Obituaries

Feb 27, 2016

James Robert Carlson

James Robert Carlson, 71, Hibbing, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Hillcrest Parkside in Hibbing.  He was born to Robert and Dorothy (Erickson) Carlson in Florence, Alabama on January 14, 1945, graduated from Hibbing High School and from Macalester College where he was an All American Swimmer. He...

Feb 26, 2016

Paul Frank “Kiki” Spadaccini

Paul Frank “Kiki” Spadaccini, 62, Keewatin, died Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in His home.  He was born April 29, 1953 in Hibbing, the son of Nick “Kiki” and Rose Spadaccini.  He graduated from Nashwauk-Keewatin high School.  He worked construction for many years as a carpenter and then worked as a laborer...

Feb 24, 2016

Kathleen P. Lindstrom

Kathleen P. Lindstrom, 78, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at home with family by her side.  She was born on September 15, 1937 to Clarence and Lucy (Roberts) Lilya in Sudan, MN.  She was a graduate of Chisholm High School.  After high school, Kathy completed a two year...

Feb 21, 2016

Dorothy M. Levar

Dorothy M. Levar, 87, Leetonia, died Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing on May 8, 1928, to Jack and Martha Raukar.  Dorothy graduated from Hibbing High School in 1946, and was united in marriage to Robert Levar on May 20, 1950.  In 1991,...

Feb 18, 2016

Alberta Rose Boznak

Alberta Rose Boznak, 76, Hibbing, died Thursday, February 18, 2016, in her home.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on Dec. 9, 1938, to Albert and Elizabeth Varga.   Alberta was united in marriage to Bob Boznak on Aug. 30, 1958, in East Gary, IN and she had been a Hibbing resident since...

Feb 17, 2016

David Wayne Ikola

David Wayne Ikola, 42, Hibbing, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016, in Hermantown.  He was born in Hibbing on May 25, 1973, to Robert and Brenda (Denne) Ikola.  David had worked construction most of his life.  He enjoyed watching football, hunting, and fishing.

He is survived by two sons,...

Feb 14, 2016

Mary E. Sajevic

Mary E. Sajevic, 91, longtime resident of Hibbing died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Hillcrest Parkside Assisted Living in Hibbing, MN.  She was born on April 9, 1924 to Angelo and Palma (Garofalo) Serra in Nashwauk, MN.  Mary was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing, and the VFW...

Feb 12, 2016

Julia (Durish) Groshel

December 31, 1916—February 12, 2016

Julia (Durish) Groshel departed to eternal life with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 12, 2016.  She was born in Merrill, MI, on December 31, 1916 to John and Judith Durish.  Her family moved to...

Feb 11, 2016

Maurice J. Wivoda

Maurice J. Wivoda, 85, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at home with family by his side.  He was born on March 15, 1930 to Thomas and Mary (Calgaro) Wivoda in Goodland, MN.  Maurice married Patricia Herrett in Hibbing on February 13, 1948. Maurice was very proud to say that they were married...

Feb 11, 2016

Nancy (Axelson) Gihl

Nancy (Axelson) Gihl, age 70 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016.  A loving mother, grandmother and friend, she will be greatly missed.  Nancy was born November 1, 1945 to John and Mabel Axelson.  She grew up and attended school in Tower, MN.  Nancy worked at the Virginia Hospital for many...

Feb 10, 2016

Donna Marie Majerle

Donna M. Majerle, 89, longtime resident of Columbia Heights, MN, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Eagle Crest in Roseville, MN.  She was born on December 8, 1926 to John and Helen (Drajna) Pinski in St. Paul, MN.  Donna was a graduate of Wilson High School, class of 1945.  She later attended...

Feb 3, 2016

Iris Mae Cole

Iris Mae Cole, 69, Lifelong Hibbing resident died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 after a short stay at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl. She was born in Hibbing to Martin and Myrtle (Skeesuck) Rice on December 26, 1946.  Iris had been employed with Hibbing Electronics.  She enjoyed reading,...

Feb 2, 2016

T. “Jean” Borland January 3, 1938 - February 2, 2016

Thelma “Jean” Borland, 78, of Hibbing, died on February 2, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth as a result of complications from a recent surgery.

Jean was born January 3, 1938, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  She lived in Canada until 1974 when...

Jan 31, 2016

Evelyn E. “Tootsie” Anderson

Evelyn E. “Tootsie” Anderson, 92, Hibbing, died Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  She was born in Thief River Falls, MN on August 25, 1923, to Albert and Severina (Yttri) Johnson.  She was...

Jan 26, 2016

Frances Rapovich

Frances Rapovich, 96, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2016, at Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in St. Louis Park, MN. Amazing grace was found there.

She was born on May 27, 1919, to Joseph and Katherine (Starasinich) Techar in Hibbing, where...

Jan 26, 2016

Mirko A. Bogdanovich

Mirko A. Bogdanovich, 84, Calumet, loving parent, husband, and grandfather, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born in Calumet, MN, to Sam and Mary (Roberts) Bogdanovich on October 14, 1931 and graduated from Greenway High School in 1950.   Mirko was a U. S. Navy...

Jan 23, 2016

Muriel G. Dixon

Muriel G. Dixon, 89, Hibbing, died Saturday, January 23, 2016, at home with family by her side.  She was born on July 23, 1926 to John and Eleanore (Quisberg) Boie in Belgrade, MN.  A homemaker by trade, Muriel had been a resident of Hibbing since 1954, moving...

Jan 21, 2016

Sharon Audrey Grobove

Sharon A. Grobove, 73, Hibbing passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.  She was born on March 19, 1942 to Elner and Matilda “Tillie” (Kotbra) Eliason in Goodridge, MN.  Sharon had been a resident of the Hibbing area since 1960 coming from Goodridge, MN.  She was employed...

Jan 20, 2016

Jenna Rae Volker

Jenna R. Volker, 21, Keewatin passed away on January 20, 2016 with her family by her side.  She was born on April 15, 1994 to Chad and Holly (Rajkovich) Volker in Hibbing.  Jenna was a lifelong resident of Keewatin.  She was a member of Northstar Church.  She also attended the Forget-Me-Not Foundation. ...

Jan 19, 2016

Fr. Paul John Larson, age 64, died Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Father Larson was born April 28, 1951, in Duluth, Minnesota to Paul and Rosemary (Rodgers) Larson. Father Larson attended Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1969.  He attended college at St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN, graduating...