Obituaries

Obituaries

Andrea Heem

Andrea Heem

Jan 19, 2014

Andrea Mae “Dolly” Heem Andrea Mae “Dolly” Heem, 73, Pengilly, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 19, 2014, in her home.  She was born on October 18, 1940, in Gonvick, MN to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bakke.   She was united in marriage to Richard Dale Heem on July 20, 1957, in International Falls.  She was the owner/operator of Dolly’s Hair...

Joseph Debaere

Joseph Debaere

Jan 18, 2014

Joseph Paul DeBaere Joseph P. DeBaere, 60, Hibbing died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at home with his family by his side.  He was born on November 10, 1953 to Eugene and Louise (Loke) DeBaere in Marshall, MN.  Joseph spent his childhood and early adulthood in the Aurora/Hoyt Lakes area.  Joseph lived in Gilbert for five years, and most recently was a resident of...

Raymond Lee

Raymond Lee

Jan 18, 2014

Raymond E. Lee Raymond E. Lee, 89, Hibbing died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitaton Center in Hibbing.  He was born on February 25, 1924 to Ole and Beatrice (Darst) Lee in Hibbing.  A lifetime resident of Hibbing, Raymond graduated from the Hibbing High School.  He married Joyce Russell on August 7, 1945 in Hibbing.  Raymond proudly served his country...

Chad Green

Chad Green

Jan 16, 2014

Chad E. Green Chad E. Green, 36, Hibbing died Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Virginia, MN.  He was born on January 10, 1978 to Coy and Kathy (Shoulders) Green in Lawrenceville, IL.  He attended high school in Bridgeport, Illinois and attended 2 years of tech school in Indiana.  Chad moved to Hibbing in 1998.  He was employed with Royal Tire in Virginia as a...

Harry (Jerry) Gherardi

Harry (Jerry) Gherardi

Jan 16, 2014

Harry (Jerry) P. Gherardi November 17, 1929 - January 16, 2014 Harry P. Gherardi, 84, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died at his home on January 16, 2014. Harry was born on November 17, 1929, to parents Oreste and Lodovina (Bottaini) Gherardi. His parents were immigrants from Italy, and he spent his life being so proud of his Italian heritage. He...

Carmella Bonazza

Carmella Bonazza

Jan 15, 2014

Carmella Jeanette Bonazza Carmella J. Bonazza, 89, Kitzville, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Hillcrest Parkside in Hibbing.  She was born on September 26, 1924 to Rocco and Grace (Mancuso) Carrozza in Hibbing.  She attended Hibbing Schools and attended college for one year.  She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Benedict Bonazza in 1944 in Hibbing.  She was a member of the Hibbing and...

Shelley Thomas

Shelley Thomas

Jan 11, 2014

Shelley Nole (Rice) Thomas Shelley Nole (Rice) Thomas, 55, Hibbing, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, in Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing on April 8, 1958, to Mervin and Myrna (Tawyea) Rice.  Shelley graduated from Hibbing High School in 1976 and was a member of Open Door Church and its Celebrate Recovery program.  Shelley’s love and compassion impacted the lives of many people....

Constance Rossini

Constance Rossini

Jan 8, 2014

Constance Florence “Tancy” Rossini Constance Florence “Tancy”  Rossini, 91, Hibbing, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm.  She was born in Ploesti, Romania on September 14, 1922 to Stefan and Dumitra “Cece” Constantinescu.  She grew up in Romania and was united in marriage to Aldo Rossini, a US Serviceman, in Romania in 1946.  She immigrated to the United States...

Richard Chiodi

Richard Chiodi

Jan 5, 2014

Richard James “Dick” Chiodi Richard James “Dick” Chiodi, 81, Kitzville, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  He was born in Hibbing to Anthony and Alyce Chiodi on March 16, 1932 and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1950.  He was a veteran having served in the US Navy. Dick was retired from the Hibbing Fire...

Mary Biondich

Mary Biondich

Jan 4, 2014

Mary Threse Biondich Mary Threse Biondich died January 4, 2014, at the age of 97 in Campbell, CA.  She was born in Elcor, MN on June 17, 1916, to Marko and Mary Louise Biondich, immigrants from Croatia.  She was raised in Gilbert and was a graduate of Gilbert High School. She was one of eight children: John, Ann, Sophie, Catherine, Joseph, Betty...

