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Charles Thompson
Feb 27, 2015
Charles V. Thompson Charles V. Thompson, 52, Hibbing, died Friday, February 27, 2015, in his home. He was born in Hibbing on Sept. 7, 1962, to Kenneth and Margaret Thompson. Charles graduated from Hibbing High School and had worked as a heavy equipment operator with Operating Engineers Local 49. He loved riding his Harley—Davidson, fishing, spending time with his kids, and his dog,...
Josephine Yeshe
Feb 24, 2015
Josephine Jeanette Yeshe Josephine Jeanette Yeshe, 94, Hibbing died Tuesday, February 24, 2015, surrounded by her family at Range Fairview Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born in Hibbing’s Kitzville Location to Antone and Jennie (Bertucci) Jerulle on January 23, 1921. She will be remembered as a kind, caring, fun loving women who always had a smile on her face and a...
Nellie Hofman
Feb 22, 2015
Nellie B. Hofman Nellie B. Hofman, 99, Hibbing, passed away at Guardian Angels in Hibbing on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. She was born in the Netherlands on June 21, 1915 and immigrated to the United States at age 13 with her parents and brother. They settled in a Dutch community in South Dakota where she eventually met and married her husband, Case...
Joseph Lendacky
Feb 21, 2015
Joseph Anthony Lendacky Joseph A. Lendacky, 67, Hibbing, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at home with his family by his side. He was born on March 15, 1947, to Jack and Anne (Stilinovich) Lendacky in Hibbing. A graduate of Hibbing High School, Joe continued his education for three more years at the University of Minnesota. Joe Lendacky was known by his family, friends...
Craig Anderson
Feb 21, 2015
Craig Anthony Anderson Craig A. Anderson, 61, Hibbing died peacefully in his home on Saturday, February 21, 2015 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Craig was an avid sportsman. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trapping. His favorite place to be was at the cabin on Big Sturgeon Lake. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes, bocce ball, and golf. Craig was...
Florence Techar
Feb 20, 2015
Florence M. Techar Florence M. Techar, 84, Kitzville, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. She was born in Hibbing to William and Mary (Repesh) Gutzwiller on March 7, 1930, and married William Techar on November 22, 1947, in Hibbing. Florence lived for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who were the loves of her life. She enjoyed dancing...
Robert Hawkinson
Feb 14, 2015
Robert W. “Bob” Hawkinson Robert W. “Bob” Hawkinson, 69, Bear River, died Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born in Hibbing on April 18, 1945, to Boyd and Rowena Hawkinson. After high school, Bob was drafted into the US Army. He served in Vietnam as an aviation mechanic as part of the Army’s 9th Infantry Air Mobile...
Jerry Olson
Feb 10, 2015
Jerry D. Olson Jerry Donald Olson, age 56, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center after a several month battle with colon cancer. Jerry was born to Roger and Alma (Hietala) Olson on December 13, 1959, in Hibbing Minnesota. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1978 and worked for the Occupational Development Center, in...
Eleanor Miller
Feb 10, 2015
Eleanor Rose Hanson Miller Eleanor Rose Hanson Miller was born Feb. 22, 1918, to Augusta and John Hanson in Iron River, Michigan. Eleanor was a talented young woman and began taking piano lessons at an early age. Her childhood home was filled with music. After high school, Eleanor moved to Chicago and worked at Michael Reese Hospital in the pediatric unit. There she...
Katherine Ongaro
Feb 10, 2015
Katherine “Kay” E. Ongaro Kay Ongaro died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, in Hibbing on Monday, February 9, 2015. She was born in Leetonia on October 30, 1925 to George and Katherine (Starcević) Milosević. She graduated from the College of St. Scholastica and worked as a nurse and taught nursing. Once her children were born, she spent her time...
Louise Badovinac
Feb 10, 2015
Louise A. Badovinac Louise A. Badovinac, 86, Hibbing, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing. Louise was born to Steve and Manda Kosovich in Hibbing Dec. 11, 1928. She is survived by her husband Nicholas, daughter Jean Badovinac of Grand Rapids, MN, and Mark Badovinac of Side Lake, MN. No public services are planned. A private family...
Blanche Nault
Feb 8, 2015
Blanche V. Nault Blanche V. Nault, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, 90, Hibbing, died Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born on May 27, 1924, to Leo and Blanche (Audet) Gatien in Hancock, MI. A homemaker by trade, Blanche moved from Ispeming, MI to Hibbing in 1964. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament...
Brenda Kangas
Feb 7, 2015
Brenda L. Kangas Brenda L. Kangas, 59, Hibbing, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at St Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN. She was born Dec. 26, 1955 in Hibbing to Michael and Marie Hecomovich. She married Wally Kangas on June 18, 1988 and together they made their home in Hibbing where they raised their family. Brenda had helped her husband with his drain...
Cleone Wright
Feb 3, 2015
Cleone S. Wright Cleone S. Wright passed away on February 3, 2015, in San Jose, California at the age of 87. Cleone was born on April 24, 1927, in Boy River, Minnesota to Mary Ann (Michels) and Harry Vernon Scofield and grew up with her seven brothers and sisters through the Great Depression. She moved to the Iron Range with her...
Gary Perrella
Feb 2, 2015
Gary P. “Gopher” Perrella Gary P. Perrella, 54, lifelong resident of Keewatin died Monday, February 2, 2015 at home with his family by his side. Gary was born on September 4, 1960 to P. Gary and Louise (Blanchard) Perrella in Hibbing. He was a former member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Keewatin. He was employed with his father as a plumber with the...
Jeanne Martin
Jan 29, 2015
Jeanne “Mollie” Oberstar Martin Jeanne O. Martin, 91, Hibbing, formerly of Edina died Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Hillcrest Alice in Hibbing. She was born on September 16, 1923 to John and Mary (Hrovat) Oberstar of Hibbing. She grew up and attended school in Hibbing. Jeanne had worked as a proofreader, companion, and caregiver. She was an avid reader of books, enjoyed sports, and...
Jay Maki
Jan 28, 2015
Jay H. Maki Jay H. Maki, 56, lifelong resident of the Hibbing and Keewatin area died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in Hibbing. He was born on January 29, 1958 to Robert and Sara (Farrell) Maki in Hibbing. Jay was all about kids, his grandchildren and nieces and nephews meant the world to him. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed traveling, and hunting...
Emily Jacobson
Jan 22, 2015
Emily Eileen Jacobson Emily Eileen Jacobson, 88 of Hibbing, MN died on Jan. 22, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on June 26, 1926, to George and Estie (Leonard) Angell in Blackduck, MN. Emily attended Blackduck schools where she and her twin sister, Emie “Chub” along with brothers and sisters were active in various activities. On...
Beatrice Robinson
Jan 21, 2015
Beatrice L. Robinson Beatrice L. Robinson, 74, Nashwauk, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Mora, MN on April 18, 1940, to Arthur and Bernice (Kuhlmann) Overacker. Beatrice was a member of Pengilly United Methodist Church and she enjoyed knitting, her flower garden, and fishing. She was a bartender for many years...
Albert Ross, Jr.
Jan 17, 2015
Albert Ross, Jr. Albert Ross, Jr., 80, lifelong Nashwauk resident, died Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Evergreen Terrace Nursing Home in Grand Rapids. He was born Nov. 26, 1934, to Albert Sr. and Ruth Ross in Hibbing. Al graduated from Nashwauk High School in 1952, and was stationed in Japan during the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army. He worked...
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