Obituaries

Jan 17, 2016

Victor R. Anderson, 88, Hibbing, died Sunday, January 17, 2016 in the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  He was born Nov. 6, 1927 in Hibbing, the son of Victor and Alice Anderson.  Victor graduated from Hibbing High School in 1945 and was a World War II veteran serving in the Navy.  Upon his return from service, he worked in...

Jan 16, 2016

Pamela Mildred Andrican

Pamela M. Andrican, 90, Minneapolis died Saturday, January 16, 2016, at St. Anthony Health Center in St. Anthony, MN.  She was born on December 16, 1925, to George and Anna (Evanoff) Andrican in Kitzville, MN.

She is survived by her three siblings: Mary...

Jan 15, 2016

Beatrice J. Wherland

Beatrice J. Wherland , 87, Hibbing, died peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 15, 2016, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing on May 30, 1928, to Jack and Hilda (Juntunen) Leino.  Beatrice attended Hibbing Schools and was united in marriage to John Wherland...

Jan 15, 2016

Joseph John Davich

Joseph J. Davich, 95, lifelong Hibbing resident, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016, at home, after a lengthy battle with CLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, cancer.

He was born in the family home on Sept. 14, 1920, to Nick and Anna (Petek) Davich in Hibbing, MN.

Jan 13, 2016

Mary Ellen Mayerle

Mary Ellen Mayerle , age 82, Roseville, MN formerly of Keewatin, MN died peacefully surrounded by her children and family on January 13, 2016, at Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park, MN after a lengthy illness.

Mary Ellen Brooks was born on March 30, 1933, in Britton, SD to Donald...

Jan 12, 2016

Daren L. Niedzielski

Daren L. Niedzielski, 49, Hibbing, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in his home.  He was born in Eveleth, MN on Sept. 23, 1966, to Daniel J. and Norma Niedzielski.  Daren had worked as an auto mechanic and he loved dogs, especially his Chihuahuas .

H e is survived by two...

Jan 10, 2016

Ann Therese Lendacky

Ann T. Lendacky, 93, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born on July 26, 1922 to Guy and Matilda (Nauglich) Stilinovich in Hibbing.  She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Jack L. Lendacky on August 12, 1941 at the Blessed...

Jan 9, 2016

James E. Rhude

James E Rhude, 86 Hibbing died Saturday January 9th at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Duluth Minnesota.

Jim was born January 12th, 1929 to Jens O. and Helen (Ingebo) Rhude in Duluth, Mn.  He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1947 and was a 1956 graduate of UMD.  Jim was...

Jan 6, 2016

Margaret E. Boyce

Margaret E. Boyce, 84, Chisholm, MN, died Wed. Jan. 6, 2016 in Chisholm.  She was born Dec. 17, 1931 in Cushing, MN, the daughter of Victor and Alvina Wedin.  Margaret spent her early childhood in Cushing and moved to Hibbing as a young girl.  She worked as a cook for the Sportsman’s...

Jan 6, 2016

Dale A. Greenly

Dale A. Greenly, 88, Hibbing, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.  He was born in Danforth Township, MN on April 28, 1927, to Tony and Blanche Greenly.  Dale served in the US Navy during World War II and had worked for Great Northern Railroad building bridges for...

Jan 5, 2016

David P. Boulley

David P. Boulley, 67, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at home with family by his side.  He was born on December 3, 1948 to Michael J. and Lillian (Johnson) Boulley in Hibbing.  David was employed with U.S. Steel as an equipment operator.  He loved spending time outdoors, camping,...

Jan 5, 2016

George E. Nelson

George E. Nelson, 82, lifetime Hibbing resident, died tragically on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.  He was born in Giese, MN, December 28, 1933 to Emil and Iva (Hamm) Nelson.

George married Nancy Skog September 5, 1953, and in June 1954, he was drafted into...

Jan 5, 2016

Nancee J. Atkins

Nancee J. Atkins, 57, Chisholm, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday January 5, 2016, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth.  She was born in St. Paul, MN on July 20, 1958, to Arnold and Carole Jensen.  She grew up in White Bear Lake and had lived in Alaska where she worked...

Jan 3, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Koschak

Betty J. Koschak, 88, longtime Hibbing resident, passed peacefully Sunday, January 3, 2016, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hibbing.  She was born on March 22, 1927, to Thomas and Elsie (Watters) Trewartha in Ironwood, MI.  Betty met her future husband, Robert Koschak, while living...

Jan 1, 2016

Frank T. Lockhart

Frank T. Lockhart, 71, Chisholm, MN, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 in his home.  Frank was born May 11, 1944 in Blue Island, IL to Charles and Irene Lockhart.  He moved with his family to Hibbing, MN as a young boy and after graduating from Hibbing High School he served in the...

Dec 30, 2015

Sophie J. DeMillo

Sophie J. DeMillo, 92, Hibbing, died Wed. Dec. 30, 2015 in her home.  She was born in Chisholm, MN on Oct. 30, 1923 to Peter and Sarah (Karna) Kusniryk.  She married Joseph A. DeMillo on Feb. 23, 1046 and was married for 45 years until his death on March 20, 1991.  She...

Dec 28, 2015

Josephine Rita Sterle

Josephine R. Sterle, 94, lifelong resident of Nashwauk died Monday, December 28, 2015 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  Josephine was born on June 15, 1921 to Cosmo and Maria (Anzovino) Fragnito in Nashwauk.  She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Frank J. Sterle in June of 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio. ...

Dec 27, 2015

Anna M. (Hummel) Parvi

Anna M. (Hummel) Parvi, 60, Nashwauk, MN, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 in Hibbing, MN.  She was born Feb. 2, 1955 in Hibbing to Ira and Gladys Hummel.  Anna was a lifelong resident of Nashwauk who belonged to the Cloverdale Mennonite Church.  She was active in its’ sewing group and was...

Dec 26, 2015

Richard H. Dilley

Richard H. Dilley, 87, Hibbing died Saturday, December 26, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in New London, MN, to Ray and Florence (Middagh) Dilley on April 20, 1928.  Before his retirement he had been employed with U. S. Steel as a truck driver.  He was a...

Dec 24, 2015

Celebrate the Life of Sam Pitulla

Buhl native, Samuel John (Sammy) Pitulla, died in the final days of December, 2015. He was 86 years old.  (3-7-1929 to 12-24-2015)

Sammy grew up on the Range, mostly in Buhl/Kinney. In 1941, Sammy was named an All-State Football Guard during his junior year, while...