Obituaries
Obituaries
Charles "Bud" J. Hodge
Nov 13, 2025
Charles (Bud) Hodge passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025 with his son, Bill, by his side. Bud was born to Elsie and Joseph Hodge on May 24, 1937 in Hibbing, Minnesota.
He was united in marriage to Mary DeJarlais on June 29, 1957 and they enjoyed nearly 67 years of memories together. Bud was a loving husband to Mary, father...
Clayton H. Ricke
Nov 5, 2025
Clayton H. Ricke, age 94, a longtime Hibbing, Meadowlands (1964-2002), and Kitzville resident, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN. He was born on May 14, 1931, in Hibbing, MN, to Clifford and Hazel (Hayden) Ricke.
He married Jeanne Marchow on October 27, 1951, and together they raised their 4 children. Clayton...
Patrick E. Fatticci
Nov 7, 2025
Patrick Fatticci, age 79, of Hibbing, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation in Hibbing. He was born on November 12, 1945, to Michael and Elizabeth (Panyan) Fatticci in Hibbing.
Pat graduated with the Hibbing High School class of 1964. Following graduation, he attended two years of junior college in Hibbing and went on to briefly...
Beverly Ann Hines
Nov 2, 2025
Beverly Ann Hines
August 28, 1938 - November 2, 2025
Beverly A. Hines, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Alternative Senior Living in Hibbing, MN. She was born August 28, 1938, to Lucille and Edward (Stuneck) Kruchoski in Hibbing, MN. Beverly grew up in Keewatin, MN. After graduating from Keewatin High School, she earned a bachelor's degree from Bemidji...
Tami L. Dixon
Nov 12, 2025
Tami L. Dixon, age 56, of Keewatin, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at her home in Keewatin, MN. She was born on December 24, 1968, to Raymond and Constance (Stewart) Feltus in Chisholm, MN.
Tami was a strong-willed, selfless woman who always put others before herself. She had a deep love for her family and enjoyed spending time...
Robert "Bob" W. Anderson
Nov 11, 2025
Robert “Bob” W. Anderson, age 61, of Nashwauk, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Hibbing, MN, surrounded by family. He was born on March 10, 1964, to William and Diane (Specht) Anderson in Grand Rapids, MN.
Bob graduated from Nashwauk High School in 1982 and went on to graduate from Hibbing Vocational School, where he specialized in...
Annette Marie Pankonin
Nov 10, 2025
Annette Marie (Mandich) Best Pankonin, 69, formerly of Virginia, MN, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, in Chisholm, MN, under the care of Aspen Grove Assisted Living. She was born on November 30, 1955, to Mary Strukel and Eli Mandich Sr.
Annette was a proud straight-A student at Greenway High School and later graduated from Northwest Technical College as a...
Russell L. Glover
Nov 9, 2025
Russell L. Glover, 85, of rural Nashwauk, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Carefree Assisted Living in Cook, MN. He was born on April 21, 1940, to Ernest and Ellen (Hiles) Glover in Pine River, MN. He grew up in Nashwauk, MN, and went on to serve his country in the US Air Force. He worked...
Lawrence "Larry" E. Marinucci
Nov 8, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” E. Marinucci, age 68, of Hibbing, MN, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born August 29, 1957, to Brundo and Mary (Valentini) Marinucci in Hibbing, MN.
He worked at Hib Tac for 36 years, where his dedication and strong work ethic earned the...
Jeanne R. Riipinen
Nov 7, 2025
Jeanne R. Riipinen, 94, of Hibbing, died Friday, November 7, 2025, at Fairview Range Hospital, Hibbing. She was born on January 11, 1931, to Herman and Rose “Minnie” (Nehl) Zubrod.
She and Robert Riipinen were united in marriage on April 23, 1955, in Hibbing. She and Bob spent many happy years making a home in Buck Lake after Bob retired. Jeanne...
Carol P. Littler
Nov 6, 2025
Carol P. Littler age 90 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born on November 27, 1934, on the family farm in Erskine, MN to Oscar and Nellie (Donker) Wodahl.
When Carol was very young the family moved to Hibbing where she graduated high school with the class of 1952. On...
Lynda J. Bolf
Nov 5, 2025
Lynda Joy Bolf, age 67, passed away on November 5, 2025 after courageously fighting a 2-year battle with cancer. Lynda was born in Duluth to Harry and Joan Lundgren and grew up with her 4 brothers and 3 sisters on their family farm in Hermantown.
Upon graduating from Hermantown High School in 1976, Lynda immediately began her career in the banking...
James "Jim" J. Grillo
Nov 3, 2025
James “Jim” J. Grillo, age 95 of Hibbing, MN, passed from this world on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Hillcrest Assisted Living in Nashwauk, MN. He was born on July 23, 1930, in Hibbing, MN, to Vincenzo “James” and Palmerina “Mary” (Tomaino) Grillo.
Jim loved the outdoors and loved spending time at his cabin on Perch Lake, where family was always...
Victoria Carmella Stuntebeck
Nov 3, 2025
Funeral services for Victoria Carmella (Babe) Stuntebeck, age 95, formerly of Pengilly, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Nashwauk. Rev. Babu Mandagiri will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial.
Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 9:30 am. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass on...
Gordon Lee "Gordy" Maki
Oct 31, 2025
Gordon Lee “Gordy” Maki
April 25, 1953 October 31, 2025
Gordon L. “Gordy” Maki, 72, longtime resident of Keewatin, MN died Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home in Keewatin. He was born on April 25, 1953, to Elmer and Helmi (Laine) Maki in Toivola, MN. After high school, Gordy completed two years of trade school. Throughout his career as a mechanic,...
Richard A. Johnson
Oct 28, 2025
Richard A. Johnson, age 78, lifelong resident of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on May 11, 1947, in Hibbing, MN, to Albert and Dorothy (Juricich) Johnson.
A true outdoorsman at heart, Richard found his greatest joy in the woods, on the lake, and in the company of...
Daniel B. Roberts
Oct 23, 2025
Daniel B Roberts, 81, of Hibbing Minnesota, died unexpectedly October 23, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth Minnesota with his wife Candace by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Lyell Roberts and Helen (Brown) Roberts of Chisholm Minnesota and his brother Samuel Roberts of Spokane Washington. He is survived by his wife of nearly 56...
John A. Jakich
Oct 22, 2025
John Andrew Jakich passed away peacefully at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm, MN, on October 22, 2025. He was 89 years old. John was born on 4/6/1936 in Long Beach, CA, to Andrew (Frank) Jakich and Ethel (Vargo) Jakich. He grew up in East Gary, IN, where he spent many days when he should have been in school hunting...
Kyle D. Christenson
Oct 18, 2025
Kyle Donald Christenson, 74, lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Kyle was born in Hibbing, MN, on May 11, 1951, to Philip and Donna (Harrison) Christenson.
Kyle graduated from the Hibbing High School in 1969. After high school, he attended Hibbing Junior College for...
Jean M. Walters
Oct 17, 2025
Jean Marie Walters, 91, of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 17, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Jean will be remembered for her deep faith, unwavering strength, and lifelong passion for music.
Born on September 2, 1934, in Virginia, Minnesota, Jean was the beloved daughter of Russell and Mary (Burnett) Guild. Jean married...
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