Obituaries

Obituaries

Joe Terzich

Joe Terzich

Oct 7, 2013

Joe “Jojo” Terzich Joe “Jojo” Terzich, 71, Kelly Lake, died Monday, October 7, 2013, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  He was born in Pool Location near Hibbing on Feb. 28, 1942, to Joe and Eva Terzich.  He grew up in Pool Location and later moved to Kelly Lake.  He graduated from Hibbing High School and was the owner/operator of Terzich’s Store in...

Robert Alms

Robert Alms

Oct 5, 2013

Robert William Alms Robert W. Alms, 87, Hibbing joined his wife, Caroline Alms, who died on Sept. 20, 2013, on Saturday, October 5, 2013, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  He was born on June 21, 1926 to William and Frieda (Taggetz) Alms in Denhoff, ND.  Robert had been a resident of Hibbing for the past 60 years.  He proudly...

Richard Kmett

Richard Kmett

Oct 2, 2013

Richard Louis Kmett Sr. Richard L. Kmett Sr.,81, Keewatin, formerly of Embarrass entered into the Lord’s rest on October 2, 2013 at home.  He was born on January 6, 1932 in Chisholm and spent most of his residence in Embarrass before settling in Keewatin.  A retiree of Erie Mining Co., he enjoyed many varied interests including; fishing, reading, driving, auctions, antiquing, and...

William Hammerbeck, Sr.

William Hammerbeck, Sr.

Sep 26, 2013

William Hammerbeck, Sr. William Hammerbeck, Sr., 77, died Thursday, September 26, 2013 in Hibbing. Bill was a true Ranger.  He was born in Hibbing, MN on December 3, 1935 to Arthur and Ida (Isaacson ) Hammerbeck.  He grew up in Hibbing and attended Hibbing schools.  Bill was a hard, devoted worker all of his life.  Bill worked for National Steel as a maintenance mechanic,...

Richard Wolff

Richard Wolff

Sep 24, 2013

Richard M. “Rick” Wolff Richard M. “Rick” Wolff, 61, Hibbing, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  Rick was born in Austin, MN on October 23, 1951, to Gordon and Delores (Hofland) Wolff.  He grew up on the family farm in Adams, MN and graduated from Adams High School and the University of Minnesota Morris.  While working...

Caroline Alms

Caroline Alms

Sep 20, 2013

Caroline M. “Sister” Alms Caroline M. Alms, 81, Hibbing, formerly of Keewatin died Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Guardian Angels Heatlh and Rehabilitation Center of Hibbing.  She was born on March 16, 1932 to Joseph and Freda (Lobe) Mayerle in Keewatin, MN.  She grew up in Keewatin, and after getting married, moved to Hibbing.  A homemaker by trade, Caroline spent most of...

Melvin Elj

Melvin Elj

Sep 20, 2013

Melvin E. Elj Melvin E. Elj, 82, Nashwauk, died Friday, September 20, 2013 at his home.  He was born in Pool Location to Ernest and Edla Elj on July 13, 1931.  Melvin was a veteran having served in the US Army and had been employed as a Maintenance Mechanic for Butler Brothers.  He enjoyed deer hunting, visiting with family and friends especially the...

Margaret Allen

Margaret Allen

Sep 19, 2013

Margaret A. Allen Margaret A. Allen, 93, Hibbing, died Thursday, September 19, 2013, in her home.  She was born in Hibbing on June 15, 1920, to Paul and Eva Ayotte.  With her husband, Robert, she was one of the first people to move into Silver Bay when Reserve Mining Company opened there.  Among several other places, Margaret worked at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...

Angeline Oja

Angeline Oja

Sep 19, 2013

Angeline Margaret Oja Angeline Margaret Oja, 95, Nashwauk, died Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing (Nelson Location) to Anton and Frances (Fern) Ribich on February 25, 1918 and had made her home in Nashwauk. She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Nashwauk She is survived by her son, William A....

Joseph Suzick

Joseph Suzick

Sep 18, 2013

Joseph M. Suzick Joseph M. Suzick, 59, Hibbing, died peacefully after family and friends said goodbye on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth as a result of a tragic ATV accident. Joe was born may 29, 1954 to David and Mary (Knezovich) Suzick and was raised in Keewatin.  He was a 1973 graduate of Nashwauk-Keewatin High School...

