Jean Ann Hukka

Jean A. Hukka, 88, lifelong resident of Hibbing died peacefully on
September 18, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born
February 6, 1935, to Wilbert and Irene (Bissonette) Hukka in Hibbing, MN. She
was a big Twins, Vikings, and Wild fan, doing word searches, and especially
enjoyed playing bingo, but it was family that brought her the most joy in life. She
was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hibbing.
Jean is survived by her sister, Diane (Robert) Denison and many nieces and
nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces along with many cousins
that were more like brothers and sisters to her.
She was preceded in death by her parents Wilbert and Irene Hukka, her
brothers, Richard and George Hukka, her sister, Barbara Maki, brother-in-law,
Kaino maki, and nephew Jeff Maki.
Funeral services for Jean will be 1:00 pm, Friday, September 29, 2023, at
the Dougherty Funeral Home in Hibbing. The Rev. Bruce Dissell will officiate.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service at the funeral home on
Friday. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery of Hibbing. Jean’s family
would like to send a special thank you to Jean’s cousins Dar and Kathy who have
helped take care of her these last several years. We greatly appreciate your help.
Also, a special thanks to the great care that was given to Jean at St. Luke’s in
Duluth and Evergreen Knoll in Cloquet. In lieu of flowers or memorials, please
consider a donation to an organization of choice. Arrangements are with the
Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.