Clara L. Kearney

Clara L. Kearney, 95, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, February 27, 2026, at

Hillcrest Suites of Nashwauk. She was born January 3, 1931, to Joseph and Mary

(Zanoni) Iozzo in Hibbing, MN. She attended Hibbing Schools. Clara entered the

Sacrament of Marriage with Myron “Baldy” Kearney on August 29 th , 1953, at the

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Later she was employed with Hibbing

General Hospital in the medical records department. Family was of utmost importance

to Clara, as she was an incredible wife, mother and grandmother. She was a fantastic

Italian cook, always providing food and a welcoming home for her friends and family.

Clara was a bit of a perfectionist while she was always punctual and organized. She

enjoyed playing bingo, visiting the local casinos and watching her Minnesota Twins play.

Clara always had perfect hair as she would never miss an appointment. Being a devout

Catholic, her faith was a big part of her life. Clara was endlessly generous and her care

for others will be greatly missed.

Clara is survived by her children, Cindy (Craig) Hauer, Sandy (John) Bluntach and Bill

(Dana) Kearney, brother Joe Iozzo, sister Doretta George, grandchildren, Ben (Jen),

Nick (Erin), Gabriel, Dino, Olivia (Ariel), Erik, Samantha (Jake), Ryan and Jack

(Hannah), great-grandchildren, Amelia (Kollin), Dominic, Lainey, Adriel, Isiah, Charley, Colbey,

Rose and great-great grandson Braxtyn, along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband Baldy, brothers Jim and John

Iozzo, sisters Virginia Ronchetti, Phyllis Sterle, Grace Zbacnik and Gloria Corradi and

great granddaughter Alexa.

Funeral services for Clara will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at

Blessed Sacrament Church. The Rev. Fr. Babu Mandigiri will celebrate the mass of

Christian burial. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral mass at the church.

Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery of Hibbing. Arrangements are with the

Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.