Jacqueline J. “Jackie” Hecimovich
Jacqueline J. “Jackie” Hecimovich, 71, Hibbing, died Tuesday June 4, 2013, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing. She was born in Gary, Indiana on Sept. 9, 1941, to Frank and Dolores Konarski. Jackie was united in marriage to Robert Hecimovich and they made their home in Hibbing, where she worked briefly at Blue Cross and Blue Shield prior to being a full time homemaker. She was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and the Jaycees. Jackie also volunteered her time with the Ladies Auxiliary at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi.
She is survived by three children: Mike Hecimovich of Chisholm, Paul Hecimovich and Christine (Jim) LaFavor, both of Hibbing; four grandchildren: Keith Passeri, Kevin Passeri, Hannah LaFavor, and Harrison LaFavor; a sister, Debbie (David) Hutnick of Indiana; three brothers: Brian Konarski, Danny Lou Konarski, and David Konarski, all of Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Jackie will be held at 2 PM on Friday, June 7, 2013, at Lakeview Cemetery in Coleraine. Arrangements are with Dougherty Funeral Home, Hibbing. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.doughertyofhibbing.com.