Obituaries

Obituaries

Ronnie Burt

Ronnie Burt

Jan 30, 2014

Ronnie Burt Ronnie Burt, 68, Nashwauk, died Thursday, January 30, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth after a courageous seven year battle with cancer.  He was born at home in LeFlore County, OK on February 24, 1945, to John and Wilma Burt.  Ron and Bonnie Truax were united in marriage in Las Vegas on December 27, 1975, after a three week...

Paul Przybylski

Paul Przybylski

Jan 30, 2014

Paul J. Przybylski Paul J. Przybylski, a resident of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away on January 30, 2014, at age 72.  He was born December 17, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois.  He joins his loving wife Eileen (Tate) Przybylski, who had preceded him in joining the Lord in His house.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Richard (Lucille) Staack and...

Marion Barta

Marion Barta

Jan 29, 2014

Marion Elizabeth Barta Marion Elizabeth Barta, 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the Aicota Health Center in Aitkin, MN.  Prior to moving to Aitkin Mn, Marion was long time resident of Nashwauk and Pengilly MN. Marion was born in Nashwauk, MN on November 2, 1921 to Lillian Lazaro and Milutin Raskovich.  Marion moved to Crosby MN as an infant...

Rose Koivisto

Rose Koivisto

Jan 28, 2014

Rose Mary Koivisto Rose M. Koivisto, 90, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on June 15, 1923 to Mike and Angela (Lenarich) Sersich in Chisholm, MN.  Rose spent much of her childhood in Keewatin, graduating from the Robert L. Downing High School in Keewatin.  She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Robert...

Mary Strasser

Mary Strasser

Jan 24, 2014

Mary Angela Strasser May 25, 1948 – January 24, 2014 Mary Angela Strasser, 65, of Hibbing, died Friday, January 24, 2014, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, Minn. She was born on May 25, 1948, in Minneapolis, the only child of Leo and Rose (Marinelli) Zygmanski.  Mary and her parents made their home in Hibbing and were long-time members of Immaculate Conception...

Leonard Anderson

Leonard Anderson

Jan 22, 2014

Leonard R. Anderson Leonard R. Anderson, 87, Hibbing, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the Diamond Willow in Grand Rapids, MN.  He was born June 7, 1926 in Hibbing, MN to Gustard and Selma Anderson.  He was an Army veteran of World War II.  Upon his return to Hibbing, he married Joyce Carlson and had worked at Schirmer Bros. Heating.  Leonard then went on...

Benjamin Owens

Benjamin Owens

Jan 21, 2014

Dr. Benjamin P. Owens Dr. Benjamin P. Owens, the face of Hibbing medicine for half a century and acclaimed as the ‘heart and soul of Minnesota medicine,” died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center of complications from intestinal cancer.  He was 88 years old. A lifelong resident and 1942 graduate of Hibbing High School...

Andrea Heem

Andrea Heem

Jan 19, 2014

Andrea Mae “Dolly” Heem Andrea Mae “Dolly” Heem, 73, Pengilly, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 19, 2014, in her home.  She was born on October 18, 1940, in Gonvick, MN to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bakke.   She was united in marriage to Richard Dale Heem on July 20, 1957, in International Falls.  She was the owner/operator of Dolly’s Hair...

Joseph Debaere

Joseph Debaere

Jan 18, 2014

Joseph Paul DeBaere Joseph P. DeBaere, 60, Hibbing died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at home with his family by his side.  He was born on November 10, 1953 to Eugene and Louise (Loke) DeBaere in Marshall, MN.  Joseph spent his childhood and early adulthood in the Aurora/Hoyt Lakes area.  Joseph lived in Gilbert for five years, and most recently was a resident of...

Raymond Lee

Raymond Lee

Jan 18, 2014

Raymond E. Lee Raymond E. Lee, 89, Hibbing died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitaton Center in Hibbing.  He was born on February 25, 1924 to Ole and Beatrice (Darst) Lee in Hibbing.  A lifetime resident of Hibbing, Raymond graduated from the Hibbing High School.  He married Joyce Russell on August 7, 1945 in Hibbing.  Raymond proudly served his country...

