Obituaries

Feb 1, 2026

Rebecca (Becky) Marie Glasgow, age 55, of Virginia, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Waterview Pines in Virginia.  She was born on December 4, 1970, in Ely, the daughter of Timothy and Barbara (Hedloff). Kuzma; and was a lifelong Iron Range resident. She graduated from Virginia High School and went on to attend college at UMD where...

Jan 27, 2026

Peter Dwayne Hawkins, age 72, of Mt. Iron, Minnesota, died on Tuesday January 27, 2026. He was born on on November 2, 1953, in Virginia, MN, to Albert and Carole (Wozniak) Hawkins.

Pete graduated from Cherry High School in 1972 and went on to dedicate himself to several local roles that made a difference in...

Jan 25, 2026

Robert Mathew "Bob" Johnson, Jr., age 77 of Biwabik, died January 25, 2026 at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth. He was born July 19, 1948 to Robert and Gertrude Johnson in Soudan, MN.  He was a graduate of Tower High School and was a longtime resident of Soudan. Bob worked as an electrician for U.S. Steel...

Jan 24, 2026

Lowell Ernest Sakrison, longtime resident of Virginia, died on January 24, 2026, at age 77 at Essentia Health in Virginia, MN. Lowell was born in 1948 in Glendale, CA to Lloyd and Nona (Peterson) Sakrison.

Lowell earned his master's degree at Bemidji State and dedicated many years of his life to shaping young minds and...

Jan 23, 2026

Kenneth Lee Dickson of Zim, known by many as Ken or Kenny or his self-titled nickname "Dark Cloud" passed away peacefully with his children holding his hands and his family by his side at St. Lukes Aspirus in Duluth MN on Friday January 23, 2026, at the age of 68.

Kenny was born on May...

Jan 21, 2026

Eleanor L. Haidos, age 99, lifelong resident of Hibbing passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Aspirus St. Lukes, in Duluth.

Eleanor is survived by her son: Nick Haidos.

She was preceded in death by her husband: George N. Haidos; her parents: Mike and Frances Perpich; brothers: Frank Perpich and John Perpich;...

Jan 21, 2026

Helga Elise Nelson, age 93, longtime resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born August 27, 1932, in Mizpah, MN, the daughter of Peter and Katie (Edwardson) Peterson who were Norwegian immigrants.  She graduated from Littlefork/Big Falls High School.  Helga was united in marriage to Leo...

Jan 20, 2026

Wilbur Vernon Hagen, 92, of Iron, MN, formerly of Neillsville, WI, died on January 20, 2026, at Carefree Living in Virginia, MN.  He was born to Vernon and Genevieve (Oldham) Hagen on December 5, 1933, in Neillsville, WI.  He attended school in Globe, WI.

In 1953, he married Carol Sturtz.  They farmed until 1977 and...

Jan 17, 2026

Eric Robert Broten, age 36, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, January 17, 2026, in his home.  He was born May 31, 1989, in Hibbing the son of Dale R. and Candy R. (Buchwitz) Broten.  He was a graduate of Hibbing High School and Hibbing Community College.

Eric worked for many years at Sammy's Pizza...

Jan 12, 2026

Frances Jean "Fran" Shimmin, age 93, of Virginia, died Monday January 12, 2026, at Essentia Health in Virginia.  She was born on March 9, 1932, the daughter of Orwell Sr. and Esther (Lindgren) Soper in Superior Wisconsin. Fran graduated from Central High School in Superior, Wisconsin and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in...

Jan 7, 2026

Gary Bennett, age 77 of Eveleth, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary's in Duluth.  He was born Sept. 18, 1948, in Duluth, the son of Donald and Dorothy Sausman.  He grew up in Duluth and worked on the Ore boats until he joined the U.S. Army 1968-1970, He married Vivian (Rosand) in 1972, and...

Jan 7, 2026

David Alan Carlson, age 61, passed away January 7, 2026, at his home in Gautier, Mississippi.  He was born December 9, 1964, in Hibbing, MN, to Jack Carlson, Sr. and Florence Carlson.  His childhood days were spent in Ellynwood Addition in Hibbing.  He attended the First Baptist Church in Hibbing.  He attended elementary school at Cobb Cook...

Jan 1, 2026

Michael John Taittonen, age 69, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Angora, Minnesota, died Thursday January 1, 2026 in his home from natural causes.  He was born on May 18, 1956, to Waino and Signe Taittonen in Virginia, Minnesota.

Michael served as a firefighter and first responder for the Evergreen Volunteer Fire department and...

Dec 23, 2025

Katheran Eileen Caulfield, of Virginia, MN, died suddenly after a brief illness, at St Mary's Hospital in Duluth, at the proud young age of 80. She departed this life wrapped in love, with her soulmate and husband, Joseph, by her side, and surrounded by family.

Kathy was born in 1945 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, to Ralph...

Dec 16, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Marie vonBrethorst, age 85, of Hibbing MN, died peacefully Tuesday December 16,2025 at Guardian Angels nursing home in Hibbing with family at her side.  She was born May 7,1940 in Hibbing, the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Isaacson) Keseley.  She was a 1958 graduate of Hibbing High School.  Elizabeth was united in marriage to Allan...

Dec 12, 2025

David "Dave" Archie Skalbeck, 87 of Mt Iron passed away Friday, December 12th 2025 at Waterview Pines in Virginia.  Dave was born August 20, 1938 in Virginia MN and grew up in St Paul MN, graduating from Washington High School and then playing football for Hamline University, ultimately transferring to and graduating from Mankato State University with...

Dec 11, 2025

Evelyn Bernice Esala, 90, of Embarrass, Minnesota, died on Thursday December 11, 2025, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Mt. Iron, Minnesota.  She was born on July 4, 1935, the daughter of Thomas and Sadie (Niemi) Koskela in Waasa Township.  Evelyn married Norman Nicholas Esala on September 26, 1953, in Sandy Township.

Evelyn was a longtime resident...

Dec 8, 2025

Marjorie (Marj) Markwardt, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at Edgewood Assisted Living in Virginia, MN.

She was born on April 23, 1931, in Hibbing, MN to Maurice and Marie Bradt.  Marj grew up in Hibbing, MN and graduated from Hibbing High School.  She attended Kansas State University graduating with...

Dec 1, 2025

David Leroy "Red" Schriber, age 72, of Britt, MN, and formerly of Iowa, died peacefully in his home on Monday, December 1, 2025.  He was born August 28, 1953, in Webster City, IA, the son of George and Katie (Wibben) Schriber.  He was united in marriage to Joan Haller on June 8, 1974 in Chapin, IA.

Nov 24, 2025

Harold Joseph Langowski Jr.  of Pike Township died on November 24, 2025, at home with his family.  Harold was born on January 24, 1952, in Grafton, ND the son of Harold Sr. and Margaret (Misialek) Langowski.  He graduated from Mt Iron High School and in 1970 he married Susan Louise Mickelson.  After living in Mt Iron, they moved to...