Margaret Kepler

Margaret Kepler

Sep 17, 2013

Margaret “Peg” Gray Kepler Margaret “Peg” Gray Kepler, 82, lifelong Hibbing resident died Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Guardian Angeles in Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing to Max and Margaret Gray on March 6, 1931 and had been employed at Abe Mathews and Barr Engineering. Peg was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her...

Jennie Crea

Jennie Crea

Sep 15, 2013

Jennie F. Crea (Turk) Jennie F. Crea (Turk), 99, Hibbing, passed away Sept. 15, 2013 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehab Center  where she resided for the past 6 years. She was born in Hibbing on April 26, 1914 to Mary and John Turk and lived most of her life in Kitzville Location.  It was in Kitzville that she met her...

Crystal Choquette

Crystal Choquette

Sep 15, 2013

Crystal Rose Choquette Crystal Rose Choquette, 84, lifelong Hibbing resident died Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Lighthouse of Columbia Heights.  She was born in Barnsville, MN, to Austin and Addie Johnson on July 20, 1929.  Crystal was active in Curling and Bocce Ball and many volunteer activities including the Mine View, Senior Center and Hibbing Curling Club. She was previously employed at...

Paulina Stevens--Jackson

Paulina Stevens--Jackson

Sep 15, 2013

Paulina M. (Jaglowski) Sundberg Stevens—Jackson Paulina M. (Jaglowski) Sundberg Stevens—Jackson, 65, Hibbing, died Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl.  She was born in Chicago, IL on Nov. 6, 1947, to William J. and Nellie Jaglowski.  Paulina grew up in Hibbing, attended Hibbing High School and later earned her diploma at Blue Mountain Community College.  Paulina loved bingo and photography and...

Gary Anderson

Gary Anderson

Sep 12, 2013

Gary H. Anderson Gary H. Anderson, 59, Hibbing, died peacefully, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 in his home.  He was born May 15, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MN to Ole and Clara Anderson. He took up drumming when he was 12 and had played in many bands beginning with The Pattersons and ending with The Jitter’s Band.   He had worked for Irathane...

Ralph Gangl

Ralph Gangl

Sep 11, 2013

Ralph Gangl Ralph Gangl, 85, Nashwauk, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids.  He was born to Steven and Regina Gangl in Nashwauk on June 24, 1928. He married Pauline Halling in Marble on January 6, 1954 and had been employed as a Mechanic at LTV Steel.  Ralph was a decorated Marine Corps. veteran of both WW II...

Mary Strojan

Mary Strojan

Sep 10, 2013

Mary Frances Strojan Mary Frances Strojan, 89, Hopkins, formerly of Hibbing, died Tuesday September 10, 2013, at St. Therese Southwest in Hopkins.  She was born in Hibbing on Oct. 22, 1923, to John and Frances (Erjavec) Strojan.  Mary was a graduate of Hibbing High School and the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.  She was a teacher who spent the majority of her...

Kim Zauhar

Kim Zauhar

Sep 5, 2013

Kim Provinzino Zauhar Kim Provinzino Zauhar, 73, Nashwauk, died Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Grand Village Nursing Home, Grand Rapids.  She was born in Tucson, AZ on May 8, 1940 to Doyle and Nell Givens.  She attended Nashwauk grade school and graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1958.  Kim attended Arizona State University and graduated in 1964, with a B.S. in Nursing.  She...

Veronica Michelich

Veronica Michelich

Sep 5, 2013

Veronica “Connie” Michelich Veronica “Connie” Michelich, Keewatin died September 5, 2013 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center of Hibbing.  She was born December 25, 1922 in Keewatin to Peter and Mary (Stajduhar) Michelich, immigrants from Croatia.  She was baptized January 8, 1923, was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Keewatin, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Little...

Jeffrey Bell

Jeffrey Bell

Sep 3, 2013

Jeffrey Allen “Roogie” Bell Jeffrey A. Bell, 31 lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in Hibbing.  He was born on February 3, 1982 to Jerry and Dawn (Baudeck) Bell in Hibbing, MN.  He enjoyed walking, baseball, interacting with his family and friends, and he sold baseball cards of which he donated the proceeds to an orphanage in India.  Jeffrey loved...