Obituaries

Jun 14, 2013

Donna Jean (Novak) Charon Donna Jean (Novak) Charon, 60, Hibbing, died Friday, June 14, 2013 at her home after a fierce battle with lung cancer.  She was born in Hibbing to Vernon and Mildred, Novak on November 28, 1952.  Dona worked at the Sewing Factory in Chisholm for many years, and later was a cook at Ciao most recently. She loved living...

Jun 12, 2013

Frances Barbara Stimac Frances Barbara Stimac, 90, lifelong Hibbing area resident died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Fairview University Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born on the family farm in Little Swan to John and Mary Mestek on August 11, 1922.  During the 40’s she worked for US Steel at the Oliver Mine and later worked at General’s Vegetable Market.  Frances was...

Jun 11, 2013

Antoinette "Toni" J. Hydukovich Age 49 :June 4 1964- June 11 2013 Toni passed away with dignity, strength and grace following a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was surrounded by the people that meant the most to her on this earth. Antoinette was born in Winona MN on June 4th 1964. She grew up in Kitzville and spent...

Jun 10, 2013

Fr. James Golden, age 91, died Monday, June 10, 2013.  Father Golden was born July 28, 1921, in Hibbing, Minnesota to James and Lucy Golden.  He graduated from Keewatin High School and attended Hibbing Junior College prior to studying philosophy at Crosier Seminary College in Onamia and Theology at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul.  He was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop...

Jun 4, 2013

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...

Jun 4, 2013

Leonard J. Mayerle Leonard J. Mayerle, 96, Nashwauk, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born to Joseph and Kathryn Mayerle in Nashwauk on October 24, 1916 and was a veteran of  WW II serving in both the Army and Navy.  Leonard had been employed with Butler Brothers as an Electrician for 38 years retiring in 1978.  He enjoyed...

Jun 3, 2013

Kenneth L. Rabbers Kenneth L. Rabbers, 67, Hibbing, died Monday June 3, 2013, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN surrounded by his family.  He was born in Iowa on February 23, 1946, to George and Arlene Rabbers.  Ken served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was the owner/operator of Ken’s Range Satellite for many years.  He was a...

Jun 3, 2013

Freda Fae Sanders Freda Fae Sanders, 96, Hibbing, died Monday, June 03, 2013, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center.  She was born in Lake Itasca, MN on August 14, 1916, to Martin and Alvira (Pearson) Boldt, and had lived in Hibbing for over 70 years.  Freda was a longtime member of Chisholm Baptist Church, where she had served as the church historian,...

May 26, 2013

Carl J. Cardille Jr. Carl J. Cardille Jr., 76, Rural Nashwauk died Sunday, May 26, 2013 at home.  He was born on July 24, 1936 to Carl and Eva (Seasock) Cardille Sr., in Cooley Location near Nashwauk, MN. He attended Nashwauk Schools and played football with the Nashwauk Colts.   Carl entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Nancy Pearson on August 28,...

May 22, 2013

Chisholm, Alex Born:  December 9, 1930 Died:  May 22, 2013 Age 82 of Hibbing, MN passed away on May 22, 2013. Alex was born on December 9, 1930 in Cedar City, Utah to John “Dukes” and Dorothy Chisholm, and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1949.  Kicked out of the University of Michigan as a freshman, politely asked not to return for his...

May 22, 2013

Gwyneth F. “Punch” Lee Gwyneth F. Lee, 79, longtime resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at home with family by her side.  She was born on April 20, 1934 to Louis and Mary (Ribich) Putzel in Mitchell Location near Hibbing.  She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, the funeral circle, and the CCW.  She loved to cook and...

May 22, 2013

Dominic R. Cannata Sr. Dominic R. Cannata, Sr., 97, Hibbing, died Wed. May 22, 2013, in Chisholm, MN.  He was born Sept. 27, 1915 in Hibbing, the son of Louis and Concetta Cannata.  Dominic was a lifelong resident of Hibbing and was united in marriage to the love of his life, Rose A. Giannone on April 6, 1940.  He was a devoted husband...

May 21, 2013

Jill “Jillie” Lillian (McMeekan) Winsor Jill Lillian Winsor, 66, Hibbing (Babbitt) MN went to be with our Lord Jesus on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 after a long battle with lung disease at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  She was born on July 4, 1946 in Christchurch, New Zealand to Richard and Elwyn (McDonald) McMeekan.  Jill moved to Hibbing, Minnesota in 1964...

May 21, 2013

Mary Evelyn Fischer Mary Evelyn Fischer, 85, of Arden Hills, formerly of Hibbing, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Arden Hills, MN. She was born in Ely to Werner and Florence Wolff on May 17, 1928, was a graduate of Hibbing High School and attended Hibbing Junior College. Mary married George E. Fischer on May 7, 1949, at Blessed Sacrament...

May 20, 2013

Denise Marie Kmett Denise M. Kmett, 36, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Monday, May 20, 2013, in her home.  She was born in Hibbing on October 14, 1976 to Dennis and Eunice “Mickie” (Lees) Kmett, Sr. She is survived by a son, Elliot, of Chisholm; a daughter, Tori, of Oregon; her father, Dennis Kmett Sr., Hibbing; siblings, Frank (Shari) Kmett, Rochester,...

May 20, 2013

May 17, 2013

Stephen J. Rabbers Stephen J. Rabbers, 61, Virginia, MN, died Fri. May 17, 2013 in Duluth, MN.  He was born July 11, 1951 in Hibbing, the son of George and Arlene Rabbers.  He was an Army veteran during the Vietnam War and then became a lab technician working in hospitals in Aurora, MN and Perham, MN.  Stephan then worked in a variety of...

May 15, 2013

Caroline E. Stoeke Caroline E. Stoeke, 73, Grand Rapids, MN, formerly of Hibbing, MN, died Wed. May 15, 2013 in Grand Rapids.  She was born April 11, 1940 in Grand Rapids to Edward and Helmi Landela.  Caroline was a graduate of the Grand Rapids High School and had lived in Hibbing for many years before making her home in Grand Rapids.  She had...

May 13, 2013

Roberta L. Odegaard Roberta L. Odegaard, 88, Hibbing, died Monday, May 13, 2013 in Hibbing.  She was born Sept 14, 1924 in Chisholm, MN to Matt and Mary Gersich.  Roberta graduated from the Hibbing General Hospital nursing program in 1943.  They specifically trained nurses for work overseas, but in Roberta’s case, she was assigned to work in Hibbing as an intensive care nurse...

May 13, 2013

John “Jack” Thomas Stimac John T. “Jack” Stimac, 89, Hibbing, died Monday May 13, 2013, at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  He was born in Cherry, MN on January 29, 1924, to George and Anna Stimac.  Jack graduated from Cherry High School and then served in the US Army during World War II.  He was part of the liberation force in the Philippines, where...