Obituaries

Feb 27, 2024

Mary Anne Elmquist, age 87, longtime resident of Hibbing, MN, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Guardian Angels by the Lake in Elk River, MN.  She was born April 26, 1936, in Sandford, IN, the daughter of Olen and Hazel (Ault) Haymaker.  She was united in marriage to James Elmquist on March 2, 1957, in Riley, IN.

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Feb 19, 2024

Richard James "Roby" Robnik, age 78 of Hibbing died Monday, February 19, 2024 in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 24, 1946 in Shenango Location, the son of Stanley "Spud" and Helen (Sovanich) Robnik, was a 1964 graduate of Chisholm High School, and Hibbing Vocational – Technical College. He moved to his...

Feb 17, 2024

Arlene L Gustafson, age 90, long-time resident of Hibbing died Saturday February 17, 2024 in Edgewood Vista in Virginia, Minnesota.  She was born September 24, 1933 in Chisholm the daughter of Howard Wuollet and Aina (Maki) Koivunen and was a graduate of Cherry High School.  She married John E. Gustafson in 1951. Arlene was employed at the...

Feb 15, 2024

Shirley Mae Poirier, age 95 longtime resident of Hibbing died Thursday, February 15, 2024 in Temperance Lake Ridge Senior Living Community in Sherburn, MN. She was born December 4, 1928 in Keewatin the daughter of Eric and Monica (Sweeny) Tappe and was a graduate of Hibbing High School. Shirley was employed as dietary aide, was an accomplished...

Feb 10, 2024

Olivia Marie Carlson, age 102, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, left her earthly body for her Heavenly home on Saturday, February 10, 2024.  She was born October 23, 1921, in Chinook, MT, the daughter of John and Eva (Becker) Schroeder.  She was a graduate of Floodwood High School, and went on to receive her teaching degree from...

Feb 2, 2024

Charles Melvin "Chuck" Childs, age 75 of Sandy Township, died Friday, February 2, 2024 surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born September 23, 1948 in Duluth, the son of Maxwell and Gladys (Stevens) Childs. Chuck grew up in Duluth and moved to the Iron Range in the mid-seventies. He was employed...

Jan 30, 2024

Russell John "Cha" Dall, age 74 a lifelong resident of Mountain Iron, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was born September 6, 1949 in Virginia, the son of George and Ruth (Peterson) Dall and was a graduate of Mountain Iron High School, Class of 1967. Cha was employed by the St. Louis County Sign Department...

Jan 28, 2024

Janet Alice Marie Suihkonen (nee Saarberg), age 87 of Mountain Iron, died January 28, 2024 in the Cook Care Center. She was born February 1, 1936 in Aurora, MN, the daughter of Toivo "Jack" and Turna (Williams) Saarberg and was a 1954 graduate of Aurora-Hoyt Lakes high school and attended Virginia Junior College. Janet married Arnold W. Suihkonen on...

Jan 28, 2024

Jerome Dean Gunderson, age 84 of Buhl, MN passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024 in Virginia, MN.

Jerome was born on September 5, 1939 to Arthur and Laura (Rasmussen) Gunderson at their home on the family farm in Badger, MN. Growing up, Jerome enjoyed singing and playing music. He graduated from Roseau High School...

Jan 27, 2024

Rose Marie "Re" Sundquist Lacher, a life long resident of Virginia, peacefully passed away on January 27, 2024 in the early morning hours.  Re was born October 3, 1932, in Rochester, Minnesota to Karl and Rose Sundquist.  RE attended Lincoln Elementary School and was a 1950  graduate from the Roosevelt High School.  She also attended Virginia Junior college and...

Jan 24, 2024

Dayle Robin Klekotka, age 69, longtime resident of Eveleth moved from here to her eternal home Thursday, January 24, 2024, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Duluth.  She was born August 15, 1954, in Crosby, MN, the daughter of Donald and Janet (Robinson) Olin.  She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Virginia.  Dayle was united...

Jan 20, 2024

Daniel Earl Hackey, age 75, of Porterville, California and formerly of Tower and Biwabik died Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Bakersville Memorial Hospital, California.

Dan was born May 3, 1948 in Alameda, CA, the son of Margaret and Donald Hackey.

He attended Biwabik High School and some courses at Mesabi Community College.

Jan 17, 2024

Frank "Augie" Del Greco, age 71 of Parkville / Mountain Iron, died in his home on January 17, 2024. He was born May 19,1952 in Virginia, the son of Frank and Sarah (Santa) Del Greco, and was raised in Buhl along with his two sisters and two brothers. In his younger years, he had a paper route...

Jan 14, 2024

Oddle "Barney" Lilgreen, age 91, of Anoka, MN and formerly of Babbitt died on Sunday January 14 2023 in Anoka, Minnesota. He was born on May 19, 1932 in Cushing, Mn the son of Herman and Katie (Bennett) Lilgreen. Barney  served in United States Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954 and attained the rank...

Jan 14, 2024

Della D. Kowalski, age 86, longtime resident of Nashwauk, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born September 27, 1937, in Sebeka, MN, the daughter of Marvin and Grace (Kuper) Dobson.  She was a graduate of Sebeka High School.  Della was united in...

Jan 10, 2024

Chester E. Moellering, age 95, lifelong resident of Buck Lake, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in his home with family at his side.  He was born February 12, 1928, in Iowa, the son of Chester W. and Thelma (Brooks) Moellering.  He attended Nashwauk High School.  A Veteran of the US Army, Chester served in Germany during WWII. ...

Jan 5, 2024

Barbara Lou Gunderson (Edblom) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday January 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born to Rudolph and Anne (Mravinc) Edblom on October 6, 1939, at Cook Community Hospital. Barbara married Jerome Gunderson on November 1, 1997.

Barb and Jerry enjoyed wintering in Arizona and...

Jan 4, 2024

Lois Mae Hoiland passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024 surrounded by her family.  Lois was born in Virginia, MN on July 29, 1935 to Elmira and Gordon Jennings. She married Jay Hoiland, Sr. of Cook on December 7, 1953 and they resided in Virginia until the family moved to Hoyt Lakes in 1962. In 1972 they...

Jan 4, 2024

Nathan Daniel Jaus, age 39, longtime resident of Chisholm died Thursday, January 4, 2024.  He was born January 9, 1984, in New Ulm, MN, the son of Martin and Loretta (Lohman) Jaus.  He was a graduate of GFW High School.  Nathan was united in marriage to Hannah Sager on September 6, 2014, on the Jaus Family Farm....

Jan 3, 2024

Carolyn A. McPeak, age 85, longtime resident of Embarrass, MN, died January 3, 2024, at Essentia Health -Virginia Regional Medical Center in Virginia.  She was born December 20, 1938, in Sebeka, MN the daughter of Carl and Alice Johnson.  She was united in marriage to Charles Reaber McPeak in Sebeka, MN on August 10, 1955.

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