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Marian Haapoja

January 29, 1941 — July 27, 2020

Hibbing

Marian J. Haapoja 79 of Hibbing passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home. Marian was born January 29, 1941 to Frank and Annie (Gradisher) Fink in Hibbing, MN. Marian was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church until its closure. Marian worked for many years as a caregiver and home health aide for Home Care Specialists, she also did private home caregiving and homemaking. Marian always stayed busy, she volunteered whenever she could, enjoyed gardening, bingo, going to the casino, traveling, playing cards, socializing and spending time with her grandkids. Marian was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Annie, husband, Joseph Peternell, son, Joseph Peternell and sister, Janis Nevala. She is survived by her children, Mary (Kelly) McClelland, Barbara Peternell, Marcy (Bob) Horman, brothers, Joseph (Shirley) Fink, Frank Fink, John (Barb) Fink, Ed (June) Fink, grandchildren, Daniel (Christine) Ronchetti, Becky (Chris) Vittori, David Nuzum, Crystal Yost, Stephanie Yost, Christopher Ronchetti, Josh Ronchetti, Chris (Lisa) Horman and Casandra Campeau, 11 greatgrandchildren and one on the way. Funeral service will be held 12 noon, Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Dougherty Funeral Home in Hibbing. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment is at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Saturday, August 1, 2020

11:00 - 11:59 am (Central time)

Dougherty Funeral Home Hibbing

2615 1st Ave, Hibbing, MN 55746

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Funeral Service

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Dougherty Funeral Home Hibbing

2615 1st Ave, Hibbing, MN 55746

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Interment

Saturday, August 1, 2020

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing

MN

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