Obituaries

Jun 18, 2023

Shirley Mildred Aronen, age 92 of Mountain Iron went to her forever home to be with the Lord died Sunday, June 18, 2023 in the Edgewood Vista Senior Living Center. She was born on September 21, 1930 in Ely, MN the daughter of John and Ina (Maki) Saarela. Mildred was united in marriage to Hugo Willard Aronen...

Jun 17, 2023

Austyn Jayce Feltus, age 4, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, as the result of injuries he sustained in an ATV accident.  He was born December 10, 2018, in Virginia, MN, the son of Nicole Bingham and Jesse Feltus.

Austyn was a loving, happy and energetic little boy who loved to be outside with his...

Jun 14, 2023

Gerald Edward Wallner, age 87, of Virginia and formerly of Bruno, MN, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Essentia Health, Virginia Hospital.  He was born June 22, 1935, in Bruno, MN, the son of Edwin and Adeline (Domning) Wallner.  Gerald attended Bruno High School and later completed his GED.  He was a Veteran of the US...

Jun 12, 2023

David Devyak, age 83, longtime resident of Chisholm, MN and formerly of Yuma, AZ, died Monday, June 12, 2023, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born June 4, 1940, in Chisholm, the son of George and Amelia (Malkovich) Devyak.  He was a graduate of Chisholm High School and UMD.  He was a Veteran of the US...

Jun 9, 2023

Barbara "Barb" Lynn Johnson was a partner, sister, aunt, and a friend to many people.  She passed away on June 9, 2023, at the age of 64, in Louisville, Colorado.  She was born on April 11, 1959, in Virginia, Minnesota.  Barb chased her dreams of photography and travel after graduating from High School in 1977. She attended...

Jun 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Jeanette Meinzer announces her passing at the age of 90 years.  Jeanette passed peacefully at home on June 8, 2023.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Susan Bergeson (Steve), Steven Meinzer (Pat), Lori Grumdahl (Jeff), and John Meinzer (Char).

Grandchildren: Ryan Weiss,...

Jun 6, 2023

Earl Eugene Fisher was born on October 12th, 1931, in Virginia MN.  He passed peacefully, on June 6, 2023, at his home.   His parents were Myrtle and William A. Fisher.

Earl graduated from Grinnell College.  While in college he travelled to Europe as an exchange student.  There was a meager allowance, but he experienced a...

Jun 1, 2023

Susan Marie Chicag, age 41, longtime resident of Duluth, died Thursday, June 1, 2023, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.  She was born August 7, 1981, in Virginia, MN, the daughter of Faron and Phyliss (Sam) Chicag.  She was a graduate of Albrook High School and went on to attend Lake Superior College.

Susan...

May 29, 2023

Frank L. Fabish, age 77 of Buhl, died Monday, May 29, 2023 surrounded by his family at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth.  He was born on August 26, 1945 in Virginia, the son of Frank Fabish, Sr. and Amelia Schuster Fabish.  He married Peggy Hadersbeck on July 13, 1968 in Virginia. Frank was a graduate of the...

May 28, 2023

Elaine Ann Matanich, age 83, longtime resident of Mt. Iron, peacefully passed away on Sunday May 28th in Duluth, Minnesota, six years and one day after her husband Joe was laid to rest May 27th, 2017. She was born February 9, 1940, in Buhl, Minnesota to Frank and Mary (Peternal) Roberts of Buhl, Minnesota. She graduated from...

May 25, 2023

Stephen John Hill, 33, of Mountain Iron, died suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes, at home, on Thursday May 25, 2023. Stephen was born to Brian Hill and Julie Phaneuf-Hill on July 2, 1989. He was loved by his big brothers Aaron (Jen), Matthew (Leah), and Lucas (Cassie). His nephews Andrew, Nathan, Christian and Leo became a...

May 24, 2023

Thomas F. Roddy Jr., age 75, lifelong resident of Hibbing, transitioned from this earth to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  Tom was born October 15, 1947, in Hibbing, the firstborn son of Thomas Sr. and Genevieve (Bernard) Roddy.  He was a 1965 graduate of Hibbing High School and went on to complete...

May 18, 2023

Shirley Angen, age 91, a lifetime resident of Hibbing, MN, died Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, MN.  She was born March 7, 1932 at Hibbing General Hospital and was the first-born child of Kenneth and Sophia Pederson.   Shirley was a graduate of Hibbing High School, Hibbing Junior College, and St. Olaf...

May 18, 2023

In Loving Memory of Joan/Joanie Marie Lamppa.  Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Joan, 87, of Virginia, MN, passed away at her home on May 18th, 2023.

Joan was born on October 11th, 1935 to John and Theresa Engstrom in Virginia, MN. Joan had many friends and was a talented majorette in the VHS band...

May 17, 2023

Janet C. Broten, age 87, longtime resident of Chisholm, MN, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.  She was born May 29, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Harry and Eleanor (Lee) Tornio.  Janet was united in marriage to Donald Edward Broten, Sr. On August 31, 1953, at Pope A.F.B in North...

May 15, 2023

Lori Ann Judnick, age 61, of Virginia and formerly of Hoyt Lakes, died Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth with her husband and sons at her side.  She was born August 8, 1961, in Montgomery, AL, the daughter of Allan and June (Johnson) Boerger.  She was a graduate of Hoyt Lakes High School and...

May 14, 2023

Debbie L. Childress peacefully passed away on May 14th, 2023, surrounded by her family after a long hard-fought battle against Alzheimer's disease. She was born on September 10th, 1957, to Robert and Shirley Childress. Debbie grew up as a "navy brat" with her five siblings and spent much of her childhood in California and Arizona.

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May 7, 2023

David Wayne Reiten, age 71, longtime resident of Grand Rapids went to be with his Lord on May 7, 2023.  He was born November 23, 1951, in Granite Falls, MN, the son of Roy and Betty (Benedict) Reiten.  David was united in marriage to Susan Guentzel on August 14, 1976, in Hibbing, MN.

David worked...

May 5, 2023

Maxine Florey, age 92 of Virginia died Friday, May 5, 2023 in the Essentia Health – Deer River Hospital. She was born May 9, 1930 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Aubrey and Evelyn (Marlow) Carmichael. Maxine married Richard Florey on November 6, 1948 in Hammond, Indiana. They moved to Minnesota in 1970 to own and operate...

May 4, 2023

Evelyn Alvina Hoaglun, age 107, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Bigfork died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  She was born April 18, 1916, in Long Prairie, MN, the daughter of Leo and Estelle (Decker) Plaisted.  She was united in marriage to Elroy Andrew Hoaglun, on April 16, 1934, in Bigfork, MN....