Obituaries

Obituaries

Carold Dejarlais

Carold Dejarlais

Oct 1, 2017

Carold “Max” Francis DeJarlais Carold “Max” Francis DeJarlais, 70, of Hibbing, died unexpectedly at home on October 1, 2017.  Born in Hibbing to Carold “Jiggs” and Philomena “Minnie” (Comparoni) DeJarlais on April 12, 1947, Carold grew up in Keewatin and graduated from Nashwauk/Keewatin High School in 1965.  He married Linda Suihkonen on May 24, 1991 in Virginia, MN.  Carold was employed with the...

Raphael Wenneson

Raphael Wenneson

Sep 27, 2017

Raphael M. “Ray” Wenneson Raphael M. “Ray” Wenneson, 79, Hibbing, died Wed. Sept. 27, 2017 in the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  He was born March 5, 1938 in Lynchville, ND to Melvin and Ida Wenneson.  He enjoyed farming in the Lynchville and Valley City area until he moved to northern Minnesota as a young man He worked there as a millwright...

Mary Sundberg

Mary Sundberg

Sep 15, 2017

Mary Jo Sundberg Mary Jo Sundberg, 79, of Minneapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2017. She was born in Hibbing on June 11, 1938, and was preceded in death by her parents Eldred and Geneva (Taveggia) Sundberg. She graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing and was a nurse at St. Barnabas Hospital (now HCMC), North American...

Peggy Fallos

Peggy Fallos

Sep 11, 2017

Peggy K. Fallos Peggy K. Fallos, 59, Nashwauk, died suddenly Monday,  September 11, 2017 at Essentia Health in Sandstone.  She was born in Hibbing to Wallace and Grace (Elj) Whitman on September 10, 1958. She had been employed with Walmart as a Stocking Clerk. Peggy will be missed by her husband Kurt, daughter Janel (Jonathan Williams) Fallos, Hibbing, her mother Grace Whitman,...

Barbara Amendolare

Barbara Amendolare

Sep 9, 2017

Barbara J. Amendolare Barbara J. Amendolare, 78, Hibbing died Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Valley Health Services in Herkimer, NY.  She was born on November 19, 1938 to Gunnard and Cecelia (Bozich) Holmberg in Hibbing.  A graduate of Hibbing High School, Barbara became an X-Ray technician and was employed with the Mesaba Clinic in Hibbing.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic...

Donald Anderson

Donald Anderson

Sep 8, 2017

Donald R. “Joe” Anderson Donald R. “Joe” Anderson, 77, Hibbing, MN, died Friday; Sept. 8, 2017 in the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  He was born Jan. 28, 1939 in Hibbing, the son of Wilbur and Mildred Anderson.  He was an Air Force veteran stationed in Korea following the war.  When he returned to Hibbing, it was days before he married Janice Fox...

Elizabeth Skalsky

Elizabeth Skalsky

Sep 8, 2017

Elizabeth J. Skalsky Elizabeth J. Skalsky, 70, formerly of Hibbing died Friday, September 8, 2017 in Chisholm, MN.  She was born on April 13, 1947 to Milton and Anne Jenson in Lafayette, IN.  A homemaker by trade, Elizabeth was a devote matriarch.  Her family was her most important hobby in life.   She was also a very active church member of Assembly of God...

Gary Krampotich

Gary Krampotich

Sep 8, 2017

Gary James “Krump” Krampotich Gary James “Krump” Krampotich, 64, Kelly Lake, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by love after a long hard fought battle with cancer. He was born to Mike and Marie Krampotich of Kelly Lake on Jan. 22, 1953.  He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1971.  He attended UMD Where he earned his degree in accounting, and went on...

James Powers Sr.

James Powers Sr.

Sep 2, 2017

James Perry Powers Sr. James Perry Powers Sr., 85, Hibbing, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Richlands, VA to Robert and Mary (Finley) Powers on April 23, 1932.  He was employed with Island Farm Creamery and had mainly worked at Hibbing Tac as a Water Treatment Technician.  James was an evangelist...

