Obituaries

Dec 9, 2021

ARRANGEMENTS PENDING

Dec 9, 2021

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...

Dec 8, 2021

Joyce Elaine Guggisberg, 70, of Buhl, Minnesota, died on December 8, 2021 of complications from COVID-19.

She was born on January 12, 1951, to Bertrum and Phyllis (Merriman) Winger in Little Falls, Minnesota. She was a 1969 graduate of Battle Lake High School where she met Chad Guggisberg who, asking too late to take her to the...

Dec 4, 2021

Michael (Mike) Hugh Koski, 65, passed away on December 4, 2021 at Essentia Health in Virginia, Minnesota due to COVID.

He was born January 4, 1956. He graduated from Horace Mann High School, Biwabik, Minnesota, in 1974. After high school he received his Associates of Arts Degree from Mesabi Community College, where he...

Dec 2, 2021

Helen Marie Sainio, age 97, a lifelong resident of Mountain Iron, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 2, 2021 in the Essentia Health Convalescent Care Center. She was born August 7, 1924 in Virginia the daughter of John and Hilda (Koski) Koivunen and was a graduate of Mountain Iron High School. Helen met...

Dec 1, 2021

Nancy L. Maki, age 71, of Calumet and formerly of Keewatin and Montana died Wed., December 1, 2021, in her home with family at her side.  She was born Feb. 4, 1950, in Hibbing the daughter of Clifford and Catherine (Neubauer) Maki.  Nancy worked as a house-cleaner and had worked as airport security as well.

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Nov 30, 2021

Michael Lee Anderson. Age 57 of Virginia died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1964 in Virginia, the son of Paul and Hope (Helland) Anderson and attended Mountain Iron and Meadowlands Schools. After school, Mike lived in California and then returned to Virginia. He was employed...

Nov 25, 2021

A Celebration of Life is planned for the Summer of 2022.

Nov 23, 2021

Donald Norris Brazell, age87 of Virginia died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in his home, with his family by his side. He was born January 27, 1934 in Jackson, Michigan the son of Donald Clayton and Geraldine Virginia (Whaley) Brazell. Don served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and was awarded a Purple Heart....

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...