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Gwendolyn “Gwen” E. Hallack

August 4, 1933 — May 6, 2025

Hibbing, MN

Gwendolyn “Gwen” E. Hallack, age 91 of Hibbing, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. She was born on August 4, 1933, in Hibbing, MN, to Henry and Margaret (Hart) Porter.

Gwen was an active member of the St. James Episcopal Church in Hibbing and dedicated much of her time to serving others. She was a past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 8510 and a member of the AFSCME. Gwen also gave back to her community as a 4-H leader and assistant director of the Range Junior Drum and Bugle Corps. In her free time, she enjoyed quilting, knitting, needlework, playing cards, and gardening. Her creativity, generosity, and love for helping others will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Linda Koeneman, Mary (Marty) Dailey, Christine (Bob) Suhonen, and Margaret Pretasky; 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Gwen is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Hallack; son, Mark DeMillo; Daughter-in-law, Roxanne DeMillo; and son-in-law, Joseph Pretasky.

A private family service will take place at a later date with interment at the Maple Hill Cemetery.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jan Baldwin and the Heritage Manor Staff for the excellent care Gwendolyn received.

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