All Obituaries

Betty Jane Irene Lehtinen, age 90, resident of Mt. Iron, Virginia, Britt, Duluth, Buyck/Florida, Esko, and Plymouth, passed away July 12, 2026, surrounded by her family.   She loved her family, friends and life. She enjoyed playing games (inc. Bridge), music (especially playing her accordion), traveling, having coffee and eating bakery. She had a servant’s heart and great attitude to the end. We will dearly miss her!   Betty was born to Walter and Lena (Rankila) ...

Judith "Judy" Ann Lervik, age 76, of Mt. Iron, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Essentia Health Virginia Care Center after a year's battle with Large B cell lymphoma of the heart. We lovingly called her our feral cat because she fought so hard till the very end.   Judy was born on May 22, 1950, in Hibbing, to Thomas and Frances (Lantman) Bonacci. She was raised out on S. Salmi Road, riding her Harleys with her siblings. Judy graduated from Hibbing High School in ...

Lori J. Stauner-Streeter, age 61, of Nashwauk, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn.   A full obituary will be published when available.

Michael "Mike" W. Igo, age 70, of Embarrass, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Embarrass, Minn.   A full obituary for Mike will be published when available.

Jean Peshel, age 79, formerly of Ely, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Diamond Willow Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mt. Iron, Minn.   A full obituary will be published when available.

Romeo Q. Olano, age 76, of Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.   A full obituary will be published when available.

Dennis A. Jacobson, 85, of Britt, passed away on June 1st, 2026, at the Essentia Health Virginia Hospital.   Dennis Albert Jacobson was born June 28, 1940, in Virginia to Albert and Esther (Pylka) Jacobson. He graduated from Embarrass High School in 1960. In high school, Dennis was voted most valuable player in track. He ran the 100 and 220, threw shotput, and was the anchor man for the 880-relay team. He also received the Knights of Kaleva Award and the Gus Papinba Award. Dennis ...

Robert "Butch" Rohlf - 01/23/46 - 05/27/2026   Robert “Butch” Rohlf, 80, of Virginia, formerly of Melrude, MN, passed away May 27, 2026, at Northern Pines in Aurora after a short one-month stay. Butch was born on January 23, 1946, in Rush City, MN, to Robert and Audrey (Palmquist) Rohlf. He grew up in Melrude and attended school in Cotton, MN, graduating in 1964. On April 20, 1966, in Int’l Falls, MN, he was united in marriage to Linda Kay L’Heureux, ...

Albert “Aaby” Raymond Haavisto passed away on May 26, 2026, at the age of 90. Al was born at home in Sandy Township, Minnesota, to Carl Solomon Haavisto and Jennie Elizabeth (Maki) Haavisto. He graduated from Embarrass High School in 1953 and later met Carol “Jean” Glatch in Gilbert, Minnesota, whom he married in September 1960. In 1958, Al enlisted in the United States Army, serving for two years in Germany as a Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Specialist. Following his ...

Jeremy Brandon Johnson was born August 8, 1972 in Virginia Minn, and died May 12, 2026 at Lake Vermilion.   He attended school in Mt. Iron where he excelled in youth hockey. He was a ferocious player for his size at the time. He started fishing at a very young age and continued to hunt and fish with his brother and parents.   After graduating from High School he attended a chef program at Hibbing Technical College. He was always helping Dad with woodworking projects from ...