Obituaries

May 10, 2021

H. Ardella Barnes

August 7, 1930 May 10, 2021

Ardella Barnes, 90, Hibbing, formerly of Richland Center, WI died

Monday, May 10, 2021 at home in Hibbing. She was born August 7, 1930 to

Adelbert and Sara (Drake) Frost in Bagley, MN. She married William Brown in

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May 8, 2021

Edward B. Danculovich

June 15, 1940            May 8, 2021

Edward B. Danculovich, 80, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born June 15, 1940 to Peter and Mary (Vidovic) Danculovich in Monroe Location, near Chisholm.  After high school, Edward proudly served his country...

May 3, 2021

Thomas R Mandsager, age 69, died May 2, 2021 at his home in Mt. Iron, MN. His dog Joey, his constant companion, was by his side. Tom was born October 30, 1951 in Hibbing, MN. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1969, where he sang in the choir and was an elite competitor on the swim team. Tom...

May 1, 2021

Garry Frank “Poncho” Brill Jr.

May 29, 1974           May 1, 2021

Garry F. “Poncho” Brill Jr., 46, Hibbing longtime resident of Duluth/Superior died Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Hibbing.  He was born May 29, 1974 to Garry and Candace (Nys) Brill Sr. in Superior, WI.  He graduated from Superior High School and later...

Apr 29, 2021

Julia Picek Lind

Born May 11, 1917 in Sparta, MN to Stephen Picek and Paraska (Pearl) Pyngnyn. She was the 4th of 11 children. At the age of 7 she moved to Field Township Cook. Julia graduated from Cook High School on May 31, 1935.  After graduation, Julia’s father Stephen brought her to Hibbing, got her a...

Apr 28, 2021

Heaven is just a little more beautiful as our loving angel on earth, Tammie Jo McCollor-Sumner, age 61of Nashwauk, MN, has gained her heavenly wings on 4/28/2021. Tammie passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home after a hard and courageous battle with lung cancer.  She was born in Grand Rapids, MN on March 31, 1960 to...

Apr 27, 2021

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Maddey. Our Angel, Sweetgirl, and Shigaliga. She passed away on April 27, 2021, at home. She brought amazing joy, love, comfort, laughter and perspective to her entire family and friends. Her sense of humor, wit, adventure and carefree spirit was like no other. She was a gifted...

Apr 24, 2021

Tanner Bong age 28 of Zim passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home. Tanner was born December 27, 1992 in Duluth, MN to Michael and Doreen (Evans) Bong. He graduated from Albrook High School in 2011, after graduation Tanner went to work for the 1097 Labors Union where he was a member. Tanner was a hard...

Apr 23, 2021

Claude A. Zabinski age 94 of Hibbing died Friday, April 23, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Claude was born September 23, 1926 to John and Veronica (Butkowski) Zabinski in St. Cloud, MN. Claude was a 70-year resident of Hibbing, moving from the St. Cloud area in 1951. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the Army...

Apr 19, 2021

Robert ”Bob” James Robinson, 89, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, April 19, 2021 at home in Hibbing. He was born July 17, 1931 to Floyd and Margaret (Bussey) Robinson in Minneapolis, MN. He moved from Minneapolis to Pool Location, attended Hibbing Schools and was an exceptional athlete, going to State in wrestling and football. Bob was a very...

Apr 19, 2021

Thomas Gary Tuin

May 10, 1949        April 19, 2021

Thomas G. Tuin, 71, lifelong resident of Kelly Lake died Monday, April 19, 2021 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  He was born May 10, 1949 to Garret and Rose (West) Tuin in Hibbing.  Tom attended Hibbing schools and achieved a...

Apr 19, 2021

James Van Duker age 55 of Meadowlands, MN died Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 24, 1965 to Raymond and Martha Van Duker in Yale, MI. After high school he attended vo-tech school in diesel mechanics at HCC. Jim married Connie on April 9th, 1993. They started a loving...

Apr 17, 2021

Perry Edard Lease

November 2, 1964          April 17, 2021

Perry E. Lease, 56, Hibbing died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born November 2, 1964 to Marvin and Donna (Smith) Lease in Hibbing.  Perry attended Hibbing Schools, proudly served his country with the U.S. Army and...

Apr 17, 2021

John Anthony Kayfes Sr.

January 20, 1924       April 17, 2021

John A. Kayfes Sr., a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend went to the Lord of Saturday, April 17, 2021.

John was born in Utica Location, MN on January 20, 1924.  His parents, Joseph and Anne Kayfes,...

Apr 9, 2021

Michael J. Giombetti, age 73 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  He was born in Hibbing on March 21, 1948 to Eude “Jim” and Angelyn (Karpan) Giombetti.  Mike grew up in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Hibbing and eventually raised his family there as well.  Graduating with the Hibbing...

Apr 6, 2021

Brody J. DeRosia, 13, of Chisholm, Minn., left this world all too soon on April 6, 2021, at his home from complications from an epileptic seizure.

He was born in Hibbing on June 25, 2007, to Eric and Candice (Alapeteri) DeRosia. Attending Hibbing schools, Brody was an amazing friend to have. Brody was a fun loving kid...

Apr 3, 2021

Darryl Denning Anderson, 83, of Hibbing Died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center of Hibbing. Darryl was born October 20, 1937 in Eyota, MN to Norman and Lorraine Anderson. He was a United States Army Veteran and had worked for Northern Castings. He was a Loving Husband, Brother, Father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. Darryl was an...

Apr 3, 2021

Mariannina Marano

November 18, 1928             April 3, 2021

Mariannina Marano, 92, longtime resident of Nashwauk died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born November 18, 1928 to Leone and Maria (Alfano) Guaragna in Saracena, Italy of Calabria.  Mariannina’s husband Armando survived the sinking of the ocean...

Mar 30, 2021

Rodney Owen Heikkila, age 71 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on March 30, 2021 at his home with family by his side.  He was born in Chisholm, MN on October 17, 1949 to Onnie and Vienna (Karna) Heikkila.  Rodney attended Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High in 1968.  He attended Hibbing Junior College and St. Cloud State where...

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,...