Obituaries

Oct 6, 2021

James L. Simon, age 85 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on October 6, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Jim was born in Menomonie, WI on March 15, 1936, to Leonard and Frances (Gerbich) Simon. He graduated from Buhl High School in 1954 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War....

Oct 4, 2021

Duane Hansen age 63 of Minneapolis, MN died unexpectedly at his home. Duane was born in Leadville, CO on September 27, 1958 to Charles and Barbara(Gregory) Hansen. Following his graduation from Hill City High School Duane joined the Army, he was honorably discharged in 1979. After his discharge Duane attended Itasca Community College, he later attended Bemidji State University...

Oct 3, 2021

Kathleen Leone Kromer

Oct 20, 1953- Oct 3, 2021

Kathleen Leone Kromer was born on October 20, 1953 in Crosby, MN to Donald and Leona (Katzenberger) Bjerkness. She married William Thomas Kromer Jr. on August 20, 1988 during which they shared 33 wonderful years. Together they had their two daughters, Lindsay (Elliott) Osterhoudt and Chelsea...

Oct 1, 2021

Pearl Johnson age 78 of Chisholm, died Friday, October 1, 2021 at U of M Fairview in Minneapolis, MN. Pearl was born January 30, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Margaret (Bangs) LaBonte she was the oldest of 13 kids. Pearl grew up in Superior, WI before moving to the Iron Range. Pearl drove production truck for Hanna...

Sep 25, 2021

Lifelong Hibbing resident John Paver passed away on Sept 25 at the St. Cloud Hospital,

succumbing to complications that began with a hip infection. He passed peacefully in his

sleep, with his children at his side in his final hours.

John was born in the Leetonia home of Anton and Frances...

Sep 20, 2021

Donald Milo Hill

September 30, 1944              September 20, 2021

Donald M. Hill, 76 died Monday, September 20, 2021 at University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  He was born in Superior, WI on September 30, 1944 to David and Inez Hill.  He grew up in Superior and joined the U.S. Navy in 1963.  He served...

Sep 19, 2021

Terrance R. Maki "T-Bone", age 68 of Keewatin, MN, passed away on September 19, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.   He was born in Hibbing, MN to Sara and Robert Maki on November 8, 1952.  Terry liked to fish and hunt. He worked for Hanna Mining Company and was the manager and metallurgist at ASSAY Laboratories in Sparks, NV. Terrance is survived by his...

Sep 18, 2021

Randy Gibson July 21, 1953 — September 18, 2021

​​Randy Gibson age 68 of Hibbing, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

Randy was born July 21, 1953, to Tauno and Margaret (Palso) Sandberg in Hibbing. Randy grew up on the Iron Range, she was a member of Holy Trinity...

Sep 18, 2021

Alice Virginia Elj (Nyhus), age 91 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021.  She was born in Keewatin, MN on May 23, 1930 to Fredrick and Opal (Cowell) Nyhus.  Alice grew up on the family farm north of Nashwauk, MN and attended school in Coleraine, MN down by the lake.  She was married to Harold Elj...

Sep 17, 2021

Peter Kashiwagi, 31, of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, passed away on September 17th at his home in Hibbing, with his loving mother by his bedside, after a long battle with brain cancer. He loved Japanese culture, especially Anime, and never passed on a chance to eat sushi - his favorite food. A fan of horror, he’d spend hours listening to...

Sep 16, 2021

Dennis David Deblak, age 76 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  Dennis was born in Hibbing, MN on January 17, 1945 to John and Mary (Marinac) Debelak.  He attended school in Hibbing and went on to serve his country in Vietnam as part of the US army.  Dennis was an equipment operator for St. Louis...

Sep 15, 2021

Dorothy A. Klobucher (Stimac), age 107 of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing. Dorothy was born in Cherry, MN on May 15, 1914 and grew up there with the Stimac family.  She went to school in the Cherry area and eventually met her Husband Anton Klobcher and raised her family there.  Dorothy...

Sep 15, 2021

John J. Herzog age 54 of Hibbing, MN died at his home Wednesday, September 15, 2021. John was born January 4, 1967 in Aberdeen, SD to Richard and Margaret (Prouse) Herzog. John was a US Army veteran serving during Operation Desert Storm, he was also stationed in Germany. John enjoyed riding his Harley and working with wood and leather....

Sep 12, 2021

Norma J. Renczykowski (Grunewald), age 76 of Meadowlands, MN, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born in Windom, MN to Ernest and Ethel (Martin) Grunewald. Norma grew up in the Windom area and attended schools in the area. She met the love of her life, Emil Renczykowski, and married him on September 28, 1963. They were...

Sep 11, 2021

Ellen Ann Ricke

March 22, 1951- Sept. 11, 2021

Ellen Ricke age 70 of Hibbing died Saturday September 11, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Ellen was born March 22, 2021 in Park Rapids, MN to Walter and Verna (Wehmas) Maninga. Ellen loved helping everyone and volunteered her time in any way she...

Sep 11, 2021

Sam Spotts age 54 of Hibbing died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Sandstone Healthcare Center in Sandstone, MN. Sam was born May 18, 1967 in Hibbing to Gerald and Barbara (Toscano) Spotts. Prior to a vehicle accident leaving him disabled in his early 20’s, Sam’s pride and joy were his family, his cabin near Side Lake, MN, being outdoors...

Sep 9, 2021

Kim A. Brletich “Big Mama”, “Pooker” “Grannie”age 58 of Hibbing died unexpectedly at her home. She was born in Hibbing on July 6, 1963 to Charlie and Marlene (Klobuchar) Brletich. Kim Graduated from Chisholm High School. She worked at the Hibbing Hospital for over 23 years as a custodian eventually becoming a lead custodian. Kim was an excellent cook...

Sep 9, 2021

Cindie Rae Heald

December 2, 1950         September 9, 2021

Cindie was actually stepping into her home when the Angel of the Lord came and took her to her eternal home.  She was born on December 2, 1950 to John B. and Violet J. (Mattson) Heald in Mora, MN.  A homemaker by trade, Cindie...

Sep 6, 2021

Vladimir “Butch” David Pernar, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 6, 2021, at the family cabin on Big Balsam Lake in Bovey, Minnesota. He was 67. Butch graduated from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School in 1972 and enjoyed his first job at Pat’s Shell Station. After a brief but adventurous stint living in Chicago, he was hired at the...

Sep 5, 2021

Joanne Cassandra DeMillo

September 6, 1953             September 5, 2021

Joanne C. DeMillo, 67, Hibbing died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born September 6, 1953 to Johnnie and Ann (Davis) Johnson in Detroit, MI.  After high school, Joanne attended and received a two-year degree...