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Dougherty Funeral Home Hibbing
| 2615 First Avenue
| Hibbing, MN 55746
| Tel: 1-218-262-2214

Julia Picek Lind Born May 11, 1917 in Sparta, MN to Stephen Picek and Paraska (Pearl) Pyngnyn. She was the 4th of 11 children. At the age of 7 she moved to Field Township Cook. Julia graduated from Cook High School on May 31, 1935. After graduation, Julia’s father Stephen brought her to Hibbing, got her a room at the YWCA, a job at a cafe and left her there. This is where she met Robert Lind. Robert and Julia were married on June 25, 1939 in St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox...

Julia Picek Lind Born May 11, 1917 in Sparta, MN to Stephen Picek and Paraska (Pearl) Pyngnyn. She was the 4th of 11 children. At the age of 7 she moved to Field Township Cook. Julia graduated...

Tammie Sumner Nashwauk, MN

Heaven is just a little more beautiful as our loving angel on earth, Tammie Jo McCollor-Sumner, age 61of Nashwauk, MN, has gained her heavenly wings on 4/28/2021. Tammie passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home after a hard and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Grand Rapids, MN on March 31, 1960 to Terrance McCollor and Kathleen (Smith) Burns. Tammie Graduated from Nashwauk – Keewatin High School with the class of 1978. She was...

Heaven is just a little more beautiful as our loving angel on earth, Tammie Jo McCollor-Sumner, age 61of Nashwauk, MN, has gained her heavenly wings on 4/28/2021. Tammie passed away peacefully...

Madeline Vlatkovich

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Maddey. Our Angel, Sweetgirl, and Shigaliga. She passed away on April 27, 2021, at home. She brought amazing joy, love, comfort, laughter and perspective to her entire family and friends. Her sense of humor, wit, adventure and carefree spirit was like no other. She was a gifted artist and musician. Her drawings depicted life and people who interested her. Her music talents included singing and playing piano. She enjoyed playing...

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Maddey. Our Angel, Sweetgirl, and Shigaliga. She passed away on April 27, 2021, at home. She brought amazing joy, love, comfort,...

Tanner Bong Zim, MN

Tanner Bong age 28 of Zim passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home. Tanner was born December 27, 1992 in Salt Lake City, UT to Michael and Doreen (Evans) Bong. He graduated from Albrook High School in 2011, after graduation Tanner went to work for the 1097 Labors Union where he was a member. Tanner was a hard worker; he was employed with Northland Contractors and more recently Precision Pipeline. Tanner had great pride in his work, especially on concrete jobs. He was an...

Tanner Bong age 28 of Zim passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home. Tanner was born December 27, 1992 in Salt Lake City, UT to Michael and Doreen (Evans) Bong. He graduated...

Claude Zabinski Hibbing, MN

Claude A. Zabinski age 94 of Hibbing died Friday, April 23, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Claude was born September 23, 1926 to John and Veronica (Butkowski) Zabinski in St. Cloud, MN. Claude was a 70-year resident of Hibbing, moving from the St. Cloud area in 1951. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the Army at the end of the war escorting wounded soldiers home here in the US. Following the war Claude worked as a postal clerk for the US Postal Service. Claude was a member...

Claude A. Zabinski age 94 of Hibbing died Friday, April 23, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Claude was born September 23, 1926 to John and Veronica (Butkowski) Zabinski in St....

James Van Duker Meadowlands, MN

James Van Duker age 55 of Meadowlands, MN died Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 24, 1965 to Raymond and Martha Van Duker in Yale, MI. After high school he attended vo-tech school in diesel mechanics at HCC. Jim married Connie on April 9th, 1993. They started a loving family with their children Monica and Ron. He was a successful businessman. Jim loved being with his family and took great pride in his grandchildren. He is survived by...

James Van Duker age 55 of Meadowlands, MN died Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 24, 1965 to Raymond and Martha Van Duker in Yale, MI....

Robert "Bob" Robinson Hibbing, MN

Robert ”Bob” James Robinson, 89, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, April 19, 2021 at home in Hibbing. He was born July 17, 1931 to Floyd and Margaret (Bussey) Robinson in Minneapolis, MN. He moved from Minneapolis to Pool Location, attended Hibbing Schools and was an exceptional athlete, going to State in wrestling and football. Bob was a very hard worker, sometimes working two or three jobs to support his family. Throughout his career, he was employed by companies such...

Robert ”Bob” James Robinson, 89, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, April 19, 2021 at home in Hibbing. He was born July 17, 1931 to Floyd and Margaret (Bussey) Robinson in...

Thomas Tuin Kelly Lake

Thomas Gary Tuin May 10, 1949 April 19, 2021 Thomas G. Tuin, 71, lifelong resident of Kelly Lake died Monday, April 19, 2021 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born May 10, 1949 to Garret and Rose (West) Tuin in Hibbing. Tom attended Hibbing schools and achieved a two-year Vocational Degree. Tom initially was employed with L&M Radiator as a foreman where he worked for nearly 20 years, he...

Thomas Gary Tuin May 10, 1949 April 19, 2021 Thomas G. Tuin, 71, lifelong resident of Kelly Lake died Monday, April 19, 2021 at Essentia St....

John Kayfes Hibbing

John Anthony Kayfes Sr. January 20, 1924 April 17, 2021 John A. Kayfes Sr., a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend went to the Lord of Saturday, April 17, 2021. John was born in Utica Location, MN on January 20, 1924. His parents, Joseph and Anne Kayfes, were Croatian immigrants who ran a boarding house that provided warm...

John Anthony Kayfes Sr. January 20, 1924 April 17, 2021 John A. Kayfes Sr., a...

Perry Lease Hibbing

Perry Edard Lease November 2, 1964 April 17, 2021 Perry E. Lease, 56, Hibbing died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born November 2, 1964 to Marvin and Donna (Smith) Lease in Hibbing. Perry attended Hibbing Schools, proudly served his country with the U.S. Army and completed a two-year vocational program...

Perry Edard Lease November 2, 1964 April 17, 2021 Perry E. Lease,...