Obituaries

Feb 17, 2016

Mitsuko "Mitzi" Shaw, age 83 a longtime resident of Tower passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born June 7, 1932 in Formosa, Japan the daughter of Jinji and Koto Ito. Mitzi married Donald Shaw on December 23, 1953 in Fukuoka, Japan while he was stationed at the Itazuki Air...

Feb 10, 2016

Hobert I. "Bob" Stenglein, age 98 of Hibbing died Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born March 30, 1917 in Ishpeming, Michigan the son of Henry and Anne (Bengsten) Stenglein and was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps as a gunnery instructor. Bob was united...

Feb 7, 2016

Eljane J. Mertely, age 94, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Virginia died Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born January 26, 1922, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Nels and Caroline (Korsmo) Lundberg. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and went on...

Feb 5, 2016

Larry Arven "Bear" Hilde, age 59, of Eveleth, died Friday, February 5, 2016. He was born March 17, 1956, in Virginia, the son of Lowell and Alida (Thorson) Hilde. He graduated from Cherry High School and went on to attend Mesabi Community College. He graduated from UMD with a Bachelor of Applied Science, Electronics Specialization.

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Feb 4, 2016

Violet Osojnicki

Thiensville, Wisconsin

Violet (nee Vukmir) Osojnicki, 97, formerly of Hibbing and Keewatin, died Thursday February 4, 2016.

Violet had a long and interesting life, having been married during World War II in Cuero, Texas while Tony was in pilot training. They returned to Keewatin when the war ended and...

Jan 31, 2016

Jeanne Franson, age 72 of Lake Vermilion – Tower died peacefully, Sunday, January 31, 2016 in her home, with her children at her side. She was born July 9, 1943 in Cohasset, MN the daughter of Roland and Blanche (Monson) Skogman. Jeanne grew up on Cohasset and was a graduate of Grand Rapids High School. After high...

Jan 18, 2016

Marjorie Jonette Larson, age 91 of Virginia, died Monday, January 18, 2016 in Essentia Care Center – Virginia. She was born September 16, 1924 in Amery, WI the daughter of Orville and Ethelyn (Anderson) Peterson, grew up in Dresser, WI and graduated from High School in Superior, WI. After High School she was employed by the Great...

Jan 18, 2016

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Jan 14, 2016

Kyle Steven Shock, age 29 of Eveleth died unexpectedly Thursday, January 14, 2016 in Eveleth. He was born June 21, 1986 in International Falls, the son of Wade and Cynthia (Roslee) Shock and was a graduate of International Falls High School. Kyle grew up in International Falls and moved to the Eveleth area about 5 years ago....

Jan 14, 2016

Susan Kay Jensrud, age 55 of Hibbing died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Essentia Health – Virginia. She was born October 27, 1960 in Hibbing the daughter of James and Elaine (Grossman) Mathews. Susan enjoyed growing plants, cooking, decorating and fashion, garage sales, estate sales, and loved to sing all types of music. She will be remembered...

Jan 12, 2016

Albert Dwayne "Hap" Hawkins, age 85 of Iron passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Essentia Health Virginia. He was born April 4, 1930 in Highmore, SD the son of James and Virginia (Kelley) Hawkins, and graduated from high school in Eau Claire, WI. Hap married Carol Wozniak on October 20th, 1951 in Eau Claire. He worked...

Jan 5, 2016

Donna Lee Helgeson, age 55 of Iron passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in the Essentia Care Center-Virginia with her family at her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 26, 1960 in Burlington, WI the daughter of Omar and JoAnna (Miller) Heineman, grew up in Hibbing and was a 1978 graduate of...

Dec 22, 2015

LeRoy A. "Bud" Olson, 92, of Lincoln, NE, and formerly of Hibbing, passed away December 22, 2015. Bud was born July 22, 1923 in Grand Forks, ND to Alfred and Evelyn (McDonald) Olson. Bud was a WWII U. S. Navy Veteran. Bud was a loving father, grandfather, devoted friend, dedicated professional, and an honorable man. He stood...

Dec 17, 2015

Thomas Charles Galatz, age 50 of West Eveleth, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 at his home, with his caring staff by his side under the direction of the Essentia- East Range Hospice Team. He was born March 31, 1965 in Hibbing, the son of Thomas and Susan (Porter) Galatz. Tom retired from the East Range Developmental...

Dec 14, 2015

Karen Marie Pecha, age 63 of Clear Lake – Ely passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 in the Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born February 21, 1952 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Russell and Marcella (Litwicki) Bruce and was a graduate of Carl Scherz High School. Karen worked in several grocery stores in Chicago,...

Dec 6, 2015

Violet M. Laukkonen, age 86, of Virginia and formerly of Sparta, Duluth, and Grand Rapids, died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the Essentia Health Care Center in Virginia. She was born February 7, 1929, in Balsam Township the daughter of Anton and Tyme Salo. She graduated from Grand Rapids High School and went on to receive her...

Dec 5, 2015

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Aaron John Rost, age 36, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, December 5, 2015, in his home. He was born April 11, 1979, in Grand Rapids, MN the son of Charles and Jane (Renskers) Rost. He attended Hibbing High School. Aaron liked to work with his hands and held a variety of...

Dec 2, 2015

Kenneth Gordon Hartz, Sr., age 78, of Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids. He was born October 8, 1937, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Gordon and Vivian (Strong) Hartz. He attended schools in Minneapolis. A veteran of the US Navy, Ken served as a...

Nov 29, 2015

Joyce Maureen Ritchie, age 71 of Hoyt Lakes, died Sunday, November 29, 2015 in her home of natural causes. She was born May 16, 1944 in St. Louis County, the daughter of Kenneth and Greta Gulbranson, and lived in Hermantown and Proctor prior to moving to Hoyt Lakes about 10 years ago. Joyce enjoyed fishing, tending to her yard,...

Nov 25, 2015

Lucille T. Erchul, age 82 of Virginia died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 in her home. She was born December 19, 1932 in Virginia the daughter of Frank and Rosalie (Lasky) Andrezcjczyk. Lucille was employed as a telephone operator in Virginia, transferred to Los Angeles, and later returned to Virginia. She married Donald J. Erchul on November 13,...