Obituaries

Nov 22, 2019

Phyllis “Peggy” Lenarz

Peggy Lenarz, 89, longtime resident of Hibbing died Friday, November 22, 2019 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born January 25, 1930 to Paul and Clara Sunderman in Sauk Centre, MN.  Peggy’s life was her work, she was employed at Sunrise Bakery for 42 years.  She also enjoyed bowling, golfing, and...

Nov 21, 2019

Lori Jane Becicka

Lori J. Becicka, 55, Pengilly, MN passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her daughter’s home with family by her side.  Lori was born on July 7, 1964 in Grand Rapids, MN to Jean and Keith Becicka.  Lori, the youngest of six kids, was raised in Pengilly, MN.  During her time at Greenway High...

Nov 19, 2019

Deacon James Patrick Griffiths

Deacon James Patrick Griffiths, 85, Hibbing passed away, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at home with his family by his side.  He was born January 21, 1934, in Hibbing to Roy A. and Margaret (Cummings) Griffiths.  He attended Assumption School and Hibbing High School.  He was united in the Sacrament of Marriage...

Nov 18, 2019

Steve Radika

Steve Radika, 94, pret n’ere 95, of Hibbing, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Chisholm, Minn.

He was born on November 23, 1924, in Hibbing, Minn. He served his country in the Marine Corps as a member of the first wave of the First Marine Division in Okinawa, Japan,...

Nov 5, 2019

Dale Allan Thronson, Jr., “Tad” passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He was 33 years old.

We all knew him as Tad which was a nickname his Grandma Patty gave him when he was born. The spelling of Tad is his initials backwards.

Tad was born in Hibbing, MN to...

Oct 31, 2019

Veronica A. Bednar

Veronica A. Bednar, 86, Hibbing, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 in the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hibbing.  She was born to Joe and Ann Zadonick in Hibbing on Nov. 22, 1932.  She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1950 and then married Richard Bednar in June of 1954.   They had lived in...

Oct 29, 2019

Pauline M. Smolcich

Pauline M. Smolcich, 89, longtime resident of Chisholm died Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born December 29, 1929 to David and Jenny (Berardi) Pangerl in Duluth, MN.  Pauline was self-employed as an accountant, taking care of the family business, Vic’s Bar in Chisholm, throughout her career.  Her...

Oct 26, 2019

Joanne E. Abate

Joanne E. Abate, 90, Hibbing passed away at her son’s home on Saturday, October 26th, 2019.  She was born in Hibbing to Matt and Anne Mattson, one of 13 children.  Her father died when she was 5 years old, her mother’s strength carried the family through.  Joanne was Baptized and confirmed in...

Oct 25, 2019

Mary J. (Cox) (nee’ Berdey) Clark

Mary J. Clark, 98, longtime Hibbing resident and formerly of Chisholm died Friday, October 25, 2019 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born March 30, 1921 to John and Maria Berdey in Nanticoke, PA.  Mary moved to Chisholm at the age of 3 and later graduated from Chisholm High...

Oct 24, 2019

Robert W. Wellbrock

Robert W. Wellbrock, 61, longtime resident of Hibbing died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Mt. Iron, MN.  He was born February 3, 1958 to Clifford W. and Virginia A. (Salsider) Wellbrock in Vadnais Heights, MN.  Robert moved to Hibbing in 1974.  He was employed with various places throughout his...

Oct 20, 2019

Bryan W. LeMay

Bryan LeMay age 30 of Williston, ND passed away October 20, 2019 in Destin, FL from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Bryan was born September 11, 1989 in Minneapolis, MN, he was a graduate of the Nashwauk-Keewatin High School. Bryan was a member of the Spokesman Motorcycle Club, he played hockey for the...

Oct 19, 2019

John R. “Jack” Kaspari, 92, of Crooked Lake, Balsam Township, MN passed away, surrounded by his loving family on October 19, 2019 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Jack was born on Oct. 31, 1926 in Lisbon, ND to John and Florence Kaspari and grew up on their farm south of Sheldon, ND with his younger siblings David...

Oct 18, 2019

Sophie Waite

Sophie Waite, 100, Hibbing, MN, passed peacefully on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 in Hibbing.

Sophie was born in Carson Lake location near Hibbing on March 18, 1919, the fifth of 10 children of Milan “Mike” and Boija “Barbara” Milanovich.  The family moved to Leetonia in 1934.  Sophie attended Carson Lake Elementary School, Lincoln...

Oct 13, 2019

Charles Danielson age 82 of Hibbing passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Hibbing. He was born June 23, 1937 in Rochester, MN and shortly thereafter adopted by Salem and Alice (Martinson) Danielson. Charles was a lifelong resident of Hibbing, he was a 1955 graduate of Hibbing High School, and following graduation Charles attended Hibbing Community College where...

Oct 9, 2019

Javorina, Lorraine Marie (Lange)

Age 88 passed away peacefully on Oct 9, 2019, she is now with Jesus Christ in Heaven

Lorraine was born on 11-11-30 in Bertram MN. She grew up in Hibbing MN and graduated in 1948, she was a majorette in the marching band. She met George in high school, and they...

Oct 9, 2019

George William Skurich, Sr., 92 of Hibbing left this world the only possible way he could, when he was ready. Born to Samuel and Mary (Oshasky) Skurich of Marble, MN on August 23rd, 1927, the youngest of 7 children. George, or Bill as he was also known, grew up just like a lot of boys of his generation. He...

Oct 7, 2019

Eileen G. Darbo

Eileen G. Darbo, 65, Hibbing died Monday, October 7, 2019 at her home in Hibbing.  Eileen had been a resident of Hibbing for the past 25 years.  She was born on September 24, 1954 in Virginia.  Eileen loved spending time with her family and especially her husband Dean.  She enjoyed playing scrabble, fishing and...

Oct 6, 2019

Mary Eleanor Louis Thompson

Mary E. Louis Thompson, 94, Wheat Ridge, CO, walked into eternity on Sunday Morning, October 6, 2019 at 7:45 am, as her daughter, Carol Jean, her daughter Mariellen, and her boyfriend, Frank bid her adieu at her residence of Wheatridge Manor in Wheat Ridge CO.

Mary was born as...

Oct 6, 2019

Donald W. Bertram

Donald W. Bertram, 87, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  He was born on September 19, 1932 to Adolph and Della (Paulley) Bertram in Penobscot Location.  Donald attended Hibbing Schools and later was employed with Hibbing Taconite.  Donald enjoyed time with his family, gardening...

Oct 1, 2019

James Anthony Ross

February 21, 1934 – October 1, 2019

James “Jim” Anthony Ross, 85, devoted husband, father, grandfather and combat marine left his pain behind on Monday, October 1, 2019. He was in the presence of his wife, children, multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A lifelong...