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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...

Jean Bergquist

Jean Bergquist

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...

Geneva Block

Geneva Block

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,...

Ronald "Tuppy" Belanger

Ronald "Tuppy" Belanger

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...

Kris Bonacci

Kris Bonacci

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...

George Glad

George Glad

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....

Richard "Dick" Smokey

Richard "Dick" Smokey

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...

Sonya Lono

Sonya Lono

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...

Jon Tekautz

Jon Tekautz

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...

Alicia Toscano

Alicia Toscano

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...

Tyler Erickson

Tyler Erickson

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...

Barbara Muck

Barbara Muck

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...

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