Obituaries

Obituaries

Gregg Watters French

Gregg Watters French

Jul 13, 2023

 

Gregg Watters French age 68 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home with family by his side after a long illness. Gregg was born June 9, 1955 to Dr. Bayard and Barbara (Wetherall) French in Hibbing. Gregg loved talking to people and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed reading, fishing, curling, driving and boating, his favorite place to spend time was at the “careless cottage” on Lake Vermillion. Gregg attended Hibbing Vocational School for business management. In 1974...

Carol Tiburzi-McDonald

Carol Tiburzi-McDonald

Jul 9, 2023

 

Carol Tiburzi McDonald

7/14/1933 - 7/9/2023

Carol Joan Tiburzi McDonald, 89, died at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth, Minn. She was born in Chisholm, Minn. to Helen and Cliff Robitaille. A single child, she early on developed a close bond with her cousins Phyllis and Shirley Erickson, and Arlene Lassila. She graduated from Chisholm High School, and shortly thereafter...

Gary Francis Grell

Gary Francis Grell

Jul 7, 2023

  Gary Francis Grell, 60, of Keewatin, MN, passed away at his home on July 7, 2023.   He was born in Grand Rapids, MN, to Merlyn and Jeanette (Baratto) Grell. Gary attended Nashwauk-Keewatin High School where he met many of his life-long friends. After high school, Gary spent time working on both coasts of ourcountry. He spent a year in California working with...

James "Jim" Michael Kleffman

James "Jim" Michael Kleffman

Jul 3, 2023

 

James “Jim” Kleffman, age 52, passed away after casting his last cast while fishing on Swan Lake near his beautiful lake home on Monday July 3, 2023, in Pengilly, MN, with his beloved dog, Bentley. He was born September 21, 1970 to David Edward and Jeanette (Hubbard) Kleffman in Hibbing.

Jim grew up outside of Hibbing and at the...

Susan Marie Krouse

Susan Marie Krouse

Jul 2, 2023

 

Susan Marie Krouse age 64 of Virginia passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Essentia Health Miller Dwan in Duluth. She was born February 21, 1959 to George and Ann (Moe) Krouse in Milwaukee, WI. Susan graduated from Nashwauk High School in 1977, following graduation she attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN where she received degrees in anthropology...

Jean Marie Korhonen

Jean Marie Korhonen

Jun 22, 2023

 

Jean Korhonen, age 74, of Goodland passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Jean was born August 14, 1948 in Hibbing to Quentin and Katheryn (Jugovich) Jivery. Jean attended Hibbing High School and married Ken Korhonen on July 6, 1968. They lived in Swan River and Grand...

Boris Andrican

Boris Andrican

Jun 22, 2023

 

Boris Andrican, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023 after a short illness. He was born above the family bakery on January 8, 1932 in Kitzville MN, to George and Anna Andrican. He was the fourth of their five children. He attended local schools.He had a love of cars, engines and all things mechanical. He served in...

Nora Warwas

Nora Warwas

Jun 11, 2023

Nora Warwas, age 91 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Hibbing Hospital.  Nora was born in Bemidji, MN, on August 2, 1931 to Melvin and Olga (Moe) Erickson.  She grew up there and helped her family on the farm.  Nora met her future husband, Lyle Warwas and they moved to Nashwauk in 1951 and...

Carol Ann Stuntebeck

Carol Ann Stuntebeck

Jun 11, 2023

 

Carol Ann (Provencher) Stuntebeck

January 2, 1946 – June 11, 2023

 

Carol Ann (Provencher) Stuntebeck, lifelong resident of Cloverdale, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family at the age of 77 years, 5 months, and 10 days. Carol began her career working in the insurance industry, most would remember her contagious smile as she...

Alan J. Roswold

Alan J. Roswold

Jun 10, 2023

 

Alan J. Roswold, 71, Hibbing died Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth, MN.  He was born March 5, 1952, to Lawrence and Marilyn (Brown) Roswold in Hibbing.  He graduated from Cherry High School and proudly served his country with the U.S. Army.  Alan specialized in missile launchers.  He was stationed in Germany during his time...

