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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 …
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6/18/25
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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 …
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6/12/25
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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 …
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6/5/25
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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 …
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5/29/25
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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. …
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5/22/25
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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 …
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5/15/25
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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. …
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5/8/25
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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 …
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5/1/25
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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 …
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4/24/25
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Justin Grotberg Justin Grotberg, 35, of Vermilion Lake Township, succumbed in the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2025, from injuries acquired in his battle with brain cancer. There will be a …
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4/17/25
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Robert Tekautz Robert “Bob” Tekautz, 78, of Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, at home, with his wife and family by his side, after a lengthy illness with several …
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4/10/25
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Scott A. Larson Scott Alan Larson, 57, of Cambridge, Md., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Baltimore, Md. Scott will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. A …
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4/3/25
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Charles Richards Charles “Chuck” Richards, 86, of Cook, and previously of Edina, died peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by family. A service will be held at 11 a.m. on …
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3/20/25
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Anthony J. Brandenburg Anthony “Tony” James Brandenburg, 54, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. …
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3/13/25
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Mary Ann Henderson Mary Ann Henderson, 90, of Lake Vermilion-Tower, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Eden Prairie. A memorial service will be planned for July 2025 in …
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3/6/25
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Joseph C. Jam Joseph Charles Jam, 86, of Ely, passed away on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth. A celebration of life will take place this summer. Funeral …
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2/27/25
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Rodney K. Dunn Rodney “Rod” Keith Dunn, 84, of Cook, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. A celebration of life will be held in June. In lieu …
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2/20/25
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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 …
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2/13/25
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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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