Obituaries

Oct 24, 2016

Rudolph P. “Rudi” Offre

Rudolph P. Offre, 89, Hibbing, died Monday, October 24, 2016, at his home of 58 years.  He was born in Hibbing to Charles and Madeline Offre on January 10, 1927.

Rudi (as most knew him by) graduated from Hibbing High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Marines...

Oct 23, 2016

Tillie Christina (Olson) Bazzachini

Tillie C. Bazzachini, 98, Hibbing, died Sunday, October 23, 2016.  She had no fear in death knowing she would be with her Lord and Savior.  She died at home surrounded by her family.  Tillie was born on March 23, 1918 to Oscar and O’Lena (Markusen) Olson in Bear River, MN. ...

Oct 22, 2016

Miriam J. Klancher

Miriam J. Klancher, 87, Hibbing died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids, MN.  She was born on February 3, 1929 to August and Hanna (Kallio) Tuomala in Ely, MN.  Miriam graduated from high school and later attended Ely Junior College.  Upon completion of her two year...

Oct 22, 2016

Jean M. (Beel) Brown

Jean M. Brown, 69, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on December 18, 1946 to Archie and Selma (Hamnes) Beel in Hibbing.  She attended Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High School.  From an early...

Oct 17, 2016

Jean Marie Sallila

Jean Marie Sallila, age 83, died October 17, 2016, at St. Raphael’s Health Center in Eveleth, MN.

She was born May 13, 1933, in Duluth, MN.  Jean grew up in Togo and graduated from Alango High School in 1952.  She was united in marriage to Ronald “Bud” Sallila...

Oct 17, 2016

Antoinette Marie “Toni” DiIorio

Antoinette Marie “Toni” DiIorio, 91, Hibbing, former longtime Keewatin resident passed away peacefully Monday October 17, 2016 at Home Sweet Home in Hibbing surrounded by her family.  She was born to Michael and Mary Concetta (Iacampo) Iaizzo in Bennett Location near Keewatin on April 8, 1925.  Toni graduated from Keewatin High School...

Oct 16, 2016

John R. “Hi-Fi” Tilock, Jr.

John R. “Hi-Fi” Tilock, Jr., 66, Hibbing, died Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.  He was born in Eveleth, MN on Dec. 5, 1949, to John and Mary Tilock.  He graduated from Hibbing High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1971—1973.  John and...

Oct 15, 2016

Doris Darlene McBride

Doris Darlene McBride, 75, Hibbing, passed away at home on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016.  She was born March 14, 1941, at home in Balkan Township near Chisholm, MN to Fred E. and Myrtle Emily McBride.  Doris attended school at RL Downing High School in Keewatin.  She retired from Range Credit Bureau on...

Oct 15, 2016

Edwin Eugene Hofferbert

Edwin E. Hofferbert, 83, Kelly Lake, died Saturday, October 15, 2016, in his home.  He was born in Almora, MN on May 23, 1933, to Edwin and Myrtle (Haines) Hofferbert.  Ed served in the US Army and later worked for Precon, retiring as a foreman.  He was united in marriage to Dorothy...

Oct 12, 2016

Dessy H. Laurich

Dessy H. Laurich, 87, Hibbing, died Wednesday October 12, 2016, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Chisholm.  She was born at home in Brooklyn on Nov. 28, 1928, to Dan and Mary Zubich.  She graduated from Hibbing High School and was united in marriage to Henry P. Laurich on July 2, 1949.  Dessy...

Oct 12, 2016

Victor John Minerich

Victor J. Minerich, 83, Hibbing, died peacefully on Wed. Oct. 12, 2016, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Mountain Iron, surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 31, 1933, to George and Theresa Minerich.  He graduated from Hibbing High School and was an Army Sergeant having served in the...

Oct 8, 2016

Charles G.H. Lindberg

Charles G.H. Lindberg, 88, Hibbing passed away peacefully Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born February 21, 1928 at Bennett Location near Keewatin.  He was the son of Swedish immigrants Peter and Olga (Wikander) Lindberg.  He attended school in Keewatin and graduated from R.L. Downing High School. ...

Oct 6, 2016

Jeanette M. Westby

Jeanette M. Westby, 86, Hibbing died Thursday October 6, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  Jeanette was born on July 11, 1930 to John and Esther (Niemi) Aho in Virginia, MN.  She had been a resident of Hibbing since 1960.  A homemaker by trade, Jeanette enjoyed her home and family...

Oct 4, 2016

Norma Jean Greene

Norma Jean Greene, 87, Hermantown, formerly of Hibbing, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.  She was born on April 28, 1929, to Ernest and Zulu (Cratsley) Root in Hubbard, OH.  Norma Jean united in marriage with Frank Greene on April 9, 1949, at the Presbyterian church...

Oct 3, 2016

Frank R. Samec, 86, of Hibbing, passed away on October 3, 2016 at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids, MN.  Frank was born on November 7, 1929 in Ely, Minnesota to Frank Samec and Mary Deslich.  Following his early years in Ely’s Savoy Location, Frank was employed by the U.S. Forestry Service in Isabella before moving to Chisholm. He honorably...

Oct 3, 2016

Jack H. DeLuca

Jack H. DeLuca, 84, longtime Hibbing resident died Monday, October 3, 2016, in Hibbing.  He was born to Antonio and Carmella (Minelli) DeLuca in Virginia, MN on February 21, 1932. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Denver and was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army.  Jack had...

Oct 3, 2016

Richard Michael Jatso

Richard M. Jatso, 85, Hibbing died Monday, October 3, 2016, at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids, MN.  He was born on July 11, 1931, to Michael and Sophie (Gersich) Jatso in Chisholm, MN.  He was a graduate of Chisholm High School, class of 1949.  He proudly served his country...

Oct 3, 2016

Larry R. Ableiter

Larry R. Ableiter, 76, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Monday, October 3, 2016, at his home in Hibbing.  Larry was born on July 21, 1940, to Richard and Elizabeth (Strangfeld) Ableiter in Neillsville, WI. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for over 3 years. He later was employed with...

Sep 18, 2016

Jack A. Baratto

Jack A. Baratto, 94, longtime resident of Hibbing died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  He was born on September 2, 1922 to Mathew and Rose (Carnevale) Baratto in Hibbing.  Jack proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army.   Throughout Jack’s career he...