All Obituaries

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

Cheryl Johnson Keewatin, MN and Hibbing, MN

Cheryl A. Johnson, 63 of Hibbing, MN formerly Keewatin, MN, passed away peacefully with family at her side on May 13, 2022, in Chisholm, MN. The world has lost one of the kindest, gentlest, most caring, and generous human beings. Cheryl was born in Hibbing on January 30, 1959, to Marvin and Pauline (Peck) Johnson. She grew up in Keewatin, MN and attended Nashwauk-Keewatin High School and graduated with the class of 1977. Cheryl went on to be the City Clerk of Keewatin for many years. She...

Cheryl A. Johnson, 63 of Hibbing, MN formerly Keewatin, MN, passed away peacefully with family at her side on May 13, 2022, in Chisholm, MN. The world has lost one of the kindest, gentlest, most...

Dr. Stanley Yeshe Jr. DDS. Minneapolis

On Thursday, December 23, 2021, remarkable Dr. Stanley James Yeshe, Jr., DDS, age 74, passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital due to complications from his long-term brain injury and chronic lung problems. Stan (Jim) was born on February 25, 1947 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Stanley J. & Anne E. (Rupich) Yeshe. As their family grew, he became the eldest of three brothers. Heart-breakingly the family lost his dad too soon in 1958. At 11 years old, Stan had been...

On Thursday, December 23, 2021, remarkable Dr. Stanley James Yeshe, Jr., DDS, age 74, passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital due to complications from his long-term brain...

Darryle Volker Goodland, MN and Floodwood, MN

Darryle E. Volker, 73 of Floodwood, MN, passed away on May 9 th , 2022, in Duluth, MN at the Solvay Hospice House. He was born in Grand Rapids, MN on July 20, 1948, to Arend and Barbara (Peck) Volker. Darryle grew up in Goodland, MN on a small farm with his large family. He attended Nashwauk-Keewatin High School and went on to attend trade school for welding. Darryle served his country during the Vietnam War in the US Army as military police. For many years, Darryle was a heavy equipment...

Darryle E. Volker, 73 of Floodwood, MN, passed away on May 9 th , 2022, in Duluth, MN at the Solvay Hospice House. He was born in Grand Rapids, MN on July 20, 1948, to Arend and Barbara (Peck)...

Lynn Dormanen Chisholm, MN

Lynn R. (Silvestrini) Dormanen Lynn Renee Dormanen, age 62 of Chisholm, MN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 6, 2022. She was born in Hibbing, MN on September 4, 1959 to Roy and Mary (Mihelich) Silvestrini. Lynn graduated from Hibbing High School in 1978 and was married to Gordy Dormanen on December 26, 1978. They were married for over 43 years. Lynn and Gordy settled in Balkan Township and built a home there. She loved animals, especially dogs and deer! Deer would literally come...

Lynn R. (Silvestrini) Dormanen Lynn Renee Dormanen, age 62 of Chisholm, MN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 6, 2022. She was born in Hibbing, MN on September 4, 1959 to Roy and Mary...

Lonnie Roberts Hibbing

Lonnie C. Roberts February 22, 1948 May 6, 2022 Lonnie C. Roberts, 74, longtime resident of Hibbing died Friday, May 6, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN after a courageous battle with cancer compounded by an eighteen-year struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born February 22, 1948 to James J. and Minnie (Lamb) Roberts in Saginaw, MI. Lonnie graduated from Merrill High School in 1966 and then proudly served his country with the U.S. Coast Guard. He was stationed in...

Lonnie C. Roberts February 22, 1948 May 6, 2022 Lonnie C. Roberts, 74, longtime resident of Hibbing died Friday, May 6, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN after a courageous battle...

Sandra Groski

Sandra J. Groski passed away at the age of 80 at the Essentia Health Virginia Hospital with family by her side. She was born on June 20, 1941 to Steve and Donna (Stupar) Vukmir. She spent her life living and working as a medical secretary in Minnesota and then Alaska. In 2014 she returned to Minnesota residing most recently at Edgewood Vista in Virginia, MN. Through out her life she battled many significant illnesses with strength and grace. Sandi is survived by her Children: Sherri (Tom)...

Sandra J. Groski passed away at the age of 80 at the Essentia Health Virginia Hospital with family by her side. She was born on June 20, 1941 to Steve and Donna (Stupar) Vukmir. She spent her life...

Lois Majewski Goodland

Lois J. Majewski, 98 lifelong resident of Goodland died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Grand Rapids, MN. She was born June 8, 1923 to Joe and Dora (Bracken) Morgan in Goodland, MN. Lois lived most of her life in Goodland, attending the Goodland School. She was a graduate of Nashwauk High School in Nashwauk, MN. On September 18, 1942, Lois married Fredrick Majewski, also of Goodland, and together they raised 3 children. Lois and Fred began their businesses in Goodland...

Lois J. Majewski, 98 lifelong resident of Goodland died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Grand Rapids, MN. She was born June 8, 1923 to Joe and Dora (Bracken) Morgan in Goodland, MN. Lois lived...

Steven Takaichi International Falls, MN

Steven Bruce Takaichi was born to Eleanor May (Nesheim) & Iden Grant Takaichi on October 27th, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The middle of three children he had an older sister Carol and younger sister Barb. Steve grew up hunting and fishing in the forests and lakes around Clarkfield, Minnesota. An avid outdoorsmen, he excelled in Boy Scouts, reaching the highest rank of Eagle Scout. Steve was an accomplished rower in college, loved basketball, baseball and was a keen golfer later in...

Steven Bruce Takaichi was born to Eleanor May (Nesheim) & Iden Grant Takaichi on October 27th, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The middle of three children he had an older sister Carol and...

Ronald Backstrom Hibbing, MN

Ronald H. Backstrom, 74, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, November 15, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. Ron was born June 19, 1947 to Howard and Audrey (Chappel) Backstrom in Hibbing, MN. After graduating from Hibbing High School in 1965, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from December 13, 1968 to December 12, 1969. Ron received 5 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts, and an Army Commendation Medal. He attained the Rank of SGT, serving with the...

Ronald H. Backstrom, 74, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, November 15, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. Ron was born June 19, 1947 to Howard and Audrey (Chappel) Backstrom in...

Charlie Ross Nashwauk, MN

Charles D. Ross, lifelong resident of Nashwauk died Friday, April 29, 2022, at Hillcrest Suites in Nashwauk, MN. He was born August 4, 1936, to Albert and Ruth (Neary) Ross in Nashwauk. Charlie finished school and enlisted in the National Guard. He later would be employed with Northwestern Bell as a technician, retiring after 38 years of service. He entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Joann “Joey” (Borelli) on August 22, 1959, and they were proudly married for 62 years....

Charles D. Ross, lifelong resident of Nashwauk died Friday, April 29, 2022, at Hillcrest Suites in Nashwauk, MN. He was born August 4, 1936, to Albert and Ruth (Neary) Ross in Nashwauk. Charlie...