Obituaries

Jun 4, 2014

Francis John McGinn Francis John McGinn, age 98, Proctor, MN and formerly of Hibbing, MN died on June 4, 2014 at St. Mary’s Essentia Health Hospice Care in Duluth, MN. Francis was born on November 14, 1915 in Millville, MN to John and Ella McGinn and was raised in South St. Paul and then attended the University of Minnesota Extension...

Jun 2, 2014

Phyllis Darlene Olson Phyllis Darlene Olson, 83, Kelly Lake, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 2, 2014, at her home.  She was born Sept. 28, 1930, in St. Cloud, MN to Clarence and Marion Hanson.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, LaVerne E. Olson.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. If...

May 27, 2014

May 27, 2014

Edwin J. Moe Edwin J. Moe, 64, Hibbing, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in Hibbing.  He was born Sept. 14, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MN, the son of Ed and Opal Moe.  Edwin worked at National Steel and later for US Steel at the Keetac plant in Keewatin.  He retired as a heavy equipment operator.  Edwin was always interested in motors which included motorcycling,...

May 26, 2014

Bernard Pierce Bernard Pierce, 78, Hibbing, MN, formerly of Chisholm, MN, died Monday, May 26, 2014 in St. Mary’s Essentia Medical Center, Duluth, MN.  He was born in Rauch, MN and had worked for Goroni’s Electric for 3 years before working at the garment factory in Chisholm for 20 years.  He retired from Hibbing Tac in 1997 after 20 years of service.  He...

May 25, 2014

Richard Alan “Dick” Campbell Richard Alan “Dick” Campbell, 75, Hibbing, die d Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.  He was born in Penobscot Location near Hibbing on March 1, 1939, to Donald and Violet Campbell.  Dick served in the US Navy from 1957—1959, and was united in marriage to Kay Smart in 1962.  Dick had worked as a...

May 24, 2014

Barbara Lee Chernugal Barbara Lee Chernugal, 63, Toivola Township, died Saturday, May 24, 2014, in her home.  She was born in Bigfork, Minnesota on Aug. 8, 1950, to Gaylord and Lucille Magner.  Barb grew up in International Falls and graduated from International Falls High School in 1969.  She had been a waitress at Sportsmen’s Restaurant in Hibbing and a member of Hibbing Christian...

May 24, 2014

Betty Murphy Betty Murphy, 91, Hibbing, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Saturday, May 24, 2014.  She was born on April 23, 1923, in Hibbing to Irving and Olive Sullivan.  Betty had worked for a variety of area business, including Montgomery Wards, Hibbing General Hospital, Social Security Administration, and The Pizza Mill.  She also had worked as a hostess at the...

May 23, 2014

Elizabeth Michelich Elizabeth Michelich, age 96, formerly of Keewatin, MN died on Friday, May 23, 2014, at St. Therese’s Retirement Community in New Hope, MN where she had resided for the past 19 years. Elizabeth was born on May 12, 1918, in Springfield, MN to Louis and Mary (Walk) Kreitinger.  She graduated from Springfield High School in 1936, and then attended...

May 19, 2014

Adeline O. Lee Adeline O. Lee, 98, Hibbing died Monday, May 19, 2014, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on May 11, 1916, to Benjamin and Lillian (Jacobson) Crosby in Clearbrook, MN.  Adeline was employed for various businesses throughout her career.  She worked at the Androy Hotel, Hibbing General Hospital, and Sammy’s Pizza.  She was a member of...

May 14, 2014

Gertrude “Buddie” Ryan Gertrude “Buddie” Ryan, 97, Hibbing, died Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, MN. Gertrude was born November 4, 1916, in Minneapolis, MN to John and Martha Stanley.  She married Dean L. Greaton, DDS, on Oct. 25, 1940, and they had two children, Dean Jr. “Tony” and Gretchen.  Following the death of Dean...

May 13, 2014

Vernon Clifford Galatz of Hibbing, MN died Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Crystal Lake Home in Grand Rapids where he was living with his wife, Norma.  He was born on May 17, 1925 in Chisholm Minnesota; the son of Marie Swanson and Clifford Anderson.  His Father died while he was yet an infant and he, along with his Mother, moved to Hibbing,...

May 12, 2014

Gerald J Thornton Sr., 82, lifelong Hibbing resident died peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2014, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth. He was born on December 27, 1931, in Hibbing to Joseph and Grace (Tawyea) Thornton. Gerald grew up in Hibbing, graduated from Hibbing High School and University of Minnesota Duluth with a BS degree. Gerald was an Air Force...

May 9, 2014

Leonard B. Wauzynski Leonard B. Wauzynski, 91, Hibbing, died Friday, May 9, 2014 at his home.  He was born in Hibbing to John and Della Wauzynski on November 22, 1922 and was a veteran of WW II serving in the European Theater receiving the Bronze Star.  Leonard had been employed with various mines in the area retiring from Minntac as a Foreman...

May 9, 2014

John Andrew Kosel John A. Kosel, 47, Hibbing, died Friday, May 9, 2014, at Evergreen Terrace Nursing Home in Grand Rapids.  He was born in Hibbing on May 17, 1966, to Frederick and Elaine Kosel.  John graduated from Hibbing High School and the University of Minnesota—Duluth and had worked in construction as a roofer. He is survived by a brother, Kevin (Debbie)...

May 7, 2014

Maxine Lillian Savage Maxine Lillian Savage, 89, Hibbing past away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday May 7, 2014.  She was born in Hibbing to Jesse and Minnie McMurtrie on December 16, 1924.  She enjoyed sewing, crafting, attending craft shows but her main love was her family.  She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Parish. Maxine will be missed by...

May 7, 2014

Magdalen “Maggie” Taylor Magdalen “Maggie” Taylor, 89, Hibbing, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  She was born in Ossian, Iowa to Anton and Edith Zweibohmer on January 7, 1925.  She had been employed with Sammy’s Pizza as a cook for 25 years and was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Hibbing. Maggie will be missed by...

May 6, 2014

Roger F. Stolp Roger F. Stolp, 82, Cloverdale, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born in Hutchinson, MN to William and Evelyn Stolp on February 11, 1932 and was a longtime Nashwauk area resident. Roger was a United States Army Veteran.  He had been employed with National Steel, retiring as a Control Room Operator.  He was a...

May 3, 2014

Robert C. Riipinen Robert C. Riipinen, 82, Buck Lake, formerly of Hibbing, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing.  He was born in Hibbing on Aug. 30, 1931, to Armas and Helbie (Houtari) Riipinen.  Bob graduated from Hibbing High School and served in the US Army in Korea from 1952—1954.  He and Jean Zubrod were united in marriage...

Apr 29, 2014

Charles Zubich Charles Zubich, 81, Hibbing, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014 in the Grand Itasca Medical Center, Grand Rapids, MN.  He was born March 15, 1933 in Hibbing to Dan and Mary Zubich and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.  Charles returned to Hibbing where he and his brother Stanley owned and operated the Trocadero Bar.  He was a member of...