Obituaries

Obituaries

Paul J. Stanina

Paul J. Stanina

Jun 9, 2024

Paul J. Stanina age 67 of Nashwauk passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 9, 2024. He was born September 19, 1956 in Hibbing, MN to Frank and Janet (McNamara) Stanina. Paul grew up in Pengilly, close to Swan Lake, where he attended Nashwauk High School graduating in 1974. Following graduation he went to Staples Vo-Tech college in Staples, MN earning his...

Sharon Zezel

Sharon Zezel

Jun 9, 2024

Sharon Julene Zezel, age 82, of Hibbing, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024, atGuardian Angels nursing home with her family by her side.Sharon was born on May 29, 1942, in Hibbing MN, to Hartley and Julia (Mihm) Kermode. Shegraduated from Hibbing High School in 1960. Sharon married the love of her life, Ken Zezel, onOctober 14, 1961, in Hibbing, MN,...

Geraldine Yvonne Hansen

Geraldine Yvonne Hansen

Jun 8, 2024

Geraldine “Gerry” Hansen, formerly of Hibbing, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024, atage 94, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl. Gerry was born on July 27, 1929 in Little Falls, Minnesota. Shegraduated from Fremont High School in Oakland, California. She moved back to the Little Falls area andmarried Clemont Nelson. After marrying Clem, they moved to Hibbing and they...

Charles "Chuck" David Hansen

Charles "Chuck" David Hansen

Jun 6, 2024

Charles "Chuck" David Hansen, 90 years old, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at Northern Pines Nursing Home in Aurora, MN, on Thursday, June 6th, 2024.  He was born the 8th of 10 children in Brainerd, MN, on May 31, 1934 to Charles G. and Henriette (Taylor) Hansen.  Chuck served his country during the Korean War while enlisted in the...

Dennis John James

Dennis John James

Jun 4, 2024

Dennis John James, 74, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, at the Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis with family at his side.  He was born in Hibbing on December 2, 1949, to Harvey and Mae (Tietgen) James.  Dennis grew up in Hibbing and graduated from the Hibbing High School with the class of 1969.  He went on...

Frances E. Constantini

Frances E. Constantini

Jun 3, 2024

Frances E. Constantini age 100 of Hibbing, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at

Heritage Manor in Chisholm. She was born December 11, 1923, in Hibbing to

Michael and Mary (Conners) Scanlon. On August 30, 1945, Frances was joined in

marriage to Julio Constantini. Frances was a member of Blessed Sacrament

Catholic Church in Hibbing. She worked for Northwest Bell Phone Company and

for 16...

Leland D. Tobey

Leland D. Tobey

Jun 3, 2024

Leland Duane Tobey, 83, longtime resident of Hibbing died on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Buhl Carefree Living.  He was born June 22,1940, to Lee and Mary (Linn) Tobey in Pequot Lakes, MN.  He graduated from Greenway High School in 1958. After graduation Leland proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He was united in marriage to Frances Barkis...

Ethel A. Erickson

Ethel A. Erickson

May 28, 2024

Ethel A. Erickson

March 26, 1942        May 28, 2024

 

          Ethel A. Erickson, 82, longtime resident of Stingy Lake, MN, formerly of Hibbing died Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at her home on Stingy Lake.  She was born March 26, 1942, to Walter and Faye (Roberts) Lantz in Hibbing.  She attended and graduated from Hibbing Schools.  Ethel...

Brian Patrick "BJ" Johnson

Brian Patrick "BJ" Johnson

May 25, 2024

Brian Patrick “BJ” Johnson

March 29, 1958          May 25, 2024

 

          Brian P. Johnson, 66, longtime resident of Wayzata, MN, passed away May 25, 2024 in Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.  He was born on March 29, 1958 to Raymond and Phyllis (Masterson) Johnson in Hibbing, MN.  BJ, as he was affectionately...

Michael Paul Marinucci

Michael Paul Marinucci

May 24, 2024

Michael Paul Marinucci, age 71 of Vienna, Austria died unexpectedly of natural causes on May 24, 2024. He was born in Hibbing, MN on October 2, 1952 to parents, Brundo & Mary (Valentini) Marinucci. Upon his graduation from Hibbing High School, Michael continued his education at Hibbing Junior College, Bemidji State, and Mankato State University. A student of the arts,...

