Obituaries

Nov 23, 2011

Joan Ailene Larson 74, died on November 23, 2011 at the Maplewood Care Center, Maplewood, MN. She was born July 12, 1937 in the former Biwabik Hospital, the daughter of John and Elmi (Maki/Gozdanovich) Willman. Joan graduated from Biwabik High School in 1955. She attended Virginia Junior College and completed a psychiatric technician course in Hartford Connecticut. Joan married...

Nov 23, 2011

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Reuben August Graber, age 88 of Hibbing died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in the Fairview University Medical Center – Mesabi. He was born November 27, 1922 in Pomroy Township, Minnesota, the son of John and Pauline (Zellman) Graber. Reuben married Winifred Osterdyk on October 23, 1946 in Mora, MN. He...

Nov 23, 2011

Wade Richard Erickson, age 52 of Eveleth and formerly of Tower died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in St. Mary's Medical Center, surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. He was born December 22, 1958 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Ronald and Patricia (Mattson) Erickson. He graduated from Grantsburg, WI High School, where he was a State...

Nov 18, 2011

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Julia Marigold Kermode, age 98 of Hibbing died Friday, November 18, 2011 in the Greenview Residence, where she has resided for the last nine years. She was born May 23, 1913 in Cook, MN the daughter of Joseph and Edith (Branham) Mihm. Julia lived in Cook until moving to Hibbing in 1923...

Nov 5, 2011

Werner Joseph Herzog, age 84 of Mt. Iron died Saturday, November 5, 2011 in St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. He was born January 19, 1927 in Melrose, MN the son of Herman and Dorothy (Nienaber) Herzog. Werner was an Electrical Welder, worked for Malton Electric, and was the co-owner of Willow Manufacturing until his retirement. He was a...

Nov 4, 2011

Myrl Minerva Alar, age 92 of Virginia died Friday, November 4, 2011 in the Ecumen Villages at North Branch, with her family by her side. She was born June17, 1919 in Lakefield, MI the daughter of Samuel and Winifred (Myers) Bryers and was a graduate of Virginia High School and had attended Virginia Junior College. Myrl married...

Nov 4, 2011

Diane Vivien Colvin, 65, of Hibbing, passed away early Friday, November 4th, 2011, surrounded by family, after a two-year battle with cancer. Diane was born Sept. 11, 1946, in Toronto, Ontario. She moved extensively in her early years with her family throughout Canada, the united States and Mexico, finally settling in Hibbng in 1963. She attended nursing...

Nov 3, 2011

Ernest "Ernie" Robert Nelson was born, March 5, 1923 and passed peacefully to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2011. Ernie was born to Ernest Robert Nelson, Sr. and Frances (Pond) Nelson. He was the eldest and longest living member of his family of origin. Siblings were: Donald Nelson, Judith Keith and Janet Martin. Growing...

Oct 31, 2011

Gary Lee Mattonen, age 52 of Virginia died Monday, October 31, 2011 in his home. He was born November 25, 1958 in Virginia the son of James and Judy (Milbridge) Mattonen and was a graduate of Virginia High School, class of 1977. Gary grew up in Britt and was a longtime Virginia resident. He was a former member of...

Oct 30, 2011

Grace Jean Breen, age 88 of Palos Heights, IL died Sunday, October 30, 2011. She was born November 21, 1922 in Biwabik, the daughter of Mike and Nellie (Faber) Smith. Grace was a graduate of Biwabik High School where she was on the swim team and in the band. After graduation, she attended the Duluth Business College. She was...

Oct 27, 2011

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Curtis Oliver Maki, age 61, lifelong resident of Virginia died Thursday, October 27, 2011, in the Virginia Regional Medical Center. He was born February 12, 1950 in Virginia, the son of Eino and Joan (Pucel) Maki. He graduated from Virginia High School. He enjoyed music, making model cars, reading, art,...

Oct 24, 2011

Alma A. (Hietala) Olson, of Hibbing, passed away at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehab. Center on October 24, 2011, following a brief illness. Alma was born on October 8, 1928 in Cedar Valley, MN, the daughter of Jobi and Elma (Viirtjarvi) Hietala. She was raised in Cedar Valley Township by Jonas and Olga Hietala. She married Roger J....

Oct 21, 2011

Memorial Service

Monday October 24, 2011 , 12:30 p.m.

Temple Beth El

Graveside Services

Tuesday October 25, 2011 , 11:00 a.m.

Range Hebrew Cemetery

Shiva

Wednesday October 26, 2011 , :00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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Oct 17, 2011

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David H. Berard, age 78 of Lake Vermilion – Tower and formerly of Des Moines and Iowa City, IA died Monday, October 17, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 16, 1932 in Des Moines, IA the son of Ralph O. and Ruth E....

Oct 17, 2011

Richard Frederick "Dick" Christopherson, age 91 a lifelong resident of the Virginia area died Monday, October 17, 2011 in St. Michael's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. Dick was born July 23, 1920 in Virginia the son of Joseph and Ester (Hane) Christopherson. He graduated from Virginia High School, Virginia Community College, and from Dunwoody. Dick enlisted in the...

Oct 16, 2011

June Louise Macomber, age 91 of Tower died Sunday, October 16, 2011 in her home. She was born May 21, 1920 in Calumet, MN the daughter of Robert and Hilga (Hanson) Johnson. June graduated from Greenway High School, Itasca Junior College, and St. Cloud Teacher's College. She married J. Harold "Mac" Macomber on June 13, 1946 and...

Oct 13, 2011

David Alfred Bergquist, age 64, lifelong resident of Parkville and West Virginia, died Thursday, October 13, 2011, in his home. He was born May 15, 1947, in Virginia, the son of Harold and Gladys (Johnson) Bergquist. He graduated from Mt. Iron High School and went on to complete his Electrical Apprenticeship. He was united in marriage to Marcia Strand...

Oct 9, 2011

Elmer "Emmer" Bergman, age 96, a longtime resident of Virginia, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 in Naples, Florida. He was born July 23, 1915 in Virginia, the son of Eric and Augusta (Carlson) Bergman. Elmer married Mary "Mitzi" Elias on September 1, 1937, and they raised two boys: William (Bill) and Bruce, in Virginia. Elmer was a graduate of...

Oct 9, 2011

Biography

Thomas Edward Tupa, age 75, of Pengilly and longtime resident of the Iron Range, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Fairview University Medical Center – Mesabi. He was born October 5, 1936 in Hibbing, the son of Bernhard and Charlotte (Andrews) Ylatupa – later Tupa. He attended Hibbing High School. Tom was united in marriage...

Oct 7, 2011

Renee Kay Tomatz, age 61, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, October 07, 2011, in the Fairview University Medical Center – Mesabi after a 4+ year battle with cancer. She was born October 21, 1949, in Hibbing the daughter of Norman and Iris Sherman. She graduated from Hibbing High School, and went on to receive her Bachelor's...