Obituaries

Aug 5, 2018

Judith G. Frisk, 77, Hibbing passed away Sunday August 5, 2018 at Fairview Range Hospital in Hibbing. She was born in Wisconsin, June 4, 1941. Judith moved to Hibbing in 1961. She was known for decorating her yard for every holiday and keeping it and her garden in perfect condition and full of flowers. She enjoyed fishing and numerous...

Aug 5, 2018

LaVerne M. (Anderson) Maki

LaVerne M. Maki, 101 passed away, Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, MN.  She was born December 13, 1916 to Arvid and Johanna (Westerholm) Anderson in Twig, MN.  She attended Grand Lake School and graduated from Duluth Central High School.  She later attended Duluth Business College. ...

Aug 3, 2018

Jul 20, 2018

Kathleen Janice Marie Aro 90, longtime resident of Hibbing, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018, surrounded by family at Heritage Manor Health Center in Chisholm.

She was born October 13, 1927 in Chisholm, Minn., the youngest of nine children born to Herman and Mathilda (Merijarvi) Johnson. Janice graduated from Chisholm High School in 1945.

Jan...

Jul 18, 2018

David Michael Rajkovich

David M. Rajkovich, 61, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in his home.  He was born on June 22, 1957 to Daniel and Janemarie (Hooper) Rajkovich Sr. in Hibbing.  After attending Hibbing Schools, David entered the construction industry.  He most recently was employed with Max Gray Construction in Hibbing. ...

Jul 17, 2018

Helen Jane Birdsall

Helen J. Birdsall, 90, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS.  She was born August 1, 1927 to Peter and Martha (Beckman) Bollman in St. Clair, MN.  She was a resident of Hibbing for 50 years where she was employed with...

Jul 17, 2018

Allan W. Hoppel

Allan W. Hoppel, 72, Hibbing, formerly of Longview, WA died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at St. Rafael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth, MN.  He was born January 31, 1946 to Aage and Helen Marie Marcella (Gill) Hoppel in Longview, WA.  After school Allan proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. ...

Jul 16, 2018

Reiko Tateuji Bauer passed away after a battle with colorectal cancer at the age of 89. In addition to cancer she also struggled with Alzheimer’s. Reiko was born in Hokkaido, Japan in October of 1928. She met her husband Kenneth Bauer and married in 1955. They moved to the United States in 1956 and had 3 beautiful children. While raising...

Jul 12, 2018

Darlene Ann Gravelle age 66, lifelong resident of Hibbing, MN passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Duluth. She was born May 31, 1952 to Emil and Irene Gravelle in Grand Rapids, MN. Darlene was a homemaker who enjoyed redecorating her home. She is survived by her children, Donald (Melissa Hart) Drewes, Hibbing and Daniel (Brittany) Birch, Gilmer, TX,...

Jul 9, 2018

Mary Lynn Timpane

Mary Lynn Timpane, 69, longtime resident of Hibbing passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at home with family by her side.  She was born April 9, 1949 to Joseph and Jenny (Stornick) Tonko in Eveleth, MN.  Mary Lynn attended and graduated from Eveleth Schools.  She would then graduate from University of Minnesota Duluth with...

Jul 7, 2018

Roger Eugene Christian, 85, lifelong resident of Pengilly passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Grand Village Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, MN. He was born on December 18, 1932 to Gilmore and Irene (Beliveau) Christian in Nashwauk. In 1960 he married his wife of 57 years Carol. Roger owned and operated Christian Jewelry and was a member of...

Jul 4, 2018

Peloquin, Jill Marie.  Age 48, Durham, North Carolina.  On July 4th, 2018 Jill gained her independence from pancreatic cancer.  She was born on August 9, 1969 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Robert and Carol Peloquin.  Jill graduated from Hibbing High School in 1987 and from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Biology.  She went on to become a Certified Public Accountant and was...

Jun 30, 2018

Rose Mary (Miskulin) Matonich

Rose M. Matonich, 93, lifelong resident of Hibbing, went home to be with her Lord and  Savior Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Hillcrest Alice in Hibbing, MN.  She was born on September 24, 1924 to Matt and Helen (Vucicich) Miskulin in Hibbing.  She graduated from the Hibbing High School, and later Hibbing Junior...

Jun 13, 2018

Mildred “Millie” M. Barbato

Mildred M. Barbato, 102, longtime resident of Kitzville passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born August 4, 1915 to Sam and Milka (Maljkovich) Markovich in Virginia, MN.  Millie grew up in Eveleth, MN.   She was employed with National T in Hibbing,...

Jun 4, 2018

Patrick Bernard Terrell passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home in Canyon, MN. He was born in Duluth, June 1, 1951 to Ruth (McIlrath) and Bernard Terrell. Patrick graduated from Proctor High School in 1969. He served four years in the Air Force stationed in Rapid City, South Dakota and Michigan. Following his service with the Air Force...

May 28, 2018

David (Dave) K. Ronchetti, 65, of Nashwauk passed away Sunday May 27, 2018. He was born in Hibbing to Margaret (Mester) and Arthur Ronchetti, November 16, 1952. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, being outdoors and traveling. He had a charismatic character and an infectious laughter. There were not many people in town that didn’t know him. Dave is survived...

May 28, 2018

Louis Anthony Lackner

Louis A. Lackner, 80, longtime resident of Hibbing died Monday, May 28, 2018 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.  He was born on October 24, 1937 to Tony and Dorothy (Juliana) Lackner in Chisholm, MN.  After graduating from Chisholm High School, Louis proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for nearly...

May 27, 2018

Richard Elliot ”Hacker” Hecimovich

Richard E. “Hacker” Hecimovich, 64, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at U of M Medical Center-East Bank in Minneapolis, MN.  He was born on May 26, 1954 to Joe and Lois (Eck) Hecimovich in Hibbing.  Richard attended Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High School.  He later was employed...

May 27, 2018

Anthony S. Messbarger, 22, of Duluth passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 27, 2018. He was born December 16, 1995 in Youngstown, OH and attended Duluth Denfeld High School after moving from Minneapolis. Anthony enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, snowboarding and spending time with his friends. He is survived by his mother, Jill Fisher; sisters, Jill (Branden Pintar) Brown, Ramana Fisher;...

May 22, 2018

Mary Lou “Mitzi” and Lawrence J. Meadows

Mary Lou “Mitzi” Meadows, 88, Hibbing, MN, died Saturday March 17, 2018 in Excelsior, MN. She was born Dec. 31 1929 in Chisholm, MN, the daughter of John and Frances (Globokar) Ponikvar. Mary Lou enjoyed spending time at the lake with family and friends, traveling, cooking, doing anything in the...