Edward W. Oswald

Edward W. Oswald

May 22, 2024

Edward W. Oswald age 82 of Hibbing passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehab Center in Hibbing, where he was recovering from a fall in the yard while doing what he loved to do, cutting firewood. He was born March 6, 1942 in Kitzville, MN to Edward John and Francis Oswald. Ed was a 1961...

Patricia Andria

Patricia Andria

May 21, 2024

On Tuesday, May  21st, Patty Andria entered into God's eternal life.  It was peaceful. She was surrounded by love...from Charles, Nikki, Shannon, and Clint who were with her as she left this earth...and from Chuck, who was waiting patiently to escort her into the afterlife.The world lost a lot that day...an amazing mother, a caring grandmother, a sister, an aunt,...

Gerald William Arthur Hamre

Gerald William Arthur Hamre

May 21, 2024

Gerald William Arthur Hamre

Nov. 30, 1937    May 21, 2024

 

          Gerald W. A, Hamre, 86, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at home with family by his side.  He was born November 30, 1937 to Alwood and Viola (Bye) Hamre in Hibbing, MN.  Gerald attended Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High School...

John M. Collyard

John M. Collyard

May 18, 2024

John M. Collyard age 78 of Hibbing passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St.

Mary’s in Duluth. He was born on September 14, 1945, in Hibbing to Carlo and Siiri (Hepola) Collyard. John was a 1963 graduate of Hibbing High School,

following graduation, he went to technical college in Hibbing to be a diesel

mechanic and worked for Rhude Ford of Hibbing...

Steven Scott Chilstrom

Steven Scott Chilstrom

May 17, 2024

Our beloved husband and dad, Steven Scott Chilstrom, age 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024.Steve was born on May 13th, 1956, in Enumclaw, WA.  He was the youngest of five children born to Jerry and Violet (Patterson) Chilstrom.Steve and his wife, Lori, moved to their dream home in Bovey, MN, almost three years ago from Coon Rapids,...

Louise G. Perrella

Louise G. Perrella

May 13, 2024

Louise Giansanti Perrella, an amazing 101 years on this earth, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Hibbing Hospital.  She was born in Iron Mountain, MI, on August 26, 1922, to Victor and Marianna (Esposito) Giansanti.  Louise graduated from high school there and not long after met her future husband, Samuel J....

Darwin C. Olsen Sr.

Darwin C. Olsen Sr.

May 12, 2024

Darwin C. Olsen Sr.

July 5, 1943       May 12, 2024

 

            Darwin C. Olsen Sr., 80, lifelong resident of Nashwauk, MN died Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the Waterview Woods in Eveleth, MN.  He was born July 5, 1943 to Bertel and Marguerite (Robbins) Olsen in Keewatin, MN.   After school Darwin proudly served his...

Elizabeth "Bickey" Ann Petroske

Elizabeth "Bickey" Ann Petroske

May 11, 2024

Elizabeth "Bickey" Petroske, Hibbing/Side Lake, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at age 92.Bickey – as she was known to her friends and family was born on May 20th, 1934, in Hibbing, Minnesota.She attended Alice Elementary School, Hibbing High School, St Catherine’s College and Graduated in1953 from the University of Minnesota. Post College, Bickey taught part-time prior to marrying...

William Earl Cox

William Earl Cox

May 11, 2024

William “Bill” Earl Cox

Feb. 21, 1953       May 11, 2024

 

            William E. Cox, 71, Bearville Twp area, formerly of Hibbing, MN died Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born February 21, 1953 to Russell and Marjorie (Mallum) Cox in Hibbing, MN.  Upon graduating from school, Bill...

Jack A. Spence

Jack A. Spence

May 10, 2024

Jack A. SpenceSept. 20, 1948     May 10, 2024 Jack A. Spence, 75, left this life with his loving family by his side on May 10, 2024. He was born Sept. 20, 1948 to Jack and Lucille (Bunetto) Spence in Ft. Riley, KS. Later, Lucille married James Dockter and they moved their family to Hibbing. After graduating from HHS in...