Obituaries

Obituaries

Julia M. Kaipainen

Julia M. Kaipainen

Aug 18, 2023

 

Julia “Julie” Marie Kaipainen Julie Kaipainen, age 96, died unexpectedly at Fairview ICU on Friday, August 18, 2023.  She was born on November 23, 1926 at her parents farm near Barnum, MN.  She graduated from Barnum High School at age seventeen and moved to the big city (Duluth) where she completed Cosmetology School.  Julie and Elmer married on October...

Darlene "Dusty" Daisy Farrell

Darlene "Dusty" Daisy Farrell

Aug 17, 2023

 

Darlene “Dusty” Daisy FarrellSeptember 27, 1936 - August 17, 2023

Darlene D. “Dusty” Farrell, 86, longtime resident of Hibbing diedThursday, August 17, 2023 at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center inHibbing. She was born on September 27, 1936 to Earl and Mayme (Hamacher)Metzer in Kego Township-Cass County, MN. She married Donald Farrell onFebruary 4, 1956 and they moved to...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Eck

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Eck

Aug 16, 2023

 

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Eck, 65 years old of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2023.  He was born in Virginia, MN, on September 11, 1957, to Ronald and Dagny (Lee) Eck.  Jeff grew up just outside of Hibbing on his family's farm where he loved to ride horses with his father.  He graduated from Hibbing...

Mary Ann Bills

Mary Ann Bills

Aug 16, 2023

 

Mary Ann Joyce (Bartell) Bills, 94 years old, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023 at Grand Village Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, MN.  She lived a long and successful life as she worshipped and was thankful to God every day.  Mary was born in Remer, MN, on December 5, 1928 to Augustus and Ida (Gleason) Bartell. ...

Mary Lou Johnson

Mary Lou Johnson

Aug 13, 2023

Mary Lou JohnsonSeptember 25, 1932 – August 13, 2023Mary Lou Johnson, formerly of Makinen, MN passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 atEdgewood Vista Assisted Living in Virginia, MN. Mary Lou was born in Bennett, WI onSeptember 25, 1932 to Carl and Ethel (Thoorsell) Carlson.After graduation from high school in Superior, WI Mary Lou worked as a medicalsecretary for a Superior...

Dolores L. Warmuth

Dolores L. Warmuth

Aug 9, 2023

 

Dolores L. WarmuthMarch 8, 1933      August 9, 2023

    Dolores L. Warmuth, 90, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born March 8, 1933 to Ray and Lillian (Bakken) Curtis in Clitherall, MN.  A homemaker by trade, Dolores loved being a mother to...

Constance Jean Bussey

Constance Jean Bussey

Aug 9, 2023

 

Constance Jean Bussey

January 17, 1954      August 9, 2023

            Constance J. Bussey, 69, lifelong Hibbing resident died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing with her brother Terry by her side.  She was born January 17, 1954, to Nolan and Elizabeth (DeMarco) Bussey in Hibbing.  Connie worked for Theisen-Tally as her employer. ...

Ricky Allen Tawyea

Ricky Allen Tawyea

Aug 6, 2023

 

Ricky Allen Tawyea age 69 of Hibbing passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born July 13, 1954, to Donald and Beverly (Boutain) Tawyea. Ricky was a 1972 graduate of Hibbing High School, following graduation Ricky worked at several places, he was the head mechanic at the K-Mart Auto Shop, the Hibbing Memorial Building...

Virginia M. Dolence

Virginia M. Dolence

Aug 5, 2023

 

Virginia M. Dolence, age 82, of Hibbing passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Ginny was born on July 25, 1941, in Virginia, MN. She was a 1959 graduate of Cherry High School and later attended junior college in Virginia. In 1963, Ginny married Jon Dolence in Minneapolis, and in 1967, Ginny and Jon returned to Hibbing, where they...

Joyce Mary Chacich

Joyce Mary Chacich

Aug 3, 2023

Joyce M. Chacich age 78 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at herhome. She was born Jan 27, 1945 to Onorio and June (Hammel) Morelli inNorway, MI. Joyce moved to Hibbing in 1952, she was a member of BlessedSacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. Joyce enjoyed gardening, flowers, bakingand artwork. She is survived by her husband, John Chacich Jr.,...

