Obituaries

Jun 13, 2015

Jean F. Bergquist passed away June 13, 2015 in the Essentia Health Virginia Care Center. She was born June 30, 1929 in Middle River, MN the daughter of John Albert and Helen (Wagner) McCullough married Donald Bergquist on May 7, 1948 in Thief River Falls, MN. Jean attended school in Newfolden, and had lived in the Thief...

Jun 9, 2015

Geneva Isabelle Block I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me The crown of righteousness. 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 Geneva I. Block, 93, of Virginia beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt went home to spend eternity with our Lord on June 9,...

Jun 7, 2015

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Ronald A. "Tuppy" Belanger, age 88, longtime resident of Hibbing died peacefully at his home Sunday, June 7, 2015, with family at his side. He was born April 28, 1927, in Fort Francis, Ontario, the son of Octave "Joe" and Rosie (Rivord) Belanger. A veteran of the US Army, Tuppy served in...

Jun 4, 2015

Kris Diane Bonacci, age 49, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Thursday, June 4, 2015, in Hibbing. She was born April 9, 1966, in Hibbing the daughter of Joe and Lois (Jantunen) Bonacci. She attended Hibbing Schools. Kris worked as a PCA. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, and enjoyed all outdoor activities. Kris is survived by...

May 31, 2015

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George Martin Glad, age 85, a lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, May 31, 2015 with his family by his side in the compassionate care of Fairview Range North Star Hospice. He was born May 15, 1930 in Hibbing, the son of George and Josephine (Muvrin) Glad and attended Cherry High School....

May 31, 2015

Richard John Smokey, age 80, lifelong resident of Virginia and Britt died Sunday, May 31, 2015, at his home in Britt. He was born June 16, 1934, in Virginia the son of Nick and Agnes (Kupka) Smokey. He graduated from Virginia High School. Richard was united in marriage to Joanne Grulke on October 23, 1955. They were married 51...

May 23, 2015

Sonya Leigh Lono, age 53 of Virginia died very unexpectedly Saturday, May 23, 2015. She was born September 9, 1961 in Leland, MS the daughter of George and Adney Evans. She lived in Wyoming prior to moving to Virginia in 2004. Sonya attended the True Hope Christian Fellowship in Virginia, and enjoyed fishing, listening to BB King, and was...

May 17, 2015

Jon Charles Tekautz, age 41, lifelong resident of Virginia died Sunday, May 17, 2015, in his home. He was born March 26, 1974, in Virginia the son of Robert and Paula (Koski) Tekautz. He graduated from Virginia High School. Jon was a self-employed carpenter and was preparing to begin work at the Virginia Public Utilities. He formerly worked for...

May 15, 2015

Alicia Claire Toscano, age 69 of Hibbing went home the be with her Lord and Savior Friday, May 15, 2015, surrounded by her family in Essentia-St. Mary's Hospice Center. She was born July 23, 1945 in Hibbing the daughter of Zenobio A. and Alicia (Grenier) Valeri. Alicia married Thomas Toscano on December 29, 1961 in Hibbing and was a...

May 13, 2015

Tyler Jeffery Erickson, age 23, lifelong resident of Mt. Iron died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Mayo - St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born January 29, 1992, in Duluth the son of Dale and Betsy (Bowman) Erickson and graduated from Mt. Iron – Buhl High School in 2011. Tyler attended Peace United Methodist Church...

May 10, 2015

Barbara Jane Muck, age 88 of Virginia and formerly of Mountain Iron died Sunday, May 10, 2015 in Essentia Miller-Dwan. She was born May 19, 1926 in Virginia the eldest daughter of John and Mathilda (Zutz) Busse, graduated from Virginia High School and attended Virginia Junior College. Barbara married Charles Walker Muck on July 17, 1952 and they were...

May 6, 2015

Louise E. Redmond, age 61, longtime resident of Orr, MN, passed away Wednesday, May 06, 2015, peacefully at home with her loved ones by her side. She was born February 1, 1954, to Jack and Matilda (Thompson) Redmond. She graduated from Buhl High School. Louise worked many years as City Clerk for the City of Orr. She will be...

Apr 30, 2015

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Douglas "Doug" James Pernu, age 64, a lifelong resident of Virginia, MN died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Doug was born February 6, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Clifford and Dorothy (Johnson) Pernu. He graduated from Virginia Roosevelt High School and earned collegiate...

Apr 27, 2015

John Stewart "Jack" Benson, age 81 a lifelong resident of Virginia died Monday, April 27, 2015 in his home. He was born January 29, 1934 in Virginia, the son of George and Marian (Benkusky) Benson. Jack was a graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High School, Virginia Junior College, and earned a Master's of Science Degree. He was a US Army...

Apr 19, 2015

Martha Rondeau, age 90 of Lake Vermilion – Tower died peacefully in her sleep the evening of April 19, 2015. She was born June 24, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA. Martha is survived by her husband: Jerome; son: Jerry; brother: Joseph; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Catherine and Charles...

Apr 18, 2015

Helen Erickson, age 98, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Chisholm and Pool Location, died Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Guardian Angels Healthcare Center with her daughter-in-law, Pam Karich at her side. She was born, January 14, 1917, in Chisholm the daughter of Frank and Helen (Paraska) Slakanich. She graduated from Chisholm High School. Helen was united in...

Apr 18, 2015

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Russell Edward Blake, age 73 of Virginia and a longtime resident of Parkville died Saturday, April 18, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family and faithful dog Serena after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) which lasted 14 months. He...

Apr 9, 2015

Larry Kermit Nelson, age 62 of Lake Vermilion – Tower died unexpectedly, Thursday, April 9, 2015 in the Essentia Health Center-Virginia. He was born July 13, 1952 in Bagley, MN the son of Kermit and Jean (Johnson) Nelson and was a graduate of Eveleth High School Class of 1970. Larry married Marcia Peters on December 5, 1970 in Eveleth...

Apr 6, 2015

Roberta Marie "Bobbette" Zattoni, age 83, of Fayal Twp. Ely Lake died unexpectedly Monday, April 6, 2015 in her home. She was born August 1, 1931 in Biwabik, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Maki) Kulaszewicz and was a graduate of Biwabik High School. Roberta married Rudolph "Rudy" Zattoni on May 2, 1953 in Biwabik, and they have resided...

Apr 3, 2015

Judith Gail "Judy" Kilen, age 71, a longtime resident of Mountain Iron, died Friday, April 3, 2015 in her home, with her family by her side, in the compassionate care of the Essentia – St. Mary's East Range Hospice Team. Judy was born January 19, 1944 in International Falls, MN the daughter of Walter and Ruby (Larson) Olson and...