Dennis Kmett, Sr.

Dennis Kmett, Sr.

Jan 3, 2014

Dennis William Kmett, Sr. Dennis W. Kmett, Sr., 70, Hibbing, died Friday, January 3, 2013, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born in Chisholm, MN on June 21, 1943, to Frank and Ruth (Murray) Kmett.  Dennis loved drag racing and working on cars.  He had a strong faith in Jesus which he would share with everyone. He is survived by...

Dorothy Boria

Dorothy Boria

Jan 1, 2014

Dorothy Kaye Boria, 86, of Grand Rapids, formerly Minnnetonka, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Hibbing, Minnesota to Ralph and Viola Kniffin on October 2, 1927.  Dorothy graduated from the Duluth Minnesota Business College and went on to work at the Hibbing Daily Tribune.  Dorothy moved to Minnetonka with her husband...

Frances Paolo

Frances Paolo

Dec 27, 2013

Frances "Dee-Dee" Paolo Frances passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Friday, December 27, 2013. She is at peace with Jesus Christ in heaven.  Dee-Dee was born September 23, 1941 in Blue Island Illinois to Chuck and Irene Lockhart. Dee-Dee married the love of her life, Frank Paolo June 10, 1961 and they began their family. Dee-Dee was very...

Angelyn Cade

Angelyn Cade

Dec 27, 2013

Angelyn J. Cade Angelyn J. Cade, 104, Nashwauk died Friday, December 27, 2013 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born on February 6, 1909 to Joseph and Katherine (Preblich) Sterbenz in Bigfork, MN.  She had been a resident of Nashwauk for over 60 years.  She held many jobs throughout her life, and co-owned and operated the Hilltop Gift Shop in...

Irwin Laughton

Irwin Laughton

Dec 26, 2013

Irwin E. Laughton Irwin E. Laughton, 75, Cambridge, formerly of Hibbing (Kelly Lake) and Crosby died Thursday, December 26, 2013 in Cambridge, MN.  He was born on March 17, 1938 to Linza and Rovilla (Grandy) Laughton in Crosby, MN.  After graduating from the Crosby High School, Irwin proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and...

Dorothy Hallack

Dorothy Hallack

Dec 24, 2013

Dorothy M. Hallack Dorothy M. Hallack, 87, Hibbing died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at the Hillcrest Alice in Hibbing.  She was born on February 6, 1926 to Arne and Mayme (Plukka) Immonen on Dupont Hill in the supervisor’s home in Hibbing.  She was a graduate of the Hibbing High School and the Hibbing Junior College.  She worked for the Department of the Navy...

Ann Karakash

Ann Karakash

Dec 23, 2013

A memorial service for Ann (Paun) Karakash, 82, of Hibbing will be held at 11:30 AM, Monday Dec. 30, 2013 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Fr. Brian Lederer officiating.  Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service with a luncheon to follow. Ann was born and raised in Ely, MN on January 25, 1931, the daughter of Lucija and...

Mary Suzick

Mary Suzick

Dec 21, 2013

Mary J. Suzick Mary Suzick 86, Hibbing, formerly of Keewatin, died Saturday, December 21st at Fairview Range University Medical Center after a short illness, surrounded by her family. She was born October 23, 1927 to Joseph and Mildred (Marnich) Knezovich in Leetonia, Minnesota. She was the eldest for four siblings. Brother Milan, sisters Madeline and Rose (Becca). Mary married David...

Rose Dolinar

Rose Dolinar

Dec 20, 2013

Rose Marie Martire Dolinar Rose Marie Martire Dolinar, 94, Hibbing, died Friday, December 20, 2013, at Hillcrest Parkside in Hibbing.  She was born on May 11, 1919, to Eugenio and Luiginna Martire in Nashwauk.  She grew up in Nashwauk and moved to Hibbing in 1941.  In those years, she was the lead vocalist in the local band The Swing Kings.  While working as a...

Alice Allen

Alice Allen

Dec 19, 2013

Alice Allen Alice Allen, 65, Hibbing, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2013 in her home.  She was born Aug. 10, 1948 in Bowling Green, KY to William and Barbara Allen.  Alice had worked as an inspector for FEMA before making her home in Hibbing. She is survived by her sons Scott (Hally) Marshall of Kasson, MN and Drew Marshall of Hibbing, her grandchildren...

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