Obituaries

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...

Jan 4, 2023

Kathleen Guye age 75 of Hibbing passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the University of MN Medical Center East Bank. Kathleen was born March 5, 1947 to Richard and Katherine (Sabin) Guye in Pittsburg, PA. Kathleen was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. She held different jobs throughout her life including being a licensed beautician...

Jan 2, 2023

Wilfred "Dutch" Gregory Shepersky, age 93 of Meadowlands, MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on January 2, 2023 at his home.  He was born on September 26, 1929 in Clinton, Big Stone County, MN, to Leon and Nettie (Van Erem) Shepersky.  Dutch grew up in that area on the farm with his many siblings.  At the early...

Jan 1, 2023

Charles Newman better known as Doc, passed away Sunday January 1, 2023, at the Sandstone Hospital at the age of 80 due to health complications. Doc was born in 1942 in Grand Rapids MN to George and Norma Newman. Doc started working in the logging industry at 14 years old and then started driving semi-trucks hauling poplar at the...