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Susan Pierce
Jan 14, 2015
Susan Claire “Sue” Pierce Susan C. “Sue” Pierce, 66, Hibbing, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015, in her home after a courageous four year battle with ovarian cancer, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Hibbing on June 23, 1948, to Leslie and Lillian Hoganson. Sue graduated from Hibbing High School and had worked for various area businesses including Curves...
Emil Shubat
Jan 11, 2015
Emil F. Shubat Emil F. Shubat, 91, Keewatin, died Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born on June 21, 1923, to Frank and Evana (Krzich) Shubat in Bennett Location near Keewatin. He attended Keewatin schools and worked as a carpenter at Pickands Mather. He was an Army veteran of WWII, and participated in campaigns at Normandy,...
Judy Haverkost
Jan 11, 2015
Judy K. Haverkost Judy K. Haverkost, 65, Hibbing, died Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center. She was born in Hibbing on October 28, 1949, to Donald and Violet Campbell. She grew up in Hibbing, attended Hibbing Schools, and was united in marriage to Jim Riipinen in 1970. Judy had worked for various area businesses, retiring from Lowe’s. She and Rick...
Jennifer Kromer
Jan 11, 2015
Jennifer L. Kromer Jennifer L.Kromer, 38, recently of Hibbing, formerly of St. Paul died Sunday, January 11, 2015 in Hibbing. She was born on March 27, 1976 in St. Paul, MN. Jennifer’s passion was cooking, she absolutely loved to cook, she was last employed with Headstart as a cook. She enjoyed going camping, watching television, playing video games, and taking care...
Jo Muller
Jan 10, 2015
Jo Ann (McCall) Muller Jo Ann Muller, 85, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at home with her family by her side. She was born on January 17, 1929 to George Edward and Madeline (Mahoney) McCall in Saint Paul, MN. In 1935 her family moved to Clairmont, MN where she attended school thru the 8th grade. In 1943 the family...
Martin Sundvall
Jan 9, 2015
Martin W. “Zooner” Sundvall Martin W. Sundvall, 82, Hibbing, MN, died Friday; Jan. 9, 20015 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN after a 12 year battle with neurosarcoidosis. He was born Dec. 2, 1932 in Hibbing to Martin and Sylvia Sundvall. He was a Navy veteran serving during the Koran War. He returned to Hibbing where he married Sue Simberg and became a...
Maryann Mayer
Jan 7, 2015
MaryAnn Irene (Kritz) Mayer MaryAnn I. Mayer, 81, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, January 7, 2015, in Hibbing. She was born on February 18, 1933, to Ira Andrew and Edith (Damiani) Kritz in Hibbing, MN. MaryAnn was most recently employed with her son’s catering business as a caterer with CMC Inc. in Hibbing. She was a proud member of the 1957 Hibbing...
Jean Sogard
Jan 6, 2015
Jean Marie Sogard Jean M. Sogard, 80, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN. She was born on September 12, 1934, to Ernest and Agnes (Lundgren) Thiede in Mohall, ND. Coming from North Dakota, Jean resided in her earlier years in Bemidji, MN, graduating from Bemidji High School. She married Warren Sogard on November 22,...
Bridgid Novotny Miller
Jan 6, 2015
Bridgid Marie Novotny Miller Bridgid M. Novotny Miller, 43, Keewatin, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, in Keewatin. She was born in Chisago City, MN on August 31, 1971, to Henry and Sheila Novotny. Bridgid graduated from Chisago Lakes High School and had worked as a creative entrepreneur selling her works of art. She was known as a compassionate, loving, and spiritual person. She...
Charles Nash
Jan 5, 2015
Charles Scott Nash Charles Scott Nash, 58, Nashwauk, died Monday, January 5, 2015, at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis. He was born in Hibbing to Francis and Agnes (Violette) Nash on July 3, 1956. Scott had been a Boy Scout Leader, coached Pony League football, was former Commander of the GI Club in Nashwauk and was a U. S. Army...
Evelyn Walters
Jan 4, 2015
Evelyn Beatrice Walters October 11, 1917 — January 4, 2015 Evelyn Beatrice Walters, 97, answered the call from her Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 4, 2015, in Worland, Wyo., at the home of her daughter, Elizabeth. Evelyn was born Oct. 11, 1917, to Swedish immigrants Lars Lewis Lyckholm and Signe Johansson Lyckholm. She was a life-long resident of Side Lake,...
Lisa Kniffin
Jan 4, 2015
Lisa Marie Kniffin Lisa Marie Kniffin, 54, died peacefully with family at her side at St Luke’s Hospital on January 4, 2015. She is the daughter of Phylis Kniffin, and the late Dean Kniffin, and sister of Michael Kniffin and Barbara Gilbert. She is survived by two loving sons, Tyler Glad and Spencer Glad; loving daughters-in-law Krystle and Ashley; and...
Donna Wright
Jan 3, 2015
Donna Mae Wright Donna Mae Wright, 50, Nashwauk, died peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in her home surrounded by family. She was born on Oct. 21, 1964, in Fosston, MN to James and Karleen Rossell. Donna grew up in Pengilly and graduated from Greenway High School in 1983. For many years, Donna provided foster care in her home with her former spouse,...
Joanne Grozdanich
Dec 31, 2014
Joanne G. Grozdanich August 14, 1929 - December 31, 2014 Joanne G. Grozdanich 85, Pengilly, passed away Wednesday December 31, 2014 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. Joanne is survived by her children: Pam (Jim) Kolar, Susan (Tim) Dopp, Terry Grozdanich and Michael (Lynette) Grozdanich. Grandchildren: Scott (Monica) Kolar, Chad (Kate) Kolar, Jamie Dopp, Kristel Dopp, Andrew (Liz) Dopp, Angela (Paul) Fuenffinger...
Katherine Gibson
Dec 30, 2014
Katherine “Katie” Gibson Katherine “Katie” Gibson, Hibbing, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born in Keewatin to Tom and Mary Brletich on December 27, 1932 and married George L. Gibson in 1957. Katie was an excellent cook and caterer finishing her cooking career at Zimmy’s. Katie will be missed by her...
Rita Reynolds
Dec 30, 2014
Rita C. Reynolds Rita C. Reynolds, 89, Silica, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Hibbing to Luke and Edna (Olson) Healy on August 2, 1925. She had been a member of the Silica Women’s Club, the Humane Society and enjoyed the outdoors. Rita is survived by her children, Hugh H. Reynolds, Silica and...
Harvey Haugen
Dec 29, 2014
Harvey D. Haugen Harvey D. Haugen, 83, Hibbing, died Monday, December 29, 2014 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born in Oklee, MN to Harold and Mae (Rodman) Haugen, on April 18, 1931 and was a United States Navy Veteran. Mr. Haugen attended Bemidji State and the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks. He was one of the...
Minka Alajoki
Dec 29, 2014
Minka Miriam Alajoki Minka M. Alajoki was born and died on December 29, 2014. She was born to Joel and Riitta (Lundin) Alajoki at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. “In her nine months in the womb, she filled our hearts with joy. In her moment on Earth, she filled our hearts with everlasting love.” Minka is survived by her parents, Joel...
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
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...
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