Obituaries
Obituaries
Casey Lantz
Sep 13, 2014
Casey M. Lantz Casey M. Lantz, 31, Chisholm, formerly of Hibbing, died Saturday, September 13, 2014, as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born to Mark and Shirley Lantz in Hibbing on October 5, 1982, and had been employed at CKRJ Welding. Casey enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being at the Warlock clubhouse in Kelly Lake. He was dedicated to...
Delano Gangl
Sep 12, 2014
Delano Gangl Delano Gangl, 83, lifelong Nashwauk resident, died Friday, September 12, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to Steve and Regina Gangl in Nashwauk on January 14, 1931. Delano was an Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a mechanic at Butler Brothers and Hanna Mining Company’s, retiring after working for 35 years. Delano enjoyed and loved...
Robert Bobich
Sep 6, 2014
Robert Bobich Robert Bobich, 86, Nashwauk, died Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm. He was born in Crosby, MN on July 9, 1928, to Paul and Rena Bobich. Robert served in the US Navy during World War II and retired from the Nashwauk School District as stockroom clerk. He also drove bus for the school district. Robert was a...
Mildred Elj
Sep 5, 2014
Mildred Annette “Mertz” Elj Mildred A. “Mertz” Elj, 84, Hibbing, died Friday, September 5, 2014, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm. She was born in Hibbing on March 5, 1930, to Anton and Martha Pavelich. Mertz grew up in Penobscot Location, the youngest of nine children. She always said they weren’t poor, they were poverty stricken. Her father died when she was one...
Peter Dow
Sep 3, 2014
Peter James Dow Peter J. Dow, 57, Hibbing, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Black River Falls, WI, to Alfred S. and Minnie A. Dow. Peter served in the National Guard for over 14 years and had worked as a cook. He loved hunting and fishing. Peter is survived by his wife, Kathy Dow,...
Iris Ysen
Sep 2, 2014
Iris Grace Ysen Iris G. Ysen, 85, Hibbing, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing. She was born in Bagley, MN on Jan. 23, 1929, to Edward and Camilla Hopke. Iris was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by five children: Julie (Dean) Claussen of Hermantown, MN, June (Louis) Lyman Bruno of Hibbing, Jean (Joseph) Corradi...

Kelly Zandt
Aug 31, 2014
Kelly Marie Zandt Kelly Marie Zandt, 47, Hibbing, died on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at her home. She was born in Grand Rapids, MN, to Donald and Margaret Stukey on October 10, 1966. Kelly had been employed in transporting various items as a truck driver and bus driver. She was a great cook. She is survived by her children, Geoffrey Stukey, Raymond Leino...
Inga Ward
Aug 28, 2014
Inga McCarroll Ward Inga C. McCarroll Ward, 95, Hibbing died Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Guardian Angels Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born on December 5, 1918, to Martin and Ingeborg (Langland) Munson in Hoffman, MN. Inga lived in North Dakota, California, Deer River, MN, and Washington State before moving to Hibbing in 1992. A mother and waitress, Inga enjoyed sewing, traveling,...
Sally Rabbers
Aug 25, 2014
Sally Jo Rabbers Sally Jo Rabbers, 60, Hibbing died Monday, August 25, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born on May 4, 1954 to George and Arlene (Flier) Rabbers in Hibbing. She was employed with Hardee’s as one of their manager’s. Her pastimes included bowling and softball, and she also enjoyed crocheting. She is survived by her...
Vladimir Nosan
Aug 24, 2014
Vladimir Merco Nosan Vladimir Merco Nosan, 97 of Chisholm, MN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Vladimir was born to John and Mary (Champa) Nosan on August 6, 1917 in Chisholm Minnesota. He was a graduate of Chisholm High School Class of 1936. He worked with his father as a stone mason, building basements, walls and sidewalks. He...
Carol Montgomery
Aug 22, 2014
Carol Montgomery Carol Montgomery, 77, Hibbing, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 22, 2014, in her home. She was born in Bemidji, MN on May 27, 1937, the eldest of eight children born to Clifford and Olivia Moberg. Carol grew up in Bemidji and had lived in Hibbing for many years. She was a member of Hibbing Christian Assembly...
Doris Grillo
Aug 19, 2014
Doris Elizabeth (Anderson) Grillo Doris E. Grillo, 94, of Hibbing, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at Parmly Life Pointes in Chisago City, MN. She was born March 2, 1920, in Pool Location to Charles and Alice Anderson. She was a lifelong resident of Hibbing and a lifetime member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hibbing. Doris was united in marriage to Dominic...

Vern Lukenen
Aug 18, 2014
Vern E. Lukenen Vern E. Lukenen, 59, Hibbing, died Monday August 18, 2014, in Chisholm. He was born on June 16, 1955, in Minneapolis to Edgar and Ruth Lukenen. Vern had worked as a machinist. He is survived by three brothers: Terry Lukenen, Richard Dean Dormanen of Minneapolis, and Dale Lukenen of Minneapolis; by two sisters, Jane (Steve) McLain of Minneapolis and Lisa...
Jacob Barnhill
Aug 15, 2014
Jacob J. Barnhill Jacob J. Barnhill, 17, Hibbing died Friday, August 15, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. He was born on June 10, 1997 to George Barnhill Jr. and Sheila (Rutchasky) Barnhill in Hibbing. Jacob attended Hibbing schools and was employed with Hardees in Hibbing. He was very active in various sporting activities. Jacob participated in...
Jerome Westby
Aug 15, 2014
Jerome Leigh “Jerry” Westby Jerome Leigh “Jerry” Westby, 66, Akeley, MN, died peacefully in his home on Friday, August 15, 2014. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 19, 1948, to Walter and Jean Westby. Jerry grew up in California and moved to Minnesota in 1965. He had lived in Akeley for the past 35 years. Jerry was a charter member of...
Lois Williams
Aug 14, 2014
Lois Williams Lois Williams, 86, longtime resident of Nashwauk died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born on December 31, 1927 to Anthony and Sophia (Gummerum) Banke in Cold Spring, MN. She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Robert S. Williams on April 18, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN. A homemaker by trade, Lois has...

Alfred "Al" Diehl Jr.
Aug 12, 2014
Alfred Samuel Diehl, Jr Alfred ‘Al’ Samuel Diehl, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2014 in Duluth, MN. Born in Duluth to Alfred Samuel Diehl, Sr. and Bonnie (Jones) Diehl on November 11, 1929. He attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota – Duluth in 1952 with a BA in Business and Economics, and also was an Air Force...
Larry Stimac
Aug 11, 2014
Larry G. Stimac Larry G. Stimac, 91, longtime resident of Hibbing died Monday August 11, 2014 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born on July 30, 1923 to William and Margaret (Klobuchar) Stimac in Copper City, MI. He was a graduate of the Calumet High School in Calumet, MI, in June of 1941. After graduating from high school, Larry proudly...
Susan Warren
Aug 11, 2014
Susan Marie Warren Susan Marie Warren, 54, Hibbing died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at her home. She was born on April 25, 1960 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Bemidji State University. She had been employed with Walmart in Inventory Control. Her sons as well as her dogs were the prized loves of her...
Robert Krampotich
Aug 10, 2014
Robert M. Krampotich Robert M. Krampotich, 57, Kelly Lake died Sunday, August 10, 2014 at his home in Kelly Lake. He was born on June 12, 1957 to Michael and Marie (Pocrnich) Krampotich in Hibbing. Robert returned home to Kelly Lake in 2009 after the death of his mother. Robert was known for being a handyman. He enjoyed putzing in the yard, working in...
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