Sylvia A. Makela, 88, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, and left behind a legacy defined by a passion for teaching and a deep love of her family and country. Whether she was in a classroom, …

Timothy Moran Dyhr, 75, formerly of Ely, passed away peacefully in Tucson, Ariz., on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in his name may be made …

Charlotte “Shirley” Jean Wood, 89, of Ely, passed away peacefully at Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. The family wishes to acknowledge Shirley’s Boundary Waters Care …

Philip B. Stevenson, 74, recently passed away due to complications from a stroke and cardiac arrest. There is no memorial planned at this time. Please reach out to his family with any …

Shirley Mae Olson Lundgren, 91, of Babbitt, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital. A memorial service was held on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Evangelical …

Dominic J. Elioff, 95, of Virginia, died on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Josephine Lunka Elioff, 95, of Virginia, died on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Originally from Ely, and high school sweethearts, they had …

Duane M. Solberg, 67, of Babbitt, died on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud. Funeral arrangements are pending with Landmark Funeral Home in Virginia.

Diedre Kay Omerza Powell, 74, of Mt. Iron, originally of Ely, passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Services will be private. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, and loved …

Lillian J. Sample Filius, 85, of Tower, died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Vermilion Senior Living in Tower. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Legacy Church East Range in Aurora. …

Rachel Ann Empting Mager Thomatz, 86, formerly of Babbitt, has died. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clear Lake and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. …

Peter “Pete” Daly Doran, 74, of Ely, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, teacher, and loyal friend, passed away in Ely on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Fittingly, he passed away doing what he …

Jacob “Jake” Paul Lilya, 47, of Virginia, died on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Essentia Health in Virginia. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at Lakeview Cemetery in Tower, …

Kenneth Lee Kultala, 64, lifelong resident of Soudan, passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, with family by his side. A celebration of life will be held from …

Naomi Marie Hanks, 45, of Tower, died on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Virginia. Visitation was on Monday, Oct. 26 and Tribal Rites were on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Vermilion Wellness Center in Tower. …

Bunny Bailey Maki, 88, originally of Ely, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Roseville. A memorial gathering has not yet been scheduled. She is survived by her children, Sara Marcatto and Rick …

John Mathew Goedderz, 74, of Babbitt, died on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at his residence in Babbitt. Arrangements are with Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Floyd M. Anderson, 80, of Vermilion Lake Township, passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. No formal services are planned at this time. Burial will be in …

Cynthia “Cindy” L. Anderson Nickolson, 70, of Ely, died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, while en route to St. Luke’s Aspirus in Duluth. A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. …

John Christopher Larsen, 76, of Chisholm, died on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. A celebration of life will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Tower Civic …

Forrest Emil Abramson, 92, of Orr, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cook on Saturday, Oct. 24 with visitation at 10 a.m. …

Jacqueline (born Geraldine) “Jackie” Solem, 86, passed away at Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lino Lakes on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. …

Shirley Ann Nicholas, 72, of Cook, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Cameron Charles Nicholas, 42, of Cook, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Cameron’s and Shirley’s lives will be …

James L. “Jim” Zupancich Sr., 88, of Ely, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Oct. 22 at St. Anthony’s …

Doris May Sipola, 88, of Roseville, originally of Embarrass, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at United Hospital in St. Paul. A private ceremony will be held at Lake Washburn. Doris always …

Charlotte Jean Wood, 89, of Ely, passed away at Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely. Funeral arrangements are pending with Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.