Obituaries

Obituaries

John L. Sordi

John L. Sordi

Nov 21, 2023

 

John L. Sordi age 88 of Hibbing passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 atEssentia St. Mary’s in Duluth. John was born October 9, 1935 in Nashwauk toJohn and Mary (Anselmo) Sordi. He served in the Army and was stationed inGermany. John held a job at E.W. Coons as a foreman before getting a job withthe City of Hibbing as...

Robert "Bob" C. Perfetti

Robert "Bob" C. Perfetti

Nov 20, 2023

 

Robert "Bob" C. Perfetti, 81, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, surrounded by family.  He was born on March 24, 1942, in Hibbing to Nick and Margaret Perfetti.  Bob grew up playing baseball and tennis, along with being active in curling and skiing.  He graduated from Bemidji State University with a degree in elementary education...

Susan M. McCaskie

Susan M. McCaskie

Nov 17, 2023

 

Susan M. McCaskie

June 15, 1950       November 17, 2023

 

            Susan M. McCaskie, 73, longtime Hibbing resident, formerly of Nashwauk died Friday, November 17, 2023 at Essentia St. Mary’s  Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  Funeral services are planned for the Spring of 2024.  Full obituary to run at a later date.  Arrangements are pending with the Dougherty Funeral...

Charlotte L. Willett

Charlotte L. Willett

Nov 16, 2023

 

Charlotte L. Willett age 54 of Hibbing passed away unexpectedly Thursday,November 16, 2023. Charlotte was born October 2, 1969 in Morris, Manitoba. Inthe summer of 1978, Charlotte was adopted by Ed and Barb Mota. She attendedNashwauk-Keewatin schools, graduating from high school in 1988. Followinggraduation, she moved to San Fransico to live with her aunt. After a little movingaround she...

Kelly A. Mickelson

Kelly A. Mickelson

Nov 15, 2023

 

Kelly A. MickelsonJanuary 9, 1970 - November 15, 2023

Kelly A. (White) Mickelson, age 53, was born January 9th, 1970 to Keith White Sr. and Arlys(Trulsen) (White) Warynen in Fosston, MN. Her childhood was spent in Coon Rapids, MN and inher late twenties she found her soulmate, Edward Mickelson, who was born and raised on the Iron Range. They...

David Michael Sersha

David Michael Sersha

Nov 11, 2023

David Michael Sersha Sr, 71, of Laughlin, NV, and formerly Hibbing/Kelly Lake, MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on November 11, 2023. 

He is survived by his wife, two children and two granddaughters. 

A private interment will take place at the Maple Hill Cemetery where David's remains will be laid to rest.

In lieu of cards and memorials, please consider...

James Vernon Mack

James Vernon Mack

Nov 11, 2023

James Vernon MackFebruary 8th, 1940 – November 11th, 2023

James “Jim” Mack died peacefully at home surrounded by family on November11th, 2023. James was born to Vernon and Elizabeth (Plyer) Mack on February 8,1940 in Ashland, WI. His family moved to Cherry, MN in 1953, and that is wherehe met the love of his life, Judith “Judy” (Louhi) Mack. They...

Rose Marion Wilson

Rose Marion Wilson

Nov 10, 2023

 

Rose Marion (Bill) Wilson December 13, 1934 - November 10, 2023 Rose M. Wilson passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN on Friday, November 10, 2023.  She was born in Ely, MN on December 13, 1934 to Frank and Mary (Glavan) Bill.  Rose attended school in Ely and Coleraine, graduating from Greenway High School.  She married Richard Wilson...

Terry Ann Michaud

Terry Ann Michaud

Nov 10, 2023

  Terry Ann Michaud, 80, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023, surrounded by family at Fairview Range Medical Center. Terry was born on June 21, 1943, in Hibbing to Joseph and Josephine Ventrella.  She married Vernon Michaud in 1967.  Terry worked as a beautician for Don More' Beauty Shop and also held jobs at JCPenney...

Betty Ann Lahti

Betty Ann Lahti

Nov 8, 2023

Betty Ann (Myhrman) Lahti, 88, of Toivola, died on November 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. Bettywas born to Olaf and Myrtle (Ringquist) Myhrman on October 5, 1935. She grew up in West Duluth andgraduated from Denfeld High School in 1953. After graduation, she attended the University ofMinnesota-Duluth. While on a UMD ski trip to Lutsen in 1956, Betty was...

