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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
July 20, 1943 January 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...
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...
Jean M. Severson
Jan 6, 2025
Jean Marie Severson, 70, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, January 6, 2025, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born December 16, 1954, to Nicholas and Ann (Novolich) Popovich in Hibbing. She graduated from Hibbing High School. Jean would hold many jobs throughout her lifetime and was a Teacher’s Aide for the Assumption Catholic School most recently....
Michael "Steel" W. Randolph
Jan 5, 2025
Michael “Steel” W. Randolph, of Cook, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Cook Care Center in Cook, MN, on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati, OH, on May 29, 1955, to Ov and Delores “Janet” (Barlow) Randolph.
In the late 70s Michael moved to Minnesota where he met Debbie Stimac. They married in 1979 and...
Margaret J. Eaton
Jan 4, 2025
Margaret (Peggy) Eaton of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025. Peggy was born on December 31, 1942, in Hibbing, MN, to Thomas Jr & Mary (Bovitz) Eaton.
She was raised in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School in June 1960. Peggy received her college degree from Bemidji State University in 1964. After graduation she moved...
Sharon D. Saari
Jan 4, 2025
Sharon D. Saari, 74, of Nashwauk, MN, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN, on January 4, 2025.
She was born in Grand Rapids, MN, on March 11, 1950, to Carl and Lavon (VanRiper) Holm. Sharon graduated from Grand Rapids High School and not long after married her husband, Aro Matt Saari, on August 14, 1970. She loved watching...
Henry "Hank" L. Vold
Jan 2, 2025
Henry "Hank" L. Vold, 84, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN, on January 2, 2025. He was born in Grand Forks, ND, on September 24, 1940, to Oliver and Madeline (Avron) Vold. Hank started working at a young age driving truck on a sugar beet farm and would go fishing on the Red...
Anthony "Tony" T. Pingatore
Dec 31, 2024
Tony passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at Guardian Angels Nursing Home. Tony was born to Anthony “Tony” and June Pingatore in Hibbing, Minnesota, on January 27, 1950. Tony was a very friendly guy, with a great sense of humor and a love for life. His favorite pastimes included bowling, softball, and rock hunting, as he would spend time...
Ronald "Ron" P. Krier
Dec 24, 2024
Ronald Krier, 85, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN. He was born October 6, 1939, to George and Rose (Ruzynski) Krier in Hibbing. Ron Graduated from Hibbing High School and later completed a Bachlors Degree in Biology at UMD. He was married to Diane Jerkovich on April 4, 1964, at the...
Ward W. Gustafson
Dec 24, 2024
Ward William Gustafson
Ward Gustafson, 90, of Hibbing, passed peacefully into his heavenly home on December 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 22, 1934, in Hibbing, MN, to John and Bertha (Carlson) Gustafson, Ward lived a life defined by love, service, and devotion. He proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country during the...
Robert A. Sorci
Dec 22, 2024
Robert Anthony Sorci, age 81, of Hibbing, MN, was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 22, 2024. After a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, Bob leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith and humor that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Bob was born on February...
Susan K. Scipioni
Dec 22, 2024
Susan "Sue" Scipioni, 65, of Saint Cloud, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Sue, the baby of the family and the self-proclaimed family favorite, was born on May 13, 1959, to Londo and Cecelia (Coss) Scipioni in Hibbing, MN, the town she always considered her home. Sue's life was strongly influenced by being a...
Ardelle E. Berklich
Dec 21, 2024
Ardelle E. Berklich, 77, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born August 26, 1947, to Vilho and Saimi (Maki) Siekkinen in Hibbing. Ardelle attended Hibbing schools thru 10th grade and moved to Grand Forks where she graduated from Grand Forks Central High School. She entered the Sacrament of...
Roseann Koprivech
Dec 20, 2024
Roseann Koprivech, 79, longtime resident of Nashwauk, MN, died Friday, December 20, 2024, at Essentia-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born July 24, 1945, to Everett and Germaine (Truchon) Pierce in Ashland, WI. Roseann entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Anthony Koprivech on April 14, 1989. She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Nashwauk,...
Andrew D. "Andy" Selvo
Dec 19, 2024
Andrew (“Andy”) D. Selvo, 84, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. He was born February 27, 1940, to Andrew and Louise (Maracchini) Selvo in Hibbing. Andy graduated from Hibbing High School and earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota. He was later employed by the State...
Robert "Bob" D. Dostal
Dec 19, 2024
Robert “Bob” D. Dostal, 75, Virginia, MN, formerly of Hibbing died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Essentia Health-Virginia, MN. He was born July 5, 1949, to Fredrick and Virginia (Smith) Dostal in Chisholm, MN. Bob attended Hibbing schools. After graduating in 1967, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Bob was employed as a maintenance employee with the...
Mary S. Mulvahill Gebrin
Dec 17, 2024
Mary Susan Mulvahill Gebrin, 59, of Huntington, NY, and formerly Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. She was born in Hibbing, MN, on January 5, 1965, to Peter and Marilyn Mulvahill. Mary grew up in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School. She eventually relocated to New York and made it home for thirty years. In 1997,...
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