Obituaries

Nov 29, 2012

Jennie Hilma Clemons, age 95, of Hibbing and formerly of Cedar Valley, died Thursday, November 29, 2012, in the Bigfork Valley Community Nursing Home in Bigfork. She was born April 9, 1917, in Buhl, MN the daughter of Matt and Hilma (Saralampi) Maki. She attended school in Cedar Valley and Floodwood. She was united in marriage to Casper "Cap"...

Nov 28, 2012

Mary Ann "Bebe" Porthan (nee Starkman), age 80 of Lake Eshquagama, and formerly of Aurora died Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at the Northern Pines Health Care Center in Aurora. She was born December 5, 1931 in Ely the daughter of Waino & Ile (Isaacson) Starkman. She was a graduate of the Ely High School, Ely Junior College and received...

Nov 27, 2012

Roy E. Johnson, age 81 of Virginia, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 in his home. He was born July 9, 1931 in Proctor, MN the son of Olaf and Edith (Anderson) Johnson; was a graduate of Proctor High School class of 1949 and Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. Roy was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States...

Nov 26, 2012

David Mark Voss, age 67, longtime resident of Hibbing died Monday, November 26, 2012, in his home with family by his side. He was born October 11, 1945 in Cambridge, England, the son of Julian and Joy (Goddard) Voss. Dave grew up the son of an Air Force officer and lived in many places. He graduated High...

Nov 24, 2012

Karen (Strassburg) Moen, 71, lost her nearly 9-year battle with ovarian cancer in the early morning of 24 November, 2012, at home and surrounded by her family. Karen faced each day of the last nine years with courage, dignity, and grace, even during the most difficult times of chemotherapy. Born in Bemidji, MN, the daughter of Bill and Myrtle...

Nov 19, 2012

David Calhoun Ridgeway, 82, passed away on November 19th due to an aneurism. David was a true southern gentleman born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. He attended high school at Porter Military Academy in Charleston and, shortly after graduation, enlisted into the air force. He served during the Korean War and was stationed at a radar base in...

Nov 7, 2012

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Karl Kalvin Koepke, age 87, longtime resident of Zim, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012, in Heritage Manor in Chisholm. He was born April 19, 1925, in Creighton, SD the son of Wilhelm and Emelia (Seiler) Koepke. He went to school in Toivola. A veteran of the US Army, Karl served in the...

Nov 6, 2012

Funeral services for Marvel (Betters) Warner, 80, of Mountain Iron, will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, November 24th at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hibbing. A gathering for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the funeral services at the church. On November 6th, 2012, Marvel passed away with family by her side. She was...

Oct 29, 2012

Paul Shain, age 75, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Monday, October 29, 2012, in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 24, 1937 in Carson Lake, the son of Peter and Frances (Klobuchar) Shain. He graduated from Hibbing High School, and served in the Army National Guard. Paul was united in marriage to Nancy...

Oct 24, 2012

Cary Frank Schirmer, age 48, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012, in his home, following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was born June 24, 1964, in Hibbing the son of William Jr. and Carol Ann (Kosluchar) Schirmer. He graduated from Hibbing High School. Cary was united in marriage to Sharon Stone...

Oct 15, 2012

Corey James Tuominen age 32 of Soudan died Monday, October 15, 2012 in his home. He was born May 24, 1980 in Virginia, MN the son of James Lee and Wendy (Syrjanen) Tuominen and was a lifelong resident of Tower-Soudan. Corey enjoyed coin collecting, was good at cards, dabbled in the stock market, and was a whiz on the...

Oct 9, 2012

Phyllis J. Deppe passed away at age 91, October 9, 2012 at Golden Oaks in Hermantown, MN, surrounded by her family and at peace with her Creator. Her positive character and cheerful personality are special qualities that family, friends and acquaintances will recall most about Phyllis. She graduated from St. Paul Central High School and studied and worked at...

Oct 6, 2012

Biography

Donald Lewis Mohawk, age 81, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Guardian Angels Healthcare Center in Hibbing. He was born July 25, 1931 in Sauk Centre, MN the son of Freelove Mohawk. He graduated from Alexandria High School. Donald was united in marriage to Viola Gillman on June 21, 1952, in Nebish,...

Oct 6, 2012

Robert LeRoy Von Alman, age 81, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of California and Alaska died Saturday, October 06, 2012, at the Fairview University Medical Center – Mesabi. He was born January 17, 1931 in Littlefork, MN the son of Roy and Charlotte (Foster) Von Alman. A graduate of Littlefork High School. Bob was united in marriage to...

Oct 5, 2012

Theresa Marie O'Neil, age 56, longtime resident of Hibbing died Friday, October 5, 2012, in the residence of her care-takers, Katherine and James Barslou. She was born July 20, 1956, in Duluth, the daughter of LeRoy Patrick and Rosemary (Sullivan) O'Neil. She graduated from Hibbing High School. Theresa was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church. Theresa...

Oct 5, 2012

Elizabeth Nancy "Betty-Nan" Peterkin Wheeler, age 87, died at her log cabin home in Zim. Minnesota on October 5, 2012 as a result of complications from bone marrow failure. She was born on February 20, 1925, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Adam Ballantine Peterkin and Grace Spike Peterkin. She became a registered nurse and was employed as...

Oct 4, 2012

Paul Alan Thomas, age 58, lifelong resident of Virginia, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 4, 2012, at his home. He was born December 23, 1953 in Virginia, the son of Charles and Clara (Fitzgerald) Thomas. Paul played football for and was a 1972 graduate of Virginia High school and Mesabi Junior College in 1974. He married Darlene "Dusty"...

Oct 4, 2012

Georgina Johnson, age 97, of Tower and formerly of Ely, died Thursday, October 4, 2012, in the Golden Horizons Nursing Home in Tower. She was born December 28, 1914 in Rainy River, Ontario, Canada the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Duffy) Corrigan. Georgina graduated from Rainy River High School and completed one year of nursing school in...

Oct 3, 2012

Linda Lindfors Burton, age 55, of Virginia and formerly of Mpls, died Wed., Oct. 3rd, 2012. She was born Feb. 10, 1957 in Duluth, to Edwin and Eleanor Lindfors. She attended Cherry High School, loved the outdoors, crocheting, cats and all animals, and she loved to bargain shop. Linda is survived by her mother, Eleanor of Virginia;...

Sep 25, 2012

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Signe Caroline Poffs, age 89 of Virginia died Tuesday September 25, 2012 in St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born January 5, 1923 in Aurora, MN the daughter of William and Lena (Erickson) Johnson, attended school in Makinen and graduated from Cotton High School Class of 1940. Signe married Carl...