Obituaries

Jul 21, 2020

Alan “Al” Richard Dzuck

Alan R. Dzuck, 77, Hibbing died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm, MN after a short-term illness.  Al was born June 18, 1943 in Duluth, MN to Arnold and Violet Dzuck.  In 1961, he graduated from Central High School in Duluth.  He served in the United...

Jul 16, 2020

Katherine A. “Nancy” Laliberte

Nancy Laliberte, 87, Hibbing, died Thursday, July 16, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Hibbing on July 29, 1932.  She was the daughter of James and Cecilia Bresnahan.  Nancy married Gene Laliberte in Hibbing on July 14, 1954.  She had worked at the Hibbing High...

Jul 16, 2020

Gerald Albert Daher, 60, of Chisholm, Minnesota passed away on July 16, 2020.  He was born on October 8, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joseph and Marie (Lahr) Daher.  Gerald loved spending time with his family including his wife of over forty years, his only daughter, son-in-law and 5 grandchildren.  He is survived by his wife; Barbara Johnson of...

Jul 16, 2020

In loving memory of Helen D. McBrayer, a mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend.  Helen was born in Crouches Creek, Tennessee on December 17, 1933 to Bertha Bolton and George Douglas.  Helen lived many places before settling in Hibbing, Minnesota.  She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family.  On July 16, 2020, Helen left this...

Jul 14, 2020

Gregory Dean Olson, 57 of Keewatin, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on July 14, 2020 at his home.  He loved fishing, watching NASCAR and spending time with his daughter and grandsons.  Gregory worked with his dad at Olson’s Body Shop and Salvage Inc. in Keewatin for over 30 years as an auto repair mechanic.

Greg is survived by his...

Jul 13, 2020

Margaret Leppanen age 97 of Nashwauk passed away peacefully at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Marge was born September 11, 1922 to John and Frances (Drysch) Zozgornik in Wawina, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 53 years Einer Leppanen in 1994 and her son George Leppanen in 2018. Marge is survived by her...

Jul 10, 2020

Gerald Spotts age 57 of rural Nashwauk died Friday, July 10, 2020 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Gerald was born on his mother’s birthday on September 18, 1962 to Gerald Marcell and Barbara (Toscano) Spotts in Hibbing. He was baptized and confirmed through the Catholic Church. Gerald was a graduate of Hibbing High School; he loved pulling...

Jul 9, 2020

Robert ‘Bob’ Emanuel Peroceski August 25, 1935 — July 9, 2020

Robert “Bob” Emanuel Peroceski, 84, of Kelly Lake, Minn., passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, just over a month before his 85th birthday and 61st wedding anniversary. He passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Bob will always be remembered as a loving and gracious husband, father,...

Jul 5, 2020

Dr. Patric Iammatteo D.O.

Dr. Patric Iammatteo, long-time Hibbing resident and family physician, died on July 5, 2020, at the age of 94. With his passing, the world has lost a vibrant and remarkable man.  He will be remembered throughout the region for the compassionate and thoughtful medical care he provided to so many people...

Jun 30, 2020

Delores Marguerite Passino, age 85 of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  She was born on December 9, 1934 to Frank Buchar Jr. and Julia (Meizo) Buchar.  Graduating from Hibbing High School, Delores went on to take cooking training programs at both Hibbing Technical School and Itasca Community College.  Delores was a member of the Blessed...

Jun 24, 2020

Terri (Sam) Skalsky passed away on June 24, 2020 after her long struggle with breast cancer.  Terri is survived by her husband; Rick, daughters; Jennifer (Brownlee) Johnston and Ashley Brownlee, step-children; Brandon Skalsky, Rikki Lea (Skalsky) Nash and Katherine (Skalsky) Niemann.  By her side was her mother; Joyce Olson, brother; Keith Olson, sisters; Patty (Olson) Pocernich, Penny (Olson) Feltus...

Jun 21, 2020

Grace Amelia Benz

Grace Amelia Benz, 78, of Hibbing, died Sunday June 21, 2020.  She was born in Mora, MN on April 23, 1942 to Marvin and Helen Grummons.  Grace married Gerald Walter Benz on Nov. 28, 1959.

She died peacefully in her home of 50 years where she and Jerry raised their loving family...

Jun 20, 2020

Lorrie A. Palumbo age 66 of Hibbing died Saturday June 20, 2020 at The Waterview Woods Assisted Living in Eveleth. Lorrie was born November 13, 1953 to Mike and Nellie (Lind) Palumbo in Hibbing. Lorrie was a 1972 graduate of the Hibbing High School. She was a former member of St. Leos Catholic Church before its closure. Lorrie enjoyed...

Jun 20, 2020

Robert (Bob) J. Kruchoski passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the age of 92.  He was born on July 24, 1927 in the Hartley Location, Chisholm, Minnesota to Anton Kruchoski, who was immigrated to the USA from Galicia, Poland, and Julia E. (Hudy) Kruchoski of Chisholm.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Bernard Kruchoski,...

Jun 19, 2020

Stanley William Cvar, age 92 of Hibbing, passed away quietly at home with his family and caregivers Friday, June 19, 2020. He was born December 19, 1927 in Chisholm to Frank and Mary (Petrich) Cvar. Stan served in the US Navy during World War II, he enlisted at the age of 15 and was later honorably discharged at the...

Jun 17, 2020

Betty L. Vesel

Betty L. Vesel, 86, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Wed. June 17, 2020, in the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born March 8, 1934 to Lyman and Mable Crooks.  She married Alby Vesel in Hibbing on May 11, 1951.  Betty was an active member of the 7th Day Adventist Church.  She...

Jun 16, 2020

Arlys Elmira Hilde, age 91 of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  She was born in Faulkton, South Dakota on April 4, 1929 to Albin and Lillian (Corkin) Nystrom.  Arlys moved to Hibbing in 1961, was a member of the Church of Christ for many years and was married to Elmer Hilde in 1975.  She volunteered...

Jun 14, 2020

Kathleen Becicka age 82 of Hibbing passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Mountain Iron. Kathleen was born December 19, 1937 to Frank and Signe (Benson) Burke in Grand Rapids, MN. Kathleen grew up in Goodland, attending the Goodland grade school and later the Nashwauk High School, graduating in 1954. Kathleen continued her education...

Jun 12, 2020

Richard L. Rantala

Richard L. Rantala, 69, Palo, MN died Friday, June 12, 2020 in his home.  He was born May 25, 1951 to Wilbert and Ruth (Maki) Rantala in Biwabik, MN.  Richard proudly served his country in the Army National Guard as was called up for duty during the Vietnam War.  Later he was employed with...

Jun 10, 2020

Steven F. Oberstar Sr.

Steven F. Oberstar Sr., 70, lifelong resident of Kitzville, MN died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home.  He was born October 24, 1949 to Frank and Lucille (Gervol) Oberstar in Hibbing.  Steve attended Hibbing Schools. Steven proudly served his country with the U.S. Army and the National Guard, and later achieved his...