Obituaries

Dec 24, 2021

Michael James Kampsula

May 1, 1955     December 24, 2021

Michael J. Kampsula, 66, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, December 24, 2021 at home in Hibbing.  He was born May 1, 1955 to Clifford and Mabel (Koivisto) Kampsula in Hibbing.  Michael married Debra Wilson on June 19, 1976 in Hibbing.  He was employed...

Dec 23, 2021

On Thursday, December 23, 2021, remarkable Dr. Stanley James Yeshe, Jr., DDS, age 74, passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital due to complications from his long-term brain injury and chronic lung problems.

Stan (Jim) was born on February 25, 1947 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Stanley J. & Anne E. (Rupich) Yeshe. As their family grew, he became the...

Dec 22, 2021

Anna Marie (Forsman) Maras, age 80 of Side Lake, MN, passed away on December 22, 2021 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm, MN.  She was born on September 27, 1941 in Hibbing, MN to Henry and Seime (Aho) Forsman.  Anna grew up on the Iron Range and attended Hibbing Community College for her nursing degree and later went...

Dec 22, 2021

Violet L. Smilanich

July 7, 1935                December 22, 2021

Violet L. Smilanich, 86, longtime Buhl resident died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born July 7, 1935 to Louis and Sophie (Radakovich) Lastavich in Hibbing.  After High School, Vi graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, and...

Dec 21, 2021

Elizabeth M. “Ammy” Suomi

May 20, 1939              December 21, 2021

Elizabeth M. “Ammy” Suomi, 82, longtime Mt. Iron, MN resident died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Virginia Convalescent Center Nursing Home in Virginia, MN.

She was born May 20, 1939 to George and Helen (Narum) Clark in Bemidji, MN.  She...

Dec 20, 2021

Sandra Marie (Krtinich) Fena

Our beautiful Mother, Sandra Marie (Krtinich) Fena, 69 of Hibbing, passed away

peacefully Dec. 20th, 2021 at her home.  Sandie was born Jan. 1, 1952 in Hibbing to Donald and Gloria (Cossick) Krtinich.  She spent her first few years of life in Leetonia before moving into their childhood home...

Dec 19, 2021

Gregory Eugene Egerdahl Sr.

May 6, 1953              December 19, 2021

Gregory E. Egerdahl Sr., 68, Lifelong resident of Nashwauk died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Havenwood Care Center in Bemidji, MN.  He was born May 6, 1953 to Anthony and Louise (Bertram) Egerdahl in Grand Rapids, MN.  He was employed as a mechanic...

Dec 13, 2021

Amelia Kathryn (Grillo) Novak, age 101.5 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on December 13, 2021 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing on February 25, 1920 to Vincent and Palmerina (Tomaino) Grillo.  Amelia attended Hibbing schools and has been a lifelong resident of the Iron Range.  Her catholic faith was very important to her as she was a...

Dec 12, 2021

Linda Marie Clark, 73, of Chisholm, passed away on Dec. 12th 2021, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, with her family at her side. She was born in Hibbing, MN on Feb. 3rd 1948 to Godfrey and Evelyn (Cochran) Bussey.  Linda grew up in Pool Location and graduated from HIbbing High School in 1966.  After high school she moved...

Dec 11, 2021

Louise J. Ochsner

February 10, 1937       December 11, 2021

Louise J. Ochsner, 84, Buhl died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm, MN.  She was born February 10, 1937 to William and Mary (Repesh) Gutzwiller in Hibbing.  Louise married Larry Ochsner on July 6, 1963 in Fargo, ND.  Louise...

Dec 9, 2021

Deborah Jo Hansen

May 21, 1964         December 9, 2021

Deborah Jo Hansen, 57, longtime Keewatin resident died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Fairview University Hospital-West Bank Campus in Minneapolis, MN.  She was born May 21, 1964 to William P. and Mary (McCollor) Hansen Jr., in Grand Rapids, MN.  Deborah held many positions over...

Dec 9, 2021

Mark Alen Lantz

February 15, 1957        December 12, 2021

Mark Alen Lantz died on Thursday December 9, 2021, at Waterview Woods Nursing Home in Eveleth. Mark was born on February 15, 1957, in Hibbing, MN, to Bert and Marie (Hardy) Lantz. Mark graduated from Hibbing High School in 1975. He married Shirley Radika...

Dec 8, 2021

William Charles Williams

November 4, 1930       December 8, 2021

William C. Williams, 91, Buck Lake, MN, formerly longtime resident of Elysian, MN died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his home on Buck Lake.  He was born November 4, 1930 to William Walter and Hannah (Clark) Williams in Elysian, MN.  William grew up in...

Dec 7, 2021

Eileen Pearl (Holmen) Verant

Eileen P. Verant, age 93 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on December 7, 2021 at the Rising Sun Vista in Hibbing. She was born in Thief River Falls, MN on August 19, 1928 to Oliver and Annie (Schie) Holmen. Eileen grew up in the Thief River Falls area and attended high school there....

Dec 5, 2021

Frank J. Greene, 93, Hermantown, longtime resident of Hibbing died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Edgewood Vista in Hermantown.  Frank was born August 26, 1928 to Frank and Ella (Witherspoon) Green in Shelton, WA.  After school, Frank proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII, and the Korean War.  He achieved MSGT during his duty.  He...

Dec 5, 2021

Geraldine B. Collyard, age 85, died December 5, 2021 in the arms of her children at her home in Hibbing, MN. One of 15 children, Geri was born May 19, 1936 to Lyman and Frances Glidden in Aitkin MN. Throughout her long and full life, Geri took pride in her cooking, baking, sewing, home decorating, art, and gardening skills....

Dec 1, 2021

Danny Perunovich, age 67, of Hibbing, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Danny. He was born an Eveleth Golden Bear on April 14, 1954 to Daniel and Louise (Nicolelli) Perunovich. He later attended and graduated from Hibbing High School. Danny lived life...

Dec 1, 2021

Andrew Latimer age 60, of Grand Rapids formerly of Hibbing passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home in Grand Rapids. Andy was born March 13, 1961 to John “Jack” and Valeria “Peachy” (Menke) Latimer in Virginia, MN. Andy grew up in Balsam, he graduated from Deer River High School. Andy owned his own lawn care and...

Nov 26, 2021

Edith Angeline (McDougall) Tawyea, age 80 of Hibbing, MN, passed away in November 26, 2021 at the Vermilion Senior Living Center in Tower, MN.  She was born in Cook, MN on May 25, 1941 to Allen McDougall and Margaret Gonier.  Edith was a member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa in Nett Lake and grew up in Hibbing,...

Nov 26, 2021

Gloria Jane (Nieman) Bobich, age 86 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away on November 26, 2021 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm, MN.  Gloria was born and raise on the family farm in Grey Eagle, MN.  She was the youngest of a large blended family.  Henry and Anna (Gangl) Nieman truly saved “the best for last!”.  Grade school was...