Obituaries

Obituaries

Rose Crnkovich

Rose Crnkovich

Dec 28, 2014

Rose Crnkovich, 97, of Hibbing died on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehab Center. Rose was born in Penobscot Hill near Hibbing, MN to Stephan and Mildred (Zobenica) Borovac on August 18, 1917 and had been a Hibbing resident for 97 years. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and taught the Wednesday...

Stanley Baraga

Stanley Baraga

Dec 27, 2014

Stanley Baraga, 88, a lifelong resident of Keewatin passed away quietly in his sleep on December 27,  2014 with his daughter Ginger by his side.  He was one of the 8 children of Andrew and Jennie Baraga who fled to the United States from Europe in 1910.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Esther Mae (Turkula), Brothers Victor, Andrew, John and...

Sigrid Letourneau

Sigrid Letourneau

Dec 26, 2014

Sigrid Lind Letourneau Sigrid Lind Letourneau, 90, of Hibbing, died at Greenview Residence Friday, Dec. 26, 2014.  Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Kevin Olson officiating.  Friends and family are invited to visit on hour before the service at the church. Sigrid Susanna Bantarri was born Oct. 8, 1924 in Wing, ND...

Shirley Pulis

Shirley Pulis

Dec 25, 2014

Shirley A. Pulis Shirley A. Pulis, 81, Hibbing, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014 in Hibbing.  She was born Nov. 9, 1933 in Hibbing to Arvid and Anna Williams.  Shirley married Marino Pulis and together, they raised their two children.  Shirley had worked in the bakery dept. at Super One.  In her free time she enjoyed spending time outdoors at her cabin and being with...

Robert Wirtz

Robert Wirtz

Dec 23, 2014

Robert M. “Bob” Wirtz Robert M. “Bob” Wirtz, 86, Grand Rapids, formerly of rural Nashwauk, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Grand Rapids.  He was born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Hanson) Wirtz, in Nashwauk on November 16, 1928.  Bob was a retired Maintenance Foreman from Hanna Mining and belonged to the Hanna retirees club.  He was a Navy Veteran with WWII service. He...

Joanne Majkrzak

Joanne Majkrzak

Dec 20, 2014

Joanne Barbara Majkrzak Joanne B. Majkrzak, 83, Nashwauk, formerly of Minnetonka died Saturday, December 20, 2014 in her home with her family by her side.  She was born on November 27, 1931 to Joseph and Agnes (Smykal) Mangen in Wayzata, MN.  A homemaker by trade, Joanne always took good care of her family.  She was known for being a seamstress, she loved quilting...

Jayne Owens

Jayne Owens

Dec 18, 2014

Jayne L. (Aimonetti) Owens Jayne L. Owens, 64, Coleraine died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, December 18, 2014.  Jayne was born in Grand Rapids, MN, on November 14, 1950 to James and Marilyn (Simonson) Aimonetti.  She grew up in Nashwauk, graduating from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School in 1968.  She graduated from Hibbing Technical College in 1970 as a computer programmer.  She achieved her A.A....

Jonelle Krier

Jonelle Krier

Dec 17, 2014

Jonelle J. (Koscak) Krier Jonelle J. Krier of Hibbing passed away of cancer on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing to Joseph and Alice Koscak on June 12, 1947.  She and her husband, John were lifelong residents of Hibbing, and members of the Blessed Sacrament Parish. Jonelle graduated from Hibbing High School,...

Joseph Mlaker

Joseph Mlaker

Dec 17, 2014

Joseph Edward Mlaker Joseph E. Mlaker, 99, lifelong resident of Hibbing passed peacefully Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  He was born on April 5, 1915 to Joseph and Angeline (Stark) Mlaker in Hibbing.  Joseph, over the years worked for the DM & IR Railroad as a boilermaker, and with the ore mines at Carson...

Madonna Danich

Madonna Danich

Dec 17, 2014

Madonna Ann (Nehiba) Danich April 26, 1928 - December 17, 2014 Madonna Ann Danich, 86, died peacefully in her home on December 17, 2014; the same home where she was born on April 26, 1928, and lived her entire life. Madonna was one of seven children born to John and Margaret (Thill) Nehiba.  She went to the Assumption Catholic School, and...

