Obituaries

Dec 31, 2022

Ann Carolyn (Hepokoski) Hintsala, age 80, passed away on Dec 31, 2022 at her home in Nashwauk Township from Alzheimer's Dementia. Ann was born on November 7, 1942 to Allan and Lela Hepokoski in Deer River, Mn. Ann graduated from Deer River High School in 1960. After graduation she worked as a Mothers Helper in Duluth, Mn and for the...

Dec 30, 2022

Bruce E. Roberts, longtime resident of Orr, MN, passed away quietly on Friday, December 30, 2022, with his brother at his side after a long illness.  Born June 23, 1942, Bruce attended Bemidji State University and earned his teaching licensure in 1964.  He taught in Duluth and Nett Lake for many years.  Bruce was an avid and successful hunter...

Dec 30, 2022

Jean M. Kinzel, 69, longtime resident of Hibbing passed away on Friday, December 30th at The Waters Memory Care in Plymouth, MN.  She was born June 11, 1953 to Robert and Christine (Calanducci) Kirwan in Chicago, IL but made her way at just 3 weeks old to Hibbing to be raised and loved by Josephine (Calanducci) and Stanley White....

Dec 27, 2022

Floyd A. Viall, 76 of Hibbing, MN, passed away at his home on December 27, 2022.

No services are planned at this time.

Dec 27, 2022

Irene H. White, 92, longtime resident of Side Lake, MN died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN.  She was born October 7, 1930 to Alfred and Emma (Lunde) Ongstad in Wolford Twp, ND.  Irene grew up in North Dakota and graduated from Rugby High School.  She later married Dale White on February 7,...

Dec 27, 2022

JoAnn Tramontin March 19, 1947- December 27, 2022

JoAnn Tramontin age 75 of Hibbing, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home. She was born March 19, 1947 in Hibbing to Frank and Julia (Meizo) Buchar. JoAnn was a 1965 graduate of Hibbing High School. Later in life she furthered her education receiving a nursing degree...

Dec 26, 2022

Gary Donald Hagen, age 80 of Bovey, MN, passed away on December 26, 2022 at the Hibbing Hospital.  He was born in Graceville, MN, on August 22, 1942 to Donald and Walburga (Ecker) Hagen.  Gary grew up on the family farm in Traverse County with his four siblings and graduated from Graceville High School in 1960.  He went on...

Dec 25, 2022

Barbara Trombly age 69 of Hibbing, died Sunday December 25, 2022. She was born September 5, 1953 to Robert and Francis (McKeig) Trombly in Hibbing. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Hibbing she was a graduate of Hibbing High School class of 1971 she later furthered her education at Hibbing Community College graduating in 1987 receiving her A.A. Barbara...

Dec 25, 2022

Joette Marie Collyard, age 68 of Hibbing, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, of natural causes on Christmas Day morning, Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home. Joette was born in Hibbing to Joseph and Martha (Smokrovich) Collyard on December 23, 1954.  She attended Cobb Cook Elementary, Hibbing High School and Hibbing Beauty College. Joette was a former member...

Dec 21, 2022

Jean F. Corradi, age 71 of Kelly Lake, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

There are no services planned at this time

Dec 21, 2022

Robert Arnold “Bob” Peloquin, 92, passed away on December 21, 2022. Born in Rochester, Minnesota June 22, 1930, he graduated from Hibbing High school in 1948 and Hibbing Junior College in 1950. Bob was a veteran, serving on active duty with the Minnesota National Guard 47th Infantry Division 1950-1952, during the Korean War. While on duty, Bob met Carol Westad, and...

Dec 13, 2022

Donna L. Huro, 79, longtime Nashwauk resident, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born February 24, 1943 to Gilbert and Helen (Ogez) Siedow in St. Paul, MN.  She married Norman Huro on October 7, 1961 in St. Paul, MN.  Later moving in 1978 to Nashwauk to raise their family.  A homemaker...

Dec 11, 2022

Rocky K. Schaefer, 67, died on Dec. 11, 2022, at Winter Haven Hospital,Florida. He was born to Mary Patricia (Pat) Schaefer and Alfred John Schaefer on July26, 1955. He was the youngest of 6 siblings. He served in the US Navy from1972-74. He worked as an electrician and was a proud member of the IBEW294 union. He enjoyed playing golf,...

Dec 10, 2022

Thomas P. McLaughlin November 29, 1951- December 10, 2022 Thomas P. McLaughlin, age 71, of Hibbing passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Tom was born on November 29, 1951 to Paul and Mary Jane McLaughlin in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tom graduated from Richfield High School, Class of 1971. Soon after graduation, Tom was drafted into...

Dec 10, 2022

Tiffany Kaelin Warner, 49, longtime resident of Chisholm died Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born October 26, 1973 to William and Susan (Murdock) Whittaker in Austin, TX.  Tiffany enjoyed riding side by sides, she enjoyed the lake, gardening, and liked being surrounded by kids, loved people and her community,...

Dec 6, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Mae Husmann, age 81 formerly of Kelly Lake, MN, passed away with family at her side on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  Kathy was born in Alexandria, MN, on May 10, 1941.  As a young child, she contracted polio and spent a significant amount of her childhood at Gillette’s Children Hospital in...

Dec 6, 2022

Loretta Marie (Hakala) Deutsch, 78, of Kinney, MN died and was set free from Alzheimer’s when she passed away peacefully with family by her side in Virginia, MN on December 6, 2022.

Loretta, also known affectionately as Mom, Gramma Redda or Auntie, was one of the most loving, compassionate, family-oriented, beautiful souls that one could ever meet....

Dec 6, 2022

Helen M. Roche, 98, lifelong Hibbing resident died Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born April 25, 1924 to Emil and Mary (Ahlberg) Nasi in Hibbing.  A homemaker,  Helen loved reading, sewing, knitting, and enjoyed very much being at the lake.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Hibbing.

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Dec 4, 2022

Michael R. Prusak, age 75 of Big Sturgeon in Side Lake, MN, passed away with family at his side on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at St. Mary's in Duluth. There will be a private family memorial service held and a celebration of life in the summer at Side Lake. The family would like to extend a huge and heartfelt thank...

Dec 1, 2022

Keith Pierson

1938-2022

Keith Edward Pierson, 84 of Hibbing, MN, passed away in the comfort of his home with family at his side on Thursday, December 1, 2022.  Keith was born in Osage, MN on September 14, 1938, to Vernon Pierson and Beulah Parks.  He grew up in the Osage area and graduated from Park...