Obituaries

Obituaries

Ann Philips

Ann Philips

Dec 24, 2012

Ann M. Philips Ann M. Philips, 90, Hibbing, died Monday, December 24, 2012, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing.  She was born in Rice Lake, MN on May 5, 1922, to John and Mary Shebly.  During World War II, Ann worked for Hanna Mining Company in the Cooley Mine.  She was united in marriage to Charles Philips on May 4, 1946 in...

Ann Tromp

Ann Tromp

Dec 21, 2012

Ann M. Tromp Ann M. Tromp, 94, of Hibbing, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, December 21, 2012.  She was born on February 11, 1918 to John and Mary (Nekich) Biondich in Gilbert, MN.  She was a resident of Carson Lake and Hibbing for 64 years.  She was a 1937 graduate of the Hibbing High School. After graduation, Ann...

Thomas Klobucar

Thomas Klobucar

Dec 17, 2012

Thomas J. Klobucar Thomas J. Klobucar, 50, Saint Cloud died Monday, December 17, 2012 in St. Cloud, MN.  He was born in Chisholm, MN on December 29, 1961.  Thomas was raised in Hibbing and lived in many different locations in Minnesota throughout his life. He is survived by his two sons, Silas and Reuben Moore, both of Belvedere, IL., and one grandchild.  He...

Rose Zygmanski

Rose Zygmanski

Dec 16, 2012

Rose M. Zygmanski Rose M. Zygmanski, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at the Virginia Convalescent Center in Virginia, MN, on the morning of her 98th birthday.  She was born in Hibbing and attended local schools. Her baccalaureate and graduate degrees were received from the College of St. Catherine and the University of Minnesota, respectively. Rose taught music,...

Sonya Peroceschi

Sonya Peroceschi

Dec 16, 2012

Sonya Marie Peroceschi Sonya M. Peroceschi, 64, Hibbing, began her journey on Sunday, December 16, 2012, in her home.  She was born July 15, 1948, in Cloquet, MN to Joseph Hill and Adeline Kegg.  Sonya was united in marriage to James Peroceschi in 1967 in Hibbing.  Sonya had worked many jobs in her lifetime, including at the Hibbing Social Security Office, Northwest Reservation...

Marcella Kezele

Marcella Kezele

Dec 16, 2012

Marcella K. Kezele Marcella K. Kezele, 90, Grand Rapids, formerly of Nashwauk, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids.  She was born in Stearns County, Minnesota on January 20, 1922 and was a longtime Nashwauk resident.  Marcella was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church. She is survived by three children, Myrna (William) Wilson, Oak Harbor, WA, Karen...

Percy Bosarge

Percy Bosarge

Dec 14, 2012

Percy E. “Ron” Bosarge Percy E. Bosarge, 70, longtime resident of Cloverdale passed away on December 14, 2012 at Home surrounded by his family.  He was born on February 16, 1942 to Percy and Barbara Bosarge in Pascagoula, MS.  Percy lived a rich life moving from Mississippi to New York City, Chicago, Virginia and Florida.  He moved back to New York where he...

David Duncan

David Duncan

Dec 13, 2012

David Duncan David Duncan 68, of Hibbing passed away on December 13, 2012 at the University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.   He was born on November 3, 1944, in the County of Ayre, in the District of Irvine, Scotland, the youngest of seven children born to John and Antonina Duncan.  At a young age he was drawn to the sea, and with...

Eileen Kannas

Eileen Kannas

Dec 13, 2012

Eileen M. Kannas Eileen M. Kannas, 90, lifelong resident of Nashwauk, MN, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 in Grand Rapids, MN.  She was born June 30, 1922 in Nashwauk to Patrick and Angeline Schullo.  Eileen married Harry G. Kannas on Sept. 28, 1946.  They made their home in Nashwauk where she dedicated her life to her family and home.  She was a member of...

Jennifer Meyers

Jennifer Meyers

Dec 11, 2012

Jennifer M. Meyers Jennifer M. Meyers, 37, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  She was born on December 15, 1974 in Hibbing.  Jennifer was employed as a waitress for the Hometown Restaurant in Hibbing.  She always enjoyed helping people and liked working with arts and crafts. She is survived by her five daughters,...

