All Obituaries

Rodney "Rod" Marks, age 84, died at his home in Buhl, Minnesota on Monday March 2nd, 2026. Rod was born in Chisholm on May 20th, 1941 to Melvin and Gertrude Marks. He was a lifetime resident of Buhl and graduated from the Martin Hughes High School in 1959. Rod joined the Army in 1964, where he served in the Army Security Agency. He married the love of his life, Renee (Rusco) on June 19th, 1969. He worked in many careers and settled in Buhl where he focused on mining. He retired ...

Today, we honor the memory of Roberta Renner, affectionately known as Bird, Birdy, or Berta, who graced our world with her lively spirit from September 23, 1963, until her peaceful passing on February 25, 2026, in Duluth, MN due to natural causes. Roberta's courage and spirited nature left an indelible mark on all who knew her, and tonight we remember a life lived with unbridled enthusiasm and joy. Roberta's love for life was evident in her daily activities and choices. She was a long-time ...

Donald "Don" Santa, 86, passed away February 17th, 2026, at the Waterview Woods in Eveleth, MN.   Don grew up in the Hibbing area; during his life lived in other areas of northern MN, South Dakota & Arizona ending back up in Iron MN. He enjoyed many hunting trips and watching NASCAR.   Don was preceded in death by his wife Fern.   He will be missed by his family & friends. A small family celebration of life will be held in the spring.

Marianne Arlene Loscheider died February 14, 2026.   Marianne was born December 23, 1934 to William M. And Fannie (Pietila) Raihala in Biwabik, MN. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1952. Marianne married Harry Joseph Digerness April 14, 1956 and was widowed in 1997. Marianne and Harry had no children but were involved in the lives of their nieces and nephews. One of her great joys was the instant children and grandchildren she acquired when she married Peter Eugene Loscheider ...

Richard Lyle Semon was born on November 17, 1935 to Isaac and Ina Sallila in Hibbing. He was raised by Clyde and Lilah Semon in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Virginia. He passed away in the home he built on this same property on February 11, 2026.   He attended Virginia High School and entered the Army in 1958. He was later also a member of the National Guard. He married his wife of 55 years, Gloria Jean Knoll on August 1, 1970. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City of ...

Mary Margaret (Langowski) Stodola, age 73, of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, passed away at the Chisholm Nursing Home on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.   Mary Margaret was born on December 25th, 1952, to Harold Sr. and Margaret Langowski.   She graduated from Mt. Iron/Buhl High School in 1970. On May 26th, 1991, she married William Stodola.   She is survived by her second husband, William Stodola; her daughters, Marjon Oja of Rosemount, MN, and Deedra Brooka (Oja) from ...

James (Jim) Pastika, age 92, of Virginia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Edgewood in Virginia. Jim was born May 14, 1933 in Cloquet, Minnesota to parents Joseph and Margaret (Lantz) Pastika as the youngest of their five children. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Roland Pastika, Edwin Pastika, and Joseph Pastika, and sister, Margaret (Peggy) Carlson. Jim was very physically active as a young man, playing many sports in high school: ...

Rudean Keith, age 66, passed away on January 31, 2026, in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Roseau, Minnesota, and built a beautiful life in Makinen, Minnesota, before later moving to Glenwood to be closer to her grandchildren.   Rudean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she cherished every moment spent with them.   She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Allen; ...

Dennis "Denny" Serson, owner of Range Landscape and Carden Center, passed away on January 28th, 2026. He was born on December 29th, 1940 to Michael "Mickie" and Elizabeth "Billie" Serson. He was baptized and made his first Communion at the old catholic church St. John the Baptist in Virginia. He is a member of the Holy Spirit Church in Virginia.   Denny's dad "Mickie" started selling flowers and fruit from their backyard in 1950. Mickie expanded ...

Nathan William Pike, 77, of Embarrass, MN, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN, after a courageous journey with dementia.   Nathan was born on March 1, 1948, in Calais, Maine, to Frederick Pike and Anerva (Jarve) Pike. In 1952, the family moved to Embarrass, MN, a place Nathan would call home for most of his life. He remained there until his health required him to move to Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Hermantown, MN, in December of ...