Obituaries

Apr 27, 2025

Warren Ben Kregness, age 95 of Superior Wisconsin, died on Sunday April 27, 2025, at Aspires Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. He was born on February 9, 1930, in Duluth Minnesota to Ben and Thora (Larsen) Kregness.  Warren graduated from Hermantown High School in 1948. Warren proudly served in the United States Marines from 1948 to 1951. He fought in...

Apr 20, 2025

Norma Grulke, age 99, lifelong resident of Virginia, died on April 20, 2025.  She was born August 19, 1925, the daughter of George and Ethel (Prout) Wasson in Eveleth, MN.  She attended school in Virginia and married Kenneth Grulke on May 24, 1952.

Norma was employed by Franklin Creamery and Troy Laundry and was co-owner of the...

Apr 18, 2025

Michael Damon Peterson, age 90, of Gilbert passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18th, 2025. Ever the storyteller, Mike loved to talk and impart his wisdom (or the occasional off-color anecdote) on anyone who would listen. He will be remembered for his love of lists (specifically on Post-its), a brandy stinger on the rocks, and spending time...

Apr 16, 2025

Shirley Jean Jarvela, 89, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, with family by her side, at Spirit of Home in Hibbing. Shirley was born on November 29, 1935, in Eveleth MN, the daughter of Arthur August and Tyne Marie (Lehto) Raihala.

Shirley lived in Gilbert, Aurora, and Indiana in her childhood before moving to...

Apr 13, 2025

Robert Dana Reed, age 99, of Virginia, MN was called home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Chisholm, MN.  He was born on March 3, 1926, in Virginia, MN, the son of Robert and Rose (Sarkela) Reed. He was united in marriage to Ruth Luhta on November 16, 1946.

Robert was...

Apr 5, 2025

Virginia Mae Ukkola Tuura, 96, died peacefully at home on April 5, 2025. She was born in Suminen's Sauna, Maple, Wisconsin on February 25, 1929, to William and Lillian Ukkola.

She was united in marriage to Bernard Tuura on June 28, 1947. They raised seven amazing children and there were many more that considered them...

Apr 5, 2025

Armand Rafferty, age 87, of Frederic, WI formerly of Mt.Iron, MN died Saturday April 5, 2025, at Traditions of Frederic.

Armand was born on December 29,1937 to Evelyn Jenkauski in Bemidji,MN. He was later adopted by Boyce Rafferty and raised in Wilton, MN. He proudly served the United States Navy from 1956 - 1960. He...

Mar 28, 2025

Robert (Bob) Tekautz, 78, of Virginia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday March 28, 2025, at home after a lengthy illness with several health issues with his wife and family by his side.  He was strong and fought valiantly to the end. He was born on October 11, 1946, in Virginia, Minesota, the son of Charles and...

Mar 20, 2025

Trevor John Seidl, age 49, of Virginia died of natural causes on Thursday, March 20, 2025.  "Your pain and suffering are over; you now have peace."  He was born in Virginia, MN and attended high school in Eveleth, MN.  Trevor's passion was being a chef.  This brought him to live in many cities including: San Francisco, Denver,...

Mar 20, 2025

Donald Chester Girard passed away on March 20, 2025 at the Boundary Waters Care Facility in Ely with his family by his side, as he went to heaven to be with his savior.  Don was born in Bell Plain MN to Lawrence Girard and Emma Clark.  He attended school in Fergus Falls MN through the 8th grade. ...

Feb 27, 2025

Iris Joy Teasck, age 93 of Britt and formerly of Virginia, died Thursday, February 27, 2025 in Edgewood Vista. She was born October 31, 1931 in Virginia, the daughter of Fred and Toini (Okerstrom) Whitmarsh. Iris married Robert Teasck on April 18, 1947 in Torrington, Wyoming. She lived in Virginia until moving to Britt in 1976. Iris was multi-talented....

Feb 25, 2025

Robert Allen Peterson, age 86, of Virginia died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in his home, of natural causes.  He was born November 12, 1938, in Virginia, MN the son of Alfred and Ann (Tomatz) Peterson.  He graduated from Mt Iron High School and served in the US Army.  In 1986 he married Janice Otis.

Bob was a...

Feb 16, 2025

Arnold William "Arnie" Niemi, age 86 of Virginia died Sunday, February 16, 2025 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born October 23, 1938, in Biwabik, the son of Sulo and Dagmar (Huhtala) Niemi, raised in Pike River, and was a graduate of Embarrass High School. Arnie married Judy Kober on October 21, 1961, in the Trinity Lutheran...

Feb 10, 2025

Levi and I are extremely saddened to share with you all that we lost the best father and husband that anyone could dream of being blessed with. Tom Lundquist, age 56 of Britt, and formerly of Palo passed away on Monday afternoon, a heart attack. For all that knew Lunky, he had a light that shined so bright. A...

Feb 10, 2025

William Hugo Pietila, age 91, longtime resident of Hibbing, MN, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born September 24, 1933 in Hibbing, the son of William and Emily (Narva) Pietila.  Bill was a graduate of Hibbing High School.  Bill was united in marriage to Lloydine Stanaway on May 17, 1958, in...

Feb 4, 2025

John Robert Nelson, 78, of Cambridge, MN and longtime resident of Hibbing/Chisholm, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  John was born on January 12, 1947 and was the son of George and Leola (Roed) Nelson.  He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1965 and attended Hibbing Junior...

Feb 2, 2025

Anthony Edward Kuznik, age 85, of Hibbing passed away February 2, 2025, at the Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina.  Tony was born September 23, 1939, in Ely, MN, to Anton and Katherine Kuznik.  He attended Ely Community College, Bemidji State University, The University of Minnesota, and attained his PHD at the University of Iowa.

Tony...

Feb 1, 2025

Harry Lamppa, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, in Virginia, Minnesota. He was 90 years old.

Born in Embarrass, Minnesota, Harry spent most of his life in Virginia, where he built a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering faith. In 1956, he married the love of his...

Jan 31, 2025

Lynn Dee Jarnstrom-Lehto, age 69, longtime resident of Lake Vermilion-Tower, MN and formerly of Minneapolis, Baxter, and Eveleth, MN, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at Essentia Health – St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.  She was born December 2, 1955, in Virginia, MN, the daughter of Royal and Mona (Strom) Jarnstrom.  Lynn Dee was a 1974 graduate of...

Jan 27, 2025

Jennifer Lee Kauppinen was born in Virginia on October 22, 1973, to John and Marlene Kauppinen, joining big sister Shari.  Jennifer was a 1992 graduate of the Virginia Secondary School.  She sang in the A Capella Choir, was captain of the Flags and participated in many other activities, taking on a leadership role.  Jennifer graduated with honors from Augsburg...