Terry Lee Kylmala Terry Lee Kylmala, 81, of Embarrass, peacefully passed away at Essentia Health - St. Mary’s in Duluth on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. A gathering of family and friends will take …

Diane M. Nikunen Diane Marie, “The Little Finn,” Nikunen, 80, originally of Soudan, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, from cancer and a stroke at her home in Rushford. A graveside …

Marjorie J. McPeak Marjorie Jean “Marge” McPeak, 90, of Tower, passed away on Thursday, Sept.18, 2025. A gathering time for family and friends will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Hope …

Donald Markwardt Donald “Don” Markwardt, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at Edgewood Assisted Living in Virginia. In accordance with Don’s wishes, there will …

Ronald L. Abrahamson Ronald Lee Abrahamson, 89, passed away with grace on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Virginia Essentia Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A private memorial will be held …

Lawrence A. Hardy Lawrence Allan “Joker” Hardy, 78, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Ely …

Gwenn E. Lilya Gwenn Elizabeth Ekern Lilya, 87, passed away on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at the Ely- Bloomenson Community Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Aug. 29 at St. …

Jack E. Montagna Jack Elliot Montagna, 75, of Soldotna, Alaska, originally of Ely, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of life …

Dr. Douglas A. and Marcia L. DeGroote Douglas A. and Marcia Lenore DeGroote, beloved parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, educators and friends, passed away peacefully in their home in Merino, …

Bette J. Grano Bette Joy Grano, 89, of Shoreview, formerly of Cook, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the First Baptist Church …

Grant C. Hughes Jr. Grant Conrad Hughes Jr., 83, of Lake Vermilion-Cook, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home on the lake after a fight with cancer. A celebration of Grant’s life …

Arlene C. Olson Arlene Carolyn Olson, 89, of Virginia, died on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Carefree Living in Aurora. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at St. …

Marcia L. DeGroote Marcia Lenore DeGroote, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Merino, Colo., on Saturday, June 14, 2025. A …

Brenna M. Simpson Brenna Marie Simpson, 29, of Cook, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at St. Mary’s Essentia Hospital in Duluth. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on …

Elaine M. Villebrun Elaine Marilee Villebrun, 78, of Orr, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The Traditional Wake will be held on Monday, July 7 starting at 5 p.m. The Traditional Service will be …

Marsha D. Banovetz Marsha D. Banovetz, 85, of Ely, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at M Hospital Fairview Southdale in Edina. Celebrations of life will occur in both St. Paul and Ely. A memorial …

Danielle A. Pieratos It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Danielle Alys Pieratos, 36, of Lake Vermilion-Tower, beloved mother, daughter, sister, auntie, niece, cousin and friend, who …

Susan R. Miller Susan R. “Sue” Miller, 82, of Ely, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by family. In the week preceding her death, her home was filled with most …

Carol J. McCue  Carol J. Aune McCue, 85, of Cook, passed away at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in North Carolina on Sunday, May 25, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at 1 …

Marjorie L. Wallin Marjorie Lynn “Margie” Wallin, 66, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Tower. Margie’s family would like to thank the staff of Vermilion …

Paul Jay Roy Paul Jay Roy, 65, lifelong resident of Soudan, died of cancer on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at home, with his family by his side. A Memorial Mass was held on Thursday, May 22 at St. …

Mary J. Morse Mary J. Morse, 66, of Grand Rapids, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life will be held on …

Marie L. Zavodnik Marie Louise Zavodnik, 79, longtime resident of Soudan, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely. A private graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. …

Warren B. Kregness Warren Ben Kregness, 95, of Superior, Wis., died on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital in Duluth. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 in …

David W. Maki David Wayne Maki, 68, of Orr, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. The family would like to invite all friends, family, and individuals …