Frank Ciulini

Frank Ciulini

Sep 1, 2017

Frank A. Ciulini 92, of Estero, FL and a former lifelong resident of Hibbing, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the American House Coconut Point Independent Living. Frank was born January 19, 1925 in Hibbing a son of the late Giacinto and Rose (Jerulle) Ciulini. He moved to Estero, FL a year ago to be closer...

John Fillman

John Fillman

Sep 1, 2017

John  Francis Fillman John Francis “Jocko” Fillman, 76, lifelong Hibbing resident, died Friday, September 1, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Hibbing to Donald and Helen (Jarvi) Fillman on May 9, 1941.  John was a Hibbing High School graduate of the class of 1959. He was a veteran of the U.S.  Army, serving from 1966 to 1968 at Ft. Hood, Texas.   John...

Arnold Connor

Arnold Connor

Aug 30, 2017

Arnold “Arny” Connor May 11, 1926-August 30, 2017 Arnold Gaylord Connor was born in Kenosha, WI on May 11, 1926 to Mary Elizabeth (Adams) Connor and Rupert Benjamin Connor. He was raised in Sleepy Eye, MN by his grandmother, Rena Adams. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served in the Pacific until 1946. He married his high school...

Donald Hilligoss II

Donald Hilligoss II

Aug 29, 2017

Donald O. Hilligoss II Donald O. Hilligoss II, 60, a Cohasset, MN resident for three years and former longtime resident of Hibbing, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 as a result of a motorcycle accident.  Don had a joyful life that was  much too short. He was deeply loved by his family and all three of his children looked up to him. He...

Robert Vanek

Robert Vanek

Aug 28, 2017

Robert Vanek Robert Vanek, 83, of Hibbing, passed away peacefully in is home on Monday August 28, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Brook Park, Minnesota, on November 21, 1933, to Fred and Julia Vanek.  He worked as a telegrapher for Great Northern Railroad for ten years and as a maintenance planner for Jones & Laughlin-LTV...

James Kayfes Sr.

James Kayfes Sr.

Aug 22, 2017

James Thomas Kayfes Sr. James T. Kayfes Sr., 75, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth surrounded by his family following a brief illness. James was a devoted employee at Hibbing Taconite as Area Manager of Concentrator and Crushing.  He later finished his career as Superintendant of Eveleth Taconite.  Jim enjoyed fishing with his...

Santina Baratto

Santina Baratto

Aug 20, 2017

Santina Ann (Sarago) Baratto Santina A. Baratto, 95, Hibbing died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  She was born on April 11, 1922 to Domenic and Angeline (Gilberta) Sarago in Nashwauk, MN.  She graduated for Nashwauk High School in 1940.  During her lifetime, she was employed at various places.  She worked in the ore mines at Butler Brothers, a...

Sharon Williams

Sharon Williams

Aug 10, 2017

Sharon Darlene Williams Sharon D. Williams, 71, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at home in Hibbing.  She was born on May 21, 1946 to Simon Williams and Mary Jane (Turner) (later Patterson) in Cass Lake, MN.  By the age of 2 years, Sharon was adopted by Charles Vernon “Vern” Patterson, husband to Mary Jane and adoptive father to...

Donald Farrell

Donald Farrell

Aug 8, 2017

Donald Oren “Chum” Farrell Donald O. Farrell, 83, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at home in Hibbing.  He was born on June 9, 1934 to Owen and Flossie (Hanmer) Farrell in Hibbing, MN.  He was employed as a truck driver for M.A. Hanna for 28 years retiring, and later he became the custodian for 1st Assembly of God...

Nick Jerulle

Nick Jerulle

Aug 7, 2017

Nick James Jerulle Nick J. Jerulle, 96, lifelong resident if Hibbing died Monday, August 7, 2017 at Hillcrest Parkside in Hibbing.  He was born on April 20, 1921 to Ralph and Raffalina (Valente) Jerulle in Hibbing.  Nick proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Army as a cook. For over 50 years, Nick was self employed as a barber...

Barbara Schmidt

Barbara Schmidt

Aug 5, 2017

Barbara Jean Schmidt Barbara Jean Schmidt, 84, lifelong Hibbing Resident died Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Hibbing.  She was born in Duluth  to Walter and Dorothy (Sherman) Hultquist on January 12, 1933.  Barbara enjoyed camping, needlepoint, baking and mostly her family and friends. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church She...

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