Obituaries

Jun 27, 2020

Beverly Kay Lawrence, age 80 of Rochester and formerly of Virginia, died Saturday,  June 27, 2020 in Rochester, MN.  She was born on May 30, 1940, the daughter of Frank and Julia (McKay) Desannoy, in Soudan.  She was a 1958 graduate of Tower High School, and married Bernard Lawrence in 1958.  They lived in Embarrass, Tower, and Virginia, where...

Jun 27, 2020

Elaine P. Schmidt, longtime resident of Angora, MN died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  She was born in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Ernest and Rhoda Zafke.  Elaine was united in marriage to Lawrence Schmidt on March 31, 1979, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Angora.

Elaine worked as a...

Jun 25, 2020

Alan William Ketola of Buhl, Minnesota passed away peacefully in his home on June 25.  He was 55 years old.  He is survived by his sisters Carrie (Ted) Lewis of Virginia, MN, Katherine (Mike) Lapic of Minnetonka, MN, his brother Harold (Lori) Ketola of Independence, MN, six nieces and one nephew.  He was preceded in death by...

Jun 20, 2020

William Suhonen, 87, longtime resident of Hibbing, died peacefully at home, held in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his devoted family. Bill was the son of William E. and Burniece (Van Mere) Suhonen.

Unlike his parents, Bill was granted length to his years and he made the most of the time...

Jun 15, 2020

"Slim" Sherman Sirjord, age 76, longtime resident of Hibbing died Monday, June 15, 2020, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born March 16, 1944 in Bear Park Twp., Norman County, MN, the son of Clarence and Sylvia Sirjord.  He was united in marriage to Connie Nelson on June 5, 1965 in Hibbing.  They...

Jun 8, 2020

David Hartley Emerson, age 62 of Lino Lakes and formerly of Virginia passed suddenly, Monday, June 8, 2020. He was born February 2, 1958 in Virginia the son of Hartley and Rose (Krasaway) Emerson and was a graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High School. Dave moved to the metro area after school and was currently employed by the...

Jun 6, 2020

Arrangements Are Pending

Jun 2, 2020

Steven Paul Kishel, age 60, a lifelong resident of Virginia died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in his home. He was born May 18, 1960, the son of Francis and Kathleen (Stickney) Kishel and was a graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High School and Mesabi Community College. Steven was a longtime salesman for Range Paper Co. He was a member of...

May 30, 2020

Mariann M. Wihela, age 79, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born October 11, 1940, in Deer River, MN the daughter of Clarence and Margaret (Needham) York.  She was a graduate of Bigfork High School and the School of Cosmetology in Hibbing.  Mariann was...

May 26, 2020

Judith Ann Busse, age 78 of Britt died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in the Grace Pointe Crossing Nursing Home in Cambridge,  MN. She was born September 7, 1941 in Duluth, the daughter of George and Vivian (Lillmars) Hahn and was a graduate of Duluth Denfeld High School. She married Dave Busse on September 23, 1961 in Duluth;...

May 24, 2020

Judith A. Aikey, age 73, of Hibbing and formerly of Pike River, MN, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, in her home with family at her side.  She was born November 5, 1946, in Eveleth, MN the daughter of Rudolph and Irene (Kivela) Sampson.  Judy was united in marriage to Ernie C. Aikey, Sr., on August 24, 2013...

May 23, 2020

Duane T. Erickson, age 83, of Detroit Lakes, MN and formerly a longtime resident of Hibbing, died Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Ecumen in Detroit Lakes.  He was born June 26, 1936, in Clearbrook, MN the son of Theodore and Pearl (Hanson) Erickson.  He was a graduate of Clearbrook High School, Moorhead State University and Bemidji State...

May 17, 2020

Sharon Rayna Johnson, age 76 of Babbitt died Sunday, May 17, 2020 in the Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely. She was born August 27, 1943 in Graceville, MN the daughter of John and Dorothy (Lanie) Craig and was a 1962 graduate of Babbitt High School. Sharon married Kendall A. Johnson on July 3, 1970 and was...

May 16, 2020

Amelia Louise "Molly" Manner, age 95 of Hibbing died Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Cornerstone Villa, Buhl. She was born April 19, 1925 in Hibbing, the daughter of Matt and Margaret (Preyatala) Kochevar and was a 1943 graduate of Hibbing High School. Molly married William Manner on May 7, 1950 in Hibbing and was a lifelong Hibbing...

May 9, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) William Mayry, age 82 of Iron, died May 9, 2020 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living Residence in Mountain Iron.  He was born March 22, 1938 in Clinton Township, the son of Elias and Ailie (Mannisto) Mayry.  He was born, raised, and lived in the Iron/Forbes area his entire life, and was a 1956...

May 4, 2020

Marcia "Marcy" Ann Gellerstedt

Marcy passed away May 4, 2020, with her children by her side.  She is now at peace and reunited with her loving husband Jerry.

Marcia "Marcy" Gellerstedt, a life- long resident of Mountain Iron, MN was born July 8, 1947 the daughter of Joseph and Mildred (Frost) Babbini Sr....

May 2, 2020

Ray G. Stevens age 95 of Lake Vermilion - Tower died Saturday, May 2, 2020 in the Edgewood Vista Senior Living Community in Virginia. Ray was born October 8, 1924 in Chisholm, the son of Howard and Minnie (Johnson) Stevens; was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School and Dunwoody Institute. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII serving...

Apr 30, 2020

Elaine Charlotte Myrum, age 96, longtime resident of Hibbing died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation in Hibbing.  She was born March 28, 1924 in Thief River Falls, MN, the daughter of John and Palma (Bakken) Strand.  She was a graduate of Thief River Falls High School.  Elaine was united in marriage to...

Apr 26, 2020

Christine Louise Luoma passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Essentia Health-Virginia hospital with her daughter by her side. She was 74.

Chris was born in Virginia, MN on June 15, 1945.  She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1963 and went on to raise her family in various parts of the country,...

Apr 23, 2020

Nevaeh Vita Prescott, beloved daughter of Teresa Neeland and Eli Prescott was stillborn April 23, 2020, at Essentia Health in Virginia.

She will be missed by her parents: Teresa and Eli; and her big sister: Haylee Prescott, all of Virginia.

Family services are provided by the Bauman-Cron Funeral Home...