All Obituaries

Jean-Paul Emery, 54, of Virginia, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 after a long illness.   Jean-Paul was born to Howard Orr Emery and Madeleine Louise (Schwartz) Emery on March 28, 1969 in Virginia, as one of four brothers. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, and attended the Red Wing Area Vocational-Technical Institute, where he learned to be a luthier.   Music was a life-long passion for Jean-Paul. There were many people who trusted him with the repair of their...

Darin Allan Alto, 53, of Virginia, MN passed away on May 26, at St Mary Hospital Duluth, MN, surrounded by his family. He was born Sep, 12, 1969, in Virginia, MN to Roger and Katherine Alto. Darin was a proud graduate of Virginia High School's Class of 1988. He was always known to make lasting friendships everywhere he went. Darin loved being in the outdoors whether it be at the lake, fishing, or hunting. His heart was happiest when surrounded by nature. Darin always had a passion to...

Dorothy (Brown) Jacobson went to be with her loved ones in Heaven on May 24, 2023, with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 31, 2023 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mt. Iron at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior. There will be a luncheon at the church following the service.   Dorothy was a true "middle child" being the 8th out of 15 children born to Albert and Irene Brown.   Dorothy graduated from Mt. Iron High School.   She...

  Robert Alfred Larson was born in Lewistown, MT on 09/18/60, to Donald and Sandra Larson.   Robert had the ability to do just about anything that he put his mind to. He was proud of the time that he spent in the US Navy, he was a Petty Officer 2nd Class-E5-EM2 and he served on the USS Ticonderoga, as well as a base in Bermuda.   In recent years he became close to his daughter, Nicole; and grandson, Tristan.   Robert was proceeded in death by his grandparents; his...

Jane Elizabeth Booth, 64, of Hibbing, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at her residence.  No services are planned. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Hibbing.

Charles Albert Skarp, 72, of Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his residence.

Robert D. Johnson   Long-time resident of Balkan township. Born in Hibbing, MN on 9/3/44, died 5/9/23 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth; after a brief, but valiant battle with leukemia.   “Bob” worked at Hibbing Taconite as a maintenance mechanic until his retirement in 2006. He was a man of many skills, including auto bodywork, mechanics, and excavation, who enjoyed spending time in his shop, nature – particularly the deer and squirrels in his yard, the...

Dolan Chapple III, 62, of Aurora, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Essentia Health in Duluth, Minn.

Robert Earl Rice, 76, longtime resident of Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2023 at Fairview Hospital in Hibbing.   He was born in Virginia on September 25, 1946 to Timothy and Mildred (Roen) Rice. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, and served in the US Army from 1967 to 1969.   He was discharged honorably, and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Bob worked for D.W.P railroad and owned Northland Radiator Service.   He loved hunting, fishing, and...

Lucia "Chia" A. Brunetta, 95, of Virginia passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Cook Care Center in Cook, MN.   Chia was born on December 9, 1927, in Virginia, MN, to Antonio and Lucia (Buttazzi) Brunetta. She attended the Virginia schools, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1946.   She was employed by Cluett Peabody in Virginia, Lerch Bros. in Virginia, and Piggly Wiggly and Super One Grocery Stores in Virginia for 30 years, retiring as a cashier in...