Obituaries

Mar 17, 2016

Leola Kathryn Heffron, age 99, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of International Falls, MN, Littlefork, MN, Hollywood, CA, and Duluth, MN, died Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl. She was born February 15, 1917 in Mizpah, MN, the daughter of Reuben and Flora Bell (Mooney) Bowman. She graduated from Mizpah High...

Mar 16, 2016

Penny Rae Syversrud, age 49 of Gilbert, a seven year cancer survivor, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, with her family by her side of complications from Influenza A and pneumonia. She was born August 1, 1966 in Norwalk, CA the daughter of Al and Lynda (Hansen) Sandys. Penny was a...

Mar 15, 2016

Vernon Delford Saxhaug, prominent area attorney, age 88, died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 peacefully in his home. He was born January 8, 1928 in Biwabik, the son of Harry "Pat" and Ruth (Orfald) Saxhaug; was a graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High School and earned his Law Degree from the University of Minnesota. Vernon married Marlys Mae Eckert...

Mar 15, 2016

Reed T. Jarrett, age 93, a longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Essentia Health-Virginia. He was born April 8, 1922, in Attica, IN the son of Jeter and Mary (Reid) Jarrett. He served in the US Navy in WWII in both the American and the Asiatic-Pacific theatres. After his discharge, Reed married Naomi...

Mar 3, 2016

Bradley Gene Pelletier, age 63 of Britt died unexpectedly Thursday, March 3, 2016 in his home. He was born April 28, 1952 in Pickstown, S.D. the son of Gerald and Florence (O'Connell) Pelletier. Brad lived in Duluth and Virginia prior to moving to Britt. He was employed as a surveyor for US Steel Minntac. Brad...

Feb 25, 2016

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Og Krueger, age 83 of Mountain Iron, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2016 surrounded by his family in his daughter's home. He was born May 24, 1932 in Vergas, MN the son of Ewald and Doris (Cummings) Krueger and married Janice Umlauf on May 22, 1958...

Feb 19, 2016

Donald A. Stahl, age 85, of Cook and formerly a longtime resident of Sand Lake died Friday, February 19, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was born February 18, 1931, in Virginia the son of Charles and Frances Stahl. He graduated from Virginia High School. He was united in marriage to Beverly A. Jensen on...

Feb 19, 2016

Susan Laurette Twite - Giorgi

Born: November 22, 1959

Died: February 19, 2016

Susan Laurette Twite - Giorgi was born November 22, 1959 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of G. Mons and Phyllis (Saltness) Twite. Her family moved to Willow River and then Rush City where she graduated...

Feb 18, 2016

A Family Directed Memorial Service will be held

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

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74804P

Arrangements are Pending

Facts

Born: September 25, 1934 Death: January 18, 2016

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...