Obituaries

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...