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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 …
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2/6/25
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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, …
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1/30/25
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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 …
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1/23/25
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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 …
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1/16/25
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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 …
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1/9/25
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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 …
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12/19/24
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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 …
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12/12/24
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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, …
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12/5/24
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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 …
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11/26/24
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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 …
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11/21/24
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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 …
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11/14/24
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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 …
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11/7/24
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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 …
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10/31/24
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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 …
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10/24/24
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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 …
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10/17/24
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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. …
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10/10/24
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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. …
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10/3/24
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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 …
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9/26/24
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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. …
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8/29/24
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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, …
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8/22/24
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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 …
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8/15/24
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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. …
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8/8/24
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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 …
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8/1/24
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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 …
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7/24/24
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Connie J. Skala Connie Jeanne Skala, 72, a lifelong resident of Tower, died in her home on Thursday, July 11, 2024, with family at her side. Per Connie’s wishes there will not be a formal …
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7/18/24
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