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David Duncan
Dec 13, 2012
David Duncan David Duncan 68, of Hibbing passed away on December 13, 2012 at the University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing. He was born on November 3, 1944, in the County of Ayre, in the District of Irvine, Scotland, the youngest of seven children born to John and Antonina Duncan. At a young age he was drawn to the sea, and with...
Eileen Kannas
Dec 13, 2012
Eileen M. Kannas Eileen M. Kannas, 90, lifelong resident of Nashwauk, MN, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 in Grand Rapids, MN. She was born June 30, 1922 in Nashwauk to Patrick and Angeline Schullo. Eileen married Harry G. Kannas on Sept. 28, 1946. They made their home in Nashwauk where she dedicated her life to her family and home. She was a member of...
Jennifer Meyers
Dec 11, 2012
Jennifer M. Meyers Jennifer M. Meyers, 37, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on December 15, 1974 in Hibbing. Jennifer was employed as a waitress for the Hometown Restaurant in Hibbing. She always enjoyed helping people and liked working with arts and crafts. She is survived by her five daughters,...
Thomas Rutherford
Dec 8, 2012
Thomas J. “Ruggy” Rutherford Thomas J. “Ruggy” Rutherford, 62, lifelong Hibbing resident lost his courageous battle with cancer on December 8, 2012. Tom was born in Hibbing to Joseph and Shirley Rutherford on November 24, 1950. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran having served from December 30, 1969 to December 10, 1971. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing canoeing, anything to do with...
Joseph Marolt
Dec 5, 2012
Joseph John Marolt, 92, Hibbing, former longtime Keewatin resident, died Wednesday December 5, 2012 at the Fairview University Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born to John and Mary Marolt in Keewatin on March 4, 1920. Joe was a Navy veteran of WW II. He had been employed at the Pickands Mather Mine in Keewatin and Hibbing Tac as an electrician. He was passionate...
Rose Jaynes
Dec 1, 2012
Rose Marie Jaynes Rose Marie Jaynes, 53, Hibbing, died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at home in Hibbing. She was born in Hibbing on April 5, 1959, to Harvey A. and Carol R. Jaynes. Rose attended Hibbing schools and had worked at Manney’s Shopper in years past. She is survived by two children: Jason Jaynes of Hibbing and Rachael Meyer of Mountain Iron, MN;...
Nicholas Lucia
Dec 1, 2012
Nicholas Robert Lucia Nicholas R. Lucia, 32, Hibbing, died Saturday, December 1, 2012, at home. He was born on September 27, 1980, to Patrick and Karen (Riipinen) Lucia in Hibbing. Nick enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country for four years. He served one tour in Iraq as an Airborne Combat Engineer. Most recently, Nick was stationed at Ft. Bragg in...
Dennis Deutschman
Nov 28, 2012
Dennis Dean Deutschman Dennis Dean Deutschman, 67, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, in Duluth. Dennis was born September 7, 1945, in Slayton, MN, to Arthur and Bertha (Manwarren) Deutschman of Westbrook, MN. He was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Westbrook, and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1963. Dennis was married in 1964 and as a result of that union...
Gwenith Thronson
Nov 28, 2012
Gwenith Ann Thronson Gwenith A. Thronson, 84, Hibbing died Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN. She was born February 20, 1928 to Owen and Flossie (Hanmer) Farrell in the Village of Hibbing. She was the fifth of nine children and graduated from the Hibbing High School. On October 19, 1946 she married Raymond Charles Thronson in Oakland, MI.,...
Xander Himle
Nov 27, 2012
Xander L. Himle Xander L. Himle, born May 19, 2012 in Hibbing, MN, unexpectedly received his angel wings November 27, 2012 due to SIDS. Xander’s life journey was too short, but he was able to touch many hearts. His gentle smile could melt the hearts of those around him and though he never spoke a word, his voice and thoughts could...
George Gross
Nov 26, 2012
George M. Gross George M. Gross, 81, Hibbing died Monday, November 26, 2012 at the Virginia Convalescent Center in Virginia. George was born on February 10, 1931 to Steve an Eva (Newman) Gross in Park Rapids, MN. He was employed with Mahoning Mine, and later Hibbing Taconite. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing and the Knights of...
Dale Johnson
Nov 26, 2012
Dale Lane Johnson Dale Lane Johnson, 52, Hibbing, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 in his home. He was born April 23, 1960 in Hibbing, the son of Louis and Dorothy Johnson. He graduated from Hibbing High School and had worked in various jobs in the area. He loved to draw, listen to music, fish and spend time with family and friends. He will be...
Eunice Gustafson
Nov 25, 2012
Eunice Janet “Penny” Gustafson Eunice J. “Penny” Gustafson, 89, Nashwauk, died peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2012, at Retama Manor in Weslaco, TX. She was born on March 13, 1923, to Andrew and Grace (Mundy) Kent in Grand Rapids, MN. She grew up in Grand Rapids where she graduated from high school. A homemaker by trade, Penny was a member of Nashwauk Lutheran...
Marlene Paver
Nov 25, 2012
Marlene L. Paver Marlene L. Paver, 78, lifelong Hibbing resident passed away peacefully Sunday, November 25, 2012 at home. She was born in Hibbing to George and Mary Krtinich, on February 14, 1934 and was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. Marlene was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. She is survived by her husband, John, son, Craig...
Rose Hren
Nov 23, 2012
Rose M. Hren (Woodbury, MN) Rose Hren, age 91, formerly of Hibbing, passed away on Friday, November 23 at Faith Home Care in Woodbury, MN with her family by her side. She was born in Stevenson, MN on August 12, 1921 to the late James and Cecilia Rico. Rose was raised in Keewatin and graduated from the R. L. Downing High School...
Reeda Valla
Nov 21, 2012
Reeda R. Valla Reeda R. Valla, 82, Meadowlands, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at her home. She was born to Frank and Elizabeth Heinbuecher in Aurora, IL on August 8, 1930 and had lived in the Meadowlands area for over 65 years. Reeda married Frank Valla at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Meadowlands on August 28, 1948. She was a lifetime...
Georgia Rasch
Nov 13, 2012
Georgia Ann Rasch Georgia Ann Rasch, 70, passed away surrounded by her family on November 13, 2012, at Cornerstone Villa after a long struggle with various medical problems. Georgia was born February 22, 1942 in Hibbing, MN. She was the oldest of seven children and the daughter to Paul and Mayme (Jacobson) Sharich. She was united in marriage to her soul mate...
Alice Slattery
Nov 13, 2012
Alice Low Slattery Alice Low Slattery, 98, Hibbing, died Tuesday November 13, 2012, at Virginia Regional Medical Center. She was born in Faribault, MN to George and Jesse Low. Alice graduated from Faribault High School, attended Winona State University, and graduated with a teaching degree from Mankato State University. She received her Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Alice began her...
Matthew Lindgren
Nov 8, 2012
Matthew X. Lindgren Matthew X. Lindgren, 54, Kelly Lake, MN, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 in Hibbing. He was born June13, 1958 in Hibbing to Ronald and Mary Lou Lindgren. Matthew had lived a simple life. He enjoyed his time at the family cabin on Lost Moose Lake and spending time outdoors fishing and bird hunting. He is survived by a daughter Jamie...
Eldred Kukkonen
Nov 7, 2012
Eldred I. Kukkonen Eldred I. Kukkonen, 89, Keewatin, formerly of Pengilly, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. She was born on November 12, 1922, to John and Agnes (Haugen) Mattson in Minneota, MN. A homemaker by trade, Eldred was a member of the VFW ladies auxiliary of Pengilly. She was also a member of a local birthday club,...
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