Obituaries

Feb 10, 2018

Mary "Mara" Mrja, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 10, 2018. She was known and loved by hundreds of children and parents as "Grandma Mary" from Kiddie Karousel where she worked for over 25 years and logged over 20,000 hours as a Foster Grandparent.

Mary was born in...

Feb 10, 2018

At Kristy's request, No Formal Services will be held.

Feb 8, 2018

Anne M. Dehler, age 79, longtime resident of Aurora and formerly of Austin, MN, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation in Duluth. She was born August 12, 1938 in Austin, MN the daughter of Manly and Edna (Goodmanson) Hammer. She was a graduate of Austin High School and attended St. Olaf College....

Feb 2, 2018

Private Graveside Services will be held. Born: August 12, 1938 Place of Birth: Virginia, MN United States Death: February 2, 2018 Place of Death: Virginia, MN United States Occupation: Book Binder for W.A. Fisher Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.

Feb 1, 2018

Joann Helen Johnson, age 79 of Chisholm, died Thursday, February 1, 2018 in the Aspen Grove Assisted Living Center. She was born November 29, 1938 in Park Rapids, MN the daughter of Henry and Helen (Becker) Nelson and graduated from Deer River High School as an honor student. Joann has lived in Park Rapids, Deer River, Ft....

Jan 30, 2018

Anna Linnea Eliason, age 97, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation in Hibbing. She was born July 11, 1920, in Hibbing the daughter of Ivar and Anna Sophia (Lundquist) Eliason. She was a 1937 graduate of Hibbing High School. Linnea worked as a dairy farmer and...

Jan 17, 2018

William Robert Edward Folman, age 91 of Virginia died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in the Essentia Health Virginia Care Center. He was born April 4, 1926 in Virginia, and served in the United States Army in WWII in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. He married Mildred Wiitala on March27, 1948 and they lived in Ridgewood and later...

Jan 14, 2018

Mark E. Wakefield, age 78 of Wuori Township, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Essentia Health- Virginia. He was born September 24, 1939 in Tamarack Village MN the son of Harold and Clara (Schemehl) Wakefield. Mark grew up in Duluth and on Island Lake, prior to moving to Wuori Township in the early 1960's. He served in...

Jan 12, 2018

Kyle Jon Cashman, 24, formerly of Virginia, MN passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at his home in St. Cloud, MN. Kyle was born on February 21, 1993 in Duluth, MN the son of Barry and Rena (Lax) Cashman.

Kyle was a 2011 honors graduate of Roosevelt High School in Virginia. He graduated...

Jan 9, 2018

Eileen Mildred Jarnefeld, age 86, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids, MN. She was born January 30, 1931 in Gaylord, MN the daughter of Grover Cleveland and Bernice Pearl (Priest) Beatty. She was a graduate of Gaylord High School and Hamline University. Eileen was united in marriage to...

Jan 6, 2018

Marcia Louise (Harris) Wilkins passed away on January 6, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on Feb. 8, 1945 in Prairie du Chein, WI to Daniel & Lela Harris. She attended West Grant High School and graduated in 1963 Valedictorian of her class. She married Earl Louis Wilkins on August 20, 1966...

Jan 4, 2018

Mary Jane Davis, 91, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, in Ely, Minnesota. Mary was born September 29, 1926 in Cloquet, Minnesota to Bill and Mayme Clendening. She graduated from Carlton High School in 1944 and actively participated in several music groups. She was a member of the Paine Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mary graduated from the College of...

Jan 1, 2018

Vida Marie (Klair) Swor, 90, of Virginia, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1st, 2018. Vida was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and member of the Hope Community Presbyterian Church and greater Virginia community. Vida's voracity for a full life extended to her family, friends, and hobbies. She was an avid reader, gardener, card...

Dec 27, 2017

Dec 26, 2017

Phyllis Jean DeBreto, age 91, longtime resident of Virginia died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at the Essentia Health Virginia Hospital. She was born July 18, 1926 in Merrill Wisconsin the daughter of Gustave and Lillian (Latzig) Krueger. She was a graduate of Merrill High School and went on to receive her AA from the Virginia Jr. College....

Dec 26, 2017

Patricia Lynn Gillitzer, age 63, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic house fire. She was born March 17, 1954 in Arlington, MN the daughter of Elmer and Deloris (Weber) Ziegler. She was a graduate of Arlington High School and went on to receive her Associates...

Dec 26, 2017

Steven Jon Gillitzer, age 67, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, December 26, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic house fire. He was born May 4, 1950 in Bemidji, MN the son of Herbert and Doris (Stern) Gillitzer. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School and the Hibbing Community College where he...

Dec 16, 2017

Dorothie Elaine Funk, age 92 of Pengilly died Saturday, December 16, 2017 in St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. She was born April 5, 1925 in Minot, North Dakota, the daughter of Reese and Myrtle (Mackey) Combes, and graduated from High School in Staples, MN. Dorothie married George Funk, Sr. and was a longtime resident of...

Dec 11, 2017

Kenneth R. Samson, age 88, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, December 11, 2017 in his home with family at his side. He was born January 7, 1929 in Hibbing the son of John and Nettie (Sanders) Samson. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School, and a Veteran of the US Army. Kenny was...

Dec 7, 2017

Barbara Jean "Bobbi" Westerbur, age 73 of Mountain Iron died Thursday, December 7, 2017 in her home, surrounded by her family and in the compassionate care of the Essentia East Range Hospice Team. She was born November 30, 1944 in Minneapolis, the daughter of Herbert and Jean (Hubbard) Pfremmer. Bobbi was a graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High...