Obituaries

Nov 21, 2021

On Sunday, November 21, 2021, on the eve of the Minnesota Vikings' latest victory over the Green Bay Packers, Richard "Rico" Michael Giorgi, 70, of Virginia, Minn., died and was reunited with his late wife, Susan Twite Giorgi.

Rico was born October 23, 1951 to Richard Vincent Giorgi and Ann Marie Giorgi, the first of six children....

Nov 13, 2021

Leo Sherman Nelson, age 94 of Hibbing, died Saturday, November 13, 2021 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born November 7, 1927 in Milton, ND, the son of Joseph and Tilda (Axvig) Nelson, was a graduate of Northome High School, and a veteran of the United States Army. Leo married Helga Elsie Peterson on...

Nov 12, 2021

Stella J. Hart

January 20, 1936 – November 12, 2021

Stella Hart was a dedicated teacher and guided many young students to success.  She attended school in Stirling, Scotland and was very proud of her Scottish heritage.  Stella served seven years with the UK Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS)...

Nov 11, 2021

Dakota John Smith, age 11 of Aurora, died Thursday, November 11th, 2021 due to injuries sustained in a car accident occurring near Gilbert, MN. He was born April 16th, 2010 in Virginia Minnesota the son of Betty Smith and Scott Kruckeberg. He attended Mesabi East, Mt. Iron, and Virginia schools throughout his life. Dakota was living in...

Nov 11, 2021

Betty Jean Smith, age 32 of Aurora died Thursday, November 11th, 2021  due to injuries sustained in a car accident occurring near Gilbert, MN. She was born November 23rd, 1988  in Ely Minnesota the daughter of  Luthera and Carl Smith and was a graduate of Babbitt High School, Class of 2008. Betty previously lived in Babbitt MN,...

Nov 10, 2021

Joyce June Miller, Age 93 of Hibbing died Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Hibbing at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 5 1928 in Wausau, WI, the daughter of Paul and Esther (Pagenkopf) Schuneman and married the love of her life, Charles "Charlie" Miller on June 16, 1950 in Madison, WI.  They met...

Nov 9, 2021

Anders W. Stone, age 92, longtime resident of Dewey Lake, died peacefully Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Waterview Woods in Eveleth.  He was born April 25, 1929, in Hibbing the son of John and Emma (Elgland) Stone.  He attended Hibbing Schools.  A Veteran of the US Navy, Anders served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII.  Anders was...

Nov 7, 2021

Renae Marie Stahl, age 65, lifelong resident of Virginia died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at her happy place on Birch Lake with family at her side.  She was born January 19, 1956, in Virginia the daughter of Roger and Teresa (Bushey) Keith.  She was a graduate of Virginia High School and furthered her education by receiving her...

Nov 3, 2021

Walter Raymond Walter "Buck" Holter, age 83 of Tower died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in the Boundary Waters Care Center. He was born June 20, 1938 in Virginia, the son of Walter Leo and Anna (Johnson) Holter; and was married to Lois "Ginger" Peterson. Buck lived on the Iron Range, Colorado, Famington, enjoyed winters in California, and...

Nov 3, 2021

Lisbeth J. Yapel, age 83, of Virginia, MN, and Glendale, AZ, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in her home in Virginia.  She was born January 30, 1938, in Ely, MN, the daughter of Joseph J. and Helen (Myre) Yapel.  She was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School and UMD with a degree in Education.

Beth...

Oct 30, 2021

Emily I. LaTendresse, age 92-1/2, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Gheen, MN, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, peacefully with family at her side.  She was born May 11, 1929, in Mohawk, MI, the daughter of Zigmund and Anna Klakoski.   She was a graduate of Orr High School.  Emily was united in marriage to Maurice...

Oct 29, 2021

Barbara Ann Chavez "miss jackie"

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.

Miss Jackie lived a long happy life. She was born in Sisseton, South Dakota and eventually her family relocated to Denver, Colorado. Moving to Minnesota in the early 80 she met the love of her life Raymond Boshey. Together...

Oct 27, 2021

Vera Lenka, age 82 of Virginia died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Essentia Health – Virginia. She was born May 6, 1939 in Virginia the daughter of Harry and Margaret (Hedican) Person, was a graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High School and the Virginia Junior College. Vera married Bruce Lenka on June 12, 1958 in Hibbing and was...

Oct 27, 2021

Alvin A. Wertanen, age 83 of Virginia passed into the arms of God on October 27, 2021 in Eveleth, MN. After an 8-year fight with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born March 3, 1938 in Wakefield, MI the son of Einor and Minnie (Bohman) Wertanen; and was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1956. After graduation,...

Oct 18, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Susan Lauseng, our loved and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on Monday, October 18. 2021 at Essentia Health in Virginia. She married her friend and love, Dale Leon Lauseng Sr, in May of 1969, who preceded her in death in 1994.

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Oct 13, 2021

Alan "Al" Duane Kittelson, age 63 of Virginia, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in Virginia.  He was born in Albert Lea, and grew up in Lafayette, IN and Schaumburg, IL.  He was mostly known for his sense of humor and his love of the Northwoods.  His favorites were bird watching on the lake, fishing, and...

Oct 9, 2021

Lyle F. Conaway, age 91 of Virginia, died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Waterview Pines in Eveleth with his daughters by his side.  He was born May 8, 1930 in Virginia, MN to Cecil and Ruth (Smith) Conaway.  He married Patricia M. Ulicsni on July 26, 1949.

Lyle joined the United States Marine Corp in...

Oct 8, 2021

Clarence W. Ivonen, age 99 years, a longtime resident of Virginia died Friday, October 8, 2021 in the Waterview Pines in Virginia. He born September 28, 1922 in Butte, MT the son of  Risto and Lydia (Salmi) Ivonen.  Clarence was raised in Ely, MN, graduating in 1940 from Ely Memorial High School and the Ely Junior College...

Oct 3, 2021

Carley Ramfjord of Palo, left us Sunday, October 3, 2021, after courageously fighting cancer. She was born on Sept. 4, 1933, in Chisholm the daughter of Stephen Lucas and Anne (Naglich) Lucas Coggiola; and graduated in 1951 from Keewatin as the class valedictorian. In 1954, Carley graduated from St. Scholastica's nursing program. Carley married Duane Ramfjord in...

Oct 3, 2021

Steven M. Sumner, age 66, of Eveleth and formerly of The Villages, FL died peacefully Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  Steve was born March 15, 1955 in Duluth, MN, the son of Clement J. and Dorothy L. (Curnow) Sumner.  Steve was a 1973 graduate of Duluth Central High School.  Steve was united...