Obituaries

Dec 16, 2015

James C. Manthei

James C. Manthei, 69, Buck Lake, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015, in Buck Lake.  He was born Aug. 22, 1946, in Minneapolis to Darrell and Joyce Manthei.  Jim was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He received a Bronze Star Medal for valor and was awarded a Purple Heart.  He...

Dec 13, 2015

Susan Katherine Spence

Susan K. Spence, 67, Hibbing, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 13, 2015.  She was born on March 1, 1948, to Peter and Frances (Healy) Spadaccini in Hibbing, MN.  She graduated from Hibbing High School and was a lifelong resident of Hibbing.  She loved caring for her grandchildren and attending their...

Dec 9, 2015

Waino E. Jussila

Waino E. Jussila, 97, Grand Rapids, formerly of Cedar Valley, died Wednesday, December, 9, 2015, at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids.  He was born at home in Cedar Valley, MN to Samuel and Elina (Niemi) Jussila on June 29, 1918.  He married Mabel E. Niemi in 1940, and celebrated 70 years together...

Dec 7, 2015

Catherine Werman

Catherine Werman, 87, Hibbing died Monday, December 7, 2015, at home.  She was born on November 8, 1928, to Joseph and Nellie (Wright) DeMillo in Hibbing.  A homemaker by trade, Catherine made sure her children were cared for.  She was a former member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hibbing.  One of Catherine’s...

Dec 6, 2015

Timothy Martin Gremes

Timothy Gremes, 53, Hibbing died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at home in Hibbing.  He was born on May 11, 1962 to  Daniel and Beverly (Fahleen) Gremes in Hibbing.  Tim was a graduate of the Hibbing High School, after graduation he enlisted into the U.S. Airforce where he proudly served...

Dec 2, 2015

Richard J. “Dick” Healy

Richard J. Healy, 70, longtime resident of Nashwauk died Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at home with family by his side.  He was born on May 19, 1945 to Kenneth J. and Ruth (Quast) Healy in St. Peter, MN.  Richard attended Hutchinson schools.  After school, Richard proudly...

Nov 22, 2015

Albert M. Klobuchar

Albert M. Klobuchar, 87, Kelly Lake, died Sunday, November 22, 2015, in his home.  He was born in Carson Lake on March 1, 1928, to George and Katherine (Belan) Klobuchar.  Albert graduated from Hibbing High School in 1946 and enlisted in the US Army on August 8, 1946.  He was honorably discharged...

Nov 22, 2015

Yvonne M. (Jerkovich) Thronson

Yvonne M. (Jerkovich) Thronson, 64, Hibbing, MN, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015 in her home.  She was born July 26, 1951 in Hibbing to Michael and Mary Jerkovich. Yvonne had owned and operated Mary’s Café in Hibbing and was known for her delicious pasties.  She moved to Menominee, MI...

Nov 19, 2015

Michael T. Metzer

Michael T. Metzer, 50 from St. Francis, formerly of Nashwauk died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Robbinsdale Rehabilitation & Care Center in Robbinsdale, MN.  He was born on October 20, 1965 to Dennis and Barbara (Gangl) Metzer in Kenosha, WI.  He was employed...

Nov 18, 2015

Camilla Rae Crea

Camilla R. Crea, 85, formerly of Nashwauk died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Dassel Lakeside Nursing Home in Dassel, MN.  She was born on November 2, 1930 to Guy and Pearl (Laughren) Mix in Duluth, MN.  Throughout her lifetime she was a longtime resident of Nashwauk, MN,...

Nov 18, 2015

Tamara Jean Thompson

Tamara Jean Thompson, 53, of Hibbing, MN, died unexpectedly on Wed. morning, Nov. 18, 2015 in Hibbing.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She was born in Virginia, MN, on Feb. 19, 1962 to Joyce and Eugene Singleton.  She attended Hibbing Community College to obtain her...

Nov 15, 2015

John Borovac

John Borovac, 102, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away on November 15, 2015, at Heritage Manor, Chisholm, with several of his children and a favorite nurse at his bedside.

Mr. Borovac was the beloved patriarch of a large family including eight children, and many grand and great-grandchildren....

Nov 15, 2015

Kristina M. Jurek

Kristina M. Jurek, 38, Hibbing, died unexpectedly, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in Virginia, MN.  She was born April 24, 1977 in Hibbing the daughter of Steven and Patricia Jurek.  Kristina graduated from the Chisholm High School in 1995 and had worked as a waitress for various restaurants including The Bach Yen, The...

Nov 12, 2015

Eleanor R. Riley

June 23, 1928—November 12, 2015

Eleanor R. Riley went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2015.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Hibbing, MN on June 23, 1928, to Rudy and Helen Kesich.  She graduated...

Nov 10, 2015

Gertrude Veronica Haidos

Gertrude V. Haidos, 94, Hibbing, died Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born in Hibbing on Jan. 11, 1921, to Matt and Margaret (Prijatel) Kochevar.  Gertrude graduated from Hibbing High School in 1938, and had worked as a cook at the Androy Hotel and later at...

Nov 9, 2015

Peggy Lynn Hallan

Peggy Lynn Hallan, 62, Hibbing, died Monday, November 9, 2015, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  She was born Nov. 16, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland.  Peggy was a Welcoming Sergeant and Senior Soldier at Salvation Army in Hibbing.  Her family extends special thanks to the staff at VRMC ICU and St....

Nov 3, 2015

Amelia Vukonich, age 93, Nashwauk, passed away on November 3 , 2015, at  Cornerstone Villa

Nursing Home in Buhl.  She was born on July 24 , 1922.  She is survived by a son, Rudy Vukonich, of

St. Paul; a daughter, Jackie Davis (Tom) of Coon Rapids,...

Nov 2, 2015

Edward Peter Staudohar

Edward Peter Staudohar, 89, lifelong Hibbing resident died Monday, November 2, 2015.  He was born in Hibbing to John and Anna Staudohar on February 22, 1926.  Edward was an Army Veteran of WW II serving in Luzon, Philippines. He had been employed with Eveleth Mines as a Maintenance Mechanic. Edward was an avid...

Oct 31, 2015

Dana Renee Power

Dana Renee Power, 51, Hibbing, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.  She was born in St. Cloud, MN on Nov. 8, 1963, to Donald and Beverly (Welch) Kallsen.  Dana was united in marriage to Michael Power on Feb. 24, 2001, in Hibbing, and she had...