Obituaries

Obituaries

Helen Danielson

Helen Danielson

May 12, 2013

Helen Margaret Danielson Helen M. Danielson, 92, Hibbing, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Hillcrest Parkside in Hibbing.  She was born February 4, 1921, at home on Dark Lake near Britt, MN, the 10th child born to Johan and Emma Kosola.  Helen graduated from Buhl High School and had worked for many years as a beautician from her shop in her home.  She...

John Mccabe

John Mccabe

May 11, 2013

John Alexander McCabe John A. McCabe, 85, Side Lake, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, in his home.  He was born in Hibbing on August 20, 1927, to Lawrence and Grace (LaVaque) McCabe.  John attended Hibbing High School until age 16, when he joined Merchant Marines. He served on many Liberty ships in the Pacific during World War II, and was discharged in...

Walter Strasser

Walter Strasser

May 9, 2013

Walter Strasser March 5, 1947 – May 9, 2013 Walter Strasser, 66, of Hibbing, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He was born on March 5, 1947, in Frankenburg, Austria to Josef and Helena (Fischer) Strasser. Walter and his parents were one of the many post-war Middle European families who immigrated to the United...

Eugene Singleton

Eugene Singleton

May 4, 2013

Eugene Edwin “Gene” Singleton Eugene Edwin “Gene” Singleton unexpectedly went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi in Hibbing.   He was born on Oct. 3, 1934, to Nels and Esther (Arola) Maatta in Green Valley Township, MN.  Esther subsequently married George Singleton and together they raised Eugene.  As a boy during the Great Depression,...

Robert Heling

Robert Heling

May 3, 2013

Robert J. Heling Robert J. Heling, 72, Little Swan died May 3, 2013 at home with his family by his side.  Per Robert’s request there will be a memorial service held in Rush City, MN, at a later date.  Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing. Visit our website at www.doughertyofhibbing.com to sign our online register.

Robert Wiener

Robert Wiener

May 3, 2013

Robert L. Wiener Robert L. Wiener, 88, longtime resident of Kelly Lake, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  He was born on October 6, 1924 to Casper and Susan (Altoff) Wiener in Red Lake Falls, MN.  He was the Owner and Operator of West Howard Body Shop in Hibbing.  He was a member of...

Richard Morelli

Richard Morelli

Apr 30, 2013

Richard E. Morelli Richard E. Morelli, 69, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at home with his family by his side.  He was born on April 11, 1944, to Zosimo and Regina (Fumanti) Morelli in Hibbing.  He attended Hibbing schools and later was employed with Erie Mining Company for 11 years.  Richard entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Susan Starc...

Eddie Trupukka

Eddie Trupukka

Apr 30, 2013

Eddie Oscar Trupukka Eddie Oscar Trupukka, 99, Buhl, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Hibbing.  He was born on February 15, 1914 in New York Mills, MN to Fred and Marey Trupukka. Mr. Trupukka was a Veteran of WW II serving in the European Theater and was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was formerly employed with...

Marie Dorgan

Marie Dorgan

Apr 30, 2013

Marie A. Dorgan Marie A. Dorgan, 99, Keewatin died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center of Hibbing.  She was born on July 29, 1913 to John and Maria (Moratz) Hren in Keewatin.  She entered the Sacrament of Marriage on May 21, 1934 with John R. Dorgan at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Keewatin.  She was employed as...

Judith Shipka

Judith Shipka

Apr 28, 2013

Judith Ellen Shipka Judith Ellen Shipka, 77, Hibbing died April 28, 2013 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born May 16, 1935 to Sture and Linnea (Blom) Fyhrlund in Hibbing.  Judy grew up and spent most of her life on Swan Lake.  She married Joe Shipka in May of 1953, and they...