Theresa Maki

Theresa Maki

Dec 15, 2014

Theresa L. “Teri” Maki Theresa L. “Teri” Maki, 47, Nashwauk, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, in her home.  Teri was born August 28, 1967, to Clyde and Margaret Barr.  She spent her early years in Kelly Lake, then the family moved to Libby Lake.  From third grade through graduation Teri attended the Nashwauk School System.  Teri loved visiting with everyone she met and worked...

Victor Emanuel Jr.

Victor Emanuel Jr.

Dec 14, 2014

Victor D. Emanuel Jr. Victor D. Emanuel Jr., 87, lifelong resident of Keewatin, died Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on May 11, 1927, to Victor and Spina (Spadacinni) Emanuel in Hibbing.  Victor graduated from high school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII where he proudly served his country.  After the war he...

James Aimonetti

James Aimonetti

Dec 12, 2014

James Peter Aimonetti James Peter Aimonetti, 88, died on December 12, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Care Center in Hibbing, MN where he resided for the past 2-1/2 years.  James (Jim) was born at home in Nashwauk, MN on February 14, 1926 to Peter and Domenica (Roscio) Aimonetti, immigrants from Perebella, Piedmont, Italy.  Jim grew up in Nashwauk, graduating from...

Helen Kotyk

Helen Kotyk

Dec 11, 2014

Helen Kotyk Helen Kotyk, 89, lifelong Hibbing resident, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing on March 6, 1925, to John and Mary Efantis.  Helen attended Hibbing Schools and was united in marriage to Mike Kotyk.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed Greek food and was very proud of her Greek heritage.  A dream...

Edna Gerou

Edna Gerou

Dec 10, 2014

Edna Beverly Gerou Edna B. Gerou, 93, Chisholm, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born on May 17, 1921, in Breckenridge, MN to David and Pearl Bezenek.  Edna and her husband, Francis, owned and operated a bar in Mooreton, ND prior to moving to Kelly Lake, where Edna worked as a nurse’s aid at Mesaba...

Tracey Meyer

Tracey Meyer

Dec 8, 2014

Tracey Lee Meyer Tracey Lee Meyer, 40, Hibbing, died Monday, December 8, 2014, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing.  She was born August 7, 1974, in Cedar Rapids, IA.  Tracey graduated from Hibbing High School and had worked at various area businesses, including Hibbing Electronics and Domino’s Pizza.  She was a mother, daughter, sister, niece, and cousin. She is survived by a...

Rosemary Hill

Rosemary Hill

Dec 8, 2014

Rosemary Joan Hill Rosemary Joan Hill, 78, Hibbing, died unexpectedly on Monday December 8, 2014 at Range Fairview Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born to John and Frances (Mikolich) Mehle on May 25, 1936 in Ely.  Rosemary graduated from Ely High School, attended X-Ray Technician School at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She had been employed with the Adams Clinic for...

Carole Helstrom

Carole Helstrom

Dec 5, 2014

Carole Hope Helstrom Carole Hope Helstrom, Hibbing, passed away peacefully in her home December 5, 2014 with her family by her side after battling a long illness.  Carole was born in a log cabin at Dewey Lake north of Chisholm to her parents George and Taimi Pajunen and attended Hibbing Schools.  That is where she met the love of her life James...

Caroline Grillo

Caroline Grillo

Dec 5, 2014

Caroline Talarico Grillo Caroline Talarico Grillo, 99, Hibbing died Friday, December 5, 2014 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born to Louis and Palmarosa (Perri) Talarico on November 24, 1915.  After the death of her husband Bruno in 1972, she was employed with the Hibbing School District. She was an exceptional gardener able to keep plants flourishing for years....

Bernice Williams

Bernice Williams

Dec 4, 2014

Bernice E. Williams Bernice E. Williams, 88, Clear Lake, Britt, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, MN.  She was born to Andrew and Agnes Halseth on November 6, 1926, and grew up in Mitchell Location.  On June 18, 1948, she was united in marriage to George M. Williams and they made their home in Hibbing...

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