Obituaries

Mar 29, 2021

Brett W. Valeri

August 3, 1963           March 29, 2021

Brett W. Valeri, 57, Pengilly passed away unexpectedly at home.  He was born August 3, 1963 to William and Patricia (Burkes) Valeri in Hibbing, MN.  Brett had been a resident of Pengilly for the past 20 years.  He attended Greenway Schools.  After High School,...

Mar 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” William Aho Sr., 95, longtime resident of Hibbing, passed away on March 28, 2021 at Eden Prairie Senior Living in the Twin Cities. He was born June 14, 1925, in Eveleth, Minn., the son of Aaro and Mary Johanna (Lampton) Aho. He graduated from Eveleth High School then was drafted into the United States Navy and worked as...

Mar 28, 2021

Nellie Mae Palumbo played her last hand of cards, Sunday, March 28, 2021.

She was born March 25, 1930 in Hibbing to Howard and Lydia (Winsor) Lind. Nellie graduated from Cherry High School in 1948. On July 22, 1950 she was joined in marriage to Mike Palumbo at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hibbing. Nellie held many...

Mar 25, 2021

Zephaniah Skarja, age 37 of Eveleth died, Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his home. He was born December 29, 1983 in Grand Rapids, MN. Zephaniah graduated from Hibbing High School in 2002 and later attended Pine Technical College. Zephaniah worked at Radko in Hibbing for 5 years. He enjoyed playing cribbage and fixing car stereos, he also enjoyed fast...

Mar 24, 2021

Floyd L. Anderson age 75 of Nashwauk died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay. Floyd was born November 18, 1945 to Floyd and Evelyn (Yingling) Anderson in Grand Rapids, MN. After Floyd graduated high school he went on to earn his degree in aircraft maintenance. Floyd served his country in the Army during...

Mar 21, 2021

Sandra Schmelzer age 65 of Hibbing passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home. She was born September 27, 1955 to Matthew and Betty (Davis) Brletich in Hibbing. Sandy graduated from Hibbing High School in 1973. She married her high school sweetheart Lonny Schmelzer and they together shared a 46-year marriage. Sandy managed the Iron Gate Mall for...

Mar 20, 2021

Tyler Richard Simmerman

Tyler R. Simmerman, 27 of Nashwauk, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home in Brooklyn Park on March 20, 2021.  He was born in Hibbing, MN on June 11, 1993 to Lyle Simmerman and Gina Marano.  Tyler graduated from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School with the class of 2011 and was active in sports including wrestling...

Mar 17, 2021

Charlene Margaret (Schultz) Parenteau passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at the Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, after years battling cancer. Char was born October 29, 1931, in Barnum, MN. She graduated from Barnum High School in 1949 and married her high school sweetheart, Eugene (Gene), at St. Joseph’s Church in Big Lake, MN. Char was a God-loving homemaker and...

Mar 17, 2021

Lillian Myrum, 88, longtime resident of Keewatin, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

She was born June 1, 1932, to Julius and Mable (Bakken) Olson in Oklee, Minn. She was united in marriage with Selmer Myrum on Oct. 9, 1949.

Lilian enjoyed sewing, reupholstering, wreath-making with Marilyn, playing cards, camping,...

Mar 17, 2021

Maxine Anna Schnortz age 94 of Iron died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at her granddaughter's home in Meadowlands. Maxine was born May 5, 1926 to Merle and Myrtle (Cook) Chadwick in Hibbing. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hibbing. During WWII Maxine worked as a rivet inspector at Bundy Tubing in Detroit, MI, she also worked...

Mar 16, 2021

Mary Carol Lundstrom, age 90, entered her eternal home March 16, 2021 at Franciscan Health Center, Duluth, MN. She was born December 23, 1930 to Hazel and Jesse Harrom in Duluth, MN. She married Roy Lundstrom, a WWII navy veteran, May 5, 1950. They were married for 70 years. Carol was a good friend to many and always had a...

Mar 14, 2021

Geraldine A. Dobis July 7, 1926 March 14, 2021

Geraldine A. Dobis, 94, longtime resident of Hibbing passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born July 7, 1926 to Henry and Florence (Harkman) Nuwash in Cokato, MN. Geraldine had been a resident of Hibbing for the past 66 years,...

Mar 14, 2021

Willie Davis Jr., age 55, passed away on March 14, 2021 in Wadena, MN.  He was born in Chicago Heights, IL on May 17, 1965 to Willie Davis Sr. and Suzette (Franklin) Davis.  Willie spent much of his time on the Iron Range where many of his family and friends reside.  He enjoyed studying and practicing karate and he worked...

Mar 14, 2021

June C. Pingatore

April 1, 1927                 March 14, 2021

June C. Pingatore, 93, longtime resident of Hibbing passed away peacefully with her daughter Bonnie and granddaughter Nikki by her side on March 14, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  June was born to Leo and Hilma A. (Ranta) Corneau in Racine, WI...

Mar 8, 2021

JoAnn Mehle age 78 of Hibbing, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at The Spirit of Home Care Center. JoAnn was born November 30, 1942 to Leonard and Sylvia (Saarinen) Erickson. JoAnn grew up in Chisholm, on September 23, 1961 she was joined in marriage to Dennis Mehle. JoAnn greatly enjoyed camping and walking, she had a great...

Mar 8, 2021

Astrid Chernugal, age 89 of Northfield, formerly of Hibbing, passed away Monday afternoon, March 8, 2021, at Three Links Care Center. Astrid Elizabeth Chernugal was born May 10, 1931, in Cloquet, Minnesota, to John O. and Delia V. (Dahlstrom) Johnson.  The family lived in Culver and at the age of 7 she moved with her family to North Hibbing....

Mar 8, 2021

Boris Martin Babich

Boris Martin Babich, 69, of Hibbing, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, nearly four years after a devastating stroke.  His family and friends were by his side for the days leading up to his death with many visits, hugs and laughs shared.

He was born in Klagenfurt, Austria, on December 7, 1951...

Mar 8, 2021

Minnie Marie Ball age 96 a lifelong resident of Nashwauk passed away peacefully, Monday, March 8, 2021. Minnie was born August 7, 1924 in Nashwauk to Fred and Opal (Colwell) Nyhus. Minnie was a member of the Cloverdale Mennonite Church; she was joined in marriage September 12, 1941 to John Robert Ball. Minnie was known for knitting numerous pairs...

Feb 25, 2021

Donald E. Arola, 91, formerly of Nashwauk, Minn., died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at County Manor in Sartell, Minn.

He was born in Nashwauk on April 18, 1929, to Edward and Fannie Arola. He graduated from Nashwauk High School. He attended two years at Itasca Community College before entering the US Army serving two years from 1951-1953...

Feb 21, 2021

Debra Kampsula, age 61 of Hibbing, MN, passed away with family by her side on February 21, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.  She was born in Hibbing on March 16, 1959 to Richard and Joyce (Hodge) Wilson.

Debra attended school in Hibbing and later on Went to Mesabi Range College where she got her associate’s...