Harry (Jerry) Gherardi

Harry (Jerry) Gherardi

Jan 16, 2014

Harry (Jerry) P. Gherardi November 17, 1929 - January 16, 2014 Harry P. Gherardi, 84, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died at his home on January 16, 2014. Harry was born on November 17, 1929, to parents Oreste and Lodovina (Bottaini) Gherardi. His parents were immigrants from Italy, and he spent his life being so proud of his Italian heritage. He...

Chad Green

Chad Green

Jan 16, 2014

Chad E. Green Chad E. Green, 36, Hibbing died Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Virginia, MN.  He was born on January 10, 1978 to Coy and Kathy (Shoulders) Green in Lawrenceville, IL.  He attended high school in Bridgeport, Illinois and attended 2 years of tech school in Indiana.  Chad moved to Hibbing in 1998.  He was employed with Royal Tire in Virginia as a...

Carmella Bonazza

Carmella Bonazza

Jan 15, 2014

Carmella Jeanette Bonazza Carmella J. Bonazza, 89, Kitzville, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Hillcrest Parkside in Hibbing.  She was born on September 26, 1924 to Rocco and Grace (Mancuso) Carrozza in Hibbing.  She attended Hibbing Schools and attended college for one year.  She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Benedict Bonazza in 1944 in Hibbing.  She was a member of the Hibbing and...

Shelley Thomas

Shelley Thomas

Jan 11, 2014

Shelley Nole (Rice) Thomas Shelley Nole (Rice) Thomas, 55, Hibbing, died Saturday, January 11, 2014, in Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing on April 8, 1958, to Mervin and Myrna (Tawyea) Rice.  Shelley graduated from Hibbing High School in 1976 and was a member of Open Door Church and its Celebrate Recovery program.  Shelley’s love and compassion impacted the lives of many people....

Constance Rossini

Constance Rossini

Jan 8, 2014

Constance Florence “Tancy” Rossini Constance Florence “Tancy”  Rossini, 91, Hibbing, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm.  She was born in Ploesti, Romania on September 14, 1922 to Stefan and Dumitra “Cece” Constantinescu.  She grew up in Romania and was united in marriage to Aldo Rossini, a US Serviceman, in Romania in 1946.  She immigrated to the United States...

Richard Chiodi

Richard Chiodi

Jan 5, 2014

Richard James “Dick” Chiodi Richard James “Dick” Chiodi, 81, Kitzville, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  He was born in Hibbing to Anthony and Alyce Chiodi on March 16, 1932 and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1950.  He was a veteran having served in the US Navy. Dick was retired from the Hibbing Fire...

Mary Biondich

Mary Biondich

Jan 4, 2014

Mary Threse Biondich Mary Threse Biondich died January 4, 2014, at the age of 97 in Campbell, CA.  She was born in Elcor, MN on June 17, 1916, to Marko and Mary Louise Biondich, immigrants from Croatia.  She was raised in Gilbert and was a graduate of Gilbert High School. She was one of eight children: John, Ann, Sophie, Catherine, Joseph, Betty...

Dennis Kmett, Sr.

Dennis Kmett, Sr.

Jan 3, 2014

Dennis William Kmett, Sr. Dennis W. Kmett, Sr., 70, Hibbing, died Friday, January 3, 2013, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born in Chisholm, MN on June 21, 1943, to Frank and Ruth (Murray) Kmett.  Dennis loved drag racing and working on cars.  He had a strong faith in Jesus which he would share with everyone. He is survived by...

Dorothy Boria

Dorothy Boria

Jan 1, 2014

Dorothy Kaye Boria, 86, of Grand Rapids, formerly Minnnetonka, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born in Hibbing, Minnesota to Ralph and Viola Kniffin on October 2, 1927.  Dorothy graduated from the Duluth Minnesota Business College and went on to work at the Hibbing Daily Tribune.  Dorothy moved to Minnetonka with her husband...

Frances Paolo

Frances Paolo

Dec 27, 2013

Frances "Dee-Dee" Paolo Frances passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family Friday, December 27, 2013. She is at peace with Jesus Christ in heaven.  Dee-Dee was born September 23, 1941 in Blue Island Illinois to Chuck and Irene Lockhart. Dee-Dee married the love of her life, Frank Paolo June 10, 1961 and they began their family. Dee-Dee was very...