Obituaries

Nov 4, 2021

James J. Willard, age 79 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on November 4, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN with family at his side.  Jim was born on May 31, 1942 to Lucy E. Murray (Klessig) in Hibbing, MN.  He grew up in Chisholm, MN and attended Chisholm schools.  Jim served his country as part of the...

Nov 2, 2021

Anna M. Trenberth

November 14, 1926          November 2, 2021

Anna M. Trenberth, 94, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  She was born November 14, 1926 to Martin and Olive (Fredenburg) Sandberg in Hibbing.  She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1944. Anna lived at...

Nov 1, 2021

Patricia Petron, 93, of Hibbing, died on Monday, November 1st in her home.  She was born to Howard and Catherine (McDermott) Ritz. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Margaret (James) Sandretsky of Tampa, FL and Rosanne Ritz of Virginia and brothers; James and John Ritz. Patricia is survived by her children; Mary (Dennis) Petron of Hibbing,...

Nov 1, 2021

Veronica T. Keller, age 97 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on November 1, 2021.  She was born at home on January 31, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN to Ludwik and Maryanna (Wrzos) Ploszay.  On April 3, 1948, she married Raymond E. Keller in Amery, WI and moved to Hibbing in August 1949 where she raised her family.  She was active...

Oct 31, 2021

Melba Lucille Rogers passed away on October 31, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born on October 5, 1944 to Melba Silver Rogers and Howard Rogers in Hopkinsville, KY.

She grew up working at the family store, Silver's Grocery in Hibbing.

She was an amazing person...

Oct 30, 2021

Margaret A. Hermann

June 6, 1929          October 30, 2021

Margaret A. Hermann, 92, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids, MN.  She was born June 6, 1929 to Anthony and Wanda (Deleski) Rutar in Greany, MN.  A homemaker by trads, her family was very...

Oct 28, 2021

Chris Daniel Ozzello

October 11, 1993            October 28, 2021

Chris D. Ozzello, 28, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Hibbing.  He was born October 11, 1993 to Jon and Gladys (Webster) Ozzello in Hibbing.  Chris was employed at Sportsman’s Restaurant in Hibbing.  He was a gamer at heart.  He...

Oct 24, 2021

Donald Gary Nyhus

June 13, 1948          October 24, 2021

Donald G. Nyhus, 73, longtime resident of Moorhead, formerly of Keewatin, MN died Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Fargo VA Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  He was born June 13, 1948 to Hjalmar and Katherine (Vukmonich) Nyhus in Grand Rapids, MN.  Donald proudly...

Oct 21, 2021

Peter Vincent Panichi passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, Minnesota with family by his side. He was 93 years old, born November 1, 1927 in Hibbing. Peter lived a long and full life. He joined the Navy at the age of 16, and served in the South Pacific during World War II, participating...

Oct 19, 2021

Guy Anthony Gangl passed away on Tuesday October 19. 2021 at the age of 65.

Guy was born on August 18th, 1956, to Gerald “Tootsie” Gangl and Shirlee (Pakko) Gangl in Grand Rapids and was a lifelong resident of Nashwauk

In 1974 Guy married Cheryl “Lynne” Cochran and soon thereafter started their family welcoming their...

Oct 17, 2021

Crystal R. Specht age 71 a longtime resident of Nashwauk died Sunday October 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Crystal was born June 9, 1950 in Chisholm, MN to John and Lorraine (Conner) Leonard. Crystal was a lifelong resident of Nashwauk, she lived in other places briefly but always found her way back to Nashwauk. Crystal was...

Oct 16, 2021

Gaile (Salo) Drazenovich, 83, a longtime Hibbing resident, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 16 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm with her family at her side.

Gaile is deeply loved and missed by her husband, children and grandchildren, who know her goodness is irreplaceable. She was kind beyond measure, always generous, gracious, patient and willing...

Oct 14, 2021

Marie Francis Krampotich Marie F. Krampotich, age 60 of Kelly Lake, MN, passed away after a long battle with cancer on October 14, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on July 15, 1961, in Minneapolis, MN to George and Teresa (Acker) Sarna. Marie graduated from Minneapolis North High School and started work as a bank...

Oct 13, 2021

Grace L. Maki

March 22, 1929        October 13, 2021

Grace L. Maki went to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.  She passed away in her home with family by her side.  Grace was born March 22, 1929 in Pool Location to Orry and Beatrice (Kermode) Frost.  She married...

Oct 11, 2021

Delores M. Gerulli, age 76 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on October 11, 2021 at the Fairview Medical Center in Hibbing, MN.  She was born in Virginia, MN on March 13, 1945 to Victor and Florence (Fabish) Gerulli.  Her faith was important to her as she was baptized and confirmed through the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Virginia, MN.  She...

Oct 11, 2021

Dwight L. “Ike” Simonson, 70, Buhl, longtime Brainerd resident died peacefully at home with assistance from East Range Hospice on October 11, 2021 in Buhl, MN.   Dwight was born in Detroit Lakes, MN.  He recently moved to Buhl two years ago, coming from Brainerd.  He attended Bemidji State University and later completed a degree in Parks and Recreation at...

Oct 9, 2021

Barbara Ann Wadd

August 24, 1943- October 9, 2021

Barbara Ann Wadd age 78, Mt. Iron, MN died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN.  Barbara was born August 24, 1943 in Marshfield, WI to Fred and Dorothy (Kayhart) Meyer. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Hibbing; she was...

Oct 7, 2021

Douglas A. Hansen

June 11, 1944              October 7, 2021

Douglas A. Hansen, 77, Hibbing, and longtime resident of Ridgecrest, CA died Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  He was born June 11, 1944 to Albert and Elizabeth Hansen in Hibbing.  Douglas was employed as an electrical engineer with...

Oct 6, 2021

“Have I told you lately that I love you?” Dana H. Miller, 77, formerly of Tower and Cherry Township, and retired resident at Swan Lake in Pengilly, MN left us on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Sanford Health Neilson Place in Bemidji, MN. He was born July 28, 1944 to Eugene H. and Thelma (Airo) Miller in Chicago,...

Oct 6, 2021

Rodney Charles Tuomi

Rodney Charles Tuomi, Pastor, Author and Engineer, father, grandfather died Wednesday October 6th, 2021, at his home in Hibbing. “Rod” was born to Raymond and Helen Tuomi of Hibbing on November 16th, 1950 in Hibbing Minnesota. His childhood years were spent with his brother Norm, family members, and lots of neighborhood kids. Lots of...