Obituaries

Dec 15, 2022

Judith "Judy" Elaine Linn, age 79, of Kelly Lake went to be with Jesus on December 15, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 27, 1943, in Vallejo, CA, the daughter of Morris and Julia Shoberg.  She was raised in International Falls, MN.  She married her first husband, Stanley Landmark in...

Dec 14, 2022

Michael Nicholas Huseby, age 81of Embarrass died peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.  He was born September 27, 1941 in Cook, the son of Oliver and Fannie (Maki) Huseby and attended Cook High School, Virginia Junior College and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Mike enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in...

Dec 13, 2022

Priscilla Anne Bussey, age 92, former longtime resident of Hibbing, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Haven Homes in Maple Plain, MN.  She was born February 11, 1930, in St. Louis Park, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Agnes (Turngren) Thayer.  Priscilla was united in marriage to Gerald Eugene Bussey on November 21, 1951, in Minneapolis.

Dec 8, 2022

Dave Tuttle, 71, died Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Essentia Health – Virginia.  His kindness and generosity will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

Dave was born in Marshalltown, IA but grew to call Virginia his home.  He was an active member of the community and spend many hours volunteering...

Dec 7, 2022

Caroline Wilhelmina (Larsen) Nimps died Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Edgewood Vista in Virginia.  She was born April 23, 1932 to Blanche (Samuelson) and Willie C. Larsen in Belgrade Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota.  Caroline went to beauty school in Mankato, MN where she owned a beauty shop.  She married Owen Clark Nimps on February 28, 1956 where...

Nov 29, 2022

Norman Keith Corey, age 93 of Lake Vermilion – Tower died Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in Essentia Health – Virginia. He was born February 3, 1929 in Blue Creek Township, Indiana, the son of Donald and Minnie (Fischer) Corey. Norm was born and raised in Indiana and owned and operated a bulk milk transport company. He and...

Nov 29, 2022

Vickie C. LaFreniere, age 72, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022, in her home.   She was born November 26, 1950, in Hibbing the daughter of Carroll "Lindy" and LaMae (Belschner) Schloesser.  She was a graduate of South Minneapolis High School.  Vickie was united in marriage to Mihiel S. LaFreniere on February 16, 1973, in...

Nov 22, 2022

Timothy John Bianchi-Rossi, age 60, of Mt. Iron and formerly of Buhl, MN, died peacefully Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in his home.  He was born July 31, 1962, in Virginia, MN, the son of Michael and Regetta Ann (McGregor) Bianchi-Rossi.  He attended Mt. Iron Schools and was a proud "Red Raider".

Tim worked in the...

Nov 17, 2022

William Henry "Bill" Schirmer, Jr. age 85 of Hibbing died Thursday, November 17, 2022 in his sleep. He was born July 1, 1937 in Hibbing, the son of William Henry and Adele (Johnson) Schirmer, Sr. and was a graduate of Hibbing High School, Class of 1957. Bill married Carol Ann Kosluchar on June 6, 1959. Bill  was...

Nov 12, 2022

Constance "Connie" Ann Krasaway, age 90 of Virginia died Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Virginia Care Center in Virginia.  She was born November 8, 1932, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Lyle and Hazel (Sampson) Creger.  She was a graduate of Mt. Iron High School in 1950.

Connie was a secretary for United Methodist Church for 20...

Nov 6, 2022

Frederic M. Malone, age 57, of Virginia, MN, and formerly of Arvada, CO, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.  He was born to Mark and Jacqueline Malone on April 26, 1965 in Wheat Ridge, CO.

Fred had a loving and compassionate soul and was the first...

Nov 1, 2022

Melvin 'Mel" Daniel Amundson went to his heavenly home on Tuesday November 1 2022 at the Boundary Water Care Center in Ely, Mn surrounded by family.

Mel was born in Beloit, WI to Melvin and Anna Amundson on June 18 1943.  He grew up in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Rio Grande High School in...

Oct 30, 2022

Franklin Guy Gornick, age 73, longtime resident of Soudan, MN died peacefully October 30, 2022, in his home with family at his side.  He was born July 8, 1949 in Biwabik, MN, the son of Martin and Miriam (Sipola) Gornick.  Frank was united in marriage to Jorgine Kregness on February 1, 1975, in Tower, MN.

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Oct 30, 2022

Walter Thomas "Tom" Litchy, age 87, of Hibbing and formerly of Zim died Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  Tom was born November 16, 1934 in McGregor, MN, the son of Walter and Patricia (Patton) Litchy.  He was a graduate of Onamia High School.  Tom was united in marriage to Bertha Keveri on April...

Oct 29, 2022

Many describe Ed as "… a good guy."  To those that really knew him he was a husband, father, mentor, teacher and friend.

The family of Edward Paul Skalko; aka Eddie, Edward, Ed, announce that Ed has left this physical world to a better place where he joins the many friends and family that preceded him.  Ed...

Oct 28, 2022

Mildred Joy Fisher, age 94, longtime resident of Virginia died Friday, October 28, 2022, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Virginia.  She was born January 5, 1928, in Grand Rapids, MN, the daughter of James and Opal (Grundmeier) Meade.  Mildred was united in marriage Mike F. Fisher on December 7, 1946 in Virginia.

Mildred worked...

Oct 23, 2022

Robert "Bob" David Olson, age 82, of Virginia, MN and formerly longtime resident of Palm Bay, FL, died Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the Minnesota State Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN following an extended bout with Alzheimer's. He was born on July 3, 1940 in Lead, SD, the son of Burnie and Cleo (Stewart) Olson.

Oct 19, 2022

Arrangements are pending.

Oct 18, 2022

Ann Lorraine Sandys, age 76 a lifelong Iron Range resident died Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born January 12, 1946 in Soudan, the daughter of Frank and Ailie (Carlson) Palo and was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School. Ann was a homemaker, had a passion for art, and was...

Oct 17, 2022

Nicole S. Sophia (Stern) was born May 26, 1991 in Albert Lea MN. She died October 17, 2022 near Gilbert MN.

Nicole attended school in Silver Bay MN where she played hockey and performed in theater. She participated in PSEO during her junior and senior years at Mesabi Range College in Virginia MN, where she...