Obituaries
Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Rancourt
Apr 26, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Joan Rancourt, 92, of Hibbing passed away in her home on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Betty was born to William and Ida Pelto on January 2, 1933, at home in Elmer, Minnesota. She was raised in the Elmer/Meadowlands area until the age of 13 when her family moved to Duluth.
Betty met the love of her life and married...
Donald "Butch" C. Morris
Apr 26, 2025
Donald “Butch” Morris, 70, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family and beloved dog, Tippy.
Don was born in Minneapolis, MN, on April 29th, 1954, to Donald Morris, Sr. and Marilyn (Nelson) Morris. He graduated from North Hennepin Technical School, specializing in AC and heavy machinery. He married Kathy Johnson...
Daniel "Danny" P. Kunze
Apr 25, 2025
Our dearly loved Daniel Paul Kunze (Danny), 37, left us all too early on April 25, 2025. He will be remembered for his big heart and as the friendly, neighborhood Mediacom Guy. Danny will always be known for his ability to take anything apart and mostly put it back together. Danny was born in Bemidji, MN, on January 14, 1988....
Michael "Mike" E. Boettcher
Apr 24, 2025
Michael E. Boettcher, age 77 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.
Kenneth S. Rhodes
Apr 21, 2025
Kenneth S. Rhodes, age 83 of Hibbing, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 5, 1941, in Spooner, WI, to Arthur and Emma (Shubert) Rhodes. Ken was joined in marriage to Kathy Vier on June 23, 1962, in Solon Springs, WI. Ken started a career early on as a meat cutter, he worked...
Mike Shipka
Apr 19, 2025
Mike Shipka, 96 years old, passed away peacefully, on April 19, 2025, at Heritage Manor, Chisholm, Minnesota, after a long, fulfilled life, with his family by his side.
Mike was born, September 9, 1928, in Carson Lake, Minnesota, to Yugoslavian, immigrant parents, Trivo and Marta (Lukić) Šipka. He spent his childhood and proudly grew up in Carson Lake. He went to...
Rachel J. Lehman
Apr 15, 2025
Rachel J. Lehman, 81, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born May 7, 1943, to Helge and Beryl (Haney) Johnson in Bagley, MN. Rachel was employed with AEOA as a housing director. She married Luvern “Bud” Lehman on June 9, 1973, in Hibbing. Together, they loved...
James "Jim" Hanson
Apr 14, 2025
James “Jim” Hanson, age 59, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Hibbing, MN.
He was born on December 18, 1965, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Richard and Rosemary (Beach) Hanson. He spent his childhood in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he made lasting memories and lifelong connections. Jim was an outdoorsman at heart who enjoyed four-wheeling and...
Terry G. Pearson
Apr 3, 2025
Terry G. Pearson, age 69 of Hibbing, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 3, 2025, doing what he loved, trucking. Terry was born September 29, 1955, in Hibbing to Milton and Phyllis (Verplaetse) Pearson. He was a 1974 graduate of Hibbing High School. Throughout his life Terry continued to further his education, attaining degrees in automotive mechanics, diesel mechanics, electronic technician...
Pauline M. Cullen
Mar 29, 2025
Pauline Marie Cullen, age 85 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, MN.
Pauline was born on May 13, 1939, in Buck Lake, north of Nashwauk, MN, to Max and Irene (Huovila) Inkman. She grew up in Cloverdale on her family's farm and graduated from Greenway High School in...
Calvin Ryan-Mosley
Mar 26, 2025
Dr. Cal Ryan-Mosley
December 5, 1944 - March 26, 2025
Cal said that he wanted to be remembered as being kind and living a life of integrity. For a man whose life was full of accomplishment, he was perhaps best known as an eager listener, keen to hear the stories of others. He loved his family and was a steady friend, a...
Patricia "Patti" A. Corey
Mar 25, 2025
Patricia, “Patti” , Ann Corey was born October 31, 1937 to Lucille and Mike Vlatkovich in Hibbing, Minnesota.
On March 25, 2025 she left this earth with matching nail color and perfect lipstick on, pain-free and in peace at The Pillars Of Grand Rapids, where she spent the last 2 1/2 years of her precious life.
As a devout Catholic, Patti graduated...
Urilda "Bea" M. Baumchen
Mar 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Bea Baumchen age 90 of Hibbing. Bea passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15th in her home surrounded by her family.
Bea was born in Bear River Mn on November 26th, 1934 to Howard and Aurilla Kinney, she attended Hibbing High School and then married Raymond Baumchen on October 4th 1952,...
Ann M. Solomon
Mar 15, 2025
Ann Marie Solomon, 80, of Buhl, MN, longtime Hibbing, and Glendale, AZ, resident passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN. She was born May 12, 1944, to Nick and Ann Popovich in Hibbing.
She is survived by her son, Richard (Sylvia) Snell, Phoenix, AZ, daughter, Sheila Stiles, Glendale, AZ, grandchildren, Josh Snell and Mandy Stiles, her...
Arlene M. Kotonias
Mar 13, 2025
Arlene Mae (Kangas) Kotonias passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025 at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her husband Sam and her son Jim. She is survived by her children Kathy (Matt) Senich, Connie (Bruce Norman) Kotonias, Kay (Rick) Guidarelli, Carla (Scott) Sosalla and Bill (Kendra) Kotonias, 13 Grandchildren John (Courtney) Senich, Micky Kotonias, Toni...
Robert A. Adamich
Mar 11, 2025
Robert A. Adamich
July 29, 1955 March 11, 2025
Robert A. Adamich, 69, Roseville, longtime Shoreview and Hibbing, MN resident died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his home in Roseville. Robert was born July 29, 1955, to Edward and Mary (Potami) Adamich Sr. in Hibbing, MN. Robert attended Hibbing Schools. After high school, he proudly served his country with the U.S. Army....
Nancy M. Edstrom
Mar 10, 2025
Nancy Mae (Edwards) Edstrom, 95, of Moose Lake, MN, formerly of Reno, NV, and Keewatin, MN, died of natural causes on Monday, March 10, at Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Sandstone, MN. Her daughter Becky and son-in-law Dan were by her side when she peacefully passed away. Nancy was born June 30, 1929, in Virginia, MN, and lived in Orr,...
Donna J. Drlaca
Mar 8, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Donna Jean Drlaca announces her peaceful passing on March 8, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth with family by her side. She was born on January 19, 1956, to Carl and Saima (Tamminen) Hanson in Hibbing, MN. A lifelong resident of the area, Donna graduated from Hibbing High School in...
Amalia G. Scipioni
Mar 7, 2025
Surrounded by family, “Nonna” was welcomed into Heaven on March 7, 2025.
Amalia G. (Baiocco) Scipioni was born November 17th, 1930 to Ersilia & Angelo Baiocco in Montelago, Prov. Ancona, Italy.
Raised in the Italian mountain valley alongside her 8 siblings, she witnessed and experienced profound wartime hardship, but also had fond memories of her old country childhood. She learned early that...
Barbara A. Gotz
Mar 7, 2025
Barbara Ann Gotz age 85 of Pengilly, MN, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids, MN. Barb (Saxe) was born in Racine, WI. She lived most of her early life in Eau Claire, WI. She graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School and the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. In 1963, she was united...
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