Obituaries

Mar 14, 2012

Albert Richard Laukkonen, age 85 of Virginia and formerly of Sparta died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in the Virginia Convalescent Center. He was born September 19, 1926 in Sparta, the son of Richard and Helen (Puurula) Laukkonen; and was a graduate of Gilbert High School. Albert married Violet Salo in June of 1956 in Virginia and they were longtime...

Mar 12, 2012

Todd Vernon Golfis, 46, passed away on March 12, 2012, due to heart failure, at his home in Seneca, SC. He was born August 22, 1965 to Vern and Shirley Golfis. He graduated from Hibbing High School and Hibbing Area Technical Institute. Upon graduation he moved to Phoenix, AZ, where he was employed as a plumber. He was married...

Mar 10, 2012

Bruce Glenn Schottmuller, age 69 of Virginia died Saturday, March 10, 2012 in his home. He was born April 17, 1942 in St. Paul, MN the son of Milton and Marjorie (Ravey) Schottmuller. Bruce grew up in Newport, MN, was a graduate of St. Paul Park High School, and attended the University of Wisconsin – Stout and Minnesota State...

Mar 8, 2012

Robert Eugene Allen passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side, Thursday, March 8, 2012. He was born May 20, 1933 in Everly, Iowa , attending school there as a boy. He married Aletha (Lea) Vogelaar in Canton, SD, on May 6, 1953. In 1957, they relocated to the Range finally settling in Makinen. Bob worked...

Mar 5, 2012

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Roger Elmer Beaman, age 81, of Hibbing, died Monday, March 5, 2012, in the Deer River Healthcare Center. He was born February 5, 1931, in Dawson, MN, the son of Elmer and Martha (Krieger) Beaman. He graduated from Dawson High School and later from Augsburg College. Roger was united in marriage to...

Feb 28, 2012

Jack Arnold Paulson, age 71 of Mt. Iron died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 with his family at his side. He was born February 17, 1941 in Minneapolis, the son of Chester and Mildred (Passow) Paulson. Jack married Nancy Seppelt on January 2, 1965 and was employed by ServiceMaster. Jack is survived by his wife: Nancy Paulson; sons: Myron "Poke"...

Feb 26, 2012

Rudolph Howard "Rudy" Voxland, age 90 of Virginia died Sunday, February 26, 2012 in the Virginia Convalescent Care Center. He was born May 17, 1921 on a farm near Kenyon, MN the son of Herman and Rachel (Hostager) Voxland and was a 1940 graduate of Kenyon High School. Rudy enlisted in the United States Army in October of 1942...

Feb 23, 2012

Garett Steven Plotnik, age 39 of Virginia died tragically, February 23, 2012. He was born February 12, 1973 in Virginia, the son of Steven and Mary Lee (Mestnick) Plotnik and was a lifelong resident of Virginia. Garett married Ronda Kay Harstad on April 25, 2003 in Duluth. He was employed by United States Steel as a Concentrator...

Feb 22, 2012

Evelyn Virginia Anderson, age 91 longtime resident of Virginia, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in St. Raphael's Health & Rehab Center in Eveleth. She was born July 28, 1920 in Virginia, MN the daughter of Roy and Thora Helena "Barra" (Hansen) Isakson, and was a graduate of Virginia High School and Virginia Junior College. Evelyn married Herbert...

Feb 19, 2012

Genevieve Gillett Bennetts, formerly of Virginia, Minnesota, died Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Waverly Gardens Presbyterian Home in North Oaks, Minnesota. Born July 22, 1918, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Mr. and Mrs. A. D. S. (Lulu Pickering) Gillett, Gen Bennetts grew up in Superior, Wisconsin, and later Eveleth, Minnesota, where her father was superintendent of the public...

Feb 14, 2012

Renée Lucille Heisel, age 81, longtime resident of Virginia and Britt, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in Edgewood Vista in Virginia. She was born September 18, 1930, in Duluth, MN the daughter of Emil and Adeline (Stead) Roy. She graduated from Eveleth High School, and went on to attend the Minnesota School of Business. Renée was united...

Feb 8, 2012

Toivo Keveri age 89 of Aurora died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in the Northern Pines Nursing Home in Aurora. He was born March 12, 1922 in Kelsey, MN the son of Anton and Olga (Maenpaa) Keveri. Toivo was a longtime resident of Aurora and worked for Minnesota Power at the Syl Laskin Plant for 30 years. Toivo is survived...

Feb 8, 2012

Biography Mary Carolyn Berg, age 73, longtime resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in the Shady Knoll Adult Foster care facility in Hibbing. She was born February 8, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of E. Robert and Millie (Adams) Olson. She graduated from Blackduck High School, and went on to receive her Nurses Aide certification from...

Feb 7, 2012

Austin Joseph Gillen, age 16 of Virginia died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth from complications of Muscular Dystrophy. He is now with Jesus, healed by the very presence of God. Austin was born January 25, 1996 in Winfield, Illinois the son of Tim and Lynne (Dick) Gillen. They lived in Grand Prairie,...

Feb 6, 2012

Iris Marie (Saari) Gillis, age 80, longtime resident of Hibbing died Monday, February 6, 2012, in Willow Wood Memory Care in Eveleth. She was born October 29, 1931, in Virginia, MN the daughter of Hector and Amelia (Maki) Saari. She graduated from Virginia High School, and went on to receive a degree as a Registered Nurse from...

Feb 6, 2012

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Martin Ralph Latola of Palo died February 6, 2012 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born April 21, 1922 in Palo, the son of Andrew & Signe (Rivinoja) Latola. He married Lillian Lehtinen on October 31, 1943 in Virginia. Martin was a lifetime member of the Operating...

Feb 3, 2012

Katherine Marie Yernatich, age 64, longtime resident of Tower died Friday, February 3, 2012 in her home with family at her side. She was born January 9, 1948 in Soudan, MN, the daughter of Henry and Evelyn (Pulkinen) Niemi. She graduated from Tower-Soudan High School. Katherine was united in marriage to Jerry Yernatich on September 16, 1967...

Feb 1, 2012

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Richard Amos Hendrickson, age 73, of Virginia and formerly longtime resident of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in St. Mary's Essentia Health in Duluth. He was born October 2, 1938 in New Richland, MN, the son of Amos and Alvira (Paulson) Hendrickson. He attended school in New Richland. He worked...

Jan 31, 2012

James Bonelli, age 90, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in his home. He was born May 5, 1921 in Hibbing, the son of Anton and Marcelina Bonelli. He attended school in Hibbing. A veteran of the Army Air Force, James served during WWII. James was united in marriage to Barbara Greski in the First Lutheran...

Jan 29, 2012

Doris Mae Weiss, age 85 a lifelong resident of Virginia, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Edgewood Vista Senior Living Center in Virginia. She was born April 23, 1926 in Virginia, MN the daughter of Clair and Ellen (Turja) Olson, graduated with honors from Virginia High School and was a graduate of Virginia Junior College. Doris married...