Marla Ann Koemptgen

Marla Ann Koemptgen

Aug 3, 2023

 

Marla Ann Koemptgen age 71, lifelong resident of Hibbing. MN passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023, at Fairview Range Medical Center. Marla was born July 1, 1952, to Leland and Elsie (Roivas) Harder in Hibbing. She was a graduate

of Hibbing High School and was employed at the Mesaba Athletic Club and later managed the Hibbing Animal Shelter....

Linda "Lin" Rae Cary

Linda "Lin" Rae Cary

Aug 2, 2023

Linda Rae (Osberg) Cary

Born June 18, 1951 in Oceanside, CA to Alan and Shirlie Osberg. Gained her Heavenly angelwings on August 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

After graduating Mt. Iron High School in 1969, Lin married the love of her life James (Jim) Caryon November 25, 1972 in New Brighton, MN and celebrated over 50 years of...

Sherri Waldvogel

Sherri Waldvogel

Aug 1, 2023

 

Sherri Waldvogel, age 54, of Nashwauk, MN, passed away at her home on August 1, 2023.   There will be a memorial service at 11:00AM on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2023 at the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing. Visitation will take place one hour prior starting at 10:00AM.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Joyce M. Schwartz

Joyce M. Schwartz

Jul 24, 2023

Joyce Marie Schwartz went to heaven to be with our Lord on July 24 th , 2023.Joyce was born in Wagner, SD on April 13, 1936. She was the oldest of 4 childrenborn to Ethel and Arch Hawley. Growing up in a small farmhouse, she was veryclose to her sister and 2 brothers. As such, family was always Joyce’s main...

Gregory Louis Thornton

Gregory Louis Thornton

Jul 21, 2023

Gregory Louis Thornton, 67 from LaCenter, Washington died peacefully on Friday, July 21,2023, at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer but was eventually succumbedto chronic liver failure.Greg was born in Duluth, MN on January 16, 1956, to Gerald and Bernie (Ahachich) Thornton.He was a 1974 graduate of Hibbing High School and received his Bachelor of BusinessAdministration Degree...

Nancy A. Stanina

Nancy A. Stanina

Jul 21, 2023

 

Nancy Ann (Koppes) Stanina

Oct. 7, 1958             July 21, 2023

 

Nancy Ann (Koppes) Stanina, 64, of Nashwauk, Minnesota passed away on July 21, 2023, in Madelia, Minnesota.Nancy was born to Raymond and Delores (Frank) Koppes on October 7,1958. The third of four children, Nancy, grew up near Buck Lake. On June 18th, 1977, she married her high school sweetheart,...

Terrence Lewis Lee

Terrence Lewis Lee

Jul 17, 2023

 

Terrence Lewis Lee

July 8, 1949          July 17, 2023

           

Terry L. Lee, 74, longtime resident of Hibbing died Monday, July 17, 2023 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born July 8, 1949 to Lewis and Adeline (Crosby) Lee in Hibbing.  Terry was the owner and operator of Lee Painting as his career.  Terry married Carol...

Karen M. Skoog

Karen M. Skoog

Jul 17, 2023

 

Karen M. Skoog age 84 of Hibbing passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 with family by her side. Karen was born December 11, 1938 in Clinton, MN to George and Adair (Adolphson) VanHale. Karen is survived by her children, Vickie Davis, Holly (Greg) Johnson, Eugene Skoog, Trina (Gary) Baumgardner, grandchildren, Alicia (Josh) Bird, Corey Davis, Scott (Tawnia) Johnson, Kelsey (Jason)...

Greg P. Severson

Greg P. Severson

Jul 16, 2023

 

Gregory “Greg” P. Severson

March 31, 1959              July 16, 2023

 

            Greg P. Severson, 64 lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by his family.  He was born March 31, 1959, to Merle and Margaret (Schik) Severson in Hibbing.  He married Jean (Popovich) Severson on July 28, 1989...

Lorraine B. Mertens

Lorraine B. Mertens

Jul 15, 2023

Lorraine B. Mertens, 94, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet, MN.  She had moved to Cloquet in assisted living to be closer to her family.  Lorraine was born May 27, 1929 to Henry and Alice (Haugen) Hall in Staples, MN.  She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Lloyd Mertens on...

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