Antoinette Dasovich

Antoinette Dasovich

Apr 26, 2013

Antoinette K. Dasovich Antoinette K. Dasovich, 93, lifelong Nashwauk resident, died Friday, April 26, 2013 at her home. She was born in Nashwauk to Domenic and Angela Sarago on April 13, 1920. She married George Dasovich in 1941 at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church.  Antoinette was a member of the Italian American Club in Nashwauk and loved spending time at the cabin...

Rose Frost

Rose Frost

Apr 25, 2013

Rose Ann Frost Rose  Frost:  wonderful wife, loving mother, grandmother, and everyone’s favorite Auntie and a great friend, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 25, 2013 in Hibbing surrounded by her family.    She was born on March 13, 1923 and just celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by her family and friends. Her childhood years were spent in Pool Location where she...

Donald Novak

Donald Novak

Apr 25, 2013

Donald Edward Novak Donald Edward Novak, 68, Kitzville, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at his home.  He was born in Grand Rapids, MN on March 15, 1945. Donald is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Juli Jay Jordon, Kitzville, son, Timmothy Jordon Sr., Chisholm, three grandchildren, Shelby Mattson, Kayla Jordon, and Timmothy Jordon Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am.,...

Esther Edmonds

Esther Edmonds

Apr 8, 2013

Esther Bernice "Happy" Edmonds Esther B. "Happy" Edmonds, 75, Hibbing, died Monday, April 8, 2013, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing, MN on April 22, 1937, to John and Esther Poirier.  Esther was united in marriage to Richard Edmonds on March 15, 1952, and had worked in various area restaurants.  She took great pride in her homemaking and...

Frank Genise

Frank Genise

Apr 8, 2013

Frank Edward Genise Frank Edward Genise, 65, Hibbing, died Monday, April 8, at home surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Hibbing to Angelo and Yvonne Genise on October 24, 1947 and married Dionilla Stanich in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on March 22, 1969.  Frank was a member of the Plumbers...

Jeanette Holtan

Jeanette Holtan

Apr 8, 2013

Jeanette Kay Holtan Jeanette Kay Holtan, 52, Nashwauk, died Monday April 8, 2013, at Fairview University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis, after being diagnosed with cancer in January.  She was born in Thief River Falls, MN on August 29, 1960, to Joseph and Mabel Holtan.  Jeanette graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls and had lived most of her life...

Charles Holmstrom

Charles Holmstrom

Apr 4, 2013

Charles W. Holmstrom Charles W. Holmstrom, 65, Nashwauk, MN, born January 26, 1948 in Gackle, ND, died April 4, 2013 in Duluth, MN.  Charles spent his life loving and caring for his family.  He served his country in Vietnam and made his career as an iron worker for US Steel.  He is survived by his loving wife Sarah(nee Liubakka), of Nashwauk; his children;...

Mary Lacika

Mary Lacika

Mar 30, 2013

Mary A. (Kisac) Lacika Mary A. (Kisac) Lacika, 95, a long term resident of Hibbing, died Saturday, March 30, 2013, at St. Benedicts Senior Community in St. Cloud, MN with her family by her side.  She was born to Michael and Anna (Urbanek) Kisac on February 10, 1918, in Franklin, New Jersey.  Mary was a long term employee at Cobb Cook Elementary...

Rose Sersich

Rose Sersich

Mar 30, 2013

Rose A. (Mazich) Sersich Rose A. Sersich, 82, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilation Center in Hibbing.  The 12th of 13 children, Rose was born on May 25, 1930 to Matt and Martha (Magavac) Mazich in Chisholm, MN.  Rose started her married life at Bennett Location in Keewatin and moved to Hibbing...

Maureen Perkovich

Maureen Perkovich

Mar 27, 2013

God granted eternal peace to Maureen Mary (McLaughlin) Perkovich, welcoming her with open arms, on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She left us suddenly at Fairview University Medical Center – Mesabi in Hibbing, surrounded by loved ones. Maureen was born on November 26, 1954, to Paul E. and Mary Jane (Kennedy) McLaughlin in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her childhood, spent in Richfield, Minnesota,...

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