Mackenzy Martean Clifton

Mackenzy Martean Clifton

Jun 10, 2023

 

Mackenzy "Mack" Martean Clifton, 26 of Nashwauk, Mn, left this world all too soon on June 10th, 2023.He was born in Hibbing, Mn, on September 14th, 1996 to DJ Clifton and Mandy (Petron) Johnson. Mackgrew up in the Nashwauk/Hibbing area, played hockey for HHS, and graduated with the class of 2015.Mack had some experience with Carpentry, and had recently...

Dennis A. Petron

Dennis A. Petron

Jun 4, 2023

 

Dennis A. Petron

October 8, 1931     June 4, 2023

 

Dennis A. Petron, 91, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Sunday, June 4, 2023 at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth, MN.  He was born October 8, 1931 in Hibbing.  After graduating from Cherry High School, Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Dennis resided in California for a...

George and Patricia Mattson

George and Patricia Mattson

May 29, 2023

George A. Mattson6/1/1928-5/29/2023

Patricia J. Mattson4/10/1932-6/17/2023

George Mattson died 5/29/2023, and his wife, Patricia Mattson, died 19 days later, 6/17/2023, inExcelsior, MN. Both lived most of their lives and raised their family in Hibbing, MN.

A celebration of their lives will take place 10/6/2023, at Dougherty Funeral Home, 2615 First Avenue,Hibbing, MN 55746. Doors will open at 12:30 pm CDT,...

Joseph A. Ricci

Joseph A. Ricci

May 26, 2023

 

Joseph A. Ricci age 75 of Hibbing passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. He was born May 6, 1948 in Hibbing, MN to Joseph B. and Fioritia (Cristiano) Ricci. Joe was a 1967 graduate of Hibbing High School, he attended Hibbing Community College before enrolling at UWS-Stoat in Menomonie, WI, where he...

Donald Allen Wollin

Donald Allen Wollin

May 25, 2023

 

Donald “Don” Allen Wollin age 84 of Buhl passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota.  He was born January 14, 1939 to William and Irma (Hoskins) Wollin in Little Falls, MN. Shortly after he was born the family moved to Hibbing where he attended Hibbing area schools.  He started working at the...

Barbara Jean Geiselman

Barbara Jean Geiselman

May 23, 2023

 

Barbara J. Geiselman, age 96 of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at Guardian Angels in Hibbing on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  She was born in Hibbing on August 6, 1926 to Clyde and Louise (Cousineau) Hogg.  Barb grew up in the Penobscot Mining Location and graduated from Hibbing High School (1944).  She worked for a short time as one of...

Brenda Bernice Danielson

Brenda Bernice Danielson

May 22, 2023

 

Brenda Bernice Danielson age 82 of Hibbing passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl with her husband and son, Scott by her side. She was born September 16, 1940 in Chisholm to Vincent and Vivian (Mattson) Bronson. Brenda attended Hibbing schools graduating from high school in 1958 and the Hibbing Junior College in 1959. With...

Betty Lou Stalboerger

Betty Lou Stalboerger

May 16, 2023

Betty Lou Stalboerger, 85, longtime Hibbing resident died Tuesday, May16, 2023 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. She was born January 13, 1938 inNimrod, MN to Lester and Matilda (Fischer) Nohrenberg. Betty entered theSacrament of Marriage to Marvin Stalboerger on April 19, 1958 at BlessedSacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. Betty proudly and diligently worked ashead bookkeeper at Spies Super Value...

David Dale Erickson

David Dale Erickson

May 12, 2023

 

David Dale Erickson of Hibbing and Side Lake died peacefully surrounded by family on May 12, 2023 at Grand Itasca Hospital, Grand Rapids, MN. 

 

David Dale Erickson, often called Dale, was born April 5, 1936 to David and Catherine (Dennis) Erickson of Duluth, MN.  In 1954 he graduated from Duluth Central and in 1961 from the University of Minnesota Duluth.  He served as a medic...

Katherine "Kathy" Marie Nash

Katherine "Kathy" Marie Nash

May 9, 2023

 

Katherine "Kathy" Marie Nash, 71 of Chisholm, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on May 9th, 2023.  Kathy was born in the Wilpen area outside of Chisholm on March 3rd, 1952 to Francis and Agnes (Violette) Nash.  She grew up in the Wilpen area and attended schools in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School with the class of...

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