Obituaries

Jan 30, 2022

Todd Mark Pepelnjak, age 64 of Virginia died unexpectedly , of natural causes, on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at his cabin on Sand Lake. He was born February 18, 1957 the son of Nicholas and Charlotte (Olson) Pepelnjak. Todd was a graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High School, class of 1975 and earned a degree in business from...

Jan 29, 2022

Rosalyn Mae "Rosie" Domitz, 90, passed away on January 29, 2022 at her residence Edgewood Healthcare in Virginia.  Rosie was born in Duluth, MN on May 12, 1931 the daughter of William and Helen (Ojanen) Heikkinen. She grew up in Angora and graduated from Alango School in 1949.  Rosie worked as a nurse's aide in the Virginia...

Jan 27, 2022

John Leo LeBlanc, age 89, longtime resident of Virginia died Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Virginia Care Center.  He was born January 7, 1933, in Crosby, MN the son of George and Mary LeBlanc.  He attended school in Crosby.  A veteran of the US Army, John served during the Korean War.  John was united in marriage...

Jan 25, 2022

Catherine Mary (O'Connor) Erwin peacefully passed away on January 25, 2022, in Duluth, Minnesota, with her husband by her side. Catherine was born on May 1, 1945 in Gary, Indiana. She attended the inaugural class of Andrean High School in Merrillville, Indiana, where she participated in Varsity cheer. Catherine held a Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University...

Jan 25, 2022

Robb David Maki, age 61, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.

Robb was born on October 2, 1960, in Hibbing to Maurice and Carol Maki.  Robb was a 1979 graduate of Hibbing High School.  He was also a graduate of Vermilion Community College with...

Jan 18, 2022

Feb 10, 1932 -       Jan 18, 2022

Duane Ramfjord of Palo, MN, was almost 90. Born in Duluth, MN, to Julius and Emma Ramfjord, he graduated in 1950 from Duluth Central High School and from UMD in 1954. Duane married Carley Lucas on August 6, 1956. Photo of Duane slalom racing 1948.

Jan 16, 2022

Casey Allen Miller, age 50 of Britt died tragically, Sunday, January 16, 2022 in his home. He was born May 13, 1971 in Minneapolis, the son of Timothy and Connie (Wainionpaa) Miller. Casey grew up in Hibbing, was a graduate of Hibbing High School and the Eveleth Vocational College. After college he moved to Owatonna, where he worked as...

Jan 13, 2022

Ina G. Haapala, 88

Ina Haapala passed away at home on Thursday, January 13, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Ina Gene Haapala was born on July 13, 1933 to Carl and Gene Hartfield of Hammond, Indiana, and was baptized December 10, 1933. After a childhood in the Lansing/Hammond area....

Jan 11, 2022

Tabatha (Tab) Vohnoutka passed away on January 11, 2022, at the age of 36 in Biwabi, MN.  She was born in Burnsville, MN, on December 27, 1985 to William (Bill) Crottier of Babbitt, MN and Therese Vohnoutka of Gainesboro, TN.  She was a loving mother to her children Zoey and Arturo Cameron and Akron Hanson...

Dec 31, 2021

Scott C. Campbell, age 52, longtime resident of Hibbing died Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born November 18, 1969, in Duluth, MN, the son of Robert and Judy (Savela) Campbell.  He was a graduate of Hibbing High School and he attended Hibbing Technical College.  Scott was united in...

Dec 30, 2021

Norman Gary Adams, age 68, longtime resident of Embarrass, died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his home.  He was born June 29, 1953 in Fort Frances, Ontario, the son of Gordon and Martha (Burnside) Adams, Sr.

Norm's childhood was short lived as he had to enter a residential Indian school in Canada, with his brother...

Dec 25, 2021

Dec 23, 2021

Todd Ranua, 57, of Soudan, passed away on December 23, 2021 from advanced pulmonary fibrosis with COVID-19 complications in Hibbing.  He was born on April 24, 1964 in Mora to Walter and Beverley (nee Lusti) Ranua.   He served in the Marine Corps (Okinawa, Japan and California).  He lived in Blaine, Menahga, Virginia, Shakopee/Prior Lake, and Soudan.   Todd...

Dec 21, 2021

James William "Jim" (Mouse) Moesenthin, age 74 of Virginia died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in the Waterview Wood in Eveleth. He was born August 6, 1947 in Virginia the son of William and Margaret (Granros) Moesenthin, was a graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree from St. Cloud State University.  Jim served in...

Dec 19, 2021

Diana C. Dickson, age 60, lifelong resident of the Eveleth Area, died Sunday, December 19, 2021 in her home.  She was born March 28, 1961, in Virginia, the daughter of Benjamin and Deanna (Duchaine) Jackson.  She was a graduate of Gilbert High School and went on to attend Eveleth Vo-Tech.  She was united in marriage to Dale...

Dec 19, 2021

Arlen G. Swanson, age 91, of Mt. Iron and formerly of Hoyt Lakes and Virginia died Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the Virginia Care Center.  He was born December 30, 1929, in Rockford, IL, the son of George and Elvira (Paulson) Swanson.  He was a graduate of Morgan Park High School in Duluth, and he attended UMD...

Dec 17, 2021

Eldon L. Etter, age 82 of Zim passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 17, 2021 in his home.  He was born January 28,1939 in Becker County the son of Paul and Bernice (Kimball) Etter, spent his childhood years in Menahga, and was a graduate of Cherry High School, Class of 1957. Eldon married...

Dec 15, 2021

Robert Springhetti

September 7, 1937 — December 15, 2021

Robert Springhetti was born on Sept. 7, 1927, in Buhl, Minn., to Peter and Irma (Chini) Springhetti. He graduated from Martin Hughes High School in Buhl in 1945 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving for three years. After being Honorably Discharged...

Dec 12, 2021

Ron Michael Tague, age 58 of Iron died Sunday, December 12, 2021 in his home, with his wife by his side. He was born September 16, 1963 in Ft. Collins, Colorado, the son of Richard and Cherryll (Smith) Tague. Ron served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged 12 JUN 1985.He met Tami Rose...

Dec 11, 2021

Jeris LaVerne Lax, age 63 passed away peacefully with her bible by her side, on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at her residence in Virginia, MN due to COPD complications.

Jeris was born to Kenneth W. Lax and Joan Lax (Miller) on October 1, 1958.

Anyone who had the fortune to have met Jeris,...