Obituaries

Jan 4, 2017

LaVonne Pauline Klobuchar

LaVonne Pauline Klobuchar, 80, Hibbing, passed away at Aspen Grove Assisted Living on Wednesday January 4, 2017.  She was born in Chokio, MN to Kenneth and Pauline (Leudhard) Tibbetts on March 20, 1936 and was united in marriage to George “Kayo” Klobuchar in Hibbing in 1955.  LaVonne was employed by the Hibbing...

Jan 1, 2017

Marion E. Johnson

Marion E. Johnson, 88, Hibbing, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, surrounded by her family in her home.  She was born March 7, 1928 in Duluth, MN to Paul and Agnes Erickson.  She married Allen Johnson on Oct. 21, 1950 and then moved to Hibbing in 1954.  Marion’s life was centered around her...

Dec 30, 2016

Leo C. Diachok

Leo C. Diachok, 88, Hibbing, MN, died Friday, December 30, 2016, in the Castle Ridge Care Center in Eden Prairie, MN.  He was born Jan. 30, 1928 in Bramble, MN to Onufry and Mary Diachok.  Leo was a veteran who had served as a corporal in the Army, stationed in the Philippines...

Dec 28, 2016

Frieda M. Yoder

August 9, 1930 to December 28, 2016

On December 28, 2016, Frieda...

Dec 26, 2016

Bernard P. “Ben” Baratto

Bernard P. “Ben”  Baratto, 84, longtime Hill City resident, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth.  He was born in Hibbing to Pasquale and Biondina (Abate) Baratto on June 16, 1932.  Mr. Baratto started teaching in Hill City in 1960. He was a U S Army veteran serving...

Dec 23, 2016

Ray John Savolainen

Ray John Savolainen, 69, Pengilly passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born on January 21, 1947 to Reuben and Ellen (Lee) Savolainen in Grand Rapids, MN.  Ray spent his early years growing up in Nashwauk, MN.  He married Suzanne (Seykora) Savolainen on...

Dec 20, 2016

Howard Harold Yahrmatter

Howard H. Yahrmatter, 82, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at home with his family by his side.  He was born on July 13, 1934 to Earl and Willetta (LaMere) Yahrmatter in Hibbing.  Howard was a Hibbing High School graduate with the class of 1952.  After...

Dec 20, 2016

Marian C. Newman

Marian C. Newman, 88, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  She was born on July 1, 1928 to Peter J. and Josephine (Blazina) Chopp in Leetonia.  She was employed as a retail sales clerk for J.C. Penny.  She was a member...

Dec 17, 2016

Marion K. Degnan

Marion K. Degnan, 88, Hibbing, died Saturday, December 17, 2016, in her home.  She was born Nov. 20, 1928, in Franklin Location near Virginia, MN to Peter and Frances (Cerar) Krasaway.  Marion graduated from Virginia High School and was united in marriage to George C. Degnan on Oct. 16, 1948.  She had...

Dec 14, 2016

Amy Arlene Luepke

Amy A. Luepke, 37, Nashwauk, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis after a brief illness.  She was born in Hibbing, MN on Nov. 8, 1979, to Jaymie and Fay (Dahle) Ostrander.  Amy graduated from Nashwauk—Keewatin High School and Hibbing Community College with an industrial systems technology degree. ...

Dec 14, 2016

Carol Ann Jakich

Carol Ann Jakich, 79, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on December 14, 2016. She was born August 10, 1937 In Gary (Lake Station), Indiana to William and Lillian (Patterson) Thorgren. She married John Jakich...

Dec 10, 2016

Ann E. Petroske

Ann E. Petroske, age 52, Virginia, MN and Hibbing, MN.  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Petroske. Ann passed away peacefully the evening of December 10 th with Family present.

She leaves behind many family members and friends...

Dec 10, 2016

Janice Diane Johnson

Janice Diane Johnson, 75, of Hibbing, died Sat. Dec. 10, 2016 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.  She was born on Feb. 9, 1941 in Hibbing to Gust and Allie Erickson.  She graduated from high school in 1959 and was employed for many years at Fairview University Medical Center in the mental...

Dec 8, 2016

Charlotte M. Pulling

Charlotte M. Pulling, 74, Hibbing, MN, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Hibbing,  surrounded by family.  She was born July 7, 1942, to Allyn and Hazel Clark.  She grew up in Floodwood MN, graduating from high school in 1960.  She obtained her nursing degree from the St. Luke’s School of Nursing...

Dec 6, 2016

Milton O Olson

Milton O. Olson, 67, Keewatin, MN, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, in Hibbing.  He was born March 24, 1949, in Thief River Falls, MN to Julius and Mabel Olson.  Milton joined the National Guard in 1968 and served until 1972.  Milton married Susan Rindahl in Thief River Falls in 1967, and they...

Dec 6, 2016

George Joseph Kubena

George J. Kubena, 96, Grove, OK died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Integris Grove Hospital in Grove, OK.  He was born on December 6, 1920 to Frank and Frances (Zetocha) Kubena in Valparaiso, NE.  After high school, George proudly served his country during WWII.  He was with the U.S. A.A.F., serving from December...

Dec 1, 2016

Gertie Marie Emma Hengel

Gertie M.E. Hengel, 96, Birmingham, AL, formerly of Hibbing went home to spend eternity with the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Birmingham.  She was born on December 5, 1919.

Gertie was a former co-owner of Sammy’s Pizza in Hibbing, and Jim Davenport’s Pizza in Vestavia,...

Nov 30, 2016

Darlene E. Cook

Today and long into the future we will mourn the loss of a wonderful woman. Darlene E. Cook, age 85, of Hibbing died November 30th at Heathers Manor in Crystal, MN. Darlene was born April 22, 1931 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Noble and Ellen (Olson) Flanagan.

Nov 27, 2016

Irene Marie Iammatteo

Irene Marie Iammatteo (85), a lifelong resident of Hibbing, peacefully passed away on November 27, 2016, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth Minnesota. Born on August 21, 1931, to Otto and Mable Nehring, she was the...

Nov 25, 2016

Mary Wherland

Mary Wherland, 96, Duluth, formerly of Hibbing, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth.  She was born in Leetonia Location to George and Mary (Gregorich) Mihelich on August 16, 1920, moved to a farm in the Maple Hill area of Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1938. ...