Obituaries

Obituaries

Marlene Paver

Marlene Paver

Nov 25, 2012

Marlene L. Paver Marlene L. Paver, 78, lifelong Hibbing resident passed away peacefully Sunday, November 25, 2012 at home.  She was born in Hibbing to George and Mary Krtinich, on February 14, 1934 and was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker.  Marlene was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. She is survived by her husband, John, son, Craig...

Rose Hren

Rose Hren

Nov 23, 2012

Rose M. Hren (Woodbury, MN)   Rose Hren, age 91, formerly of Hibbing, passed away on Friday, November 23 at Faith Home Care in Woodbury, MN with her family by her side.  She was born in Stevenson, MN on August 12, 1921 to the late James and Cecilia Rico.  Rose was raised in Keewatin and graduated from the R. L. Downing High School...

Reeda Valla

Reeda Valla

Nov 21, 2012

Reeda R. Valla Reeda R. Valla, 82, Meadowlands, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at her home.  She was born to Frank and Elizabeth Heinbuecher in Aurora, IL on August 8, 1930 and had lived in the Meadowlands area for over 65 years. Reeda married Frank Valla at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Meadowlands on August 28, 1948. She was a lifetime...

Alice Slattery

Alice Slattery

Nov 13, 2012

Alice Low Slattery Alice Low Slattery, 98, Hibbing, died Tuesday November 13, 2012, at Virginia Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Faribault, MN to George and Jesse Low.  Alice graduated from Faribault High School, attended Winona State University, and graduated with a teaching degree from Mankato State University.  She received her Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.  Alice began her...

Georgia Rasch

Georgia Rasch

Nov 13, 2012

Georgia Ann Rasch Georgia Ann Rasch, 70, passed away surrounded by her family on November 13, 2012, at Cornerstone Villa after a long struggle with various medical problems. Georgia was born February 22, 1942 in Hibbing, MN.    She was the oldest of seven children and the daughter to Paul and Mayme (Jacobson) Sharich.  She was united in marriage to her soul mate...

Matthew Lindgren

Matthew Lindgren

Nov 8, 2012

Matthew X. Lindgren Matthew X. Lindgren, 54, Kelly Lake, MN, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 in Hibbing.  He was born June13, 1958 in Hibbing to Ronald and Mary Lou Lindgren.  Matthew had lived a simple life.  He enjoyed his time at the family cabin on Lost Moose Lake and spending time outdoors fishing and bird hunting. He is survived by a daughter Jamie...

Eldred Kukkonen

Eldred Kukkonen

Nov 7, 2012

Eldred I. Kukkonen Eldred I. Kukkonen, 89, Keewatin, formerly of Pengilly, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born on November 12, 1922, to John and Agnes (Haugen) Mattson in Minneota, MN.  A homemaker by trade, Eldred was a member of the VFW ladies auxiliary of Pengilly.  She was also a member of a local birthday club,...

Justine "Jay" Jackson

Justine "Jay" Jackson

Nov 5, 2012

Justine “Jay” Jackson Justine “Jay” Jackson, 94, lifetime Hibbing resident, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2012, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  She was born June 25, 1918, to Lathen and Gertrude (Krueger) Vincent in Mellen, WI and was raised in Hibbing, MN.  Justine was a 1936 graduate of Hibbing High School.  On July 11, 1937, she married Howard Elwood Jackson.  Justine was a...

Michael Baumgardner

Michael Baumgardner

Nov 4, 2012

Michael Jeffrey Baumgardner Michael J. Baumgardner, 45, Hibbing, ended his nine year battle with ALS peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing.  He was born in Hibbing on May 15, 1967, to Greg and Helen Baumgardner.  Michael graduated from Hibbing High School in 1985, and then from Hibbing Technical College and Alexandria Vo-Tech.  He worked as an automotive...

Judith Cross

Judith Cross

Nov 3, 2012

Judith I. Ording Cross Judith I. Ording Cross, 70, of Hibbing, died Sat. Nov. 3, 2012, in Hibbing.  She was born Dec. 7, 1941, the daughter of Karl and Blanche Ording, in Moorhead, MN.  She went to college for one year following her journalism dream.  She married Leon Cross September 2nd, 1960, and they moved to the twin cities.  She and Leon had 2...

