Obituaries: November 21, 2025
David L. Bramley
David Lloyd Bramley, 62, of Babbitt, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, with his son Josh by his side and the voices of his daughter Ashley and son Colton in his ears. Memorial details will be announced at a later date.
He is survived by his longtime partner, Loni Baird; sons, Joshua (Carla) Bramley and Colton Bramley; daughter, Ashley (Evan) Natvig; grandchildren, Quinton, Zachary, Westyn, January, and Jameson; siblings, Cyndi (Tim) McPeak, Deborah (Jan) Lahtonen, and Brian (Amy) Bramley.
James L. Saranpaa
James L. Saranpaa, 74, of Virginia and Orr, died on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Essentia Health-Virginia Hospital. At his request, no services will be held. Inurnment will be in the Leiding Cemetery in Orr. Arrangements are with Landmark Funeral Home in Virginia.
He is survived by his former wife, Beverly; and several relatives.
Douglas D. Gustafson
Douglas Don Gustafson, 76, of Lake Vermilion-Tower, passed away on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, due to natural causes. In his final days, he was cared for with devotion by his daughter Lori. Honoring his wishes, there will be no formal service.
He is survived by his daughters, Michele (John) Koski, Kelly (Jason) Eaton, and Lori Gustafson; granddaughters, Elizabeth and Lacey Price, Cora Koski, and Nora Eaton; mother-in-law; brother and sister; sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews and their families; and many friends.
