Obituaries

May 22, 2013

Dominic R. Cannata Sr. Dominic R. Cannata, Sr., 97, Hibbing, died Wed. May 22, 2013, in Chisholm, MN.  He was born Sept. 27, 1915 in Hibbing, the son of Louis and Concetta Cannata.  Dominic was a lifelong resident of Hibbing and was united in marriage to the love of his life, Rose A. Giannone on April 6, 1940.  He was a devoted husband...

May 21, 2013

Jill “Jillie” Lillian (McMeekan) Winsor Jill Lillian Winsor, 66, Hibbing (Babbitt) MN went to be with our Lord Jesus on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 after a long battle with lung disease at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  She was born on July 4, 1946 in Christchurch, New Zealand to Richard and Elwyn (McDonald) McMeekan.  Jill moved to Hibbing, Minnesota in 1964...

May 21, 2013

Mary Evelyn Fischer Mary Evelyn Fischer, 85, of Arden Hills, formerly of Hibbing, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Arden Hills, MN. She was born in Ely to Werner and Florence Wolff on May 17, 1928, was a graduate of Hibbing High School and attended Hibbing Junior College. Mary married George E. Fischer on May 7, 1949, at Blessed Sacrament...

May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

Denise Marie Kmett Denise M. Kmett, 36, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Monday, May 20, 2013, in her home.  She was born in Hibbing on October 14, 1976 to Dennis and Eunice “Mickie” (Lees) Kmett, Sr. She is survived by a son, Elliot, of Chisholm; a daughter, Tori, of Oregon; her father, Dennis Kmett Sr., Hibbing; siblings, Frank (Shari) Kmett, Rochester,...

May 17, 2013

Stephen J. Rabbers Stephen J. Rabbers, 61, Virginia, MN, died Fri. May 17, 2013 in Duluth, MN.  He was born July 11, 1951 in Hibbing, the son of George and Arlene Rabbers.  He was an Army veteran during the Vietnam War and then became a lab technician working in hospitals in Aurora, MN and Perham, MN.  Stephan then worked in a variety of...

May 15, 2013

Caroline E. Stoeke Caroline E. Stoeke, 73, Grand Rapids, MN, formerly of Hibbing, MN, died Wed. May 15, 2013 in Grand Rapids.  She was born April 11, 1940 in Grand Rapids to Edward and Helmi Landela.  Caroline was a graduate of the Grand Rapids High School and had lived in Hibbing for many years before making her home in Grand Rapids.  She had...

May 13, 2013

Roberta L. Odegaard Roberta L. Odegaard, 88, Hibbing, died Monday, May 13, 2013 in Hibbing.  She was born Sept 14, 1924 in Chisholm, MN to Matt and Mary Gersich.  Roberta graduated from the Hibbing General Hospital nursing program in 1943.  They specifically trained nurses for work overseas, but in Roberta’s case, she was assigned to work in Hibbing as an intensive care nurse...

May 13, 2013

John “Jack” Thomas Stimac John T. “Jack” Stimac, 89, Hibbing, died Monday May 13, 2013, at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  He was born in Cherry, MN on January 29, 1924, to George and Anna Stimac.  Jack graduated from Cherry High School and then served in the US Army during World War II.  He was part of the liberation force in the Philippines, where...

May 12, 2013

Helen Margaret Danielson Helen M. Danielson, 92, Hibbing, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Hillcrest Parkside in Hibbing.  She was born February 4, 1921, at home on Dark Lake near Britt, MN, the 10th child born to Johan and Emma Kosola.  Helen graduated from Buhl High School and had worked for many years as a beautician from her shop in her home.  She...

May 11, 2013

John Alexander McCabe John A. McCabe, 85, Side Lake, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, in his home.  He was born in Hibbing on August 20, 1927, to Lawrence and Grace (LaVaque) McCabe.  John attended Hibbing High School until age 16, when he joined Merchant Marines. He served on many Liberty ships in the Pacific during World War II, and was discharged in...

May 9, 2013

Walter Strasser March 5, 1947 – May 9, 2013 Walter Strasser, 66, of Hibbing, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He was born on March 5, 1947, in Frankenburg, Austria to Josef and Helena (Fischer) Strasser. Walter and his parents were one of the many post-war Middle European families who immigrated to the United...

May 4, 2013

Eugene Edwin “Gene” Singleton Eugene Edwin “Gene” Singleton unexpectedly went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi in Hibbing.   He was born on Oct. 3, 1934, to Nels and Esther (Arola) Maatta in Green Valley Township, MN.  Esther subsequently married George Singleton and together they raised Eugene.  As a boy during the Great Depression,...

May 3, 2013

Robert L. Wiener Robert L. Wiener, 88, longtime resident of Kelly Lake, died Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  He was born on October 6, 1924 to Casper and Susan (Altoff) Wiener in Red Lake Falls, MN.  He was the Owner and Operator of West Howard Body Shop in Hibbing.  He was a member of...

May 3, 2013

Robert J. Heling Robert J. Heling, 72, Little Swan died May 3, 2013 at home with his family by his side.  Per Robert’s request there will be a memorial service held in Rush City, MN, at a later date.  Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing. Visit our website at www.doughertyofhibbing.com to sign our online register.

Apr 30, 2013

Marie A. Dorgan Marie A. Dorgan, 99, Keewatin died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center of Hibbing.  She was born on July 29, 1913 to John and Maria (Moratz) Hren in Keewatin.  She entered the Sacrament of Marriage on May 21, 1934 with John R. Dorgan at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Keewatin.  She was employed as...

Apr 30, 2013

Eddie Oscar Trupukka Eddie Oscar Trupukka, 99, Buhl, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Hibbing.  He was born on February 15, 1914 in New York Mills, MN to Fred and Marey Trupukka. Mr. Trupukka was a Veteran of WW II serving in the European Theater and was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He was formerly employed with...

Apr 30, 2013

Richard E. Morelli Richard E. Morelli, 69, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at home with his family by his side.  He was born on April 11, 1944, to Zosimo and Regina (Fumanti) Morelli in Hibbing.  He attended Hibbing schools and later was employed with Erie Mining Company for 11 years.  Richard entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Susan Starc...

Apr 28, 2013

Judith Ellen Shipka Judith Ellen Shipka, 77, Hibbing died April 28, 2013 from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born May 16, 1935 to Sture and Linnea (Blom) Fyhrlund in Hibbing.  Judy grew up and spent most of her life on Swan Lake.  She married Joe Shipka in May of 1953, and they...

Apr 26, 2013

Antoinette K. Dasovich Antoinette K. Dasovich, 93, lifelong Nashwauk resident, died Friday, April 26, 2013 at her home. She was born in Nashwauk to Domenic and Angela Sarago on April 13, 1920. She married George Dasovich in 1941 at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church.  Antoinette was a member of the Italian American Club in Nashwauk and loved spending time at the cabin...