Obituaries

 Vlasta Brosell-Skala, 93, of Tower passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care Unit in Virginia. She was born in Omaha, Neb., on February 16, 1932, to…

Marjorie Lynn Wallin, age 66, lost her battle with cancer on May 20th, 2025 in Tower MN. Margie was born in Virginia on January 2, 1957 to Raymond and Lorraine (Skarp) Wallin. Margie was a 1977 graduate of Virginia High School. She attended the University of Minnesota Duluth. Margie enjoyed spending time at Lake Vermilion and going on outings with Dave and Sandy.

Age 92, of Tower died Monday, May 12, 2025, while working at the job he loved. He was born October 11, 1932, in Fox, MN, the son of Henry and Edna (Fugelberg) Broten. He was a 1952 graduate of Roseau High School where he played both hockey and football – earning athletic scholarships to Nebraska State University and the University of North Dakota. A veteran of the United States Army, Harlan served during the Korean War and earned the Rank of Sergeant. Harlan was united in marriage to Adeline Gust on January 26, 1956, in Greenbush, MN.

Theresa JoAnn Burandt, age 75. Of Ely and formerly of Prior Lake, Minneapolis, and Bemidji, MN, died peacefully Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home in Ely with family at her side. She was born November 19, 1949, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of John and Joanne (Rogers) Elms. She was a graduate of Minneapolis South High School. Theresa was united in marriage to Thomas Allan Burandt on August 19, 1967 in Minneapolis.