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Roland Wivoda
Feb 19, 2013
Roland Thomas Wivoda Roland Thomas Wivoda, 88, of Hibbing, died Tuesday, February 19, 2013, during a brief stay at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. Roland was born September 14, 1924, in Goodland to Thomas and Mary (Calgaro) Wivoda. He spent his childhood and formative years on the family farm in Goodland, eventually moving to a farm in Bengal/Silica. He was drafted into the...
Ruth Smith
Feb 19, 2013
Ruth B. Smith Ruth B. Smith, 90, Hibbing, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center Center, Hibbing. She was born Dec. 16, 1922, in Menahga, MN to Clarence and Susan Smith and moved to Hibbing when she was five. Ruth graduated from Hibbing High School and had worked for a short...
Nichol Pollary
Feb 17, 2013
Nichol A. Pollary Nichol A. Pollary, 38, Hibbing, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. She was born Oct. 30, 1974 in Mohall, ND, the daughter of Larry and Judy Hamel. Nichol attended the Univ. of Minnesota-Crookston and then obtained her medical secretary degree from Minot State University. She met Derek Pollary in 1995 and together, they moved to...
Michael Vincent
Feb 16, 2013
Michael Owen Vincent Michael Owen Vincent, 57, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away Saturday February 16th 2013. Mike was born July 21st, 1955, to Joan and the late George Vincent in Hibbing, MN. Mike's siblings included two sisters, Debra and Cheryl, as well a brother Mitchell. Mike graduated Orville High School, WA and proceeded to attend college at Big Bend College in Moses...
Michael Vincent
Feb 16, 2013
Michael Owen Vincent Michael Owen Vincent, 57, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away Saturday February 16th 2013. Mike was born July 21st, 1955, to Joan and the late George Vincent in Hibbing, MN. Mike's siblings included two sisters, Debra and Cheryl, as well a brother Mitchell. Mike graduated Orville High School, WA and proceeded to attend college at Big Bend College in Moses...
Mary Letsch
Feb 12, 2013
Mary Jean Letsch Mary Jean Letsch, 83, Hibbing, died Tuesday February 12, 2013, in her home. She was born in Carson Lake Location near Hibbing on March 12, 1929, to Jerry and Mary Catherine Kosmerl. Mary Jean graduated from Hibbing High School and had worked as a legal secretary at Matonich Law Office. She was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church....
Lorraine Sixberry
Feb 12, 2013
Lorraine Barbara Sixberry Lorraine B. Sixberry, 91, Side Lake, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at home. She was born in North Hibbing on July 15, 1921, to John and Leona Scofield. Lorraine was united in marriage to Russell Sixberry on Aug. 9, 1942, and they made their home at Side Lake. She loved her family, enjoyed her hobby club and was a member...
Helen Wauzynski
Feb 9, 2013
Helen Wauzynski Helen Wauzynski, 87, Hibbing, died Saturday, February 09, 2013, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing. She was born in Hibbing on August 5, 1925, to Daniel and Ella Lastovich. Helen graduated from Hibbing High School and was united in marriage to Edward Wauzynski on Nov. 9, 1946. She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She is survived...
Bernadine Borovac
Feb 7, 2013
Bernadine J. Borovac Bernadine J. Borovac, 95, Hibbing, died Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing. She was born in Chisholm, MN on March 9, 1917, to John and Frances (Stukel) Perko. She loved dancing and singing, crosswords, and playing cards. A beloved mother, she was brave, feisty and funny, and her potica and pasties were unrivaled. She will be missed...
Dale Andersen
Feb 6, 2013
Dale A. Andersen Dale Andersen, 60, died at Hillcrest Terrace in Hibbing, MN on Feb. 6, 2013. Dale was born on Sept.28, 1952, to Woodrow and Annabelle Andersen of rural Clontarf, MN. He graduated from Benson High School in 1971, and went to work in the Merchant Marine for many years. He lived in the Mississippi and Louisiana area for over 30...
