Obituaries

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...

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...