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Elena Geary

Elena Geary

Aug 16, 2015

Elena Mafalda Geary, age 90, longtime resident of Virginia died Sunday, August 16, 2015, in the Virginia Convalescent Care Center. She was born April 18, 1925, in Hibbing the daughter of James and Palmerina (Tomaino) Grillo. She was the 8th of 11 children, and very proud of her Italian heritage. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1943 and...

Katherine Greenfield

Katherine Greenfield

Aug 9, 2015

Katherine "Kathy" A. Greenfield, age 55, of Aurora passed away on August 9, 2015, with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 27, 1960, in Virginia. Kathy loved life. She enjoyed working with the public. She was employed by Perkins, and she loved her customers. Kathy is survived by her daughter:...

Gary Allen

Gary Allen

Aug 6, 2015

Gary W. Allen, age 65, of Angora, MN died Thursday, August 6, 2015, in his home. He was born January 8, 1950, in Virginia, MN, the son of Walter G. and Esther M. (Saari) Allen. He graduated from Virginia High School. Gary worked for the USDA Forest Service. Gary is survived by numerous cousins. His parents preceded him in...

William "Bill Paulsen" Paulsen

William "Bill Paulsen" Paulsen

Jul 30, 2015

William George "Bill" Paulsen, age 67 of Duluth and Crane Lake and formerly of Virginia died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Essentia -St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth from complications after heart surgery, with his family by his side. He was born December 10, 1947 in Virginia the son of George "Bud" and Dorothy (Aho) Paulsen, graduated from Virginia...

Loren Renzaglia

Loren Renzaglia

Jul 25, 2015

Loren Renzaglia, age 64, longtime resident of Virginia died Saturday, July 25, 2015, at St. Michael's Health and Rehabilitation in Virginia. He was born September 14, 1950, in Virginia the son of Frindo and Myrtle "Dolly" (Novak) Renzaglia. He graduated from Virginia High School and went on to receive a Bachelor's degree in Forestry from Southern Illinois University. Loren...

Olga Pucel

Olga Pucel

Jul 23, 2015

Olga Sigrid Langie Saltzman Pucel age 84 of Virginia and formerly of Chisholm and Squaw Lake died Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Edgewood Vista Care Facility in Virginia, MN. She was born November 12, 1930 in Rosy, MN the daughter of Ole and K. Sophie (Westrem) Langie and attended school in Dunbar, MN. Olga was a well...

Harvey Garson

Harvey Garson

Jul 19, 2015

Harvey Richert Garson, age 77 of Virginia and formerly of Britt, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 in Essentia Health Center - Virginia. He was born November 25, 1937 in International Falls, MN the son of Harvey O. and Lydia Marie (Richert) Garson, raised in Duluth, where he was active in Boy Scouts, and graduated from Denfeld High School....

Bobby Slining

Bobby Slining

Jul 17, 2015

Bobby James Slining, age 30 of Babbitt and formerly of Elko, NV passed away unexpectedly Friday July 17, 2015. He was born August 31, 1984 in Ely, the son of James and Vickey (Bentley) Slining. Bobby attended John F. Kennedy High School in Babbitt and Mesabi Range Technical College in Eveleth. He enjoyed cooking, golfing, playing baseball, and gardening....

Maynard "Duane" Johnson

Maynard "Duane" Johnson

Jul 13, 2015

MAYNARD DUANE JOHNSON OBITUARY 7635 WOODLAWN DRIVE, EVELETH, MN Maynard Duane Johnson (Duane to everyone who knew him) passed away peacefully on July 15, 2015. He was born April 21, 1926 in Eveleth, MN to John and Liisa Matilda (Tillie) Johnson. He was raised in Eveleth and also spent substantial time with his Aunt and Uncle John and Mary...

Jason Kangas

Jason Kangas

Jul 12, 2015

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Jason Timothy Kangas, age 40, of Hibbing passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, July 12, 2015, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Duluth. He was born March 26, 1975, in Chisholm the son of Timothy and Cynthia (Culliton) Kangas. He graduated from Hibbing High School. A gentle, kind, loving-spirited...

Barbara Feltus

Barbara Feltus

Jul 10, 2015

Per Decedent's Request - No Formal Services will be held

Peter Johnson

Peter Johnson

Jul 10, 2015

Peter M. Johnson, age 76, longtime resident of Virginia, a man with a big heart, a giving spirit and was truly "One of a Kind". Peter died unexpectedly, Friday, July 10, 2015, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Cardiac Care Center in Duluth. He was born August 26, 1938, in Detroit, MI the son of Bernard and...

Willmer Lehrke

Willmer Lehrke

Jul 5, 2015

Willmer Erwin Lehrke, age 91 of Wuori Township passed away peacefully Sunday, July 5, 2015 in the care of the Essentia East Range Hospice Team, and his wife by his side. He was born January 26, 1924 in Gibbon, MN the son of Frederick William and Amelia (Krueger) Lehrke, and was a United States Army Veteran of WWII serving...

Dianne Frider

Dianne Frider

Jul 5, 2015

Dianne Renee Frider age 59 of Chisholm and formerly of Virginia, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 in her home in the Aspen Grove Assisted Living Facility. She was born July 6, 1955, in Hibbing, MN the daughter of Robert James and Clarice Dell (Rutter) Frider. She was employed as a seamstress for the ODC, a job...

Clarice Frider

Clarice Frider

Jun 29, 2015

Clarice Dell Frider age 80 of Virginia and formerly of Babbitt passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 in her home. She was born December 6, 1934 in East Lake, MN the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Cobb) Rutter and attended school in Hibbing. Clarice married Robert James Frider on June 19, 1954 in the Blessed Sacrament Church in...

Brody Nunn

Brody Nunn

Jun 28, 2015

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June 28, 2015 - June 28, 2015

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Winifred Graber

Winifred Graber

Jun 24, 2015

Winifred C. Graber, age 87, longtime resident of Kelly Lake and Hibbing died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at the Fairview Range Hospital in Hibbing with family at her side. She was born July 29, 1927, in Running Water, SD the daughter of Jan and Dirktje (Van Zeist) Osterdyk. She attended Mora area schools. Winnie was united in...

Ernest "Jay Rogers" Rogers

Ernest "Jay Rogers" Rogers

Jun 20, 2015

Jay Rogers, age 48 of Virginia, died Sat, June 20, 2015 in Essentia Health, St. Mary's in Duluth. He was born Jan. 13, 1967 in San Diego, CA and lived in CA prior to moving to Virginia. He married Nola Johnson Barnett on June 28, 2012 in the Moose Lake Correctional Facility. Jay was very talented as a chef,...

Zayne Williams

Zayne Williams

Jun 20, 2015

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June 20, 2015 - June 20, 2015

Baby Zane DeForest Williams beloved son of Daniel and Brittany (Lee) Williams entered and left the loving arms of his parents and entered the arms of Jesus on June 20, 2015. "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,...

Jerry "Jerome" Ketola

Jerry "Jerome" Ketola

Jun 15, 2015

Jerry H. Ketola, 86, of Lake Vermilion, died June 15, 2015 at the Cook Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1929, in Minneapolis. He graduated from Virginia High School, Macalester College and Yale Law School. He married his high school sweetheart, Rebecca Aase, on August 23, 1952. He served in the U.S. Army. He was City Attorney for...

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