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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,...
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...
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,...
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...
Donald Olson
Jan 21, 2013
Donald “Don” Luverne Olson Donald “Don” Luverne Olson, 75, beloved husband and best friend of Jeanette (Johnson) Olson for 57 years, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2013, at home, surrounded by his family whom he laughed with, lived for, and loved. Don was born in Hickory Township, Pennington County, Minnesota, but lived most of his life with his family...
Elvira Walior
Jan 21, 2013
Elvira “Vi” E. Walior Elvira “Vi” E. Walior, 85, Hibbing, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, surrounded by her family, in the Fairview Range Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born June 13, 1927 in Nashwauk, the daughter of Jacob and Mary Specht. Vi worked at the Hibbing General Hospital as a nurse’s aide on the pediatrics floor and other...
John Milosevich
Jan 21, 2013
John George Milosevich John G. Milosevich, 84, Hibbing, formerly of Leetonia died Monday January 21, 2013 at home. He was born on August 15, 1928 to George and Katherine (Starcevic) Milosevic in Leetonia Location. John was a 1946 Hibbing High School graduate. After high school, John enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country proudly as an Occupational Troop in Germany. He later...
Louise Puhek
Jan 21, 2013
Louise H. Puhek Louise H. Puhek of Hibbing, age 89, died on January 21, 2013 in Duluth after a brief stay at St. Mary’s Hospital. Louise Hace Puhek was born May 5, 1923, in Slovenia to Neza and Louis Komidar. In 1942, she married Janez Hace who was killed during World War II. She and her son, John Hace, came to Chisholm in 1957. In...
Louise Puhek
Jan 21, 2013
Louise H. Puhek, 89, Hibbing, died Monday January 21, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. The date and time will be posted soon.
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