Obituaries

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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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...