Obituaries

Nov 25, 2021

Helen Donovan age 95 of Hibbing died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. She was born August 26, 1926 to Anthony and Cordelia (Passino)

Angelo in Hibbing. Helen started working for the US government when she was 18 at the end of WWII and would continue her service for the next 47 years. During...

Nov 23, 2021

Patricia R. Rootes

March 17, 1931 – November 23, 2021

Patricia R. Rootes passed away at Fairview Range Hospital in Hibbing on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Patricia was born on March 17, 1931 to John and Mary (Oswald) Rotar. She was united in marriage to Raymond A. Rootes on May 20, 1950. They made their...

Nov 22, 2021

Perry David Lien, age 64 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on November 22, 2021.  He was born in Bismarck, ND on January 17, 1957 to Milton and Eideth (Fowler) Lien.  Perry went on to receive his GED and some further trade schooling.  He was a boiler operator by trade and worked for the Swift Company in the meat packing...

Nov 22, 2021

Gary Paul Sweeney, age 74 of Hibbing, MN, passed away at home on November 22, 2021.  He was born in Little Falls, MN on May 16, 1947 to David and Josephine (Tatro) Sweeney.  Gary's family eventually moved to Nashwauk, MN.  He worked for the street department of Nashwauk and became the street supervisor as well.  Early on, Gary was...

Nov 22, 2021

Adalyn Marian Liubakka

November 22, 2021

“Oh little Child in Golden Slumber”

Baby Adalyn is survived by her parents, Coty & Brianna Liubakka, Pengilly, MN, her brothers, Luka and Beckett Liubakka, Pengilly, MN, her maternal grandparents, Brad & Judi Harju, Anoka, MN, paternal grandparents, Robert & Bonnie Liubakka, Superior, WI, great-grandparents,...

Nov 21, 2021

Selena Grace Benz-Makela, age 21 of Hibbing, MN, passed away all too soon on November 21, 2021.  She was born in Hibbing on November 30, 1999 to Ryan Makela and Perlita Benz.  Selena grew up on the Iron Range and attended private catholic school early on and Hibbing schools and did achieve her GED.  She had a fun personality and...

Nov 20, 2021

Thomas D. Beadle

July 24, 1934             November 20, 2021

Thomas D. Beadle, 87, Hibbing, formerly of Greene, NY passed away, Saturday, November 20, 2021 at University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  He was born July 24, 1934 to George and Gracia (Cooper) Beadle in Greene, NY.  Tom proudly served his country with the U.S....

Nov 19, 2021

Scott E. Stangland

October 5, 1963            November 19, 2021

Scott E, Stangland, age 58, of Marble MN passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at United Hospital, St. Paul. MN.  Scott was born in Ely, MN to Richard and Janet Stangland on October 5, 1963. He grew up in Babbitt and graduated from John...

Nov 18, 2021

Donald David Mayo Jr.

July 18, 1950                November 18, 2021

Donald D. Mayo Jr., 71, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN.  He was born July 18, 1950 to Donald D. and Margaret A. (Rutar) Mayo Sr. in Hibbing.  Donald was a former member...

Nov 16, 2021

David “Pete” Lee Weddell

David “Pete” Weddell age 57 of Hibbing formerly of Eveleth died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing from complications due to COVID-19.  Pete was born June 28, 1964 in Lynwood, CA to David and Lorraine (Hague) Weddell.  He was a graduate of Virginia High School and later went...

Nov 16, 2021

John R. Haggenmiller

March 18, 1942               November 16, 2021

Local Hibbing businessman John Haggenmiller always answered the question about retirement by responding that “the Dougherty Boys would announce his retirement”.

It is with deep regret that this is the announcement of his retirement.

John passed...

Nov 15, 2021

Ronald H. Backstrom, 74, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, November 15, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  Ron was born June 19, 1947 to Howard and Audrey (Chappel) Backstrom in Hibbing, MN.  After graduating from Hibbing High School in 1965, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from December 13, 1968 to December 12, 1969. ...

Nov 14, 2021

Sherry L. (Smith) DeJarlais

February 15, 1949          November 14, 2021

Sherry L. (Smith) DeJarlais, 72, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Hibbing with family by her side.  She was born February 15, 1949 to Alfred and Ruth (Smith) Smith in Hibbing, MN.  She attended Hibbing Schools and graduated from...

Nov 14, 2021

Melvin Ray Walters

April 5, 1939            November 14, 2021

Melvin R. Walters, 82 Side Lake died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born April 5, 1939 to Roland and Evelyn (Lyckholm) Walters in Hibbing.  He was employed as a truck driver for Austin Power Company.  Mel was a...

Nov 12, 2021

Dale R. Berg

Dale R. Berg, 74, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health System of Eau Claire, WI.  He was born August 12, 1947 to Lawrence and Fannie (Sallila) Berg in Hibbing.  He attended Hibbing Schools and graduated from Hibbing in 1965.  He later attended and completed a two...

Nov 11, 2021

Joseph J. Moren age 91 of Hibbing, died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth. Joe was born October 2, 1930 to Joseph A. and Angela N. (Pedric) Moren in Gilbert, MN. Joseph was raised in Gilbert, he attended Gilbert High School, graduating in 1948. Following graduation Joseph attended Virginia and Eveleth Junior College....

Nov 11, 2021

Linda Lou Lang age 85 of Grand Rapids formerly of Hibbing died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Grand Rapids. Linda was born June 16, 1936 to Norman and Ida (Huotari) Severson in Warroad, MN. Linda was a graduate of the Hibbing High School class of 1952. On June 15th 1956 Linda was joined in marriage...

Nov 10, 2021

Earl H. Wesley, age 94 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on November 10, 2021 in Nashwauk, MN.  He was born on July 13, 1927 in Walsh County, ND to Clifford and Gena (Rudd) Wesley.  Earl completed highschool and went on to Dunwoody Technical School for a couple years.  He also served his country in the US Army.  Earl was an auto mechanic...

Nov 8, 2021

Gordon Ness Carlson passed away on November 8, 2021, at the age of 92. Born in Wakefield, Michigan, on February 22, 1929, Gordon was the youngest of two sons born to Gladyce and Edwin Carlson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ione Ardyth Carlson (Eckman), who passed away on April 23, 2020, his parents,...

Nov 6, 2021

Thomas J. Mesich, 96, of Hibbing, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday November 6, 2021 at the Fairview Range Hospital. Tom was born at home on December 18, 1924 in Carson Lake, Minnesota, the son of John and Eva (Zupan) Mesich. Tom graduated from the Hibbing High School in 1943 and was an All-Conference Football Player. Tom served in the China, Burma, India, and Pacific war...