Obituaries

Nov 15, 2011

Jack Louis Genise Jack L. Genise, 54, Hibbing, died Tuesday November 15, 2011, in his home.  He was born in Hibbing on May 4, 1957, to Louis and Lois Genise.  Jack graduated from Hibbing High school and had attended UMD.  He lived most of his life in Duluth and Washburn, WI, moving back to Hibbing several years ago.  Jack loved to spend time with...

Nov 13, 2011

Brenda Elizabeth Emanuel Brenda Elizabeth Emanuel, 52, Hibbing, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning November 13, 2011, at home in her sleep and is now one of the finest angels in Heaven.  She was born on April 26, 1959, to John R. “Butch” and Dana Emanuel.  The first of six children, Brenda was a natural born leader, an accomplished musician, a successful...

Nov 13, 2011

Keith Edwin Metzer Keith Edwin Metzer, 65, Hibbing, died Sunday, November 13, 2011 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Duluth.  He was born to Charles and Marie Metzer in Hibbing on July 7, 1946 and was an Army and National Guard Veteran .  His service in the Army was from Nov. 23, 1965 to Nov. 9, 1967 and in the National Guard...

Nov 13, 2011

Robert K. ‘Bob’ Smith Robert Smith, 73, of Nashwauk, MN, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis. He was born on May 2, 1938 in Bayfield, WI and later moved to the Lawrence Lake area in the 1950’s where he met and married Pearl Tupper on December 19,...

Nov 12, 2011

Stephonia A. Paglarini Stephonia A. Paglarini, 94, Hibbing, died Sat. Nov. 12, 2011 in the University Medical Center, Mesabi in Hibbing.  She was born June 18, 1917 in Eveleth, MN to Frank and Mary Gregorich.  Stephonia grew up in the Carson Lake Location near Hibbing and had married Andrew Paglarini in 1938.  When not caring for the family she loved, Stephonia loved to...

Nov 12, 2011

Bonnie J. Espe Bonnie J. Espe, 61, Hibbing, died Sat. Nov. 12, 2011 in the Fairview University Hospital, Mpls.  She was born in Chisholm, MN on July 28, 1950 and graduated from the Hibbing High School.  She married Robert Wayne Espe in Hibbing in 1969.  She lived in Hibbing spending her early years as a hairdresser and then over 3 decades providing home...

Nov 11, 2011

Genevieve J. Stolp Genevieve J. Stolp, 74, Cloverdale, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 in her home after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by the family she loved and cared for.  She was born Aug. 2, 1937 in Grey Eagle, MN, the daughter of Melvin and Elizabeth Halling.  Genevieve grew up in Calumet, MN and married Donn Stolp...

Nov 10, 2011

Gerald J. Miklavcich Gerald J. Miklavcich, 66, Hibbing, passed away unexpectedly Thursday; Nov. 10, 2011 in Hibbing.  He was born July 17, 1945 in Ely, MN to John and Ann Miklavcich.  Gerald was a star quarterback in high school obtaining a scholarship to Bemidji State Univ. where he obtained his masters in Social Science.  His Master’s thesis “A Study Of The American Civil...

Nov 7, 2011

Betty Ellen Parrucci Betty Ellen Parrucci, 89, Chisholm, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 07, 2011, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing.  She was born April 18, 1922, in Cedar Rapids, IA to Louis V. and Anna Lowrey.  Betty graduated from Chisholm High School in 1940, and was united in marriage to Roland Parrucci that same year.  She was a...

Nov 4, 2011

Lena M. Schultz Lena M. Schultz, 89, Cloverdale, died Friday November 4, 2011, at Grand Itasca Medical Center in Grand Rapids.  She was born Sept. 4, 1922, in Walker, MN to Louis and Flora Bertram.  Lena was united in marriage to Robert L. Schultz on Feb. 26, 1940,  and was a mother of 12 who dedicated her life to her family.  Lena had been...

Nov 2, 2011

Doris Irene nee Buchwitz Maki Doris I. Maki, 66, Hibbing, passed away on Wednesday November 2, 2011, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease.   She was born on August 3, 1945, to Albert F. and Helen L. (Maxie) Buchwitz in Silver Creek, MS.  She was a 1963 graduate of Hibbing High School and a longtime resident...

Nov 1, 2011

Allen Alten Johnson Allen A. Johnson, 82, Pengilly, died Tuesday November 1, 2011, at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  He was born in Winger, MN on December 12, 1928, to John and Alida Johnson.  Allen and Mary Jane Farrell were united in marriage on April 12, 1949, in Hibbing and had lived in Pengilly since 1952.  He was a shovel runner for...

Oct 31, 2011

Edward A. Olson Edward A. Olson, 74, Hibbing, died Monday October 31, 2011, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing.  He was born in Park Rapids, MN on March 24, 1937, to Alvin and Ella Olson.   Edward and Joyce Lahtela were united in marriage on September 1, 1956 in Hibbing.  He had retired from National Steel Pellet Company where he was known as...

Sep 18, 2002

Robert "Bob" Johnston, 81, died Monday, September 18, 2023. Bob leaves behind two children, Amy (Kyle) and Polly (Dan). Bob relocated to Hibbing, MN from Indiana eight years ago to be close to his granddaughters Jacqui and Justine whom he adored. Bob enjoyed early morning bike rides on the Mesabi Trail and completing projects with his son-in-law Dan. He will...

Nancy M. Waara age 65 of Hibbing, MN passed away at her home. She was born September 26, 1955 to Joseph Ruparcich and Joyce Burke in Chisholm, MN. Nancy was a longtime resident of Hibbing; she was raised Lutheran. Nancy had a creative streak; she enjoyed crocheting and drawing. Nancy also was a longtime cat owner. She is survived...

Chester Danich Chester Danich, 90, Hibbing died Monday January 28, 2013 at the Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born on December 6, 1922 in Carson Lake, MN. Chester is survived by Madonna (Nehiba), his wife of 62 years; a daughter Debbie (Clyde) of Tuscon, AZ; a son Fabian (Jeriann) of Hibbing; special nephew John Barlet; and numerous nieces and...

Helen and Harold Salminen passed away, Friday, February 12, 2021 and Thursday May 13, 2021, 3 months and 1 day apart both at Guardian Angels Health and Rehab Center in Hibbing. She was born August 7, 1928 in Beulah, MS to Claude and Mabel (Sproles) Maxie. He was born March 2, 1926 in Duluth, MN to Carl and Hildur...