Obituaries

Jan 1, 2024

Bonnie Rae (Lamppa) Shroff, passed away on New Year's day, 2024 at the far too young age of 78 years old.  Alzheimer's clearly didn't understand the Finnish concept of SISU when it met Bonnie, who stubbornly fought through one final Christmas, her favorite time of year, before ridding herself of the indescribably terrible disease that may have taken her...

Dec 29, 2023

Chanann Roea Sellman, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023 at Mayo Clinic with her family at her bedside.  Chanann was born on October 9th, 1969, in Springfield, MO.

As her father was a pastor, she traveled throughout her childhood and had a natural ability to spread the love...

Dec 26, 2023

Keith W. "Butch" Celley, age 75, of Virginia and formerly of Eveleth and Hibbing, MN, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, in his home with family at his side.  He was born August 10, 1948, in Virginia, MN, the son of Keith L. and Elizabeth (Waits) Celley.  He was a graduate of Eveleth High School, and later in...

Dec 21, 2023

Hazel Eileen Quick, age 89 of Tower, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, in the Carefree Living Center in Aurora. She was born on June 9, 1934 in Soudan the daughter of Victor and Hazel (Verity) Wilson and was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School. She married Harold Ernest Quick on July 11, 1953 and was a lifelong resident of...

Dec 19, 2023

Lora Lee Curtiss passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023.

She was born October 4, 1930, to Amelia and LeRoy Curtiss. She was the third of seven children.

She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Virginia in 1948, from the Junior College in 1950, and from Bemidji State Teachers College in 1952. After...

Dec 18, 2023

Dec 18, 2023

In honor of Dr. Fernando and Ly Tibayan, there will be a celebration of life on July 6th, 2024, from 10 am until the 11 am. The Memorial Service will take from 11 am to 12 pm at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia.  The Rev. Fr. Brandon Moravitz will officiate.  Inurnment will be at a...

Dec 15, 2023

Leonard Raymond Raati, IV, age 52, longtime resident of Ely, MN, and formerly of Hibbing, MN, died Friday, December 15, 2023, in his home.  He was born November 29, 1971, in Chisholm, MN the son of Leonard III, and Donna (Carlson) Raati.  He was a graduate of Cook High School and went on to complete the Diesel...

Dec 14, 2023

Mark Adrian Levene of Virginia MN (formerly of Intl Falls), passed away on Dec 14th, 2023, at the Virginia Regional Hospital after a lengthy battle with respiratory issues. His wife Ann was ever present at his side. He was 68.

Mark was born on Oct 22, 1955, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Dodge IA, the...

Dec 13, 2023

Tracy Ann Pauna passed away December 13, 2023.  She was born March 18, 1966.

She is survived by her husband, David of Virginia, MN; son, Brian Salo (Jennifer) of El Cajon, CA; father and mother, Gale and Kathleen Rostvit of West Eveleth, MN;  a sister, Renee Rostvit of Duluth, MN and her two sons, Chase...

Nov 29, 2023

John C. Lehti left this world on November 29, 2023, at the age of 68, Born in Winton, MN, in 1955, to Gustoff Lehti and Emma (Columbus) Lehti. John grew up surrounded by the beauty of nature in Isabella MN and Nett Lake MN with time spent on Lake Vermilion with Family.

John started his...

Nov 29, 2023

Shirley Esther Hugger, age 84, lifelong resident of Hibbing, MN passed away Wednesday November 29, 2023 in her home with her family at her side.   She was born the ninth child of Rome and Ellen (Sjoholm) Scofield.  She graduated from Alango High School in 1957 and was a member of First Lutheran Church.

Shirley was...

Nov 29, 2023

Russell (Russ) Lloyd Huttunen

We are sad to announce the passing of our dad, Russell (Russ) Lloyd Huttunen, who passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 29th, 2023, after a courageous battle with malignant melanoma.

Dad was born on January 23, 1940, in Makinen, MN, to Raino...

Nov 28, 2023

Nov 26, 2023

Carol S. Ewens, age 95 of Virginia died Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Essentia Health – Virginia. She was born April 11, 1928 in Minneapolis, the daughter of William and Hilda (Beaverson) Sanzenbach; was a graduate of Minneapolis Central High School and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Carol married Dr. George B. Ewens on September 15, 1951...

Nov 21, 2023

Gary A. Komula, age 80, longtime resident of Virginia, MN, and formerly of Hibbing, MN, and Cape Fair, MO, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth, MN.  He was born December 19, 1942, in Hibbing, MN, the son of Arvid and Mayme (Hannuksela) Komula.  He was a graduate of Hibbing High School and...

Nov 15, 2023

Travon Raymond Boshey, age 17, of Tower, Mn, a amazing big/little brother, son, cousin and friend died Wednesday, November 15, 2023, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  He was born on April 13, 2006 to Amber Boshey and Roba Mohamed.

He was amazing to everyone he had crossed paths with. We...

Nov 15, 2023

Marian Dippold McCall, 96, of Duluth died November 15, 2023. She was born in Virginia, Minnesota and attended Mt. Iron elementary school and Virginia High School. She earned her AA degree from Mesabi State College and later earned a BS in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Marian was a homemaker and later...

Nov 13, 2023

Brian Gene Pelletier, 36, of Tower passed away on November 13, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1987 in Virginia, MN the son of Bradley Pelletier and Margaret Jewell. He enjoyed music, playing pool, chain sawing, and having huge bon fires. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father. Brian is survived by...

Nov 5, 2023

Betty Ann Aanes, age 88, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Bomi Hills, Liberia, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Essentia Health, St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.  She was born September 11, 1935, in Utica Location, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Arko) Lunka.  She was a graduate of Hibbing High School.  Betty was united in...