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Virginia Samson

Virginia Samson

Feb 15, 2014

Virginia Mae Samson, age 89, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Richfield, MN, died Saturday, February 15, 2014, in the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born April 4, 1924, in Hibbing the daughter of John and Nettie (Sanders) Samson. She graduated from Hibbing High School. Virginia worked for Lerch Brothers, and then for...

Lucille Bell

Lucille Bell

Feb 7, 2014

Lucille Alice Bell age 82, a longtime resident of Hibbing died Friday, February 7, 2014 in the Hillcrest Parkside Assisted Living Facility in Hibbing. She was born October 7, 1931 in Saint Louis, Missouri the daughter of Ernest and Nora (Fowler) Pfuhlman. Lucille is survived by children: Jerry Bell of Hibbing, Lynda (Mark) Eilers of Holt, Michigan...

Ronald "Ron Hendricks" Hendricks

Ronald "Ron Hendricks" Hendricks

Feb 2, 2014

Ronald Lewis Hendricks, age 57, longtime resident of Tower, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 in his home. He was born June 11, 1956 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Lewis and Arvilla (Countryman) Hendricks, and was a graduate of Babbitt High School. Ron was united in marriage to Debbie Lempia on November 29, 1975 in the Gloria Dei Lutheran...

Mabel Soder

Mabel Soder

Feb 1, 2014

Mabel Elizabeth Soder, 88, Makinen, died peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2014. She was born February 18, 1925 in Deerwood, MN to Hjalmar and Minda (Vang) Hogstrom. Mabel graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1943 and was united in marriage to Alvin B. Soder on February 16, 1946. Mabel, a longtime resident of Eveleth, was a co-owner of Eveleth...

Richard Latvala

Richard Latvala

Jan 22, 2014

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74804P

Richard Elias Latvala, age 89 a lifelong resident of Nashwauk passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He was born November 13, 1924 in Nashwauk, the son of Charles W. and Lydia (Aho) Latvala and was a graduate of Nashwauk High School and the University of Minnesota. Richard married Violet Bjellos on June...

Maurice Latendresse

Maurice Latendresse

Jan 19, 2014

Send Flowers Maurice Edward LaTendresse November 3, 1913 - January 19, 2014

Maurice Edward LaTendresse, age 100, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Chisholm. He was born November 3, 1913 in Lake Linden, Michigan, the son of Mose and Lucy (Galipeau) LaTendresse. Maurice attended Hibbing schools...

Grace Winiecki

Grace Winiecki

Jan 17, 2014

Grace Ann Winiecki, age 53 who resided in the NHS-Northstar Specialized Services, Evans House in Virginia, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014, at St. Michael's Nursing Home after suffering a stroke. She was born May 23, 1960, in Coulee Dam, WA, the daughter of Arthur T. and Rosebud June (Chesley) Winiecki. Grace lived in Coulee Dam and Electric City,...

Donald "Don Hildreth" Hildreth

Donald "Don Hildreth" Hildreth

Jan 11, 2014

Donald "Don" Wallace Hildreth, age 82 of Mt. Iron died Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Essentia Virginia Medical Center, with his family by his side. Don was born November 4, 1931 in Walker, MN., the son of Wallace and Marguerite (Anderson) Hildreth of Meadowlands. He graduated from Floodwood High School in 1949. Don served in the United States Army...

Jon Pettinelli

Jon Pettinelli

Dec 29, 2013

Send Flowers Jon Thomas Pettinelli June 22, 1963 - December 29, 2013

Jon Thomas Pettinelli, age 50 of Virginia died Sunday, December 29, 2013 in his home. He was born June 22, 1963 in Virginia, the son of Renold and Helen (Ercegovich) Pettinelli; graduated from Virginia High School and Dunwoody Institute. Jon married Lisa Allen on September...

Neil Amos

Neil Amos

Dec 24, 2013

Neil Jerome Amos, age 66 of Tower Minnesota, died peacefully at his home, on Tuesday December 24th 2013, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Neil was a well-known and respected member of the community and served as the volunteer Airport Manager for several years at the Tower Municipal Airport, where he owned and operated...

Elizabeth "Betty" Carlson

Elizabeth "Betty" Carlson

Dec 23, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" C. Carlson, age 81, longtime resident of Hibbing died peacefully Monday, December 23, 2013, in the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born September 17, 1932, in Bertha, MN the daughter of Henry and Clara (Decker) Beiries. She attended school in Parkers Prairie. Betty was united in marriage to Ervin Carlson on June...

Rocci Norcia

Rocci Norcia

Dec 22, 2013

Rocci Norcia age 75, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, December 22, 2013. A lifelong resident of the Iron Range, Rocci touched numerous lives as he worked and raised his family here and he will be dearly missed by many. Rocci is survived by sisters: Loretta (David) Skalbeck of Mt Iron MN and Marjorie...

Roy Northey

Roy Northey

Dec 22, 2013

Roy W. Northey age 86, passed away December 22, 2013 in Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living Center in Duluth. He was born on March 14, 1927 in Virginia, Minnesota, the son of Roy W. and Berenice (Popko) Northey, Sr. Roy was a Veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Combat Theatre on Okinawa. He was a life member...

William Tammi

William Tammi

Dec 21, 2013

William H. Tammi, age 86, of Mesa, AZ, and formerly of Hibbing and Bear River died December 21, 2013, in his home in Mesa. He was born May 23, 1927, in Cloquet, MN the Son of August and Hilda (Jaakala) Tammi. He attended school in Togo. A veteran of the US Navy, William served aboard the USS Laffey (DD...

Sandra Lana

Sandra Lana

Dec 13, 2013

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74804P Facts Born: August 15, 1940 Place of Birth: Chicago, IL Death: December 13, 2013 Place of Death: Virginia, MN

Susan Palkovich

Susan Palkovich

Dec 12, 2013

Susan Elaine Palkovich died on December 12, 2013 surrounded by her friends at Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born May 23, 1953 to Joyce and William Palkovich. She never knew a life without limitations, yet Susan didn't let adversity limit her ability to teach others around her the importance of joy, love, and making one smile. Those...

Eino Kulppi

Eino Kulppi

Nov 28, 2013

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

Richard "Dick Larson" Larson

Richard "Dick Larson" Larson

Nov 25, 2013

1-888-579-7953 Code: 74804P

Richard David Larson died Monday, November 25, 2013. Richard passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with malignant melanoma, at Rochester Methodist Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born in Soudan on August 30, 1947, to Richard and June Larson. He was raised in Soudan and graduated from...

Fred Cianni, Jr

Fred Cianni, Jr

Nov 24, 2013

Fred Cianni, Jr. age 77, a lifelong resident of Chisholm died unexpectedly, Sunday November 24, 2013 in his home. He was born August 26, 1936 in Chisholm, the son of Federico and Emma Marrucci Cianni, and was a 1954 graduate of Chisholm High School. Fred served his country in the United States Army, and on August 1,...

Dannel Maratta

Dannel Maratta

Nov 16, 2013

Dannel Craig Maratta, age 54 of Virginia, died Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was born October 6, 1959 in Mankato, MN the son of Jay and Eileen (Engdahl) Maratta. He was a graduate of Virginia High School attended Mesabi Community College and Minnesota State College – Mankato. Dannel is survived by his mother: Eileen of Virginia; sisters: Jaleen (Michael)...

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