Obituaries

Apr 3, 2018

ANGELA W GODEC

October 20, 1916 - April 3, 2018

Angela W. Godec, 101, of Hibbing and formerly of Ely, passed away on Tuesday, April

3, 2018, surrounded by family, at the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born October 20,1916 in Aurora, MN, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Rangus)  Jasper....

Apr 2, 2018

James P. Hanley

James P. Hanley, 86, Hibbing, died Monday, April 2, 2018, surrounded by family, in the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born May 21, 1931 in Flint, MI, the son of Earl and Lillian Hanley.  James moved to Hibbing in his youth and following graduation he serviced in the US Navy aboard...

Mar 29, 2018

Gail Murray 83, died March 29th 2018, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer Disease. She was born to John F and Gladys (Meyers) Nelson in 1934.  Gail graduated from Hibbing High School, attended Hibbing Junior College and married her high school sweetheart.  Together they attended the University of Minnesota.  Gail initially obtained her degree in Sociology and worked a...

Mar 23, 2018

FLORENCE MELI

Florence (Jaros) Meli at the age of 91 passed away peacefully with family at her side at her winter home in Sun City, Arizona on March 23, 2018.   Florence will be missed and forever cherished by family and friends.  She was a beautiful, smart, and wonderful person.

She will...

Mar 18, 2018

Kathryn A. Koprivec

Kathryn A. Koprivec, 96, Keewatin resident since 1942, died Sunday March 18, 2018 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  She was born in Ironwood, Mich. to Emil and Katherine (Vihar) Markovich on September 16, 1921.

Kathryn loved and was devoted to her family, friends, and church. Her exceptional skills in cooking/baking, sewing, and...

Mar 17, 2018

Mary Lou “Mitzi” 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 Ponikvar.  Mary Lou and Larry were married for 63 years.

She is survived by her children: Mike and (Lynn) Meadows of...

Mar 17, 2018

Elaine Katherine Saccoman

Elaine Katherine Saccoman, 89, Hibbing formerly of Pengilly died March 17, 2018 at her residence in Hibbing.  She was born in Avon, MN to Benedict and Lauretta (Ashenbrener) Schmid on December 11, 1928 and  married Richard Saccoman on December 27, 1951.  She had been formerly employed at the Hibbing General Hospital as a Registered...

Mar 10, 2018

Jeffrey Thomas Loff

Jeffrey T. Loff, 58, lifelong resident of Pengilly died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born on February 29, 1960 to Paul and Della (Forbord) Loff in Grand Rapids, MN.  He was a graduate of Greenway High School.  In 1979, Jeff was employed with National Steel as...

Mar 9, 2018

Elmer A. Bertram

Elmer A. Bertram, 93, Chisholm, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born April 11, 1924 to Adolf and Della (Pauley) Bertram in Blackberry Township near Grand Rapids, MN.  He was a graduate of Hibbing High School, attended community college and also St. Thomas.  Elmer proudly served his...

Mar 6, 2018

George Peter Piekarski

George P. Piekarski, 99, Hibbing and formerly of Keewatin died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  One of 11 children, George was born on October 20, 1918 to August and Mary (Deering) Piekarski in Little Falls, MN.  When he was 18 years old, George traveled to Big Falls, MN...

Mar 4, 2018

Mary C. Madzey

Mary C. Madzey , 66, Hibbing, MN, died Sunday, March 4, 2018 in the Cornserstone Villa in Buhl, MN.  She was born Aug. 20, 1951, in Hibbing to James and Leona Somers.  Mary was a 1971 graduate of Hibbing High School and a 1975 graduate of Bemidji State University with a degree in Elementary...

Mar 2, 2018

Laresa “Lara” F. Sletten

Laresa “Lara” F. Sletten, 37, Chisholm, MN, died Fri. March 2, 2018 in the Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born Sept. 26, 1980 in Grand Rapids, MN to Brian and Patricia Sletten.  Lara became a CNA shortly after high school and had worked at Guardian Angels Health Care...

Feb 24, 2018

Mervin Allen Rice

Mervin Allen Rice, 83, Hibbing, died Saturday February 24, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born in Nimrod, MN to Martin and Myrtle (Skeesuck) Rice on March 29, 1934.  Mervin had worked with the City of Hibbing as an Equipment Operator.  He was very active and a founding member of...

Feb 23, 2018

Randall James Rupert

It is with great sadness that the family of Randall James Rupert announces his passing at home

on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the age of 65. Randy was born on February 5th, 1953 to

Kenneth and Almira(Wrabetz)Rupert in Milwaukee, WI and attended high school in

Germantown, WI....

Feb 22, 2018

Pamela J. Waters

Pamela Jean Waters, 55, our beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Grandma and Friend went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  Pam was born on April 8, 1962 to Jean Waters in Denver, CO.  In June of 1973, Pam along with her...

Feb 21, 2018

William G. Procopio

William G. Procopio, 41, Duluth and Hibbing died Wednesday February 21, 2018 in Duluth.  He was born in Grand Rapids to Wayne Procopio and Peggy (Adams) Procopio on April 6, 1976.  William enjoyed playing his guitar and music in general.  He also enjoyed camping, the outdoors and mostly his family.

He is...

Feb 20, 2018

Norma H. Nefzger Norma H. Nefzger, 92, Hibbing died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Hillcrest Alice with family present.  She was born in Norman County to Helge and Gurine (Baglien) Nelson on May 30, 1925.  She was very active in The Salvation Army Corps/Church for nearly 60 years and was known for Bell Ringing at the Kettle.   She taught Sunday School,...

Feb 18, 2018

Ken Starcevich

Ken Starcevich, 84, Hibbing passed away peacefully at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN on Sunday, February 18, 2018.  He will forever be loved and missed by his wife and soul mate Georgia.  Ken is also survived by his son Kevin (Stephanie) and grandchildren, Tyler, Nick and Eva.  Per his request, no formal services...

Feb 17, 2018

Delano “Del” Louis Sogard

Del Sogard, 82, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born on January 11. 1936 to Joel and Merle (Harder) Sogard in Hibbing.  After graduating from Hibbing High School in 1954, Del proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps.  After...

Feb 15, 2018

Catherine B. Spadaccini

Catherine B. Spadaccini, 89, longtime resident of Keewatin died Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born on June 23, 1928 to Matt and Catherine (Grzinich) Briski in Nashwauk.  After graduating from Nashwauk High School, Catherine was later employed with Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator in Nashwauk.  She...