Obituaries

Jul 17, 2014

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John E. Jacobson, age 50, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died peacefully Thursday, July 17, 2014, in his home with his family at his side. He was born September 28, 1963, in Chisholm, MN the son of Ivar and Jean Ardell (Samson) Jacobson. He graduated from Cherry High School, and went on to...

Jul 11, 2014

Gloria Mary Aho, age 86, longtime resident of Hibbing, died peacefully on July 11, 2014 surrounded by family at her residence in Eden Prairie, MN. She was born May 3, 1928, in Buhl, MN the daughter of Joseph and Mary Bonato. She graduated from Virginia High School. Gloria was united in marriage to Robert Aho on June 7, 1947,...

Jul 9, 2014

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Gordon John Poirier, age 84 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, July 9, 2014 in his home with his family by side. He was born February 1, 1930 in Penobscott Location, the son of John and Esther (Van Camp) Poirier and was a lifelong resident of...

Jul 8, 2014

Gene Olan Rodberg, age 46 of Virginia died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in his home of natural causes. He was born July 29, 1967 in El Paso, TX the son of John and Shirley (Niemi) Rodberg. Gene liked the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with friends, was always happy, and liked by everyone he met....

Jul 4, 2014

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E. Lee Marconett, age 91 of West Virginia, MN, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 in St. Michael's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. He was born July 23, 1922 in Hopper, MN the son of John Elmer and Mildred (Kimball) Marconett and was a graduate of Mountain Iron High...

Jun 17, 2014

Lloyd E. Sakrison, age 93, of Virginia died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at St. Michael's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. He was born April 2, 1921 in Virginia the son of Andrew and Ann (Thoen) Sakrison. He was a graduate of Virginia High School, and went on to attend Virginia Community College. He was united in marriage to...

Jun 15, 2014

Sharon M. Bozicevich, age 76 of Eveleth died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. She was born July 21, 1937 in Virginia, the daughter of Roy P. and Marie T. (Harrington) Johnson. Sharon was a graduate of Virginia High School and moved to Eveleth in the 1950's. She was employed as a Teller with the...

Jun 11, 2014

Lois Eileen LaVigne, age 79, lifelong resident of Virginia died Wednesday, June 11, 2014, in Essentia Health – Virginia. She was born December 10, 1934 in Virginia the daughter of William and Martha Faltinoski. She graduated from Virginia High School. Lois was united in marriage to Donald LaVigne. Lois worked as a homemaker and at several other jobs in...

Jun 6, 2014

Viola Saari, age 94 a longtime resident of Palo, died Friday, June 6, 2014 in the Essentia -Northern Pines Care center in Aurora. She was born April 15, 1920 in Biwabik, the daughter of Adrian and Ida (Wilmonen) Niemi and was a 1939 graduate of Aurora High School. Viola married George B. Saari on July 3, 1942...

May 24, 2014

Elaine Marcott Annear, age 95 of Virginia Minnesota went to be with her Lord on May 24, 2014 in Edgewood Vista Memory Care. Elaine was born on August 7, 1918 in Ladysmith Wisconsin the daughter of John and Mabel Marcott of Hawkins Wisconsin. She spent much of her childhood either helping in her parent's general store in Hawkins, or...

May 19, 2014

Harold Walfred Sederlund, age 79 of Casper, WY was called home on May 19, 2014 in his home. He was born August 9, 1934 in Nashwauk, MN, the son of Walfred and Florence (Lappi) Sederlund. Following graduation from the Greenway High School in 1953, Harold joined the Army in August and was stationed in Annapolis, Maryland before being transferred...

May 18, 2014

Aloys Ralph Chiabotti, age 88 of Eagles Nest died Sunday, May 18, 2014 in the Essentia Health-Virginia Care Center. He was born November 25, 1925 in Tower the son of Louis and Louise (Yapel) Chiabotti and attended Tower-Soudan Schools. Ralph joined the United States Navy and served during WWII in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. He married...

May 13, 2014

Clarice Roberta (Shofner) Lervik, age 87, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Heritage Manor in Chisholm. She was born April 22, 1927, in Bemidji, MN, the daughter of Milton and Ruth (Jackson) Shofner. She was united in marriage to Brunolf John Lervik on July 13, 1946, in Hibbing. Clarice worked as a homemaker....

May 10, 2014

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Jayce Duane "Makoons" (Bear Cub) Spence, infant son of Daniel Joel and Holly Cristal (Payton) Spence was stillborn Saturday May 10, 2014 in Essentia Health Hospital in Virginia. Jayce is survived by his parents; his brother: Wyatt Wilde; his sisters: Hailey and Isabella Spence; his maternal grandparents: Greg (Amy) Payton of Iron, MN; his paternal grandfather:...

May 4, 2014

Alfred Norman Peterson II, "Frito", finally found peace Sunday, May 4, 2014 at St. Raphael's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth. He was born December 8, 1950 in Virginia, the son of Alfred and Blanche (Shoquist) Peterson and was a lifelong resident of Virginia. He was a graduate of Virginia Hugh School and retired from US Steel – Minntac....

Apr 27, 2014

Norma Lea Baumgartner, 76 of Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at St. Michael's Health & Rehabilitation Center in Virginia after a brief battle with cancer. Norma was born April 30, 1937 at the Virginia Municipal Hospital to Rex Turner "RT" and Bessie (Tibbetts) Wingo. When she was...

Apr 24, 2014

Frank John Franson, Jr. age 81 of Lake Vermilion – Tower, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 in his home. He was born December 20, 1932 in the Soudan Hospital, the son of Frank J. and Edith (Anderson) Franson, Sr. Frank graduated from Tower High School in 1950. During his school years, he worked for Grandview Resort. After...

Apr 17, 2014

Anthony Mario DeLuca, age 66, longtime resident of Virginia died Thursday, April 17, 2014, in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 14, 1947, in Chicago, IL the son of Martin and Christine (Paoletti) DeLuca. He graduated from Virginia High School, and went on to attend the University of Cincinnati for their Fire Service...

Apr 17, 2014

Ruth Jeanne Fredrickson, age 89, of Virginia and formerly of Minnetonka died Thursday, April 17, 2014, in St. Michael's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. She was born February 20, 1925, in Tower, MN, the daughter of Emil A. and Esther V. Fredrickson. She graduated from Tower-Soudan High School and went on to attend Business School in Minneapolis learning...

Apr 16, 2014

Sharen Jean Peuha, age 73, longtime resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Cornerstone Villa in Buhl. She was born April 9, 1941 in Blooming Prairie, MN, the daughter of Henry and Irene (Schulz) Schramm. She graduated from Austin High School. Sharen was united in marriage to Stanley Peuha on October 23, 1965, in Hibbing. Sharen worked...