Obituaries

Nov 24, 2017

Mary Agnes Pogue

Mary A. Pogue, longtime resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born to James L. and Gertrude (Auger) Pogue in Penobscot Location near North Hibbing.  She was a graduate of Hibbing High School and attended two years of college.  Mary was employed...

Nov 23, 2017

Carole J. Waseleski

Carole J. Waseleski, 78, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  She was born on June 17, 1939 to John and Jeanne (Hughes) Butorac in Hibbing.  She attended school at St. Scholastica in Duluth.  She was later employed as an office manager with State Farm...

Nov 16, 2017

Jon William Nicholls

Jon William Nicholls, 70, Virginia, formerly of Hibbing died Thursday November 16, 2017 at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth.  He was born in Hibbing to William and Ruth (Clark) Nicholls on June 23, 1947.  Jon enjoyed puzzles and watching people cook.  He was an assembler at the Eveleth Day Activities Center.

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Nov 11, 2017

Allen “Big Al” S. Johnson, 89, Hibbing, MN, died on Veterans Day, Sat. Nov. 11, 2017 at the Chris Jensen Health Care Center, Duluth, MN.  He was born Dec. 23, 1927 in Duluth to Albert and Florizel Johnson.  Al lost his father at an early age that forced he and his brothers to become wage earners to support their widowed...

Nov 10, 2017

Margaret M. Elj

Margaret M. Elj, 70, Nashwauk, MN, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 in the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born March 20, 1947 in Grand Rapids, MN to Richard and Kathryn Woodman.  Margaret had worked as a sales clerk for Kmart in Grand Rapids and at the Hardware Hank store in Nashwauk.  She...

Nov 8, 2017

Dorothy Kokko Simkins

Dorothy Kokko Simkins, 92, Hibbing died Wednesday November 8, 2017 at Home Sweet Home. She was born in Hibbing to George and Anna (Sturk) Kokko on August 18, 1925. She was active in the community spearheading the Androy Committee, had been president of the Hibbing Historical society served on the board of the St. Louis...

Nov 6, 2017

Susan Elaine “Suzy” Monson

Susan Elaine “Suzy” Monson, 66, Hibbing, was welcomed into the arms of God and her son Ryan, in Heaven on Monday November 6, 2017 at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth.  She was born in St. Cloud to Robert and Marvene (Brown) Monson on February 10, 1951.  She worked at Aspen Grove and Delta...

Nov 5, 2017

Douglas C. Urbick

Douglas C. Urbick, 75, longtime resident of the Iron Range area died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  He was born on May 31, 1942 to Clifford and Rose (Verzich) Urbick in Hibbing.  Doug proudly served his country with the United States Air Force where he was...

Oct 28, 2017

Kathleen M. Clowe Kathleen M. Clowe, 87, Grand Rapids formerly of Hibbing died Saturday October 28, 2017 at Grand Itasca in Grand Rapids. She was born in Mt. Talbot Roscommon, Ireland to Thomas and Catherine (Healy) Meely on April 19, 1930. She was a devout Catholic and was a former member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Kathleen is survived...

Oct 28, 2017

Kathryn E. Marino Kathryn E. Marino, 93, Hibbing, died peacefully in Hillcrest Nashwauk with her husband holding her hand.  She was born in Painesdale, Mich. on November 5, 1923.  She had been employed at the Hibbing General Hospital in the kitchen and laundry. She is survived by her husband John J. Marino, children, Kathy (Steven) Nelson, Zimmerman, MN, Dianne (Jim) Armstrong, East...

Oct 27, 2017

Louis S. Sella Jr., longtime Hibbing resident died Friday, October 27, 2017 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. I was born to Emma and Louis Sella on June 18, 1923. My family called me “Geno”. In 1941, I graduated from Nashwauk High School.  I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1947. I served in...

Oct 22, 2017

Thomas A. Lauber Thomas A. Lauber, 75, Hibbing, died Sunday October 22, 2017 at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth.  He was born in Duluth to Harold and Edwina (Sabbatini) Lauber on March 20, 1942.  Thomas was an Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.  He had been employed with Hibbing Taconite and enjoyed curling and golf. He is survived by his wife...

Oct 20, 2017

JoAnn P. Fiori JoAnn P. Fiori, 70, lifelong Hibbing resident died Friday, October 20, 2017 surrounded by her family at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  She was born in Hibbing to Clarence and Lucy (Roberts) Lilya on August 9, 1947and had worked for INAC in the lunch room at the Greenhaven Elementary School for 20 years, with the Hibbing School District. She...

Oct 17, 2017

Sherman A. Kolden Sherman A. Kolden, 73, Hibbing, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 in his home.  He was born July 11, 1944 in Middle River, MN, the son of Lester and Anna Kolden.  Sherman graduated from Hibbing High School in 1962.  He also attended the University of Minnesota studying mechanical engineering and graduated from the Hibbing Community College with a science degree.  He had...

Oct 13, 2017

Sophie Chupurdia Sophie Chupurdia, 91, Pengilly, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids, MN.  She was born on July 12, 1926 to George and Mary Stupar in Hibbing.  Sophie was a member of St. Vasilije of Ostrog Serbian Church in Chisholm.  She was also a member of the local 2660 union.  Sophie was employed with Butler Brothers, and National Steel...

Oct 13, 2017

Dale W. Stoneburner Dale W. Stoneburner, 97, longtime resident of Hibbing died Friday, October 13, 2017 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born on November 22, 1919 to Joseph and Marie Grace (Hansen) Stoneburner in Duluth, MN.  Dale grew up in Duluth, moving to Hibbing in his 20’s.  He proudly served his country during WWII in the U. S. Navy.  He was...

Oct 12, 2017

Jeffery Everett Shuper 1969-2017 Jeffery "Jeff" Everett Shuper, 48 passed away in a vehicle accident on Thursday, October 12th in Canton, Mississippi. He was born May 9th, 1969 to James and Carol Shuper in Hibbing, Minnesota. Since he was a young boy, he was fascinated with the carnival. He began his lifelong career with Farrow Amusements at the age of...

Oct 12, 2017

Karl Erik Erickson Karl Erik Erickson, 82, Pengilly, MN, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 in Grand Rapids, MN. Karl was born in Sweden in 1935 and came to the United States with his parents in 1945.   He attended Hibbing High School and later worked for Food Service of America out of Duluth for 42 years prior to retirement.   Karl enjoyed...

Oct 6, 2017

Eileen B. Baird Eileen B. Baird, 78, Burnsville, MN, formerly of Hibbing, died Friday, October 6, 2017 in Burnsville. She was born in Crookston, MN to Ovilla and Annette (Leffard) Plante on October 13, 1938.  She had been employed with the 3M Co. as an Administrative Assistant. Eileen loved to dance, play golf, travel and spend time with family and friends....

Oct 2, 2017

John G. Pocrnich (Potsie) John G, Pocrnich,  91, died October 2, 2017 at Lustila Alternative Senior Living in Hibbing, MN.  Potsie was born on April 23, 1926 in the location of Carson Lake, MN. When the mining company expanded the mine into Carson Lake Location the family moved to Leetonia where he resided until September 2017. His parents, Joseph and Francis (Hecimovich)...