Obituaries

Obituaries

Michael Platt

Michael Platt

Sep 27, 2024

Michael “Mike” Allan Platt, 72 of Nashwauk, Minnesota was born on June 4, 1952 in Bemidji, Minnesota to the late Arthur “Bud” and Emily (McBride) Platt and passed from this life on September 27, 2024 at his home north of Nashwauk. Mike held a position as part of the blasting team before retiring from Kee-Tac formerly known as National Steel...

Lewis Roland Rocco

Lewis Roland Rocco

Sep 26, 2024

Lewis Roland Rocco passed away September 26th peacefully at his home. Lewis graduated

from Hibbing High School (1960) and Bemidji State University (1965). He was a Spanish and

Social Studies teacher first in Cambridge for two years and in Hibbing for eleven years and was

a staff member when the Bellamy Award was bestowed on Hibbing High School. Lewis was

also car salesman and...

Carol J. Swenson

Carol J. Swenson

Sep 26, 2024

Carol Jean Swenson, 79, passed away on September 26, 2024 at The Lakes at Stillwater, Minnesota.

She entered hospice care the previous month. She was preceded in death by her older brother Luke Davich and younger sister Marsha. Her parents were Edmee and Luke Davich of Hibbing, Minnesota.

Carol graduated from Hibbing High School. Her education includes the University of Minnesota. Marvin...

Robert Dale Adamson

Robert Dale Adamson

Sep 25, 2024

Robert D. Adamson, age 82 of Nashwauk, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his home. He was born February 14, 1942, in Grand Rapids, MN to Clifford and Tyyne (Mickelson) Adamson.

Robert was a 1960 graduate of Greenway High School. Following graduation he attended Dunwoody College in Minneapolis. In 1964, Robert was drafted into the US Army, he served in...

Mathew Chamernick

Mathew Chamernick

Sep 24, 2024

Mathew Chamernick, 88, of Pengilly, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, at Guardian Angels. 

Mathew was born on March 6th, 1936, in Hibbing, MN to Joseph and Katherine (Jemec) Chamernick. He volunteered to serve in the United States Army. He served for 3 years as a Supply Sergeant before receiving an Honorable Discharge and returning home to his family....

Douglas Mandus Johnson

Douglas Mandus Johnson

Sep 22, 2024

Douglas Mandus Johnson, 70, of Nashwauk passed away on September 22, 2024. Hewas born on January 7, 1954 to Milford and Doreen (Leske) Johnson in New York Mills.Douglas grew up in Chisholm and graduated from Chisholm High School. At 19, he washired by U.S. Steel Keetac Mine to drive trucks, though he became a jack of all tradesbefore he retired....

Michael H. Smock

Michael H. Smock

Sep 21, 2024

Michael H. Smock, 63, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his

side on September 21, 2024.

Born in Hibbing on December 30, 1960, to Ernest and Eileen (Sanders) Smock, Michael had

a fondness for vehicles. This was evident in his love for fixing up classic cars and

watching NASCAR while hanging out with friends and family. It even extended into

Michael’s...

Margaret "Peggy" A. James

Margaret "Peggy" A. James

Sep 20, 2024

Peggy A. James, 74, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born in Duluth, MN, on July 8, 1950. She grew up in Coleraine and graduated from Greenway High School with the class of 1968. She worked and lived in different places across the Iron Range and eventually settled in Hibbing...

Lori Lee (Carlson) Sixberry

Lori Lee (Carlson) Sixberry

Sep 18, 2024

Lori Lee (Carlson) Sixberry

November 23, 1956 September 18, 2024

 

 Lori Lee (Carlson) Sixberry, 67, Side Lake, MN, passed away on September 18, 2024, at home in Side Lake. She was born to Robert A. and Santina (Altobell) Carlson in Virginia, MN on November 23, 1956. Lori was the youngest of their four children. She grew up in Virginia and graduated with...

Claudia J. Modich

Claudia J. Modich

Sep 15, 2024

Claudia J. Modich, 79, lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center of Hibbing after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born January 11, 1945 to James and Olga (Lubovich) Holmbeck in Hibbing. Claudia was an intelligent, caring, hard-working teacher and librarian in the Greenway school system. She was active...

