Obituaries

Sep 28, 2015

Ryan John Esala, age 43 of Virginia died tragically, Monday, September 28, 2015 in Hibbing. He was born July 7, 1972 in Virginia, the son of Gary and Tandy (McDermid) Esala, was a 1990 graduate of Tower-Soudan High School and a graduate of Mesabi Range College. Ryan was currently on active duty with the Minnesota National Guard serving as...

Sep 28, 2015

Judith Ann Brock, age 76, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Monday, September 28, 2015 at Grand Village in Grand Rapids, MN. She was born February 14, 1939, in Hibbing, MN, the daughter of Norman and Dorothy McCaskie. She graduated from Hibbing High School. Judy was united in marriage to Floyd L. Brock on September 14, 1957, in the Wesley...

Sep 26, 2015

Randall Hjalmar Hietala, age 74 a longtime resident of "West Palo" died Saturday, September 26, 2015 in his home of natural causes. He was born August 30, 1941, in Biwabik, the son of Hjalmar and Saima (Konu) Hietala. Randall was a graduate of Biwabik High School, Virginia Junior College, and earned his Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree...

Sep 25, 2015

Delores M. "Dolly" Nevala, age 80 of Embarrass passed away very unexpectedly Friday, September 25, 2015 in Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born December 20, 1934 in Florenton, the daughter of Charles and Hilda (Anderson) Abelson and attended Virginia Schools. Dolly grew up in Florenton and married Bob Nevala on August 3, 1951 in...

Sep 17, 2015

Ruth Miriam Ruha, age 89, lifelong resident of Mt. Iron and Virginia died Thursday, September 17, 2015, at the Essentia Health Convalescent Care Center in Virginia. She was born November 2, 1925, in Mt. Iron, MN, the daughter of Alexander and Amelia (Kiviniemi Otava) Ruha. Ruth cleaned for the Engman Family, the Tourraine Home, and Lakeview Motel. She later...

Sep 15, 2015

Kenneth Edward Johnson, fondly remembered as "No Parts Kenny", age 82 of Mt. Iron died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 in the St. Michael's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. He was born April 6, 1933 in Virginia, MN the son of Charles and Gyda (Knutson) Johnson. Ken grew up on a farm in Debs, MN and was...

Sep 6, 2015

Eileen Rose Kitto, age 86, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Tower, MN, died Sunday, September 6, 2015, at her home with family at her side. She was born December 17, 1928, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Celso and Armenia (Scaia) Mosconi. Eileen was united in Marriage to William John Kitto, Jr. on February 18, 1954, in...

Sep 3, 2015

David Rudy Waisanen, age 49, of Chisholm and formerly of Duluth, died Thursday, September 3, 2015, in his home. He was born June 8, 1966, in Hancock, MI, the son of David W. and Shirley (Spelich) Waisanen. He attended school in Chisholm, and worked as a mechanic. David is survived by his Mother: Shirley Sandback of Chisholm, his children:...

Aug 21, 2015

Muriel Rose Hart Bauman, 88 of North Port, FL and Hibbing, and formerly of Aurora and Ironwood, MI, died Friday, August 21 in the compassionate care of the Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, Fl. She was born Jan. 4, 1927 the daughter of Albert S. and Elsie (Galster) Hart. She graduated from High School in Hillsboro,...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

Jul 10, 2015

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