Obituaries

Edward Gardeski

Jul 5, 2015

Edward George “Pappy” Gardeski Edward G. “Pappy” Gardeski, 82, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm, MN. He was born on December 12, 1932 to Benjamin and Pauline (Romanski) Gardeski in Ely, MN. After attending school, Ed proudly served his country with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After the war, he...

James Morrison

Jul 4, 2015

James D. “Jim” Morrison James D. Morrison, 92, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. He was born on July 16, 1922 to Fred and Mae (Reeve) Morrison in Hibbing. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1940. During his teen years, he loved playing hockey and played for the city hockey team, they were...

Raymond Koppes

Jul 2, 2015

Raymond N. Koppes Raymond N. Koppes, 86, longtime resident of Buck Lake died Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids, MN. He was born on February 9, 1929 to Raymond N. and Clara (Etzler) Koppes Sr. in Bertha, MN. He was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Nashwauk, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion Post...

James Mccaskie

Jun 30, 2015

James N. McCaskie James N. McCaskie, 71, Hibbing died Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on March 24, 1944 to Norman and Dorothy (Ergeson) McCaskie in Hibbing. After completing trade school James prouldly served his country in the Army and Air Force during Vietnam for 10 years. He was a member of the...

Roger Provencher

Jun 21, 2015

Roger Winfield Provencher Roger W. Provencher, 79, Minneapolis and Nashwauk passed away peacefully with family by his side on Father’s Day at Light House Assisted Living in Cloquet, MN. He was born on May 24, 1936, to Hector C. and Ellen (Heath) Provencher in Barclay Township. Roger was a longtime employee at Kuether Distributing as a driver and warehouse worker and he...

Roy Littler

Jun 20, 2015

Roy E. Littler Roy E. Littler, 79, Nashwauk, Minn., died surrounded by family and friends Saturday June 20, 2015 at the Virginia Essentia Health Hospital, Virginia, Minn. He was born at home in Beltrami County to John and Gladys (Clapp) Littler on June 3, 1936. He moved to Nashwauk, MN as a young man at the age of 17 where he began...

Charles Feyder

Jun 19, 2015

Charles W. Feyder Charles W. "Chubby" Feyder, 85, Side Lake, died June 19, 2015, at his home on Big Sturgeon with his wife and family at his bedside. Chubby was born on April 25, 1930, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Theodore and Irene Feyder. He was all- county in football and basketball for Cathedral High School, served as a pilot in...

Esther Wiiliainen

Jun 18, 2015

Esther Kangalos Stokes Wiiliainen , 80, of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away on June 18, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. Esther was the sixth of eight children and one of seven daughters born to George and Sally (Novoselac) Kangalos which, she said, required her to become feisty.  She grew up in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1953, where...

Mary Checco

Jun 17, 2015

Mary Altobelli Checco Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Mary Altobelli Checco, age 97, passed away peacefully June 17, 2015 at Edina Care Center in Edina, MN. She will be fondly remembered for her infectious laugh, expressive mannerisms and her endless love for family and friends. Mary had a knack for making everyone feel special and greeted those she loved...

Diane Schuetzle

Jun 14, 2015

Diane Marie (Bussey) Schuetzle Diane Marie (Bussey) Schuetzle, 69, Hibbing, March 26, 1946 – June 14, 2015. Diane was a phenomenal cook and loved to bake. She had a passion for flowers and birds. Diane will be remembered for her beautiful smile, and her quick sense of humor, and love of many family friends. She is survived...

Kathleen Fena

Jun 7, 2015

Kathleen Marie (Kaim) Fena Kathleen Marie (Kay) Fena, with her rosary in hand, died Sunday morning June 7, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.  She was 88.  Surrounded by her family, it was noted she would get to heaven just in time for 10 am mass. Kay said she wanted to be remembered for loving her family.  Throughout her life, she was...

Virginia Konesky

Jun 5, 2015

Virginia J. Konesky Virginia J. Konesky, 93, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, June 5, 2015 at The Wellington Assisted Living facility in Saint Paul, MN. She was born on February 9, 1922 to Jack and Concetta (Perry) Baratto in Kitzville, MN. She was a member of Hibbing Catholic Community and was involved with her church. She was an avid reader, she loved...

Patrick Ryan

Jun 3, 2015

Patrick Daniel Ryan Patrick D. Ryan, 22, lifelong resident of Hibbing passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN.  He was born a twin on April 16, 1993 to Robert and Colleen Ryan in Duluth, MN.  Patrick was a 2012 graduate of the Hibbing High School and later achieved an Associates of Arts degree in Industrial...

Audrey Prepodnik

Jun 1, 2015

Audrey M. Prepodnik Audrey M. Prepodnik, 97, Hibbing, died surrounded by her family on Monday June 1, 2015, at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  She was born in Bemidji, MN on July 3, 1917, to James and Gertrude (Auger) Pogue.  Audrey grew up in Penobscot Location near Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School where she was the choir’s accompanist.  She worked in payroll...

Michael Rossetter

May 29, 2015

Michael Dale Rossetter, 62, of Saginaw and Hibbing, MN passed away Friday May 29, 2015 in our mother’s home after a short illness. Mike was born on July 23, 1952 in Hibbing, attended Hibbing public schools and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1976.  He worked for many years at Hibbing Taconite, also at Cirrus Design, and lastly Floe International,...

Kurt Zuidmulder

May 27, 2015

Kurt R. Zuidmulder Kurt R. Zuidmulder, 48, Hermantown, formerly of Hibbing, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Duluth.  He was born on Feb. 27, 1967, in Wakefield, MI to Ward “Zeke” and Carole Zuidmulder.  Kurt graduated from Hibbing High School in 1985 and from the University Of North Dakota, where he was a letter winner on the Fighting Sioux football...

Carol Novak

May 26, 2015

Carol Jeanette Novak Carol J. Novak, 84, Hibbing, died Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born in International Falls, MN on Oct. 19, 1930, to Walter and Grace Regal.  Carol grew up in Big Falls, MN and graduated from Littlefork/Big Falls High School in 1948.  She went on to complete her training as a registered nurse...

Bonita "Bonnie" Paine

May 25, 2015

Bonita M. “Bonnie” Paine On May 25, 2015 at her home in Cherry, MN, while surrounded by loved ones, Bonnie M. Paine was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior.  She was born May 17, 1938 in LaPorte, MN, the daughter of Clifford and Elizabeth Blanchard.  She married Donald Paine on July 7, 1956.  Together they raised 4 children.  She has lived...

Danny Brim

May 23, 2015

Danny D. Brim Danny D. Brim, 67, Keewatin, MN, died Sat. May 23, 2015 in his home.  He was born July 26, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN to Ervan and Lorene Brim.  Danny was a Marine Corps veteran before moving to Keewatin in 1972.  He owned various businesses in the Nashwauk Keewatin area including Spartan Transportation.  He was a member of the Nashwauk Lodge #331...

Rochelle Rice

May 22, 2015

Rochelle Vellella Rice, 87, passed away on May 22, 2015, at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, ND. Rochelle was born on May 13, 1928 in Gilbert, MN, the daughter of Anthony and Christina (Giombetti) Vellella. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1946. On September 7, 1947, Rochelle was united in marriage to Curtis Rice at Our Saviors Lutheran Church...