Obituaries
Obituaries
Aaron J. Sampson
Aug 7, 2026
Aaron J. Sampson, age 36 of Hibbing passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 7, 2026 after a long struggle with mental illness and addiction. He was born June 13, 1990, to Donald and Denise (Carlson) Sampson in Hibbing.
Aaron graduated with the Hibbing High School Class of 2008 and later went on to attend Lake Superior College to pursue welding. He...
Judith "Judy" E. Mack
Jul 21, 2026
Judith “Judy” E. Mack, age 85 of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at Serving Hart Assisted Living in Chisholm, MN, with family members by her side.
Judy was born on July 30, 1940, at home in Cherry, MN, to Walter and Lillian (Anderson) Louhi. She met the love of her life, Jim Mack, at Cherry High School, and they married on...
Doris A. Gilbert
Jul 15, 2026
Doris Ann Gilbert, 96, of Hibbing, MN, returned to her Creator from her home on July 15, 2026. She was born in Chisholm on November 14, 1929, to Daniel and Antonia (Koshere) Tolonen.
Doris grew up in Balkan Township and graduated from Chisholm High School. She married Howard Douglas Gilbert (Red) in 1949, and together they started a family and raised...
Daniel C. Dougherty
Jul 18, 2026
Daniel C. Dougherty Jr., age 83, of Weslaco, TX, formerly of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Aurora House in Weslaco, TX. He was born on October 8, 1942, in Virginia, MN, to Daniel and Mary (Turino) Dougherty.
Dan was raised in Hibbing, Minnesota, and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1961. Shortly after graduation, he...
Curtis D. Kmett
Aug 2, 2026
Curtis D. Kmett, 86, of Hibbing, MN, passed away at Guardian Angels in Hibbing on August 2, 2026. He was born in Chisholm, MN, on January 28, 1940, to Frank and Ruth (Murray) Kmett. Curtis grew up in the Balkan Township and Hibbing areas. After school, he started working in the mines as soon as possible. Curtis met and married...
Donald H. Wiiliainen
Aug 7, 2026
Don Wiiliainen, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 7, 2026. He was born in Hibbing, MN on March 15, 1956, to Hank and Helen (Erickson) Wiiliainen. Don was a 1975 Hibbing High School graduate and married his high school sweetheart, Jodi Ruzich in September of 1979.
Following graduation, he entered the family business, Hank’s Woodworks, with his father and...
Lawrence H. Nylund
Aug 6, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Nylund age 88 of Hibbing, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 7, 1938, to Oscar and Saima (Pekuri) Nylund in Hibbing. Larry graduated from Hibbing High School. He later worked at Eveleth Taconite for 38 years. Larry was a member of First Lutheran Church in Hibbing....
Ardis M. Kluck
Aug 3, 2026
Ardis M. Kluck, 69, lifelong resident of Pengilly, MN died Monday, August 3, 2026, at the Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids, MN. She was born on August 19, 1956, to Earl and Janet (Moen) Rutherford in Grand Rapids.
She is survived by her husband James Kluck, Pengilly, MN, daughter Lacy (Andrew) Elj, Nashwauk, MN, three siblings, Jane (Dwight) Randall, Grand...
Nicholas "Nick" Gerard Danculovich
Aug 3, 2026
Nicholas Danculovich (Nick) passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, in Hibbing, MN, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, a deep love for the great outdoors, and an unmatched devotion to his family.
Born on November 28, 1958, in Hibbing to Nick and Marjorie Danculovich, his arrival nearly three months early set...
Thomas Trask
Aug 1, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Trask passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026. Arrangements are pending.
Renay J. Gerdes
Jul 22, 2026
Renay Joann Gerdes
April 3, 1952 July 22, 2026
Renay Joann Gerdes, 74, passed away on July 22, 2026. She was born on April 3, 1952, in Montevideo, Minnesota, to Eldon and Marlys Evjen.
Renay devoted more than 30 years to teaching in Independent School District 196, where she made a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues. She enjoyed music, singing, spending...
Sam M. Bonelli
Jul 22, 2026
Sam M. Bonelli, 83, was surrounded by his 3 granddaughters and Jeff and Barb at his bedside for days as he passed away from a lingering illness at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. He was born in Chisholm, MN on February 5, 1943. Sam was raised from infancy by his beloved Italian grandparents, Anthony “Tony” and Maria Bonelli.
Sam was an...
Marianne T. Hydukovich
Jul 21, 2026
Marianne T. Hydukovich
May 29, 1932 July 21, 2026
Marianne Terese Hydukovich, 94, Fergus Falls, MN, and a former
longtime resident of Hibbing, MN died Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at
PioneerCare Center in Fergus Falls, MN. She was born on May 29,
1932, in Milwaukee, WI. Marianne was “The Singing Songbird of
Milwaukee” on the radio at 3 years of age. She attended Catholic
schools, and graduated...
Steven R. Willson
Jul 20, 2026
Steven R. Willson, 73, Warba, MN died July 20, 2026, at home in Warba, MN. He was born to Robert and Shirley (Pyke) Willson in Petosky, MI, on March 3, 1953. Steven was employed with IBEW as an electrician. He enjoyed traveling. He loved surfing while living in Mexico. Steven had big dreams and aspirations traveling abroad. He enjoyed being...
William "Bill" Radovich
Jul 16, 2026
William “Bill” Radovich, 92, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born in 1933 in Hibbing, Minnesota, Bill grew up on the family farm with his six siblings and carried the values of hard work, loyalty, and friendship throughout his life. A 1953 graduate of Hibbing High School, he was proud to have played on the basketball team...
Gregory M. Kuusisto
Jul 15, 2026
Gregory Michael Kuusisto age 46 of Nashwauk passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026. He was born December 2, 1979, in Hibbing to Randolph and Annette (Brown) Kuusisto. Greg graduated from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School class of 1998. Following graduation, he attended Hibbing Community College.
Greg started his career as a bartender at the GI Club in Nashwauk until his family purchased the...
Lilly S. Bays
Jul 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lilly Star Bays and her precious unborn daughter, Ivy Rose Feltus. With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Lilly Star Bays, age 22, on July 13, 2026, along with her beloved unborn daughter, Ivy Rose Feltus. Born on October 23, 2003, in Hibbing, Minnesota, Lilly was known for her beautiful smile, compassionate heart, and unwavering...
Roxanne E. Roche-Lundstrom
Jul 12, 2026
Roxanne “Rocky” E. Roche-Lundstrom, 70, longtime resident of Pengilly, MN went up to the spirit in the sky on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, MN. She passed peacefully with her favorite music playing as she made the ultimate transition. She was born October 23, 1955, to Robert and Elizabeth (Guidarelli) Gerow in Hibbing. Rocky graduated...
Rose M. Kastet
Jul 12, 2026
Rose M. Kastet, 92, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born March 27, 1934, to George and Manda (Anich) Rajkovich in Hibbing. A homemaker by trade, Rose was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish in Hibbing, and the CFU lodge 240. She enjoyed fishing,...
Maureen Brennan
Jul 12, 2026
Maureen Brennan, age 77 of Hibbing, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Range Regional Health Services in Hibbing. Services are pending
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