Obituaries

Aug 22, 2019

James J. Mehle Sr

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James J. Mehle Sr., 76, of Hibbing passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Fairview Range Medical Center. He was born on December 18, 1942 to John and Frances (Mikolich) Mehle in Ely. He was a 1961 graduate of the Ely Memorial High School. After graduating,...

Aug 21, 2019

Noelani D. Bell

Noelani is now with Jesus.  Noelani D. Bell, 34, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.  She was born to Dan and Julie Wolf on March 29, 1985.  Noelani attended schools in Nashwauk/Keewatin and Babbitt Minnesota and received her AAS degree in Surgical Technology in Denver, CO.  She...

Aug 18, 2019

Elizabeth M. Thouin, also known as “Petie”, age 95 of Tucson, AZ formerly of Rochester and Hibbing, MN died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at her home in Tucson. She was born July 4, 1924 to Edward and Anna (Polasky) Micka in Hibbing, MN. Elizabeth was joined in marriage to her husband Joseph in October 1947.  She graduated from Hibbing...

Aug 16, 2019

Aug 11, 2019

Marcus Victor Hill

Marcus Victor Hill, 69, passed away on August 11, 2019 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.  Marcus was born on January 20, 1950 in Minneapolis.  Growing up, Marcus spent time in Minneapolis, Elk River, and Virginia, but he spent most of his life in Cloverdale.  Outside of Cloverdale, he most enjoyed the summers...

Aug 10, 2019

Brett Michael Roskoski

Brett Michael Roskoski, 33, was born to Mike and Linda Roskoski on Feb. 21, 1986, in Duluth, MN, weighing a tiny but mighty 2 lbs. 8 oz.  He went on a bus ride to heaven on Aug. 10, 2019.

Brett will be remembered for the incredible strength that he showed throughout his...

Aug 9, 2019

Jeanne E. Ricke

Jeanne E. Ricke, 86, longtime Hibbing and Kitzville resident, died Friday August 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Aberdeen, SD to Manuel and Faye (Terry) Marchow on July 1, 1933.  She married Clayton Ricke on October 27, 1951, enjoyed sewing and was a volunteer driver for St....

Aug 9, 2019

Jennifer Lopez age 47 of St. Paul passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at her home. She was born in Park Rapids, MN July 26, 1972 to Floyd and Sandra (Brown) Snelling. Jennifer is survived by her father, Floyd, children, Brandi Snelling and Donovan Gibson, siblings, Dianna Moscato and Tonya Brown, nieces and nephews, Raymon Snelling, Ron Washington, Cheryl...

Aug 8, 2019

Gary Darland, 74 of Keewatin, MN passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Fairview Range Medical Center. Gary was born October 17, 1944 in Bemidji, MN to Harry and Joyce (Tardy) Darland. On April 27, 1973 Gary married his wife of 45 years Celeste Chasten in Keewatin. Gary was a 45 year resident of Keewatin, he worked at National...

Aug 5, 2019

Timothy “T” J. Gargano

July 11, 1950 - August 5, 2019

Timothy “T” John Gargano, 69, of Hibbing, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minn.

He was born July 11, 1950, to Adam “Dedo” and Marie (Corcoran) Gargano in Hibbing. He graduated from Hibbing...

Aug 2, 2019

Dewey E. Collyard

Dewey E. Collyard, 78, Duluth, formerly of Hibbing, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born May 5, 1941 to Carlo and Siiri (Hapola) Collyard (Gagliardi) in Hibbing, MN.  Dewey attended Hibbing schools including the Lincoln Elementary and graduated from the Hibbing High School in 1959. ...

Aug 2, 2019

Frank Baraga

Frank Baraga, 88, lifelong resident of Keewatin, MN died Friday, August 2, 2019 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  He was born August 8, 1930 to Andrew and Jennie (Raushel) in Keewatin.  Frank was employed with Burlington Northern Railroad as track maintenance.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic...

Aug 1, 2019

Logan Dean Klennert

Logan D. Klennert, 2,Grand Rapids, MN died Thursday, August 1, 2019 after being struck by a motor vehicle.  He was born March 31, 2017 to Benjamin and Brianna (Carroll) Klennert in Grand Rapids, MN.

Love. Kindness. Joy. Humor. Logan is each of these and more. He had a beautiful light inside of...

Jul 30, 2019

John “Jack” Petroske

John (Jack) Petroske, Hibbing/Side Lake, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 30th 2019, age 84.  Jack was born August 6th 1934 in Hibbing, MN. Jack attended Assumption School, followed by attending Hibbing High School as an 8th grader. Jack was a member of the Hibbing High School Hockey Team starting in 8th grade, and was...

Jul 28, 2019

Michael Marincel age 72, of Eagan formerly of Hibbing passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living in Eagan. Mike was born July 27, 1947 in Mt. Iron to Michael and Ione (Schultz) Marincel. Michael married his wife, Sandra Voves, November 20, 1976 in Hibbing at our Saviors Lutheran Church. Michael was a member of the Blessed...

Jul 27, 2019

Marlinda “Marcie” D. Judkins

Marcie D. Judkins, 66 is sleeping in heaven.  She was born September 9, 1952 in Lansing, MI.  A homemaker by trade, Marcie enjoyed crocheting, playing on her tablet and art work.  She also had a place in her heart for hummingbirds, butterflies, and turtles.

She is survived by her husband Kerry...

Jul 26, 2019

Bill Anderson age 79 of Hibbing, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 in his home. Bill was born September 22, 1939 to Edwin and Inga (Dahlvig) Anderson in Nashwauk. He was a longtime resident of Nashwauk and married his wife of 58 years Diane Specht there in 1961. Bill worked for 35 years at Butler Mining Co and Later...

Jul 24, 2019

Jessica R. (Lohman) Gurubel age 32 of Hibbing, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at her home. She was born June 13, 1987 to Lance and Julie (White) Lohman in Ely, MN. Jessica was a 25 year resident of Hibbing. She attended Hibbing High School and was a waitress at Sportsman’s for 8 years. Jess was a Mario Kart...

Jul 21, 2019

James E. Rosewall

James E. Rosewall, 85, Side Lake, MN, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 in his home, 68 days after his twin brother, Wally.  He was born Feb. 11, 1934 in Hibbing, MN to Lucy and William Rosewall.  James was an Army veteran in the Korean War.  After the service,  he was an x-ray...

Jul 20, 2019

Donald George Penn

Donald George Penn, 87, Hibbing, MN, died Saturday, July 20, 2019.

He was born In Des Moines, IA on May 5, 1932 to George and Cornelia (Brunell) Penn.  He grew up on a farm/orchard in Mt. Vernon, IA, moving to Maquoketa, IA where he graduated from high school in 1950.  He graduated...