Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Opal M. Watsula, 95, lifelong resident of Meadowlands, died Friday, February 10, 2023 at Hummingbird Assisted Living in Meadowlands.  She was born October 5, 1927 to Roland and Sarah (Yoakum) Andrews in Meadowlands.  A homemaker by trade, Opal was a member of Christian Way Fellowship.  She loved playing the piano and gave lessons for many years throughout her lifetime....

Feb 9, 2023

Gail L. Chamernick, 68 lifelong resident of Hibbing passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 with her family by her side at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born August 26, 1954, to Frank and Marilyn June (Rushfeldt) Chamernick in Hibbing.  Gail loved spending her days outside in the backyard and at the lake with her pets.  She...

Feb 9, 2023

Ginae “Gigi” J. Songer Ginae Songer age 36 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, Feb 9, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Ginae was born April 28, 1986 in Fresno, CA. Ginae was a lifelong resident of the Iron Range and was a very caring and loving person to more than just her children. She watched out for the...

Feb 8, 2023

Donna Rae (Berntsen) Kesanen, 69, of Hibbing, MN, passed away February 8, 2023, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.

Donna worked as an LPN for 42. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Donna is survived by her husband, Cliff Kesanen, Hibbing; brother, Gary (Pat) Berntsen, Duluth and Carol...

Feb 4, 2023

Jaylen Kade Coward age 15 of Chisholm passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born December 29, 2007 to Nathaniel Coward and Lindsey Miller in Hibbing. Jaylen attended school in Chibbing(Hibbing/Chisholm). He participated in football, baseball and Tang Soo Do martial arts. Jaylen was funny, outgoing, a daredevil, adventurous, and caring. He gave great...

Feb 3, 2023

Franklin D. Anselmo, 82, longtime resident of Bigfork, MN died Friday, February 3, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.  He was born June 5, 1940 to Frank and Agnes (Apitz) Anselmo in Grand Rapids, MN.  Frank grew up in Keewatin, MN. After high school Frank went on to achieve a master’s degree in Education.  He was employed...

Feb 1, 2023

John Scott Warren, age 60, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully with his son at his side in Duluth on February 1, 2023.  He was born November 9th, 1962 in Grand Rapids and lived in Pengilly, Nashwauk and Hibbing most of his life until he moved to Duluth in 2022. John was a loving father, brother, companion and friend. He is survived...

Jan 22, 2023

Myron Syverson, 67, of Nashwauk, MN, passed away on January 22, 2023 at the Emerald's Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, MN.

There are no services planned at this time.

Jan 21, 2023

Neal E. Walker, 96 of Hibbing, MN passed away on Jan. 21 at Open Arms Assisted Living in Rice Lake, MN. Born in Ironwood, MI to Samuel W. and Clara (Wilman) Walker on November 22, 1926, Neal was the youngest of five children: Caroline (Walter) Wynne, Doris (Bruce) Kennedy, Grant, and Constance (David)

Berens. He graduated from...

Jan 21, 2023

Rose C. (Zbacnik) Corradi, of Hibbing, MN, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023 with family at her side at the age of 102.  She was born in Hibbing on January 9, 1921, to Frank and Frances (Stimac) Zbacnik.  Rose grew up in the Carson Lake Location with her large family and was active in her church and community....

Jan 17, 2023

Janet Rose Stanina, 87 years old and longtime resident of Pengilly, MN, passed away peacefully at Guardian Angels in Hibbing, MN on January 17, 2023.  She was born in Warren, MN, on November 11, 1935, to John and Lydia (Sundmark) McNamara.  Janet grew up in Newfolden, MN and graduated high school there with the class of 1952.  While in that area,...

Jan 16, 2023

Joseph Harold Rutherford, age 94 of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on January 16th, 2023 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  Joe was born in Duluth, MN, on May 3, 1928 to Harold and Agnes (Brackett) Rutherford.  He grew up in the Mahoning Location, where he met and grew up with his future...

Jan 16, 2023

June Fink age 72 of Hibbing passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. June was born June 13th, 1950, in Duluth, MN to Bob Ware and Donna Rajavuori. June spent many of her younger years in Cass Lake and Duluth. She graduated from Central High School in Duluth in 1968. She...

Jan 14, 2023

Lois Shea, 93, Hibbing died Saturday, January 14, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  She was born January 16, 1929 to Earl and Ruth (Marks) Mollard in Hibbing.  Lois married Joseph Shea on June 21, 1951 and together they raised their 5 children.  A homemaker by trade, Lois loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren,...

Jan 13, 2023

Dolly K. Marano, 79, lifelong resident of Nashwauk died Friday, January 13, 2023 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born June 26, 1943 to Anthony and Violet (Thompson) Stimac in Nashwauk.  After high school Dolly married Emil Marano, and together they raised 6 children.  Dolly was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in...

Jan 10, 2023

Lorraine M. Sorci, 94, lifelong Hibbing resident died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at home with family by her side.  She was born May 6, 1928 to John and Angeline (LeDoux) Smeland in Hibbing, MN.  She graduated from Hibbing Schools, and later married Vincent Sorci on September 26, 1948 in Hibbing.  Lorraine and Vincent owned and operated Sorci’s Market in...

Jan 8, 2023

This is the story of Sharon Kearney, a woman who loved whole-heartedly, read voraciously, travelled extensively and decorated her world with Post-its.

Sharon (Gentilini) Kearney’s story begins on March 26, 1947, in Chisholm, MN when she was born the first child of Venancio and Lillian (Beckman) Gentilini.  Sharon grew up in Chisholm and spent many happy days...

Jan 7, 2023

Raymond P. Jyrkas, 77, longtime Keewatin resident died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at home in Keewati[n, MN.  He was born December 28, 1945 to Walter and Lavina (Pruess) Jyrkas in Hibbing.  After high school, Raymond proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era with the U.S. Air Force with 4 years of service.  He later would be employed with...

Jan 6, 2023

John W. Pierce April 10, 1944- Jan 6, 2023 John W. Pierce age 78 of Kelly Lake passed away at his home Friday January 6, 2023. John was born April 10 th ,1944 in Trego, WI to Everett and Germaine (Trucheon) Pierce. John grew up in Kelly Lake, he joined the National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1964....

Jan 5, 2023

John Francis Rowe Jr. (Jackie) passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2023 with family by his side. John was born in Barnum, MN on August 4, 1941, to John and Ester Rowe. He grew up in Buhl, MN where he graduated from Martin Hughes High School in 1960. John enlisted in the United States Army and served his country...