Obituaries

Oct 20, 2018

James J. Patterson, 49, Coates, MN, formerly of Hibbing and Pengilly, MN, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in his home.  He was born in St. Paul, MN to Deryl and Katherine Patterson.  He graduated from the Eveleth High School and obtained his bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State University.  His entire working career was spent as a CPA for various...

Oct 10, 2018

Steve E. Dahle

Steve E. Dahle, 50, Nashwauk, MN, died Wed, Oct 10, 2018 in his home.  He was born in Fosston, MN on Nov. 8, 1967 to Torval and Arlene Dahle.  Steve was an accomplished handyman who could fix just about anything.  He had worked at L & M Radiator, Detroit Diesel, American Linen and Northern...

Oct 9, 2018

Minnie Marie (Chupurdia) Harrison Kivlin

2 February 1912 – 9 October 2018

Minnie was born in Metaline Falls, Washington on February 2, 1912. The family moved to Minnesota sometime in 1917.  Minnie graduated from Greenway Township, Itasca County, MN. On May 28, 1932, she married Melvin Harrison. They lived many years at Kelly...

Oct 7, 2018

Mary E. (Zak) Rajkovich

Mary E. (Zak) Rajkovich, 60, Hibbing, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in the Essentia St. Mary’s hospital in Duluth, MN.  She was born Dec. 27, 1957 in Hibbing to John and Cecelia Zak.  Mary had worked for HECO Electronics and as a caterer with the VFW before becoming a cook at Palmer’s Tavern. ...

Oct 6, 2018

Oct 6, 2018

Oct 5, 2018

Roland M. “Chum” Racette Jr., died Friday, October 5, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  He was born April 1, 1942 to Roland and Imogene M. “Honey” (Sampson) Racette Sr. in Hibbing.  He attended Hibbing Schools, and also Dunwoody Institute.  Roland was employed with various businesses throughout his life, driving truck, Jack & Don’s, Butler...

Oct 2, 2018

Joe R. Cook

Today and for many days to come we mourn the loss of a gentle soul who has touched many hearts. On October 2, Joe R. Cook of Hibbing passed away at Wedum Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN. Joe was born on May 22, 1928 in Grove Lake, MN to Ira and Evalena (Elwood) Cook....

Oct 1, 2018

Sep 26, 2018

Frank Angelo Infelise, 85, died on September 26, 2018 at Chris Jensen in Duluth.

He was born in Kinney, Minnesota, to Domenica and Angelo Infelise on May 30,

1933 in the early days of the Great Depression. He graduated from Hibbing High

School in 1951 and served in the US Army during the...

Sep 25, 2018

George W. Leppanen

George W. Leppanen, 71, Buhl, passed away at his home on Tuesday September 25, 2018.  He was born December 21, 1946 to Einer and Margaret (Zozgornik) in Grand Rapids, MN. He graduated from Greenway High School in 1964.  George enlisted in the US Navy in 1965 and served on the USS Passumpsic during the...

Sep 24, 2018

Luella Mae James

Luella Mae James, 94, Hibbing, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 in the Guardian Angels Health Care Center in Hibbing.  She was born Nov. 4, 1923 in Cloquet, MN to Joseph and Florence Allen.  Luella was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and had worked for over 30 years at the Howard Lounge where...

Sep 22, 2018

Marion Frances Muha

Marion Frances Muha, 87, longtime Keewatin resident died Saturday September 22, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born in Pontiac, Mich. on January 1, 1931 to Homer and Marion (Racine) Mortimore.  While living in Chicago Marion was an accomplished soprano and was a member of the Oratorio Society. Her most...

Sep 22, 2018

Dan Grzybowski, 62 years old, of Hibbing, MN died on September 22, 2018. Dan was a loving husband, devoted father, and the best grandpa in the whole world. He always had a smile on his face, and a story to tell everyone he met. He retired from Keetac after forty years. He continued to work full time at a...

Sep 22, 2018

Clara A. Bugliosi

Clara A. Bugliosi, 92, lifelong resident of Hibbing passed away peacefully after a brief stay at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitaton Center in Hibbing.  She was born at her home in Boeing Location on July 9, 1926 to Alipio and Rose (Maracchini) Panichi.  She had a wonderful childhood in North Hibbing and...

Sep 21, 2018

Judith Marie (Hengemuhle) Rowe age 77, Hibbing, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. Judy was born August 6, 1941 to Martin and Edna (Motzko) Hengemuhle in Long Prairie, MN; she was a longtime resident of Hibbing. Judy worked for many years as a Tac Tran employee driving school bus for countless students, many of whom kept in contact with...

Sep 21, 2018

Garrit A. Showalter

Garrit A. Showalter, 28, Danvers, MN, formerly of Hibbing, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in his home.  He was born Oct. 30, 1989 in Hibbing to Brad and Anne Showalter.

Garrit loved anything to do with engines. Four-wheelers, snowmobiles, and jet-skis were only a few of the hobbies that he...

Sep 18, 2018

June 1, 1924-September 18, 2018

Corrine Motherway Laskey, 94, of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Bay Village in Sarasota, FL.

Corrine was born on June 1, 1924, in her parents’ bed in Hibbing, Minnesota.  She was the 8th of 11 children born to Catherine (“Kate”) Webb Motherway and William...

Sep 18, 2018

Elizabeth “Dede” Helen Nelson

Elizabeth “Dede” H. Nelson, 93, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born November 15, 1924 to Peter and Johanna (Klinc) Majerle in Hibbing.  Elizabeth entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Donald E. Nelson on August 6, 1949 in Hibbing.  She was a...

Sep 16, 2018

Anita Mae (Seppa) Bottoms, 86, of Hibbing passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, September 14, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born June 10, 1932 in North Hibbing to Lauri and Signe Seppa. She attended Hibbing Schools, graduating in 1950 and was a lifelong Hibbing resident. She was a loving mom, grandma...