Obituaries

Jan 10, 2021

Lonnie Scipioni, a lifelong Hibbing resident, died on January 10, 2021, at the Saint Cloud Veterans Health Care facility where he resided for the past year. He was born to Cecelia (Coss) and Londo Scipioni in Hibbing in 1952. He attended parochial and public schools in Hibbing. He worked as a welder for US Steel for 30 years. He...

Jan 8, 2021

Joanne H. Gangl

January 18, 1939    January 8, 2021

Joanne (JoJo) was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  She passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8th 2021 at her home in Nashwauk, Minnesota.  Joanne was born in Biwabik Minnesota on January 18th, 1939 to Henry and Ina Kochkas.

On...

Jan 6, 2021

Louis Timothy Baumchen

January 14, 1966      January 6, 2021

Louis T. Baumchen, 54, longtime resident of Cloverdale died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home.  He was born January 14, 1966 to Ray and Urilda (Kinney) Baumchen in Hibbing.  Louis married Amy Drake on September 19, 1992 at the Wesley United Methodist Church...

Jan 4, 2021

Michelle Austin age 50 of Rochester, MN passed away January 4, 2021 at her home. She was born June 9, 1970 to Robert and Bonnie (Kitto) Espe in Hibbing, MN. Michelle was a 1984 graduate of Hibbing High School following graduation she served in the Army during the Gulf War receiving an honorable discharge. Michelle enjoyed the outdoors and...

Jan 4, 2021

Michelle Austin age 50 of Rochester, MN passed away January 4, 2021 at her home. She was born June 9, 1970 to Robert and Bonnie (Kitto) Espe in Hibbing, MN. Michelle was a 1984 graduate of Hibbing High School following graduation she served in the Army during the Gulf War receiving an honorable discharge. Michelle enjoyed the outdoors and...

Jan 2, 2021

Anita Jane Falbo, 84, formally of Hoyt Lakes and Duluth, passed away on Jan. 2, 2021, after complications of dementia.

Anita was born on Feb. 12, 1936, to Ray and Tyne (Mattson) Saari in Cook, Minn. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1954 and attended Hibbing Junior College. She married Neil Falbo in 1956 living in...

Jan 1, 2021

Ted R. Bird age 71 of Hibbing died unexpectedly Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home. Ted was born November 23, 1949 in Hibbing to Walter and Violet (Damjanovich) Bird. Ted was a longtime employee of National Steel and Hanna Mining. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Ted was a member of North Star Church in...

Dec 30, 2020

Odin George & Artemis Joseph Gundy

December 30, 2020  -  December 30, 2020

Our angels, Odin George and Artemis Joseph passed peacefully. in the arms of their loving parents on December 30th, 2020 after only a few short minutes.  During their short, precious time here on earth, they touched many lives and were...

Dec 30, 2020

Odin George & Artemis Joseph Gundy

December 30, 2020  -  December 30, 2020

Our angels, Odin George and Artemis Joseph passed peacefully. in the arms of their loving parents on December 30th, 2020 after only a few short minutes.  During their short, precious time here on earth, they touched many lives and were...

Dec 29, 2020

Dorothy E (Koenig) Ouke, 92, Side Lake and Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing after long struggle with dementia.

Born on October 23, 1928 to Claude and Ethel Koenig in Superior, Wisconsin,  she had 8 brothers and sisters.

She married Robert Ouke of Hibbing and many viewed their relationship...

Dec 28, 2020

Myrna Rae “Peggy” Rice

June 11, 1937    December 28, 2020

Myrna R. “Peggy” Rice, 83, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Mt. Iron, MN.  She was born June 11, 1937 to Andrew Raymond and Otelia Lillian (Johnson) Tawyea in Hibbing.  Myrna was employed as...

Dec 28, 2020

Bruce R. Quick, 93, Elgin, IL, formerly longtime resident of Kitzville, MN died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Citadel Healthcare Facility in Elgin, IL. Bruce was born March 12, 1927 to George and Gertrude (Oates) Quick in Chisholm, MN. After high school, Bruce proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 8 years. He was also enlisted as...

Dec 27, 2020

Iolanda “Vi” Costanzi was born on April 3, 1922 in Chisholm, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Fortunato “Curly” Tiburzi and Carolina Polucci Tiburzi. She passed away peacefully on December 27, 2020 at the Benedictine Living Center in Duluth at the College of St. Scholastica after a brief illness. She contracted COVID 19 earlier in November of 2020 but...

Dec 26, 2020

Waddell Cheatham, age 66 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on December 26, 2020.  There are no services planned at this time.

Dec 21, 2020

Norman Glen Warwas

July 20, 1936 December 21, 2020

Norman Glen Warwas, 84, of rural Nashwauk/Bovey, beloved husband and father, died peacefully in his home with his family by his side on December 21, 2020, after a short but intense battle with cancer. Norman was born July 20, 1936 to Raymond...

Dec 21, 2020

James Sam Kotonias passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the age of 59. Jimmy is preceded in death by his father Sam Kotonias.  He is survived by his mother Arlene Kotonias, sisters Kathy (Matt) Senich, Connie (Bruce Norman) Kotonias, Kay (Rick) Guidarelli and Carla (Scott) Sosalla, brother Bill (Kendra) Kotonias and 13 nieces and nephews, extended family...

Dec 19, 2020

Neoma Lillian Skeesuck/Rice Auel

July 4, 1928 – December 19, 2020

On Saturday Dec 19th, 2020, the angels came to escort Neoma Lillian (Skeesuck/Rice) Auel to her heavenly home and eternal rewards. At age 92, surrounded by loved ones at the family home in Hibbing she suffered a massive stroke. She departed to...

Dec 17, 2020

Jeri Ann (Blair) Zozgornik, age 61 of Hibbing, MN, went to be with Jesus after her courageous battle with cancer, on December 17, 2020.  She was born in Grand Rapids, MN on February 20, 1959 to Gerald and Barbara (Adams) Blair.  Jeri grew up on Long Lake and attended school in Nashwauk-Keewatin.  She married the love of her life,...

Dec 15, 2020

Joseph S. Calaguire

October 17, 1927  --  December 15, 2020

Joseph S. Calaguire, 93, Nashwauk, MN died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at home, surrounded by his family from complications due to COVID.  He was born to Frank and Theresa (Provinzino) Calaguire of Nashwauk, MN.  At age 16, his father passed away, he became...

Dec 11, 2020

Carol J. Newton age 76 of Virginia passed away December 11, 2020 at Edgewood Memory Care in Virginia. Carol was born December 25, 1943 in Hibbing to Nicholas and Ruth (Walters) Woitel. She grew up in Kelly Lake and graduated from Hibbing High School. Carol lived in many places throughout her life including, Wyoming, Nevada and Michigan. Carol waitressed...