "throttle therapy" while riding his...

Mar 26, 2024

Dorothy Joan Cox, age 87, lifelong resident of Hibbing and Side Lake died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm.  She was born December 1, 1936, the daughter of Adolph and Ethel Mattson.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Edward Cox, Jr. on June 2, 1954, in Hibbing.

Dorothy had a...

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...