Obituaries

Obituaries

Dorothy Loo

Dorothy Loo

Nov 27, 2011

Dorothy Eilertson  Loo Dorothy Eilertson Loo, 63, Hibbing died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  She was born in Hallock, MN to Vincent and Inyce Eilertson, on December 16, 1947. Dorothy  graduated from Chisholm High School in 1966 and from the Hibbing Junior College in 1968.  She had been a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Chisholm and later at First...

Jean Heyblom

Jean Heyblom

Nov 27, 2011

Jean Adair Heyblom Jean Adair Heyblom, 78, Pengilly, died Sunday November 27, 2011, in her Swan Lake home surrounded by her family. She was born at home in Nashwauk on April 7, 1933, to Edwin “Finn” and Myrtle “Pat” Latvala.  Jean graduated from Nashwauk High School and was united in marriage to the love of her life, Arnold Heyblom, on May...

Roberta Miller

Roberta Miller

Nov 25, 2011

Roberta Mae Miller, 93, of Side Lake, and formerly of Hibbing, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 at Croixdale Assisted Living in Bayport, Minn. She was born on May 4th, 1918, in Hibbing to William Roy and Selina Moyle Kerr.  She was united in marriage on January 9th, 1945, to Robert F. “Bibbs” Miller.  Roberta played a prominent roll in the early years...

Signie Burke

Signie Burke

Nov 25, 2011

Signie Burke Signie Burke, 109, Hibbing, formerly of Goodland, passed away peacefully on Nov. 25, 2011, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center in Hibbing.  She was born at home on July 4, 1902 in Mahoning Location to Erick and Amanda (Johnson) Benson, who both emigrated from Sweden.  She attended schools in North Hibbing and graduated from junior college with a teacher’s certificate.  She...

Daniel Quirk

Daniel Quirk

Nov 22, 2011

Daniel James Quirk Daniel James Quirk, 59 of Nashwauk, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, with family by his side. He was born on July 5, 1952, in Red Lake Falls, Minn., to Mike and Louise Quirk. Daniel grew up in Jordan (part of Chisholm) the youngest of 10 kids and graduated from Chisholm High School in 1970. He...

Elsie Sarkela

Elsie Sarkela

Nov 22, 2011

Elsie I. Sarkela Elsie I. Sarkela, 84, Iron, MN, was called home by our Lord on Nov. 22, 2011, after battling a long illness.  Elsie was born in Ely, MN on August 27, 1927 to Paul and Hilja Kaurala and was a childhood resident of the Babbitt/Embarrass area.  She started school at the Embarrass School # 74 through the 6th grade and...

Bernadine Fleming

Bernadine Fleming

Nov 22, 2011

Bernadine “Bunny” (Flynn) Fleming Bernadine “Bunny” (Flynn) Fleming, 53, Side Lake, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday Nov. 22, 2011.  She was born on Oct. 26, 1958, in Hibbing to Dr. Bernard and Lucille Flynn.  Bunny was united in marriage to Michael J. Fleming on Sept. 23, 1974, and they had two children, Jeremy J. and Joshua M.  Bunny enjoyed fishing, playing...

Robert Pearson

Robert Pearson

Nov 19, 2011

Robert I. Pearson, 84, Hibbing, died Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. He was born to John and Edith Pearson on April 12, 1927 and was a Navy Veteran of WW II. While in the Navy he received the Purple Heart.  He was employed with the Hibbing Fire Department retiring in 1982.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing and was a...

Jack Genise

Jack Genise

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...

Brenda Emanuel

Brenda Emanuel

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...

Keith Metzer

Keith Metzer

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...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

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,...

Stephonia Paglarini

Stephonia Paglarini

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...

Bonnie Espe

Bonnie Espe

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...

Genevieve Stolp

Genevieve Stolp

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...

Gerald Miklavcich

Gerald Miklavcich

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...

Betty Parrucci

Betty Parrucci

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...

Lena Schultz

Lena Schultz

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...

Doris Maki

Doris Maki

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...

Allen Johnson

Allen Johnson

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...

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