Obituaries

Feb 1, 2019

Marcella B. Aslakson, age 98, of Hibbing died Friday, February 1, 2019 at Home Sweet Home in Hibbing.  She was born October 27, 1920 in Hibbing the daughter of Roy and Mae (Auger) Wherland.  She attended Hibbing High School.  Marcy was united in marriage to Genford Aslakson in June of 1939 in Hibbing.  Together they moved in...

Jan 30, 2019

J. Harold "Mac" Macomber age 96, a longtime resident of Tower died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in the Lakewood Care Center in Staples, MN. He was born June 8, 1922 in Farragut, Iowa the son of James Alonzo and Olga (Hall) Macomber; and served in the United States Army during WWII. Mac married June Johnson on June...

Jan 28, 2019

Richard Stanley Moore, age 91 of Virginia died Monday, January 28, 2019 in Essentia Health – Virginia. He was born July 7, 1927 in Virginia the son of Richard and Fanny (Wainionpaa) Moore, was a graduate of Virginia High School, Class of 1945, and served in the United States Army in WWII. Richard married Mary...

Jan 23, 2019

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Bernice C. Gray, age 90, longtime resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Coventry of Mahtomedi. She was born March 8, 1928 in Fingal, ND the daughter of William and Julia (Granrud) Fossen. She was a graduate of Wadena High School. Bernice was united in marriage to Bill Gray on June 7, 1952 in...

Jan 23, 2019

Dorothy Jean Ylatupa, age 84, longtime resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Duluth with her loving family by her side. She was born November 24, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MN, the eldest of 14 children to Eino and Vienna (Karna) Kosola. She was a graduate of Hibbing High School...

Jan 15, 2019

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Thomas Emery Arnold, age 80, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Aitkin, MN and East Peoria, IL, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin. He was born November 27, 1938 in Aitkin the son of Kenneth and Harriet (Julum) Arnold. He was...

Jan 6, 2019

Larry Wallin passed away Sunday evening, January 6, 2019, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. He fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer but died peacefully.

Larry was a well-respected and beloved friend, neighbor, uncle and teacher. He was especially proud of his career as an educator, having taught briefly in Iowa and Michigan before...

Dec 28, 2018

Monika Marie Workman, age 46 of Mountain Iron, died Friday, December 28, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 1, 1972 in Virginia, the daughter of Karl "Smoke" and Nancy (Roth) Weatherton; attended Cook and Virginia High School, and received her AA Degree from Mesabi Community College. Monika married Jason Workman on September...

Dec 21, 2018

Robert "Bob" Louis "Turtle" Stevens, age 67, of Lake Vermilion, Tower, and Virginia, passed away with his family by his side on December 21, 2018. He died after a long, hard 3 ½ year battle with neuroendocrine cancer.

Bob was born in Minneapolis on February 28, 1951 to Ray and Bernice (Hennum) Stevens. While still...

Dec 17, 2018

Ione Mary Martin, age 90 of Apple Valley and formerly of Virginia died Monday, December 17, 2018 in Fairview Southdale Hospital. She was born April 28, 1928 in Duluth, the daughter of Joseph and Rhea (Renaud) Kulus; was a member of the Duluth Civilian Defense Council during WWII, and was a graduate of St. Mary's...

Dec 17, 2018

Bonita Mae Ellis, age 91, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, December 17, 2018, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born April 5, 1927, in Hibbing the daughter of Carl and Celia (Morrissey) Lindgren. Bonnie was a graduate of Hibbing High School. Bonnie was united in marriage to Richard G. Ellis on May 21,...

Dec 17, 2018

Arlene Faye Erickson, age 81, a longtime resident of Iron died Monday, December 17, 2018 in Diamond Willow Assisted Living. She was born July 14, 1937 in Hibbing, the daughter of Walter and Lillian (Anderson) Louhi. She was married to Rodney Erickson for almost 65 years, and was an excellent homemaker. Arlene enjoyed reading, collecting teapots, working...

Dec 13, 2018

Thomas William Higgins, born on February 15, 1984 to Jan and Bill Higgins, passed away on December 11, 2018, at age 34, at home in Eveleth, MN. Tom was greatly loved, and infinitely lovable.

Tom was a skilled craftsman, and had instinctual talent and natural aptitude for carpentry, masonry, cabinetry, cooking, and creating beauty with...

Dec 12, 2018

Patricia "Patsy" Olson, age 93, a longtime resident of Tower died December 12, 2018 at St. Michael's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. She went home to be with Jesus. Patsy was born August 17, 1925 in Tower, the daughter of Jimmy and Jennie Peyla; and graduated from Tower-Soudan High school Class of 1943. Patsy met the...

Dec 11, 2018

Daniel (Dan) Mark Hedlund was the oldest of two boys, born December 17, 1977, in Virginia to Mark and Ellen Hedlund and went to see our Lord on December 11, 2018. He passed away from natural causes at his home in Golden Valley. He attended Eveleth-Gilbert Schools, Toivola-Meadowlands Charter School, Mesabi Community College, majoring in art and...

Nov 30, 2018

Brian Cerar, age 49 of West Lakeland Township, died August 31, 2019, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  Survived by daughter, Katherine; Katherine's mother, Merideth; mother, JoAnn Roche; brothers, Joe (Jodi), Jeff (Pam); special friend Lois Reishus; Auntie Sue; stepmother, Marilyn Cerar; stepsisters Anne Barnes, Katie Roche, Kerry Fugere; nephews, Frank and Mark; niece, Brooklyn; numerous aunts, uncles...

Nov 27, 2018

LOWELL CHARLES SVEDBERG

Early morning on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, the angels came to escort Lowell home, and he is already face to face with his Lord. The angels are God's royal attendants, giving the believer a grand entrance into the royal court of the Lord Jesus… The very moment earth's door close and heaven's...

Nov 25, 2018

Charles Russell "Chas" Johnson, age 77, a lifelong resident of Ely died Sunday, November 25, 2018 in the Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital. He was born April 13, 1941 in Ely, the son of Russell and Vera (Davis) Johnson and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Chas was an avid outdoorsman....

Nov 24, 2018

Patricia Lou Benson, age 83, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Bayshore Nursing Home in Duluth. She was born June 29, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MN, the daughter of Charles and Doris (Wicks) Barcus. She was a graduate of Grand Rapids High School. Patricia was united in marriage to Bradford E. Benson on...

Nov 20, 2018

Gerald Eugene Johnson, age 82 of Eveleth, died on November 20, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. He was born in Duluth on April 3, 1936 the son of Arvo and Margaret (Fechner) Johnson. Gerald joined the US Army in 1954 and served until 1959. He then re-enlisted in the US Navy in 1959 and...