Peter Raymond Elj

Peter Raymond Elj

Nov 6, 2023

 

Peter Raymond Elj, 48 of Cherry, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, November 6, 2023.  He was born on March 6th, 1975, in Hibbing, MN.  Peter grew up hunting and fishing in Meadowlands where he attended school.  He most recently worked at Frostbite Furniture where he enjoyed his job and coworkers.  In his spare time,...

Connie Lou Elavsky

Connie Lou Elavsky

Nov 4, 2023

Connie Elavsky, 63, of Hibbing, MN, and formerly Chaska, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at the Hibbing Hospital.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hibbing, MN on Monday, December 11, 2023.

Adam Robert Johnson

Adam Robert Johnson

Oct 28, 2023

 

 

Adam Robert Johnson

June 22, 1994   October 28, 2023

 

Adam R. Johnson, 29, Grand Rapids, MN, passed away Saturday,

October 28, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1994 to Davey and Sue Johnson in

Hibbing, MN. Adam graduated from Hibbing High School with the class of 2013.

He was a dedicated student and athlete. He played...

Marsha A. Hall

Marsha A. Hall

Oct 27, 2023

 

Marsha A. Hall

September 3, 1952       October 27, 2023

 

            Marsha A. Hall, 71, Little Fork, MN, formerly of International Falls, and Eveleth, MN died Friday, October 27, 2023 at Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls, MN.  She was born September 3, 1952 to Spencer and Lorna (Worsley) Sanders in Wisconsin. Marsha graduated from Esko High School...

Carole Anne Scipioni

Carole Anne Scipioni

Oct 14, 2023

 

Carole Anne Scipioni

August 25, 1937       October 14, 2023

 

            Carole A. Scipioni, 86, lifelong resident of Chisholm died Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born August 25, 1937 to Nino and Florence (Costanzi) Fiorio in Chisholm, MN.  Carole went to Beauty School and became a beautician.  She also had been...

Shirley Ann Kuusisto

Shirley Ann Kuusisto

Oct 9, 2023

 

Shirley Ann Kuusisto

January 12, 1934     October 9, 2023

 

Shirley Ann Kuusisto, 89, Hibbing, died Monday, October 9, 2023 at Spirit of Home in Hibbing, MN.  She was born in Owosso, Michigan on January 12, 1934 to John George and Mary Margaret (Kozumplik) Prikasky. She spent her early years growing up on a dairy farm with her parents...

Joseph J. Balen

Joseph J. Balen

Oct 9, 2023

Joseph J. Balen age 97 of Keewatin passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at hishome. He was born January 29, 1926 in Leetonia to John and Eva (Cacich) Balen.Joe grew up on a farm south of town. Joe served in the Army from January of1951 until his honorable discharge in May of 1952. He worked for the railroad,and he also...

Louis C. Collyard

Louis C. Collyard

Oct 8, 2023

 

Louis C. Collyard age 85 of Hibbing passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home. He was born June 21, 1938 in Hibbing to Carlo and Siiri (Hepola) Collyard. Louis was a 1956 graduate of Hibbing High School, following graduation he worked at the Reserve Mine in Babbitt for a few years before starting a 30 year career...

Kevin John Jurek

Kevin John Jurek

Sep 28, 2023

Kevin John Jurek age 44 of Keewatin died unexpectedly Thursday, September 28,2023 in Mt. Iron, MN. He was born December 5, 1978 to Steven and Patricia(Dougherty) Jurek in Hibbing. During his youth Kevin lived in a variety of placesincluding, Colorado, Washington, Maine and Florida. He was employed at Helienein Mt. Iron. Kevin loved playing guitar and singing, fishing and working...

Robert "Butch" Ernest Frisk

Robert "Butch" Ernest Frisk

Sep 27, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that On September 27, 2023 Robert (Butch) Frisk of Hibbing passed away peacefully at Aspen Grove in Chisholm at the age of 83.

Robert will be remembered and missed by his wife Serene Frisk, daughters, Tina Frisk, Caren (Mike) Hardy, Lisa (Scott) Bell; grandchildren, Ashley Erlitz, Anthony Frisk, Stephanie (Cody) Collins, Nick (Courtney) Spotts,...

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