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Ronald "Ron" J. Maki
Feb 13, 2025
Ronald “Ron” J. Maki, age 87, of Toivola, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at The Waterview Woods Care Center in Eveleth, MN. He was born in Toivola, MN, on October 24, 1937, to John and Helmie (Ranta) Maki.
Ron was born and raised in the Toivola area and graduated from the Toivola High School. He proudly served his...
Michael R. Maronick
Feb 12, 2025
When Michael was born his mother went into labor on Valentine’s Day. We were all hoping he would share his birthday with the Holiday of Love but made us wait until the next day, indicating to all that he likes to make a dramatic entrance. (Insert laugh here)
Michael is the 4th child of Ann. His birth brought a renewed sense...
Patrick A. Connors
Feb 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Patrick Aloysius Connors, age 79, of Hibbing. Patrick passed away peacefully at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Patrick was born in Hibbing on January 23, 1946, to Margaret (McCabe) and Reuben Connors. He was a Hibbing graduate with the class of 1966....
Dakota S. Husmann
Feb 12, 2025
Dakota S. Husmann, age 29, of Hibbing, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home in Hibbing, MN. He was born on December 3, 1995, in Hibbing, MN to Lori Laitala and Sean Dilley.
Dakota attended Hibbing High School and went on to get his CDL. He had a great sense of humor and always played jokes on...
Joanne M. Sample
Feb 8, 2025
Joanne Margaret Sample, age 86, passed away on Saturday February 8, 2025, at the Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul, MN. She was born on March 22, 1938, in Hibbing, MN to Joseph and Clara (Passino) Frider.
Joanne met Samuel Sample in 1963, and they were married on July 11, 1964. Together they started a family in Cloquet, MN, raising their...
Sharon A. LaMere
Feb 6, 2025
Sharon Alice LaMere age 86 of Iron, MN passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Essentia-St. Mary’s in Duluth. She was born on September 22, 1938, in Hill City, MN to Kenneth and Monica (Walch) Smart.
Her family later moved north of Nashwauk where she spent her childhood. She was joined in marriage to William LaMere at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...
Marguerite C. Kottom
Jan 31, 2025
Marguerite C. Kottom, 76, of Hibbing, MN, as she stated she would, left this world dancing with a smile on her face on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was born in Duluth, MN, on July 4, 1948, to Milton and Patricia (Jentoft) Shafer.
Marguerite attended Hibbing schools and worked as a nurse for many years before meeting her husband, Ronald Kottom....
John V. Bymark
Jan 30, 2025
John was born in Biwabik to Alice (Lindgren) and C. Victor Bymark on March 24th, 1929, and passed away on January 30th, 2025, at 95.
He spent his youth in Biwabik and graduated from Biwabik High School in 1947. During his youth he enjoyed spending summers at the family cabin in Marine on St. Croix along with his sisters Harriet and...
Walter W. Berg
Jan 29, 2025
Walter W. Berg, age 95, of Hibbing passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his lifelong home in Hibbing, MN. He was born on June 30, 1929, in Hibbing, MN to Karl and Ida Berg.
Walter graduated from Hibbing High School in 1948. After high school he was drafted and served two years in the Marines from 1951-1953. He married...
Carolyn B. Backman
Jan 28, 2025
Carolyn B. Backman, age 98, of Hibbing passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, MN. She was born on May 26, 1926, in Hibbing, MN to Charles and Kathryn (Klein) Rolando.
Carolyn graduated from Hibbing High School in 1944. She enjoyed taking ceramic classes in her youth and even was a Majorette...
Jeremy M. Jacobson
Jan 27, 2025
Jeremy Michael Jacobson, 48, of Sawyer, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2025. Born on July 1, 1976, in New Ulm, Jeremy spent his formative years in Hibbing, Minnesota.
A graduate of Hibbing High School, Jeremy furthered his education at Staples Technical College earning a Machinist degree and Lake Superior College, earning a degree in Integrated Manufacturing Technology. He was...
Clifford E. Nickerson
Jan 22, 2025
Clifford E. Nickerson age 80 of Hibbing, MN passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Cliff was born in Hannah, ND on July 6, 1944, to Warren and Vivian (Harbin) Nickerson.
He graduated from Hannah High School in 1962. After graduating he stayed at home to help on the family farm. In 1965 he enlisted in the US Air Force, later serving...
Wayne E. Thune
Jan 21, 2025
Wayne E. Thune, 67, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born August 20, 1957 to Palmer and Shirley Ann (Moen) Thune in Chisholm, MN. Wayne graduated from Hibbing High School class of 1976. He married Julie Mathews on May 8, 1976 in Hibbing. Wayne was sales...
Richard "Dick" L. Reger
Jan 17, 2025
Richard “Dick” L. Reger, age 77, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm, MN. He was born on August 22, 1947, to Martin and Esther (Andre) Reger in Wadena, MN.
Richard served his country proudly in the Vietnam War as an Army Sergeant. He met his lovely wife Carol in...
Darrell A. Brigan "Louie"
Jan 16, 2025
Darrell “Louie” A. Brigan, 72, longtime resident of Cook, MN died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at home in Cook, MN. He was born December 22, 1952, to Roscoe and Annabelle (Misquadace) Brigan in Duluth, MN. Darrell married Robin Cochran on April 12, 1985, in Hibbing, MN. He was a member of the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior. He...
Barbara E. Barnhill
Jan 15, 2025
Barbara Eleanor Barnhill, age 78, of Nashwauk passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 6,1946, to Earl Vincent and Eleanor Wineke in Baltimore, MD. Barbara grew up in Owings Mills, Maryland where she met the love of her life George Barnhill, Sr. She was a mother of ten and a homemaker....
Franklin D. Guye
Jan 15, 2025
Franklin D. Guye, 81, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born July 20, 1943, to Richard and Katherine (Sabin) Guye in Hibbing. Frank attended Hibbing Schools and later would proudly serve his country in the U.S. Navy. After his time with the Navy, Franklin entered the Sacrament of...
Dr. Mark A. Versich
Jan 13, 2025
Dr. Mark Anthony Versich, 56, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, January 13, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born August 27, 1968, to Andrew “Bunno” and Betty (Sande) Versich in Hibbing. Mark graduated from Hibbing Schools and continued his education at Hibbing Community College. He then attended St. Thomas completing his bachelor’s degree....
John M. Kearney Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of John Michael Kearney, Jr., age 79, of Duluth (formerly of Hibbing). John passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with colon cancer.
John was born in Hibbing on November 3, 1945, to Evalyne (Hoganson) and John Kearney,...
Linda A. Ritz
Jan 6, 2025
Linda Ann Haglund Ritz, age 79, of Hibbing, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2025, at her home in Hibbing, MN. Linda was born on April 24, 1945, to Arvid and Helen (Sampila) Haglund in Hibbing, MN. She grew up on her stepfather's farm raising Hereford cattle. In her teen years, she and her brother Walt exhibited their prized...
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