Obituaries

Aug 12, 2026

Roxann Jo Mathews, age 56, of Pengilly, MN, and formerly of Hibbing, MN, passed to heaven Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with family at her side. She was born July 11, 1970, in Hibbing, MN, the daughter of James and Elaine (Grossman) Mathews. She was a graduate of Hibbing High School and went on to receive Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist...

Aug 11, 2026

Karen Delores Flannigan, age 77, of Eveleth, MN, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026. She was born June 24, 1949, to Donald & Pearl (Overland) Hawkings in Duluth, MN. She graduated from Eveleth High School in 1967.

From an early age, Karen possessed a caring spirit that would become the defining thread throughout her life. She went on to nursing school and...

Aug 7, 2026

Gene Peter Hanks, age 80, of Tower, died Friday, August 7, 2026 at Essentia, St. Mary’s in Duluth. He was born on Aug. 14, 1945 in Cass Lake, the son of Frederick and Margaret Hanks. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was a Security Guard at Fortune Bay. He enjoyed watching sports, gambling, and going on Elder trips.

Gene is...

Aug 3, 2026

Paul William Hedrick of Embarrass, MN passed away Monday August 3, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Paul was born on September 4, 1949, in Mason City, Iowa to Kenneth and Betty Elsworth. Paul was a carpenter and disabled Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia of Embarrass, MN; Children: Chantel (Nick) Schmitt-Arndt of Rockford, IA, Tony...

Jul 29, 2026

Janelle Kay Buria, 70, of Estero, Florida, and Lake Leander, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home on Lake Leander, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 5, 1955, in Virginia, Minnesota, Janelle was the cherished daughter of Charles and Barbara (Busse) Muck. She graduated as valedictorian of her class from Mt. Iron High School...

Jul 24, 2026

Dr. Melanie J. Johnson, M.D., age 63, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, at her Lake Vermilion cabin, just days after celebrating her birthday. Born on July 16, 1963, Melanie was born to Pastor Melvin and Norma Johnson, both of whom preceded her in death. They instilled in her the values of faith, integrity, kindness, and service that guided...

Jul 23, 2026

Ruth Jeanette Ryberg, age 78, longtime resident of Iron, MN, died peacefully at home on July 23, 2026, with family at her side. She was born March 11, 1948, in Cook, MN, the daughter of Eino and Lillian (Hanni) Marsyla. She was a graduate of Cherry High School. Ruth was united in marriage to Ronald A. Ryberg on January 16,...

Jul 19, 2026

Brenda Lynn (Hagen) Kjenaas age 74, of Mt. Iron died Sunday July 19, 2026, at Essentia Health St. Joseph’s in Brainerd, MN. She was born February 21, 1952, to Carl and Hazel (Larson) Hagen in Ada, MN.

Brenda spent her formative years in Norman County before her family’s path brought deep roots to the Iron Range community of Gilbert, Mn. She...

Jul 18, 2026

Lori Kaye (Sundeen) Tomsich, 70, of Soudan passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026.

Lori was born on July 7th, 1956, in Soudan, MN to Gerald and Lila (Huhta) Sundeen. Lori was raised in Soudan with her siblings. She enjoyed summers on Lake Vermilion, particularly at the family cabin on Sundeen Island. Lori loved growing...

Jul 16, 2026

Rosemarie Slocum-Rubenstein Obituary

Rosemarie Slocum-Rubenstein passed away on July 16, 2026.

She was born on December 19, 1948.

Internment for Rosemarie will be held at noon Wednesday, August 12, at Hebrew Cemetery, Virginia, Minn. Lunch to follow Copper Nickel on the Course.

Cremation by Cremation Society of Minnesota, Edina, Minn. Internment by Bauman Family Funeral Homes, Virginia, Minn.

Jul 16, 2026

Iona "Tracy" Mary Stoddard, 99, formerly of Tower and Hibbing, died July 16, 2026 in Duluth, MN with her family by her side.

She was born in Sheldon, Iowa on 8/28/1926.

Tracy's life is inspiring because even though both her parents and beloved sister  died young, Tracy lived a beautiful and long life,...

Jul 7, 2026

Lois Luella Martell, 91 of Virginia passed away on July 7, 2026, at Essentia Health in Virginia MN.

Lois was born on May 24, 1935, the daughter of  William & Lillian Martell in Ely, MN.  She grew up in Ely before moving to Virginia in the 1980's.  Lois enjoyed drawing, writing letters, watching cat videos,...

Jul 5, 2026

Kristin Janis Hebrank, age 65, of Woodbury, MN and formerly of Denver, CO, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  She was born February 27, 1961, in Virginia, MN, the daughter of Rev. Melvin and Norma (Laukkonen) Johnson.  She was a graduate of Virginia High School, and went on to receive her BA from UMD.

Kristin...

Jul 2, 2026

Connie Lou Hiltunen, age 75 of Virginia, died Thursday, July 2, 2026.  Services may be held at a later date.

Jun 30, 2026

Anna Katherine Melicher, age 27, of Eveleth, Minnesota, passed away on June 30, 2026, as the result of a tragic automobile accident.

Anna was known for her practical nature, her kind heart, and her deep love of the outdoors. She lived life with quiet confidence, genuine compassion, and an adventurous spirit that drew people to...

Jun 27, 2026

John Leland Lund, 89, of Hibbing passed away Saturday, June 27th at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.  John was born February 14, 1937, to Walter and Linda (Minkkinen) Lund in Kettle River, MN.  He was the eldest of nine children growing up and working the family farm in Floodwood.  After graduating from Floodwood High School, John moved...

Jun 26, 2026

Charles "Charlie" Richard Myhre, age 71 of Virginia, died Friday, June 26, 2026 at Essentia Health in Virginia.  He was born in Eveleth on January 2, 1955 to Roy and Florence (Hemry) Myhre.  He was a 1973 graduate of the Eveleth High School, and earned his AA/AAS degree from Mesabi Community College.  He married Danita "Ticky" Tassi...

Jun 22, 2026

George Andria, 84 and ¾'s, of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2026.  George was born in Hibbing, MN on a beautiful summer day on August 4th, 1941 to Mary (Coppoletti) and Chris Andria.   George was a proud graduate of Hibbing High School in 1959 with his claim to fame classmate Bob Dylan.  After graduating from Hibbing...

Jun 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Tracey Colleen (O'Connell) Burchell

On June 22, 2026, the world lost a truly remarkable soul as Tracey Burchell departed this life at the age of 62. Tracey passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

Tracey was Born on January 22,...

Jun 18, 2026

Carla Lynn Olson, age 67 of Babbitt, died on Thursday June 18, 2026, in Babbitt.  She was born on February 28, 1959, and a 1977 graduate of Horace Mann High School in Biwabik, MN.

Carla was a dedicated paraprofessional at the Babbitt Schools, where she passionately served students and inspired those around her with warmth...