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Obituaries
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Matthew E. Bisbee Matthew Eric Bisbee, 57, of Orr, was suddenly and unexpectedly called home to the Lord in a tragic house fire on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. A celebration of life will be held … more
Lynn Dee Jarnstrom-Lehto Lynn Dee Jarnstrom-Lehto, 69, longtime resident of Tower, and formerly of Minneapolis, Baxter and Eveleth, died on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s … more
John Ratzloff It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Ratzloff announces his peaceful passing on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Born in Austin, Minn., on Jan. 30, 1947, John is survived by his son, … more
William M. Isham William Merle Isham, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Visitation was held on Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Bois Forte … more
Katherine Aune Katherine “Katie” Picek Aune, 93, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at Carefree … more
Thomas J. Martin Thomas Joseph Martin, 68, longtime resident of Embarrass, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth after a courageous battle … more
Thomas J. Oyster Thomas J. Oyster, 84, of Markesan, Wis., passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at his home. Per his wishes, no funeral service will be held. Interment will take place at Hillside … more
Carol A. Lassey Carol Ann Lassey, 95, of Ely, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. A short memorial service is tentatively planned for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, following the regular church service at … more
Jodi LeeAnn Naykki Jodi LeeAnn (Lewis) Naykki, 49, died Nov. 4, 2024, in Duluth, from a brief but aggressive illness. Her loving husband of 24 years, Brian, was by her side. Jodi was born Dec. 7, … more
Alan Sam Alan Sam, 42, of Duluth, formerly of Tower, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. A wake was held on Sunday, Nov. 24 and a traditional service was held on Monday, Nov. 25, both at the … more
Michael Leino Michael “Mikko” Leino, 72, of Ely, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer and complications from an ongoing heart condition. There … more
William P. Suihkonen William “Bill” P. Suihkonen, 69, of Tower, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. A memorial service … more
Jose A. Vidal Jose Agustin Vidal, 88, of Nett Lake, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Per his wishes, there will be no funeral services. Arrangements are with Mlaker Funeral … more
Ervin W. Olson Ervin W. Olson, 92, of Babbitt, passed away at Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Babbitt Evangelical Lutheran … more
Richard A. Viita Richard “Rick” Arvo Viita, 79, of Cook, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 … more
Helen A. Zollar Helen Ann Zollar, 88, of Tower, died on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in the Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital surrounded by her children. At her request, no formal services will be held. A … more
Raymond L. Marsnik Raymond L. “Ray” Marsnik, 83, of Ely, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at St. … more
Lois C. Larson Lois Constance Larson, 88, of Cook, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cook. … more
Brody J. Horn Brody Jon Horn, 33, of Babbitt, died unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in an ATV accident on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, along the Stoney Trail near Babbitt. A celebration of life will … more
Todd Scholz Todd Allan ‘TS’ Scholz, 55, of Ely, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth on Aug. 16, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Aug. … more
Duane E. Kittelson Duane Edward Kittelson, 89, of Lake Vermilion-Tower, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Essentia Health in Virginia. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, … more
Paula D. Barnes Paula Doreen Lind Barnes, 68, of Tower, passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus in Virginia Hospital Hospice on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, with family by her side. In 2020, Paula … more
James A. Hill Jr. James Allan Hill Jr., 67, of Soudan, died on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 at St. … more
Richard Helmberger Richard Adam Helmberger, 99, of Tower, died peacefully at the Virginia Hospital on Monday, July 29, 2024, less than one month shy of his 100th birthday. No public memorial service … more
Vernon Amundson Vernon Amundson, 87, of Tower and Sarasota, Fla., passed away peacefully at his lake home in Tower on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, with family at his side holding his hands. His life will … more
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