Obituaries

Jul 1, 2014

Augusta Walburga Bernard Augusta Bernard, 88 of Iron, MN died July 1, 2014, at the Fairview University Medical Center Mesabi in Hibbing, MN. Augusta went to join the love of her life Kenny already with the lord.  They enjoyed 64 years of marriage. She was born on March 4, 1926 to Mike and Margaret Schaefbauer of Herreid, South Dakota.  Augusta came from...

Jun 28, 2014

Silvio F. “Bud” “Nonny” Badiali Silvio F. Badiali, 94, found his “peace and quiet” Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing after a lingering illness. He was born to Peter and Adele (Sofanelli) Badiali on March 9, 1920 in Chisholm.  Silvio graduated from Chisholm High School where hockey was his game.  He later became a lifelong...

Jun 24, 2014

Kenneth W. Hill Kenneth W. Hill, 75, Kelly Lake, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Duluth.  He was born in Chisholm MN, to Wayne and Ellen Hill on May 22, 1939, and was a veteran, having served in the U. S. Navy.  He had been employed with National Steel retiring as an electrician.  Ken enjoyed gardening including all...

Jun 24, 2014

George Burdette Coon George B. Coon, 79, Hibbing died Tuesday, June 24, 2014, of cancer in his home with family by his side.  He was born on June 27, 1934, to George Earl and Elizabeth Jeanette (Clifton) Coon in Grinnell, IA.  The family moved to Minnesota in approximately 1946.  Burdette enlisted in the United States Navy on January 4, 1952, at the age...

Jun 22, 2014

Shirley Ann “Shan” Puskala Shirley Ann “Shan” Puskala, 88, Hibbing, died Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Hillcrest Parkside in Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing on January 1, 1926, to George and Vera (Clune) Degnan.  During World War II, Shan worked for the U.S. Navy in Washington D.C.  After the war, she returned to Hibbing where she married Arne Puskala.  She had worked for...

Jun 19, 2014

Marvin A. Waara Marvin A. Waara, 76, longtime resident of Hibbing died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN.  He was born on May 25, 1938 to Albin and Aune (Ronne) Waara in Two Harbors, MN.  A graduate of Nashwauk High School, Marvin enlisted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country overseas.  After returning home, Marvin entered...

Jun 14, 2014

Donn Edward Stolp Donn E. Stolp, 80, Cloverdale, died Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  He was born in Hutchinson, MN on April 9, 1934, to William and Evelyn (Rassmuson) Stolp.  Donn and Genevieve Halling were united in marriage on May 28, 1960, and they lived briefly in Nashwauk before settling in Cloverdale.  Donn had worked for National Steel...

Jun 10, 2014

Lionel “Leo” Kinzel Lionel “Leo” Edward Kinzel passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 10, 2014. He was born to Corrine and August Kinzel on December, 14th, 1931, in Hibbing MN.  He grew up in Utica Location and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1950.  He was united in marriage to Ruth Joyce Britt on June 27th, 1950.   He...

Jun 9, 2014

Gilbert Albert Krause Gilbert A. Krause, 93, Hibbing, died Monday, June 9, 2014, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.  He was born in Fond du Lac, WI on Nov. 23, 1920, to Albert and Marie Krause.  Gilbert served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was united in marriage to Lillian Knoke on Feb. 10, 1945, in...

Jun 8, 2014

Catherine A. “Knezovich” Millard Catherine A. “Knezovich” Millard, 97, Chisholm, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  She was born in Chisholm to Anton and Anna (Lovrencic) Knezovich on May 25, 1917, and had lived in California for over forty years before returning in 1984.  She had been employed as a Secretary/Bookkeeper for Lawrence Radiation Laboratory for 37 years....

Jun 7, 2014

Keith Ray Clark Keith Ray Clark, 72, Chisholm, died Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born at home in Chisholm on Jan. 5, 1942, to Carl and Edna Clark.  Keith served in the US Navy from 1963—1967 and had worked as a maintenance mechanic at National Steel for over thirty years.  He loved to watch stock...

Jun 5, 2014

Voncille “Vicki” Audrey Schaefbauer Voncille “Vicki” Audrey Schaefbauer, 91, Hibbing, died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Crookston, MN to Henry and Alpha Gilthvedt on December 17, 1922.  She and her husband Louie had been owners and operators of the Airway Inn for many years. She is survived by her husband of 57...

Jun 4, 2014

Francis John McGinn Francis John McGinn, age 98, Proctor, MN and formerly of Hibbing, MN died on June 4, 2014 at St. Mary’s Essentia Health Hospice Care in Duluth, MN. Francis was born on November 14, 1915 in Millville, MN to John and Ella McGinn and was raised in South St. Paul and then attended the University of Minnesota Extension...

Jun 4, 2014

Patricia W. Waite Patricia W. Waite, Sun City West, AZ, died on June 4, 2014.  A longtime resident of Cooley Location and Swan Lake, MN, Patricia had resided in Arizona for the past 29 years.  She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, avid reader, enthusiastic bridge player and gourmet cook whose holiday meals were epic.  She was an active member...

Jun 2, 2014

Phyllis Darlene Olson Phyllis Darlene Olson, 83, Kelly Lake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 2, 2014, at her home.  She was born Sept. 28, 1930, in St. Cloud, MN to Clarence and Marion Hanson.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, LaVerne E. Olson.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. If...

May 27, 2014

Edwin J. Moe Edwin J. Moe, 64, Hibbing, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in Hibbing.  He was born Sept. 14, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MN, the son of Ed and Opal Moe.  Edwin worked at National Steel and later for US Steel at the Keetac plant in Keewatin.  He retired as a heavy equipment operator.  Edwin was always interested in motors which included motorcycling,...

May 27, 2014

May 26, 2014

Bernard Pierce Bernard Pierce, 78, Hibbing, MN, formerly of Chisholm, MN, died Monday, May 26, 2014 in St. Mary’s Essentia Medical Center, Duluth, MN.  He was born in Rauch, MN and had worked for Goroni’s Electric for 3 years before working at the garment factory in Chisholm for 20 years.  He retired from Hibbing Tac in 1997 after 20 years of service.  He...

May 25, 2014

Richard Alan “Dick” Campbell Richard Alan “Dick” Campbell, 75, Hibbing, die d Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.  He was born in Penobscot Location near Hibbing on March 1, 1939, to Donald and Violet Campbell.  Dick served in the US Navy from 1957—1959, and was united in marriage to Kay Smart in 1962.  Dick had worked as a...

May 24, 2014

Barbara Lee Chernugal Barbara Lee Chernugal, 63, Toivola Township, died Saturday, May 24, 2014, in her home.  She was born in Bigfork, Minnesota on Aug. 8, 1950, to Gaylord and Lucille Magner.  Barb grew up in International Falls and graduated from International Falls High School in 1969.  She had been a waitress at Sportsmen’s Restaurant in Hibbing and a member of Hibbing Christian...