Obituaries

Sep 5, 2025

Tara Marie Schumacker, age 35, passed away as a result of a car accident on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1990, in Maplewood, Mn., the daughter of Gary and Domonique (Nicky Gornick) Schumacker.

Tara was employed by the Comfort Inn in Mt.Iron, as a desk clerk, and attended college at...

Sep 4, 2025

Orvis P. Bjerklie, 85, of Cherry, MN, passed away on September 4, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on July 18, 1940, to Clarence and Josie (Bergerson) Bjerklie and grew up on the family farm in Trail, MN.

Orvis was a proud member of Local 49 and worked as an Operating...

Sep 3, 2025

Donald (Don) Markwardt, age 97, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at Edgewood Assisted Living in Virginia, Minnesota.

He was born on April 14, 1928, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Frederick and Mary Markwardt. Don grew up in Ironton, Minnesota, graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1946 and enlisted in the US Army serving...

Sep 1, 2025

Ileeta Ian Wellander, age 85, of Soudan, MN, died on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely, MN.  She was born on September 7, 1939, in Rice Lake, WI, the daughter of Kenneth and Christina (Hummer) Thierer.  She grew up in the Milwaukee, WI, area and graduated from high school in 1957. ...

Aug 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Stacey Beth Kimball on August 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Stacey was a strong woman who always carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignity. She was entirely devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren, and family. We will miss her...

Aug 29, 2025

Kay Marie Hoelscher passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 29, 2025.  Kay was born in Brainerd, MN on March 14, 1946 to George and Marion Cossette.  She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1964 and received her nursing degree from St. Luke's in Duluth, MN in 1967 to begin a lifelong career in nursing.  She married Gordon...

Aug 28, 2025

Mary Jean Podpeskar died on Thursday, August 28, 2025.  She was born on June 12, 1949 to Homer and Marjorie (Moore) Jameson in St Paul, MN.  She graduated from St. Paul Central High School and later married Lee Podpeskar.  Throughout the years they lived in Hawaii, Wausau, WI and Virginia MN.

Mary was the proprietor...

Aug 28, 2025

Milo Von Strom, 76, died Thursday August 28, 2025, in his home.  He was born on September 21, 1948, to Wesley and Harriet (Kroeger) Strom in Blackduck, Minnesota.

Milo was a proud Army Veteran served in Korea in 1967-1968 and Vietnam 1969-1970.  He had a great love for art.  With a master's degree in pottery/...

Aug 23, 2025

James Darwin Bailey, age 59, of Makinen and formerly of Aurora and Fergus Falls, MN, died Saturday, August 23, 2025, in his home.  He was born December 1, 1965, in Aurora, MN, the son of Darwin and Joyce (Harder) Bailey.  He was a graduate of Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School and went on to receive his...

Aug 14, 2025

John Lamolli, 83, of Vermillion Township, passed peacefully in his sleep and woke up reunited with his heavenly Father on August 14, 2025. John was born June 14, 1942, in New York, NY to Juan and Hilda (Guzman) Lamolli. His strong personal character and resilience were developed growing up on the streets of New York City.  That...

Aug 13, 2025

Norman James Harrington, age 87 of Virginia, MN died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was surrounded by family and died due to complications with a long battle with cancer. He was born June 27, 1938 in Durand, MI the son of James and Elinor (Schlaack) Harrington and grew up...

Aug 6, 2025

Donna Lou Siebert, age 79 of Virginia died Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in her home of natural causes. She was born August 7, 1945 in Aitkin, MN the daughter of Richard and Ruby (Johnson) Gruhlke and grew up in Palisade, MN. Donna was a graduate of Aitkin Highschool and Bemidji State College. She married Ken Siebert on...

Jul 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Cheryl Gianlorenzi

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cheryl (Cal) Gianlorenzi, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, whose warmth, strength and generous spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Cheryl was born April 11th, 1949, in Manchester, New Hampshire...

Jul 21, 2025

Christopher Lee "Chris" Adams, age 40 of Hibbing, died Monday, July 21, 2025 in the Waterview Woods in Eveleth. He was born October 17, 1984 in Virginia, the son of Carlene Duncan Adams, and was a graduate of Eveleth High School. Chris enjoyed playing video games, watching movies, going on outings, fishing, shopping, and visiting family.  He...

Jul 18, 2025

Roger Anthony Hobrle, age 87, of Port Orange, FL and formerly of Chicago, IL, and Hibbing, MN, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at Adventhealth in Daytona Beach, FL.  He was born May 28, 1938, in Eveleth, MN, the son of Tony and Vienna (Sainio) Hobrle.  He was a 1956 graduate of Hibbing High School where he excelled...

Jul 14, 2025

On Monday July 14, 2025, Phillip Sheridan Clark of Braselton, Georgia formerly of Babbitt, MN graduated this life and ascended into the arms of his Devine Father.  A loving husband, father of four children, grandfather and great grandfather, Phillip had recently celebrated his 93rd birthday.

Phil was born in Bemidji, MN on May 26, 1932....

Jul 6, 2025

Michael Paul Paulson, age 75, of Zim, Mn suddenly passed away at his home on July 6, 2025.He was born on June 30, 1950, in Virginia, Mn.

Mike served in the US Army for four years.  Afterwards, he worked for 30 years at Stavers Foundry.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and family. ...

Jul 2, 2025

Georgia M. Niebeling, age 94, longtime resident of Hibbing, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home.  She was born May 19, 1931, in Mandan, ND, the daughter of Major George and Elsie (Larson) Dearholt.  She was a 1949 graduate of Hibbing High School.  Georgia was united in marriage...

Jun 30, 2025

Pearl Dolores Hawkings, age 98, of Iron, MN, died Monday June 30, 2025, at home.  She was born June 27, 1927, to Axel and Olga (Holm) Overland in Cromwell, MN.  She graduated from Cloquet High School and married Donald Henry Hawkings in 1948.

Pearl was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, her hobby farm and was...

Jun 26, 2025

Carol Dawn Swanson, age 88, of Mt. Iron and formerly of Hoyt Lakes, MN, died Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Grand Village in Grand Rapids, MN, with family at her side.  She was born August 20, 1936, in East Grand Forks, MN, the daughter of Gilbert and Virginia (Biss) Jeffery.  She was a graduate of Virginia High School.  Carol...