Thomas Rutherford

Thomas Rutherford

Dec 8, 2012

Thomas J. “Ruggy” Rutherford Thomas J. “Ruggy” Rutherford, 62, lifelong Hibbing resident lost his courageous battle with cancer on December 8, 2012.  Tom was born in Hibbing to Joseph and Shirley Rutherford on November 24, 1950.  He was a United States Marine Corps veteran having served from December 30, 1969 to December 10, 1971.  Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing canoeing, anything to do with...

Joseph Marolt

Joseph Marolt

Dec 5, 2012

Joseph John Marolt, 92, Hibbing, former longtime Keewatin resident, died Wednesday December 5, 2012 at the Fairview University Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born to John and Mary Marolt in Keewatin on March 4, 1920.  Joe was a Navy veteran of WW II.  He had been employed at the Pickands Mather Mine in Keewatin and Hibbing Tac as an electrician.  He was passionate...

Rose Jaynes

Rose Jaynes

Dec 1, 2012

Rose Marie Jaynes Rose Marie Jaynes, 53, Hibbing, died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at home in Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing on April 5, 1959, to Harvey A. and Carol R. Jaynes.  Rose attended Hibbing schools and had worked at Manney’s Shopper in years past. She is survived by two children:  Jason Jaynes of Hibbing and Rachael Meyer of Mountain Iron, MN;...

Nicholas Lucia

Nicholas Lucia

Dec 1, 2012

Nicholas Robert Lucia Nicholas R. Lucia, 32, Hibbing, died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at home.  He was born on September 27, 1980, to Patrick and Karen (Riipinen) Lucia in Hibbing.  Nick enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for four years.  He served one tour in Iraq as an Airborne Combat Engineer.  Most recently, Nick was stationed at Ft. Bragg in...

Gwenith Thronson

Gwenith Thronson

Nov 28, 2012

Gwenith Ann Thronson Gwenith A. Thronson, 84, Hibbing died Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.  She was born February 20, 1928 to Owen and Flossie (Hanmer) Farrell in the Village of Hibbing.  She was the fifth of nine children and graduated from the Hibbing High School.  On October 19, 1946 she married Raymond Charles Thronson in Oakland, MI.,...

Dennis Deutschman

Dennis Deutschman

Nov 28, 2012

Dennis Dean Deutschman Dennis Dean Deutschman, 67, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, in Duluth.  Dennis was born September 7, 1945, in Slayton, MN, to Arthur and Bertha (Manwarren) Deutschman of Westbrook, MN.  He was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Westbrook, and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1963.  Dennis was married in 1964 and as a result of that union...

Xander Himle

Xander Himle

Nov 27, 2012

Xander L. Himle Xander L. Himle, born May 19, 2012 in Hibbing, MN, unexpectedly received his angel wings November 27, 2012 due to SIDS. Xander’s life journey was too short, but he was able to touch many hearts.  His gentle smile could melt the hearts of those around him and though he never spoke a word, his voice and thoughts could...

George Gross

George Gross

Nov 26, 2012

George M. Gross George M. Gross, 81, Hibbing died Monday, November 26, 2012 at the Virginia Convalescent Center in Virginia.  George was born on February 10, 1931 to Steve an Eva (Newman) Gross in Park Rapids, MN.  He was employed with Mahoning Mine, and later Hibbing Taconite.  He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing and the Knights of...

Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson

Nov 26, 2012

Dale Lane Johnson Dale Lane Johnson, 52, Hibbing, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 in his home.  He was born April 23, 1960 in Hibbing, the son of Louis and Dorothy Johnson.  He graduated from Hibbing High School and had worked in various jobs in the area.  He loved to draw, listen to music, fish and spend time with family and friends.  He will be...

Eunice Gustafson

Eunice Gustafson

Nov 25, 2012

Eunice Janet “Penny” Gustafson Eunice J. “Penny” Gustafson, 89, Nashwauk, died peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Retama Manor in Weslaco, TX.  She was born on March 13, 1923, to Andrew and Grace (Mundy) Kent in Grand Rapids, MN.  She grew up in Grand Rapids where she graduated from high school.  A homemaker by trade, Penny was a member of Nashwauk Lutheran...

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