Obituaries

Nov 22, 2016

Bernardine C. Brown

Bernardine C. Brown, 90, Keewatin, MN, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 in her home.  She was born Dec. 13, 1925 in Hibbing to Joseph and Clara Frider.  Bernardine had worked at American Linen during World War II and then married Robert C. Brown on May 17, 1947 in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic...

Nov 22, 2016

Jerome T. “Jerry” Klein, Sr.

Jerome T. “Jerry” Klein, Sr., 87, Hibbing, died Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center in Hibbing.  He was born Aug. 21, 1929, in Pierz, MN to William and Rosemary (Kastonek) Klein.  Jerry graduated from Little Falls High School and St. Cloud Business College.  He moved to...

Nov 20, 2016

Jack Lawrence Lendacky

Jack Lawrence Lendacky, 96, of Hibbing died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Nov 18, 2016

Joseph M. Stimac

Joseph M. Stimac, 99, Hibbing, died Friday, November 18, 2016, at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  He was born July 22, 1917, in Hibbing to George Sr. and Anna Stimac.  Joe graduated from Cherry High School in 1935 and had lived and worked for several years at the Androy Hotel as a cook. ...

Nov 13, 2016

Carolyn K. DePaulis

Carolyn K. DePaulis, 71, Keewatin, formerly of Pengilly, died Sunday, November 13, 2016, at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids.  She was born in Hibbing to Robert and Hilda (Olin) Beidler on June 26, 1945.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pengilly.

Carolyn is survived by...

Nov 10, 2016

Cheryl L. Samson

Cheryl L. Samson, 52, Hibbing, MN, died unexpectedly, Thur. Nov. 10, 2016 in Hibbing.

She was born July 5, 1964 in Hibbing to John and Marilyn Johnson.  Cheryl married Jeff Samson on June 29, 1991 in Hibbing where they made their home.  She worked at NHS in Chisholm,...

Nov 10, 2016

Dolores A. Cerar

Dolores A. Cerar, 93, Dilworth, MN, formerly of Hibbing, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 in her home.  She was born June 26, 1923 in Mt. Iron, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Magajna.  Dolores married Stanley Cerar on Jan. 1, 1944.  Their loving marriage lasted until his death in 1997.  Dolores’...

Nov 10, 2016

Edgar E. Peterson

Edgar E. Peterson, 87, Hibbing, died Thursday, Nov. 10. 2016 in the Hillcrest Alice assisted living home.  He was born May 5, 1929 in Norman County near Ada, Mn, the son of Henry and Sophie Peterson.  Edgar moved to Hibbing in 1952 and had worked for over 45 years as an auto...

Nov 9, 2016

Grace C. Kotula

Grace C. Kotula, 94, Hibbing, died Wed. Nov. 9, 2016, in Hibbing.  She was born Jan. 21, 1922, in Hibbing to Louis and Ida Nicolelli.  Grace married Anton Kotula in 1945. Grace was a dedicated...

Nov 7, 2016

Gerald Anthony Riccio

Gerald A. Riccio, 71, Keewatin, died Monday, November 7, 2016, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing.  He was born Sept. 13, 1945, in Cook, MN to Anthony and Beatrice (Swanson) Riccio.  Gerald served in the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine mechanic and retired from National Steel Pellet Company as...

Nov 7, 2016

Frances Bonacci

Frances Bonacci, 88, Hibbing, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, in Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing on Jan. 10, 1928, to Arthur and Mary Lantman.  Frances married Thomas Bonacci on Oct. 25, 1947.  She had worked at Hibbing General Hospital as a housekeeper, but her life revolved around her family.  She enjoyed crocheting,...

Nov 6, 2016

Frederick Abel Erickson

Frederick Abel Erickson, 78, Chisholm, died Sunday November 6, 2016, at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids.  He was born in Nashwauk, MN to Andrew and Elna (Maki) Erickson on January 3, 1938, and had lived most of his life in Chisholm, where he graduated from Chisholm High School and attended Hibbing Junior...

Nov 5, 2016

Jane C. Knezovich

Jane C. Knezovich, 81, Hibbing, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Home Sweet Home in Hibbing.  She was born in Mankato, MN on Dec. 1, 1934, to James T. and Nina Taylor.  Jane was united in marriage to Milan Knezovich on Sept. 3, 1955, and they made their home in Hibbing.  Jane...

Nov 1, 2016

Myron David Treichler

Myron D. Treichler, 82, Hibbing, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  He was born in Crosby, MN on Aug. 10, 1934, to Paul and Isabella Treichler.  Myron studied architecture at the University of Minnesota and worked as a registered architect.  He was a US Army veteran, having served...

Oct 30, 2016

Kathleen Ann Lindquist

Kathleen A. Lindquist, 73, Hibbing died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at home with her family by her side.  She was born on March 30, 1943 to Roy and Maimie (Thallie) Peterson in Duluth, MN.  Kathleen loved reading, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

Oct 28, 2016

Marilyn Jean Vanek

Marilyn Jean Vanek, 73, Hibbing, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in her home.  She was born in Hibbing on Sept. 15, 1943, to Lawrence and Beulah Zelinski and attended Hibbing schools.  She had worked in adult home foster care as a homecare specialist.

She is survived by three...

Oct 28, 2016

Michael William Rafinski

Michael W. Rafinski, 70, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Friday, October 28, 2016, in his home. He was born on July 17, 1946 to Edward and Mary Ellen (Nolan) Rafinski in Deer River, MN.  Michael attended Hibbing schools, graduating from Hibbing High School.  Michael then attended  a junior college in Sterling, New Mexico...

Oct 27, 2016

Mildred Caroline Martin

Mildred C. Martin, 95, Hibbing, died Thursday Oct. 27, 2016, at Fairview Range Medical Center, in Hibbing.  She was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Montevideo, MN to Magnus and Mable (Knutsen) Swenson.  Mildred and Allard Martin were united in marriage on Dec. 6, 1939, and they had lived in Oregon and California before...

Oct 26, 2016

Hunter Oliver Hill

Hunter Oliver Hill, 8 week old son of Dan and Heather Hill, Lavell, Twsp, MN, died unexpectedly, Wed. Oct. 26, 2016 in their home.  He was born Sept. 1, 2016, the opening day of bear season, in Hibbing and was baptized this past Sunday in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  In the short...

Oct 25, 2016

Mary J. Gensler

Mary J. Gensler, 69, Hibbing died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born on October 28, 1946 to Raymond J. and Harriet K (Martin) Braun in Duluth.  Mary was employed as a LPN with Heritage Manor.  She was a member of the Blessed...