Obituaries

Sep 18, 2020

John LeRoy Rupas of West Eveleth passed away on September 18, 2020.  John was born September 3, 1956 in Hibbing to Thomas and Mae Rupas. John was a man that enjoyed many things. He enjoyed routine and was sure to keep those in line if they strayed from those routines.  John enjoyed food and found little that...

Sep 14, 2020

David G. Smith, longtime resident of Gilbert, MN, died Monday, September 14, 2020, in his home.  He was born October 21, 1952 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Howard and Mildred (Boyer) Smith.  David was united in marriage to Patti Carlson on October 15, 1988, in Tucker, GA.

David worked hard his whole life, and...

Sep 13, 2020

Shirley Mae McCarty, age 84, lifelong resident of Virginia died Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth.  She was born February 9, 1936, in Duluth the daughter of Warren and Hazel (Sloman) Bement.  She was a graduate of Virginia High School.  Shirley was united in marriage to Robert McCarty on December 3, 1960,...

Sep 6, 2020

Elizabeth Esther "Bunny" Burleigh, age 87 of Virginia, formerly of Eveleth and Eustis, FL. Absent from the body, present with the Lord - our mom passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, on September 6, 2020. Bunny was born November 24, 1932 in Eveleth, the daughter of Wilfred and Esther (Anderson) Johnston, was a graduate of...

Aug 29, 2020

Alaric Elijah Lamke, age 15 of Britt died tragically in a heavy equipment accident on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Clinton Township. He was born March 26, 2005 in Hibbing the son of Charles Eric Lamke and Sarah Marie Johnson.   Alaric lived in several range towns, and was Iron Ranger Proud. He was entering the 10th grade...

Aug 25, 2020

Raymond Richard Hotakainen 84, went home to Jesus, August 25, 2020 at the Waterview Pines.  Ray was the first of nine children born to Arne and Kaino (Heino) Hotakainen of rural Sebeka, MN.  He grew up on the family farm helping his mother with siblings and chores while his dad worked on the railroad.  He attended county...

Aug 25, 2020

Stuart John Parris, age71, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Tallahassee, FL, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born May 4, 1949, in Tallahassee, the son of Bob and Mary (Stewart) Scribner.  He attended school in Silica.  Stuart was united in marriage to Kathleen Geshick on March...

Aug 24, 2020

Lark Mary Carlson was born into heaven on August 24th, 2020 at 8:49 am at Essentia Health Virginia weighing 2 lbs and 14 inches long.  She was the daughter of Brad and Sara (Hoffman) Carlson of Virginia.

She is survived by her parents; brothers: Hudson and Nash Carlson; Grandparents: Roger Hoffman and Kathy Cady; Greg...

Aug 21, 2020

Gordon "Gordy" Johnson, age 91, of Biwabik, MN, passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at New Journey Residence in Biwabik. He was born November 30, 1928 in Soudan, the son of Arthur and Edith (Jofs) Johnson.  Gordy was proud to have worked in the track department for Duluth Missabe &Iron Range Railroad for 43 years, retiring in...

Aug 19, 2020

Joseph Guy Birdsall, Known by his friends as Joe Baby, passed away in his home on Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020 at the age of 60.

Joe was born in Lindstrom, Minnesota, but was a long time resident of the Hibbing Area.

Joe is survived by his brothers, Keith and Alan; and sister, Dawn;...

Aug 17, 2020

Wanda Hope Fort, age 81, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of International Falls, MN, died Monday, August 17, 2020, at her home in Hibbing.  She was born November 18, 1938, in International Falls the daughter of Herbert and Gladys (Jackson) White.

Wanda worked as a bartender at the Stardust Bar in Hibbing for many...

Aug 15, 2020

Mary Kay Klarich, age 72 of St. Paul and formerly of Buhl died Saturday, August 15, 2020 in South St. Paul. She was born January 1, 1948 in Virginia, the daughter of Matt and Kathryn (Marincel) Klarich. Mary Kay grew up in Buhl, was a 1966 graduate of Martin Hughes High School, and earned an AA Degree...

Aug 14, 2020

Mary Ann Berg, age 90, longtime resident of Tower died Friday, August 14, 2020, at her home on Eagle's Nest Lake.  She was born June 15, 1930, in Soudan, MN the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Tekautz) Gornick.  She was a graduate of Tower High School, and the Duluth School of Business.  Mary was united in marriage...

Aug 8, 2020

Wilbur "Bill" B. Gillis, age 90, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born September 1, 1929, in Hibbing the son of Neil and Anna Pearl (Cheever) Gillis.  He was a graduate of Hibbing High School and Hibbing Jr. College.  He was united in marriage to Iris M....

Aug 5, 2020

Linda Mae Larson, age 70 of Eveleth and formerly of Midway died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Essentia Health – Virginia Hospital. She was born February 12, 1950 in Virginia, the daughter of John J. and Mavis J. (Pratt) Krezel, was a 1968 graduate of Gilbert High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Bemidji...

Aug 3, 2020

William Arnold Raida passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 3, 2020. He was 76 years old. Bill was born to Hilja and Sven Raida on July 24, 1944 and had two older sisters, Laura and Loretta, one older brother, Arvo, and one younger sister, Lorraine. He was raised in Pike Township, went...

Jul 30, 2020

Martin Kaivola 70, of Cascade Colorado passed away suddenly July 30, 2020 at Penrose Hospital in Colorado.  He went to be home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Martin graduated from Virginia High School and went to serve our country in the US Navy as a Petty Officer 3rd Class with Reconnaissance Attack Squadron...

Jul 25, 2020

Ruth Ann Reed, age 70 of Babbitt, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 surrounded by her family, in her home. She was born December 13, 1949 in Jackson, Mississippi the daughter of Charles Howard and Willie Mae (Covey) Cox, I. She married the light of her life, Michael Richard Reed on November 26, 1972 in Ferriday, LA. They...

Jul 21, 2020

Terrence D. "David" Mattson, age 78, of Grand Rapids, MN and formerly of Coleraine, Hibbing, Owatonna, and Flint, MI, died Tuesday July 21, 2020, at the Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids.  He was born October 15, 1941, in Hibbing the son of Toivo and Sadie (Gallipo) Mattson.  He was a graduate of Hibbing High School and...

Jul 17, 2020

Heidi Lynn (Hautala) Hannu, 52, of Hoyt Lakes, passed away on July 17, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Heidi was born on June 27, 1968 to James and Peggy Hautala in Virginia, MN.   She had the most beautiful smile and a very loving, caring, kind heart.

Heidi is a 1986 graduate...