Katherine Zeiher

Katherine Zeiher

Nov 3, 2012

Katherine L. Zeiher Katherine L. Zeiher, 89, Hibbing, died Sat. November 3, 2012, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born Dec. 16, 1922 to Roy and Vera Buchanan in Sisseton, SD.  She graduated from Graceville, MN High School in 1940.  She attended the Northwest Institute of Medical Technology in Minneapolis, MN where she became a laboratory and x-ray technician.  She worked...

Mary Trombly

Mary Trombly

Nov 2, 2012

Mary Trombly Mary Trombly, 93, Hibbing, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 in Hibbing.  She was born Nov. 29, 1918 in Dodgeville, MI, the daughter of Michael and Hanna Marino.  She moved to Leetonia in the late 40’s where she dedicated her life to the family she loved.  Her love of cooking and baking led to many feasts that included sarmas, pasties, potica, and...

Albert Cianni

Albert Cianni

Nov 2, 2012

Albert F. Cianni Albert F. Cianni, 71, Nashwauk, died Fri. Nov. 2, 2012 in his home.  He was born Oct. 1, 1941 in Chisholm, MN to Dino and Josephine Gambucci Cianni.  He had served in the US Coast Guard and had lived in New York working as a purchasing agent for Pan Am.  He returned to northern MN in 1975 where he worked...

Richard Raukar Sr.

Richard Raukar Sr.

Nov 2, 2012

Richard G. Raukar Sr. Richard G. Raukar Sr., 83, Hibbing, died peacefully with his family by his side, Fri. Nov. 2, 2012 in Hibbing.  He was born Nov. 25, 1928, son of and Anna  and George “Spotty”  Raukar in Carson Lake Location near Hibbing, where he grew up spending his youth playing baseball, hockey, swimming in the pits and working on grandpa Jacob’s...

Steven Grigg

Steven Grigg

Oct 30, 2012

Steven P. Grigg Steven was born May 2nd 1978, in Hibbing, MN.  He grew up in Baltimore, MD, and returned to Hibbing when he was in his early teens.  Sometime after graduating high school, Steven moved to the Wausau area, where he lived for the past nine years. He was a dedicated, hard worker and enjoyed his job at Kolbe and Kolbe.  Steven...

Eleanor Baldwin

Eleanor Baldwin

Oct 29, 2012

Eleanor A. Baldwin, 95, of Hibbing, MN began her heavenly journey on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2012 at the Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing and now peacefully rests, clothed with God’s spirit forever. A native of Coleraine, MN, graduate of Greenway H.S. and Itasca Junior College, she was born July 17, 1917, the daughter of Perry C. Warner...

Daniel Hemphill

Daniel Hemphill

Oct 26, 2012

Daniel Arthur Hemphill Daniel A. Hemphill, 52, Hibbing, died Friday, October 26, 2012, in Hibbing.  He was born in Chisholm, MN on November 4, 1959, to Edward and Irene Hemphill.  Dan grew up in Side Lake and graduated from Hibbing High School.  He had worked as a welder for Electric Power Door Company in Hibbing.  He was an excellent fisherman and hunter.   Dan and...

Kenneth Nault

Kenneth Nault

Oct 26, 2012

Kenneth Daniel Nault Kenneth Daniel Nault, 88, beloved husband and father, Side Lake, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012, at Hillcrest Parkside in Hibbing.  He was born in Ishpeming, MI on August 21, 1924, to Louis and Eva Nault.  He graduated in 1942 from Ishpeming High School and entered the military in 1943, serving in the European Theater.  Ken attained the rank of...

Carol Ann And Kingsbury

Carol Ann And Kingsbury

Oct 25, 2012

Charles R. “Ron” Kingsbury and Carol Ann Kingsbury Carol Ann (Kaminen) Kingsbury, 76, Keewatin, died Thursday, October 25th, 2012 at Fairview Range University Medical Center-Mesabi, Hibbing. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles R “Ron” Kingsbury by just 51 days as he passed away on September 5th, 2012 at Guardian Angels Health Care Center in...

John Dundovich

John Dundovich

Oct 24, 2012

John Peter “ Dundy” Dundovich John P. “Dundy” Dundovich, 90, lifelong Keewatin resident, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi in Hibbing.  He was born in Keewatin on February 22, 1922, to Peter and Barbara Dundovich.  He graduated from Keewatin High School and was united in marriage to Julia Kuriatnyk on Sept. 26, 1942.  John worked as an electrician for...

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