Obituaries

Sep 16, 2018

Viola J. Greenwood

Viola J. Greenwood, 88, Hibbing passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her daughter’s home with family by her side.  She was born June 24, 1930 in Park Rapids, MN to Clarence and Agnes (Lien) Robbins.  Viola was united in marriage to Glenn Greenwood on November 1, 1947 in Hewitt, MN.  They moved...

Sep 15, 2018

Sep 6, 2018

Bonnie Jo (Minerich) Young

Bonnie Jo Young, 59, Hibbing resident died Thursday September 6, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  She was born to Joseph and Beverly (Lenka) Minerich on May 17, 1959 in Hibbing, MN and graduated with the Hibbing class of 1977.   Bonnie had a profound love of the Lord, was a member...

Sep 5, 2018

Rose Ann Pierce

Rose Ann Pierce, 70, lifelong resident of Kelly Lake died Monday September 3, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born to Robert and Helen (Baker) Zozgornik in Hibbing on March 29, 1948. She became a loving wife-marrying   John W. Pierce Sr. in 1966. She was an energetic and hard working person-started...

Sep 4, 2018

Lisa M. Shea

Lisa M. Shea, 52, Pengilly, MN, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born Nov. 5, 1965 in Hibbing, MN to Leo and Ruth Kinzel.  Lisa had graduated from UMD and had worked for National Steel until becoming the administrative assistant to the special education director for...

Sep 3, 2018

MARY JANE BIRD Mary Jane Bird 74, of Kelly Lake Mn gained her angel wings Monday, September 3, 2018.  She was born February 24, 1944 at Bigfork Mn to Robert and Mary (Gilbert) Powers.

Mary and Ted Bird were happily married for 22 years.  Together they lovingly blended their families.  She leaves a legacy of the simple...

Aug 31, 2018

Phyllis A. Johnson

Phyllis A. Johnson, 85, Hibbing, died Friday August 31, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.  She was born in Mitchell, MN to Hugh and Bessie (Lang) Masterson on November 21, 1932.  She enjoyed Casino trips, playing bingo at the Tourist Center and visiting with friends and fellow Brooklynites at Checco’s Tavern.  She loved being involved with...

Aug 31, 2018

Jeanne DeGrace Sullivan

Jeanne DeGrace Sullivan passed away peacefully at Diamond Willow in Mountain Iron on Friday, August 31, 2018.  She was born to Frances and Raymond Stokes Sr. on September 13, 1926 in Hibbing, MN.

She graduated from Assumption School and Hibbing High School.  After high school she worked for Horn Electric...

Aug 28, 2018

Violet A. Galletto

Violet A. Galletto, 96, longtime resident of Hibbing passed away, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born July 26, 1922 to Michael and Angela (Lenarich) Sersich in Chisholm, MN.  A homemaker by trade, Violet enjoyed spending time with her family, was an avid crossword puzzle...

Aug 26, 2018

Jean Gertrude Jensen

Jean G. Jensen, 88, lifelong resident of Nashwauk died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born August 12, 1930 to Andrew and Roseana Marie (Tanguay) Tawyea in Detroit, MI.  She was a member of Nashwauk Lutheran Church and Order of the Eastern Star.  A homemaker by trade, Jean...

Aug 24, 2018

Aug 23, 2018

Jeffrey M. Cicmil

Jeffrey M. Cicmil, 55, Hibbing died unexpectedly in Hibbing on Thursday August 23, 2018.  He was born in Bloomington, MN on November 4, 1962 to Mike and Carole (Goodhand) Cicmil.  Jeff had worked with Max Gray Construction for over 30 years.

Jeff is survived by two children, Brittney (Chad Ostrander) Cicmil, Chisholm,...

Aug 23, 2018

Kim age 64, Hibbing, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. Born June 10, 1954 to Vincent and Donna (Woods) Monacelli, Kim was a lifelong resident of Hibbing. She attended Hibbing High School and Hibbing Community College where she earned an Associate’s degree. Kim worked as a bank teller a librarian aid for the Lincoln elementary school and a hostess...

Aug 19, 2018

Joan L. Bymark

Joan passed away on August 19, 2018 in Hibbing at age 83.  She was born in Oak Park, IL and moved to Biwabik as an infant.  She graduated from Biwabik High School and following secondary education she worked at Erie Mining Co. until moving to Hibbing in 1966.  During her life in Hibbing, Joan...

Aug 18, 2018

Aug 16, 2018

Mercedes “Marcie” E. (Wehrenberg) Kinney

Marcie Wehrenberg Kinney, 79, Hibbing, went to her eternal home Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 in the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born Feb. 11, 1939 in Underwood, MN to Lester and Ellen Davis.  Marcie worked as an inspector for Northern Castings for over twenty years.  Following her retirement Marcie did...

Aug 16, 2018

Amelia Rose Weaver

Only the lucky few get to experience the magic of raising a unicorn. They’re rare. They require vigilant care. They are brave, strong, and beautiful. They push others to change the way they see the world. Amelia Rose Weaver, 12-year-old unicorn, is no longer suffering after a lifelong battle with Scn2a. She’s...

Aug 14, 2018

Deborah K. Lendacky Edmonds

Deborah K. Lendacky Edmonds, 60, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 14, 2018.  She was born Aug. 27, 1957 in Virginia, MN, the daughter of Lawrence and Betty Lendacky.  She married Garry Edmonds on March 3, 1984.  She worked for ISD #701 in the Special Education Department and also...

Aug 11, 2018

Dean D. Darbo

Dean D. Darbo, 56, Hibbing, died Sat. August 11, 2018, in the Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing.  He was born Aug. 30, 1961 in Aurora, MN to Cleve and Darlene Darbo.  Dean worked as a carpenter in Alaska before returning to the range in 1984 to continue his work.  It was here on...

Aug 6, 2018

Richard E. “Dick” Branum

Richard E. Branum, 71, longtime resident of Buck Lake, MN passed away peacefully Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home on Buck Lake, near Nashwauk, MN.   He was born May 24, 1947 to Richard and Dorothy (Peterson) Branum in Saint Paul, MN.  He was employed in the construction industry and worked for various...