Obituaries

Mar 30, 2023

Sandra Marie Farden, age 70 lifelong resident of Forbes died Thursday, March 30, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. She was born January 11, 1953 in Eveleth, the daughter of Elias and Ailie (Mannisto) Mayry. Sandra married the love of her life, Dennis Farden on November 21, 1970 in Forbes. She worked as an "Industrial Engineer"...

Mar 28, 2023

Carol Jeane (Kirkman) Burgess died peacefully at home On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, surrounded by family at the age of 91.

On January 4, 1932, Carl "Scoop" Kirkman and Magdalena "Mike" (Symoniak) Kirkman welcomed Carol's beautiful light into this world.  She attended school in Tower, Mn where she met her love, John "Jack" Burgess.  They were married...

Mar 26, 2023

Diane Lasky age 77 of Virginia, MN, passed away on March 26, 2023 after a short and courageous journey of cancer.

Diane's family was always her passion and priority. Devoted wife, mom, grandmother, aunt, and sister; amazing home decorator and remodeler; gardener of beautiful floral gardens; and long-time Elvis and TCM fan. Diane loved having...

Mar 25, 2023

Shawn Dell LaMere, age 57, longtime resident of Iron, MN died peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  He was born June 30, 1965 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Bill and Sharon LaMere.  Shawn was a graduate of Martin Hughes High School in Buhl, and from Staples Community College.  Shawn was united in...

Mar 22, 2023

William "Bill" George Hallin, age 85, entered the gates of heaven on December 9, 2021. He was born in Cook, Minnesota to Helen (Bystrom) (Olson) and Helge Hallin on September 5, 1936. Bill was blessed with a loving step father in Jalmer Olson. Bill grew up in Cook and Virginia, Minnesota. He met and married the love...

Mar 21, 2023

Dana Christine Mason passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2023 in her home in Tower, Minnesota. She was born on April 9, 1954 in Bellingham, Washington.

Dana was a free spirit with a gentle soul. She will always be remembered.

Her wishes were cremation with no service.

Family services are provided...

Mar 21, 2023

David Trayton Durrant, age 78 of Tower died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in the Waterview Woods Care Center. He was born November 28, 1944 In Virginia, the son of Leonard and Daisy (Walkema) Durrant. David was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Bennington. After the service, Dave lived out East, Texas, and...

Mar 12, 2023

Roger Lee Baumgartner Sr. passed away on Sunday March 12, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth from complications of a pulmonary embolism.  He was born at home on July 5, 1936 in Virginia Minnesota to Roland and Rose (Gingerelli) Baumgartner.

Roger loved his wife Norma (Wingo) and they were married for almost 59 years. ...

Mar 7, 2023

Greig Lowell Bergman, age 71 of Virginia died Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in the Waterview Woods Care Center in Eveleth. He was born December 16, 1951 in Slayton, MN the son of Herbert and Vera (Gudmundson) Bergman. Greig was employed as power plant operator for the Virginia Public Utilities. He was a member of the NRA, the...

Mar 2, 2023

Alan Bozicevich, Sr.  age 75 of Pine Island Lake Vermilion died unexpectedly Thursday March 2, 2023 in his home. He was born April 29, 1947 in Virginia, MN the son of Matt and Dena (Nevin) Bozicevich. Al was a proud member of the IBEW Local 294 Electricians Union in Hibbing. He was a man of amazing musical...

Feb 27, 2023

With extreme sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Carol Helen Nevala, age 74, on Monday, February 27, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Carol was born on December 25th, 1948, in Virginia, MN the daughter of  Ilmer and Helen (Passo) Seppi.

Carol attended Horace Mann elementary school and Roosevelt High School...

Feb 24, 2023

Rhonda Jean Tupa, age 61 of Virginia, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth, Mn.  She was born April 27, 1961, in Hibbing the Daughter of Thomas and Ruby (Matsen) Tupa.  She was a graduate of Hibbing High School and Itasca Community College with her AA.

Rhonda enjoyed Cooking...

Feb 21, 2023

Rudolph David "Rudy" Zattoni, age 95, died peacefully surrounded by family at Essentia Health Hospital on February 21, 2023, He was born on September 20, 1927 in Eveleth, the son of Celeste and Josephine Zattoni and was a graduate of Eveleth High School.  Rudy married his beloved Roberta "Bobbette" Kulaszewicz on May 2, 1953 in Biwabik.  He was a...

Feb 20, 2023

Michelle Anne "Shelly" Lubinski, 49, died peacefully at home in Soudan, MN, on February 20, 2023 following an illness. Shelly was born on June 8, 1973 in Forest Lake, MN, to Gerald and Barbara (Babcock) Lubinski. Her school years were spent in Biwabik and Aurora and in 2006 she received her AA from Mesabi Community College in...

Feb 12, 2023

Betty Hagberg Kennedy, age 90, of Payson, AZ, passed away on February 12, 2023, at Essentia Health in Virginia, MN.   She was born on August 8, 1932 on the family farm in Tamarack, MN, the daughter of Chris and Betty Fahrwald.

In 1934 the family moved to Duluth due to the depression.  Betty graduated from...

Feb 9, 2023

Ashley A. Rinell, age 36, longtime resident of Virginia, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Miller-Dwan Hospital in Duluth.  She was born May 11, 1986, in Hibbing the daughter of Bryan Rinell and Jodie Mattila.  She was a graduate of Mt. Iron – Buhl High School.

Ashley worked at Dave's Pizza...

Feb 7, 2023

Scott W. "Mort" Elkington, age 70, lifelong resident of Virginia died Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in his home.  He was born October 2, 1952, in Virginia the son of Wilfred and Olga (Gunderson) Elkington.

Scott worked as a heavy equipment operator for Inland Steel Mining Co.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and four-wheeling.

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