Obituaries
Obituaries
Casey James Stukey
Jul 27, 2025
Casey James Stukey of Keewatin, MN, left this world all too soon at the young age of 34 on July 27, 2025. Casey grew up in Keewatin and graduated from Nashwauk Keewatin High School. He attended school for a short time in St. Cloud, MN, before moving back home with family. Casey was nothing but gracious and helpful to those...
Mavis "Sue" E. Gangl
Jul 24, 2025
Mavis “Sue” Elaine Gangl, 84, of Chisholm, died Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center with assistance from the Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice in Hibbing, Minnesota. She was born on November 19, 1940, to George and Mary “Florence” (Oquist) Kraft in Mora, MN. When she lived with her family in Kelly Lake, she...
Dante L. Boria
Jul 22, 2025
Dante L. Boria, age 98, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Minnetonka, MN, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born in Hibbing, MN, on November 10, 1926, Dante was the son of Nazzareno and Italia (Bernucci) Boria. In 1945, at age 19, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the final chapter...
Norman D. Huro
Jul 20, 2025
Norman Darrel Huro was born in St. Paul, MN on March 31, 1943 to Ernest Huro and Lola Henderson. Norm graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1961 where he met his future wife Donna Lee Siedow. They were married on October 7, 1961. After high school Norm was working various jobs, owning a grocery store and eventually going...
Grace L. Zbacnik
Jul 16, 2025
Grace Louise Zbacnik, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, July 16. Grace was born on February 13, 1934, in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Domenico and Mary Montelioni. She married Fred Zbacnik, on August 17, 1951, and together they raised five boys in Clover Addition. Grace worked for many years at the Hibbing...
Doris C. Graham
Jul 10, 2025
Doris C. Graham, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. Doris was 104 years old. Doris was born on June 28, 1921, to Hjalmer and Idur Olson.
On May 11, 1941, she married Kenneth Graham, who she described as “so handsome, with a wonderful sense of humor.” In 1950, they bought...
Justin A. "Phil" Gangl
Jul 4, 2025
Justin Anthony Gangl "Phil" August 21, 1978 — July 4, 2025
Justin Anthony Gangl, affectionately known as “Phil” by those who knew and loved him, passed away on July 4, 2025, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN. The middle son of three boys, Justin was born in Hibbing on August 21, 1978, to Guy and Lynne Gangl. He also...
James M. Smith
Jul 4, 2025
James (Jim) Michael Smith, of Hibbing, died on July 4, 2025, at age seventy-three after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Jim was born in Aitkin on June 4, 1952, to Walter Smith and Mary Zacher.
He grew up in the McGregor area, graduating from McGregor High School as an accomplished athlete. He continued his education at UMD for two years,...
Paul D. Barthany
Jul 3, 2025
Paul Douglas Barthany age 67 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born August 29, 1957, in St. Paul, MN. Paul attended high school at Mounds View High, graduating with the class of 1975.
After school, Paul worked at the Anchor Paper for 15 years. Following his time at the paper, he went...
Barbara "Barb" A. Koschak
Jul 2, 2025
Barbara Ann Koschak, age 76, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at home on July 2nd, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Barbara was born June 6th, 1949, in Hibbing, MN, to Raymond and Katherine Gunville. Barbara met her future husband Jim when she was just 14 years old and Jim was 16 years old. From that point onwards, Barb and Jim...
Marilyn A. Aimonetti
Jul 2, 2025
Marilyn Ann Aimonetti, 93, died peacefully in her sleep in her home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Nashwauk, Minnesota. She was born in Hibbing, MN to Annabelle (Filpula) and Marvin Simonson and spent her life in Nashwauk raising a family, serving at her church St. Cecilia’s and caring for her many family members and great friends, including Jackie DeNucci...
Sean J. Eddy
Jul 1, 2025
Sean J. Eddy, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his residence in Hibbing, MN. He was born on September 30, 1970, in Chisholm, MN, to Clark Eddy and Ruby Benjamin.
He grew up in the town of Hibbing and attended Hibbing High School. Sean worked many jobs, but the majority of his early career was at Hibbing...
Charles A. Blomquist
Jun 28, 2025
Charles Alan Blomquist was born in Hibbing, MN, on June 18, 1943, to Maria “Mary” Ilona (Hernesman) and Reino Alvar Blomquist. He spent the majority of his life in Hibbing where he attended kindergarten through Junior College at the Hibbing High School. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota, Grand Forks. While most...
Bertram "Bert" P. MacDonald
Jun 27, 2025
Bert P. MacDonald age 73 of Harlingen, TX passed away Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born in Hibbing on September 25, 1951, to Edward and Mable (Johnson) MacDonald.
Bert was a 1970 graduate of Hibbing High School, following graduation he enlisted in the US Army, serving two tours in Vietnam. Bert would go on to serve his country for the...
David Stevens
Jun 26, 2025
David Stevens, age 66 of Nashwauk, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born April 2, 1959, in Hibbing to Charles and Mildred (Ciganovich) Stevens. Dave attended Nashwauk-Keewatin High School, graduating with the class of 1977, which is where he met his future wife in 11th grade when she was placed as a buffer between...
Justin T. Wix
Jun 24, 2025
Justin Tyme Wix, age 22 of Chisholm, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He was born in Lake Forrest. IL to Michael and Nicole (Blenkle) Wix, April 25, 2003. In 2006, he moved to Keewatin with his family.
He spent his childhood there and attended Nashwauk-Keewatin High School. Justin worked at McDonald's in Chisholm and recently started a new job at...
Beverly L. Damjanovich
Jun 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Beverly Louise Damjanovich
June 22, 1931 – June 21, 2025
Heaven gained one of its sweetest angels with the passing of Beverly Louise Damjanovich who entered her eternal home on June 21, 2025, one day short of her 94th birthday.
Bev was born on June 22, 1931, to Frank (Frenchie) and Selma Chaurand in Keewatin, MN. Bev spent the...
Robert B. Bateson
Jun 17, 2025
Robert Berrien Bateson, beloved father, grandfather, veteran, and aviator, passed away on June 17, 2025, just one day shy of his 78th birthday. Born in Cumming, Georgia, Robert—known to many by his Air Force call sign "Lebeacon"—led a remarkable life defined by service, adventure, and deep devotion to family.
A proud veteran, Robert served in the United States Air Force during...
Patrick G. Lucia
Jun 14, 2025
Patrick G. Lucia, 73, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his home with family by his side. He was born November 5, 1951, to Pierino and Natalie (Boman) Lucia in Hibbing. After graduating from High School, Patrick completed an apprenticeship program. He was employed with US Steel Minntac as a plumber/pipefitter for many years. Later he...
Douglas D. Eichholz
Jun 14, 2025
Douglas D. Eichholz, 66, longtime resident of Nashwauk, MN died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his home in Nashwauk. He was born November 7, 1958, to Charles W. and Geraldine B. (Glidden) Eichholz in Hibbing, MN. Doug resided in Chisholm, MN for about 10 years during his lifetime. He enjoyed motorcycles, and owned a Harley, he like fishing, camping, sitting...
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