Obituaries

Jan 10, 2019

Elvera Helen (Checco) Johnson

Elvera (Checco) Johnson, 106, former long-time resident of Hibbing,passed away on January 10, 2019 at North Ridge Care Center in New Hope. Elvera was born on October 25, 1912, to James and Josephine Checco of Hibbing. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1931, attended Hibbing junior college and cosmetology school in Minneapolis. She worked as a...

Jan 7, 2019

Doris M. Gleason

Doris M. Gleason, 69, Grand Rapids, formerly of Aitkin, MN died Monday, January 7, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  She was born August 18, 1949 in Amery, WI.  Per Doris’ request there will be no services at this time.  Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.

Jan 7, 2019

Helen M. Grahek

Helen M. Grahek, 88, Hibbing, formerly of Keewatin passed away on Monday January 7, 2019 at Guardian Angels with her family by her side.  She was born on April 6, 1930 in Altoona, Penn. to Euda Mae Long.  She graduated from Altoona High School in 1948.  After graduation she went to work for her congressman...

Jan 5, 2019

Marla Jean Rowe, 63, Virginia, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at St. Michael's Health and Rehab. Center in Virginia. Marla was born in Minneapolis, February 10, 1955. She was adopted by Melvin and Mavis Mikkola of Hibbing. A free spirit and a wide array of interests took her across the country before she settled back on the Iron...

Jan 3, 2019

Deno Arabanos, 86, of Hibbing, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2018, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing with family by his side.

Deno Arabanos was born on March 19, 1932 in Mavromati, Greece to John and Georgia Arabanos.  He emigrated from Greece with his family after the Second World War as a boy and worked hard...

Jan 3, 2019

Sue A. Taylor (Svigel), 73, Hibbing passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019.  Sue was born November 27, 1945 in Chisholm, MN. She was a 50 year resident of Hibbing. Sue was a member of the Chisholm Baptist Church. She loved to read, and in her younger days, knit, crochet and sew. She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Jan 1, 2019

Timothy J. Kaminski

Timothy J. Kaminski, 66, Hibbing, MN, died unexpectedly, Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Hibbing.  He was born Aug. 30, 1952 in International Falls, MN, the son of George and Marie Kaminski.  Tim worked as a financial advisor there and in 1999 he moved to Hibbing where he worked for Fintegra at the Security State...

Jan 1, 2019

David W. Baker, 72, Bear River, passed away Tuesday, Jan 1, 2019. David was a lifelong resident of Bear River; he was an avid fisherman who didn’t catch many fish. David also enjoyed hunting and being outdoors in general. He had a knack for mechanics and enjoyed tinkering with cars. David served honorably in the Air Force during the...

Jan 1, 2019

Marguerite K. “Peggy” (Lovejoy) Koslucher

Marguerite (Peggy) Lovejoy Koslucher 95, Hibbing, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born November 15, 1924 in Manitou MN

Peggy was the first of six children born to Keith and Marion (Seeley) Lovejoy.  She married Martin Edward Koslucher on October...

Dec 31, 2018

Dorothy Catherine Enich

Dorothy Catherine Enich, 94, Hibbing, died Mon. Dec. 31, 2018 at the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing. Dorothy was born on Nov. 21, 1924 in Hibbing to Adolph and Alma Bonvicin. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1942 and completed a two year business degree from Hibbing Junior College. She married the love...

Dec 30, 2018

Linda Mell (Hjerpe), 59, Hibbing passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. Linda was born March 18, 1959 in Rush City, MN to Al and Shirley (Eiffler) Hjerpe. Linda loved cooking and spending time at the lake. She enjoyed paddle boating and being outdoors. One of Linda’s best quality’s was that she was kind to everyone she met. Linda is...

Dec 30, 2018

Gerald Lee Forness

Gerald L. Forness, 65, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, December 30, 2018 at home.  He was born on May 29, 1953 to Harold and Betty (Whitten) Forness in Hibbing.  Gerald loved fishing as a pastime.

He is survived by his children, Shelly Bennett, Shawn Schroeder, Andy Prtine, and Amy Forness, his...

Dec 28, 2018

Samuel Chester Brandenburger

Samuel C. Brandenburger, 47, Virginia died Friday, December 28, 2018 at Essentia Health Virginia.  He was born September 22, 1971 in Clewiston, FL.  He had been a resident of the Iron Range Area for the past 25 years, coming from the Dakotas.  He was employed with Minntac and worked in the Crusher.  Sam loved...

Dec 24, 2018

David “Buck” Kenneth Watson

David “Buck” Kenneth Watson, a lifetime Hibbing resident, died on Monday December 24th 2018 after courageously battling prostate cancer and its complications for over 11 years.

He was a Hibbing High School and Hibbing Community College graduate.

David was a member of Our...

Dec 22, 2018

Gary L. Stahl

Gary L. Stahl, 77, lifelong Hibbing resident died Saturday December 22, 2018 at   home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Hibbing to Albert and Annie (Marchetti) Stahl on June 9, 1941 and was an Army Veteran having served in Vietnam.  He enjoyed curling, hunting, fishing, camping and bocce ball.

Gary...

Dec 20, 2018

John D. “Jack” Scanlon

John D. “Jack” Scanlon, 90, longtime Hibbing resident died Thursday December 20, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born to Dewey and Margaret (McNelis) Scanlon on January 27, 1928 in Duluth.  He was an Army veteran serving in the occupation force in Japan.  Jack had been employed with Sabin...

Dec 17, 2018

George Esterbrooks

George Esterbrooks, 93, longtime Hibbing resident died Monday December 17, 2018 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  He was born in Duluth to James and Louise (Maas) Esterbrooks on September 4, 1925.George had worked for many years at Clusiau Motors in Hibbing retiring as the Service Manager.

George is survived by his three sons:...

Dec 11, 2018

Helen Marie Bozich

Helen Marie Bozich, 92, Hibbing died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on November 5, 1926 to Albert and Jennie (Russ) Huska in Chisholm, MN.   Helen attended Chisholm Schools and graduated from Chisholm High School.  A homemaker by trade, she loved knitting, sewing, baking...

Dec 8, 2018

Evelyn M. Anderson

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we are announcing the passing of Evelyn M. Anderson, 93, longtime resident of Nashwauk.

Evelyn was born February 13, 1925 to Augustus and Daisy Yingling in Westminister, Maryland. She left us on Saturday December 8, 2018 to join her husband Floyd...

Dec 4, 2018

Marilyn Jo Kilen Milovich Shalloe

Marilyn Shalloe, Hibbing went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by family members, on December 4, 2018.  She was 82 years old.

Marilyn was born October 10, 1936 to Alfred and Myrtle Kilen in Thief River Falls, MN and was raised...