Robert Olaf Paulsen

Robert Olaf Paulsen

Sep 14, 2024

Robert Olaf Paulsen

March 28, 1946 September 14, 2024

 

 Robert O. Paulsen, 78, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home with family by his side. He was born March 28, 1946, to Matt and Anne (Plemel) Paulsen in Deer River, MN. After graduating from school, Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Judith...

Wayne F. Hysjulien

Wayne F. Hysjulien

Sep 14, 2024

Wayne Francis Hysjulien

January 12, 1930 September 14, 2024

 

Wayne Francis Hysjulien, 94, known simply as “Hysh,” died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 14, 2024. Wayne was the tenth and last child born to his parents Ole Tobias and Anna (Stenseth) Hysjulien on January 12, 1930. He grew up in Columbus, ND, where he graduated high school in 1947.

 

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Don Alfred Meyers

Don Alfred Meyers

Sep 12, 2024

Don Alfred Meyers, 72, of Hibbing, MN, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

He was born in Hibbing on July 1, 1952, to Clayburn and Yvonne (Hoedemacher) Meyers. Don graduated from the Hibbing High School and went on to Eveleth Vocational Technical School where he received his optician training. He worked in optics for a short amount...

Louise "Cookie" Mae Robeck

Louise "Cookie" Mae Robeck

Sep 8, 2024

Louise Mae “Cookie” Robeck

August 17, 1950 September 8, 2024

 

 Louise M. “Cookie” Robeck, 74, lifelong resident of Hibbing passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN, surrounded by her family. She was born August 17, 1950, to William and Louisa (Roonzani) Howard in Hibbing. Cookie graduated from Hibbing Schools, and attended some college....

Mary B. Oliveira

Mary B. Oliveira

Sep 6, 2024

Mary Bernadette Oliveira age 66 of Keewatin passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at her home. She was born in Clarendon Hills, IL, on October 4, 1957, to Edward and Marion (Mortimore) Muha. Mary and her family had the opportunity to live abroad in Portugal when she was young, following their return to the United States they settled in Keewatin....

Anne C. Knezovich

Anne C. Knezovich

Sep 6, 2024

Anne C. Knezovich age 71 of Hibbing, MN passed away Friday, September 6,

2024, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth. She was born May 25, 1953, to Boniface

and Leona (Welle) Rolfzen in Wadena, MN. Anne attended Hibbing High School,

graduating with the class of 1971. Following graduation, she attended Hibbing

Community College for two years before completing her bachelor’s degree at the

U of...

Terrance "Terry" Franz Marinucci

Terrance "Terry" Franz Marinucci

Sep 5, 2024

Passed away on September 5, 2024 at the age of 76. Terry was born on January 12, 1948 to Brundo and Mary Marinucci. He graduated with a Masters in education from Bemidji State University and taught at Cobb Cook Elementary School in Hibbing for many years. Terry was proud of his service in the Chisholm National Guard where he attained...

Philip Arthur Haverkamp

Philip Arthur Haverkamp

Sep 5, 2024

Philip A. Haverkamp

June 8, 1951 Sept. 5, 2024

 

Philip Arthur Haverkamp, 73, longtime resident of Hibbing passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

Philip was born on June 8th, 1951, in Hibbing, Minnesota to Arthur and Dorothy (Olson) Haverkamp. He and his family moved to Detroit Lakes, MN for 14 years, and later returned to...

Arlene H. Pascuzzi

Arlene H. Pascuzzi

Sep 5, 2024

Arlene H. Pascuzzi

Oct. 16, 1927 Sept. 5, 2024

 

 Arlene H. Pascuzzi, 96, Kitzville, MN, died Thursday, September 5, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 16, 1927, to Ervin and Seena (Scamfer) White in Hibbing. A homemaker by trade, Arlene was very active in her community. She was a dedicated member to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the...

Ryan Timothy Minelli

Ryan Timothy Minelli

Sep 4, 2024

Ryan Timothy. Minelli age 39 of Side Lake, MN passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth. He was born August 18, 1985, in Hibbing to Timothy and Linda (Pappone) Minelli. Ryan was a 2005 graduate of Hibbing High School. He worked as a general manager at The Rock in Chisholm, later known as Snickers, for...

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