Ruth Brooks
Feb 6, 2013
Ruth Ann Brooks Ruth Ann Brooks, 92, Buck Lake, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing. She was born on Oct. 22, 1920, in Duluth to John and Mary Fogel. Ruth grew up in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School and Hibbing Junior College. She was united in marriage to George Brooks on April 4, 1941, in Oliver,...
Gary Woodman
Feb 3, 2013
Gary Lee Woodman Gary Lee Woodman, 66, Nashwauk, died Sunday, February 3, 2013, in his home. He was born in Nashwauk on February 5, 1946, to Richard and Kathryn Woodman. Gary graduated from Nashwauk High School and had worked as an auto mechanic for US Steel for 38 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of Nashwauk; a son, Shawn (Jennifer)...
Joann Olson
Feb 2, 2013
Joann A. Olson Joann A. Olson, 71, Hibbing, died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Fairview University Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born to William and Jeanette Noonan on September 6, 1941 in Wilkinson, MN and graduated from Keewatin High School. She enjoyed Sewing, Crocheting, and was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at First Lutheran Church. She was employed with the Hibbing...
David Suzick
Feb 2, 2013
David Suzick David Suzick, 84, Keewatin, died Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Guardian Angels in Hibbing after a short stay at Fairview University Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born on December 5, 1928 in Keewatin to John and Harriet (Verity) Suzick the youngest of four siblings, John, Mary, and William (Schmick). Mr. Suzick joined the service at age 17, serving...
Therese Heino
Feb 1, 2013
Therese “Terri” Margaret Heino Therese “Terri” Margaret Heino, 84, Hibbing, died Friday, February 1, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Ely, MN to Werner and Florence Wolff on May 17, 1928. Therese had been employed with Hibbing Community College as a bookkeeper for over 20 years. She enjoyed playing Bridge, Bocce Ball and working crossword puzzles. Terri was a member of...
Joseph Yukich
Jan 31, 2013
Joseph Francis Yukich Joseph Francis Yukich, 86, Kelly Lake, MN, died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Fairview University Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born in Carson Lake, MN on March 31, 1926 to Steve and Francis (Dejak) Yukich. Joe was drafted out of Hibbing High School in 1944 served his country in the Navy on the U.S.S. Corson (AVP-37) and...
Peter Koprivec Sr.
Jan 26, 2013
Peter F. Koprivec Sr. Peter F. Koprivec Sr., 92, lifelong resident of Keewatin died Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Bigfork Valley Communities Home in Bigfork. He was born on August 12, 1920, to Peter and Katie (Medved) Koprivec in Crosby, MN. Peter attended Robert L. Downing High School in Keewatin. After school, Peter proudly served his country during WWII with the U.S. Army,...
Cathryn Ricker
Jan 24, 2013
Cathryn J. Ricker Cathryn J. Ricker, 96, Nashwauk, died peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2013, at her residence, Hillcrest Nashwauk. She was born to Herman and Agnes Terwey in Melrose, MN on November 10, 1916, and had lived in Ward Springs before moving to Nashwauk in 1937. Cathryn was a hard worker spending many hours working at Hultquist Bakery, Sella's Sweet Shop,...
Gary Saari
Jan 24, 2013
Gary E. Saari Gary E. Saari, 67 Hibbing, died Thursday January 24, 2013, at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi. He was born on September 20, 1945, to Matt and Beatrice (Piekkola) Saari in Deer River, MN. He was a resident of Hibbing for the past 39 years. Gary was a graduate of the University of Minnesota receiving his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was...
Jeffrey Kallsen
Jan 23, 2013
Jeffrey D. Kallsen Jeffrey D. Kallsen, 52, Hibbing, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at home. He was born in St. Cloud, MN on September 19, 1960, to Donald and Beverly Kallsen. He is survived by three children: Skye Kallsen of Chisholm; and Autumn Kallsen and Donny Kallsen, both of Springfield, MO; a brother, Eric Kallsen, of Hibbing; three sisters: Shannon (David) McCray, Dana...
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