Obituaries

Aug 6, 2025

Donna Lou Siebert, age 79 of Virginia died Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in her home of natural causes. She was born August 7, 1945 in Aitkin, MN the daughter of Richard and Ruby (Johnson) Gruhlke and grew up in Palisade, MN. Donna was a graduate of Aitkin Highschool and Bemidji State College. She married Ken Siebert on...

Jul 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Cheryl Gianlorenzi

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cheryl (Cal) Gianlorenzi, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, whose warmth, strength and generous spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Cheryl was born April 11th, 1949, in Manchester, New Hampshire...

Jul 21, 2025

Christopher Lee "Chris" Adams, age 40 of Hibbing, died Monday, July 21, 2025 in the Waterview Woods in Eveleth. He was born October 17, 1984 in Virginia, the son of Carlene Duncan Adams, and was a graduate of Eveleth High School. Chris enjoyed playing video games, watching movies, going on outings, fishing, shopping, and visiting family.  He...

Jul 18, 2025

Roger Anthony Hobrle, age 87, of Port Orange, FL and formerly of Chicago, IL, and Hibbing, MN, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at Adventhealth in Daytona Beach, FL.  He was born May 28, 1938, in Eveleth, MN, the son of Tony and Vienna (Sainio) Hobrle.  He was a 1956 graduate of Hibbing High School where he excelled...

Jul 14, 2025

On Monday July 14, 2025, Phillip Sheridan Clark of Braselton, Georgia formerly of Babbitt, MN graduated this life and ascended into the arms of his Devine Father.  A loving husband, father of four children, grandfather and great grandfather, Phillip had recently celebrated his 93rd birthday.

Phil was born in Bemidji, MN on May 26, 1932....

Jul 6, 2025

Michael Paul Paulson, age 75, of Zim, Mn suddenly passed away at his home on July 6, 2025.He was born on June 30, 1950, in Virginia, Mn.

Mike served in the US Army for four years.  Afterwards, he worked for 30 years at Stavers Foundry.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends and family. ...

Jul 2, 2025

Georgia M. Niebeling, age 94, longtime resident of Hibbing, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home.  She was born May 19, 1931, in Mandan, ND, the daughter of Major George and Elsie (Larson) Dearholt.  She was a 1949 graduate of Hibbing High School.  Georgia was united in marriage...

Jun 30, 2025

Pearl Dolores Hawkings, age 98, of Iron, MN, died Monday June 30, 2025, at home.  She was born June 27, 1927, to Axel and Olga (Holm) Overland in Cromwell, MN.  She graduated from Cloquet High School and married Donald Henry Hawkings in 1948.

Pearl was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, her hobby farm and was...

Jun 26, 2025

Carol Dawn Swanson, age 88, of Mt. Iron and formerly of Hoyt Lakes, MN, died Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Grand Village in Grand Rapids, MN, with family at her side.  She was born August 20, 1936, in East Grand Forks, MN, the daughter of Gilbert and Virginia (Biss) Jeffery.  She was a graduate of Virginia High School.  Carol...

Jun 26, 2025

Arlene Carolyn Olson, age 89, of Virginia, MN, died on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Carefree Living in Aurora.

Arlene was born on August 19, 1935, in Soudan, MN, the daughter of Swan H. and Fanny A. (Torkko) Branwall, and her stepfather, Axel Branwall. She grew up in Soudan and graduated as valedictorian of the...

Jun 25, 2025

May 4, 1935-June 25, 2025

Say not in grief "he is no more" but live in thankfulness that he was.

John Walter McKillop was born in Duluth MN, the youngest of 5, to Scottish immigrants Thomas and Margaret (Daisy McCracken) McKillop. Jack was proud of his Scottish heritage, even acquiring 1...

Jun 20, 2025

Kent A. Johnson, age 81, longtime resident of Virginia, died Friday, June 20, 2025 in Essentia Health- Virginia. He was born December 16, 1943 in Oslo, Mn; the son of Harold and Eloise (Eblen) Johnson. Kent served in the United States Marine Corps.  He was united in marriage to Phyllis C. on May 30, 1970 in Duluth....

Jun 16, 2025

Thomas Allen Pawlikowski, age 78 of Lake Vermilion – Tower died Monday June 16, 2025 in Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born August 28, 1946 in Superior, Wisconsin, the son of Walter and Margaret (DeBrune) Pawlikowski. Tom was a graduate of Superior Cathedral High School and the University of Wisconsin-Superior with a double major and a...

Jun 9, 2025

Charles John "Chuck" Tekautz 85, of Soudan, Minnesota, completed his final earthly journey on Monday June 9, 2025, at his home in Soudan, Minnesota surrounded by his wife, and other family members. He was born in Soudan, Minnesota on April 4, 1940, the son of Charles S. and Gladys (Axelson) Tekautz.  Chuck was united in marriage to Nancy Singleton...

May 30, 2025

Michael E. Olds (68) went home to Heaven on May 30th in his home with his wife and kids by his side.

He was born September 24, 1956 to Edward and Shirley (Handeland) Olds in Chisholm, MN.  He spent the majority of his childhood in Balkan with his five siblings.  He loved the cows, playing...

May 29, 2025

Gretchen Christine Johnson, Ph.D.

Dr. Gretchen Johnson of Virginia Minnesota died on May 29th, 2025 at the age of 81

Welcoming her into heaven were the Lord, parents Bernard and Margaret (Engman) Johnson, brother Peter Johnson, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Gretchen was raised in Virginia, Minnesota. She had a...

May 28, 2025

Jerald R. Gibson, age 79, longtime resident of Hibbing, MN, passed away, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in his loving wives embrace.  He was born August 9, 1945, in Milaca, MN, the son of Harold and Lena (Christiansen) Gibson.  He was a graduate of North St. Paul High School.  A veteran of the US Air Force, Jerry served...

May 27, 2025

Arthur Nicky Asuma "Nick", age 71, longtime resident of Zim and Cherry, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his home.  He was born November 1, 1953, in Virginia, MN, the third of five boys to Art and Wilma Asuma.

While Art worked at Minntac, he also ran a small farm where the main crop was...

May 25, 2025

Alan Carl Toenjes, 77, of Angora, MN, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, with his wife, Sumalee, by his side. A lifelong outdoorsman and devoted fisherman, Al found joy on the water and was granted the rare gift of leaving this world doing what he loved most.

Alan's life was rich with adventure and hard...

May 24, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce that Susan (Sue) Ann Kangas, 75 of Mt. Iron MN, born May 28th, 1949, passed away on Saturday May 24th, 2025, at Aspire Hospital in Duluth MN. She lived a remarkable life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. To honor her wishes there will be no funeral service. We invite you to...