Obituaries

Jul 4, 2012

James George “Jim” Gleason James G. “Jim” Gleason, 67, Hibbing, died Wednesday July 4, 2012, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing.  He was born in Hibbing on August 22, 1944, to James W. and Hanny Gleason and had served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He had worked as an equipment operator for St. Louis County and was a member...

Jul 2, 2012

Donald R. Gonier Donald R. Gonier, 65, Hibbing died Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  He was born on April 7, 1947 to Elmer F. and Dolly (Sundberg) Gonier in Chisholm, MN. Per Donald’s request there will be private services held at a later date.  Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.

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Jul 2, 2012

Ann M. (Pavelich) “Teta” March Ann M. March, 91, Hibbing passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on June 12, 1921 in the little mountain village of Kriviput, “Crooked Path”, Croatia, overlooking the Adriatic Sea.  Ann was the first born child of John and Zora Pavelich.  Ann immigrated to the...

Jun 29, 2012

Frank Albert Sandstedt Frank A. Sandstedt, 90, of Hibbing passed away peacefully on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  He was born on May 21, 1922 to Joseph and Aksa Sandstedt in Brimson, MN.  He served in the United States Air Force during WWII.  He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross along with the Presidential...

Jun 28, 2012

Daniel M. Rajkovich Jr. Daniel M. Rajkovich Jr., 56, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at home.  He was born on January 9, 1956 to Daniel and Janemarie (Hooper) Rajkovich Sr., in Hibbing.  He was employed as a maintenance mechanic for KeeTac in Keewatin, MN.  His hobbies were centered around sports.  He loved hunting, fishing, playing baseball, watching his children play...

Jun 25, 2012

Cerene “Cere” Tianna Marie Cancienne Cerene “Cere” Tianna Marie Cancienne, 4 months, died Monday June 25, 2012, at home in Hibbing.   She was born on February 17, 2012, in Hibbing to William J. Cancienne and Casey Marie Beier—Elliott.  God lent us an angel and then called her home. Cere is survived by her mother, Casey Marie Beier—Elliot, of Hibbing; her father,...

Jun 18, 2012

Mary J. Brown Mary J. Brown, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, June 18, 2012 at the Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  She was born to Luigi and Antonia Bordon in Hibbing.  She was a graduate of the Hibbing High School.  Mary worked as a cleaner for Irathane Systems Inc. in Hibbing.  She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in...

Jun 18, 2012

Harold Everett Knowles Harold E. Knowles, 98, Hibbing, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2012, in his home.  He was born in Lake Park, Iowa on Feb. 19, 1914, to Wilbur and Katie Knowles.  Harold grew up and attended school in Lake of the Woods County and Mahnomen before graduating from high school in Livermore, IA.  He was united in marriage to Luverne...

Jun 15, 2012

Katherine Maude Lamson, 92 Hibbing Feb 15, 1920-June 15, 2012 Katherine (Katie) died Fri., June 15 in Zimmerman, MN.  She was born Feb 15th, 1920 in Hibbing to Eva and George Maras. She was a loving sister to seven siblings, brothers Tony, John, Matt and Jerry Maras and sisters Mary Jerkovich, Annie Corbin and Dorothy Anderson. Katherine married James Joseph Lamson,...

Jun 9, 2012

Robert F. Buchwitz Robert F. Buchwitz, 63, Toivola died Saturday, June 9, 2012 at home.  He was born on April 12, 1949 to Albert and Helen (Maxie) Buchwitz in Hibbing.  Originally from Hibbing, Robert graduated from the Hibbing High School.  He later joined the United States Navy serving his country for 4 years. Robert was self employed, he owned and operated Ace Heating...

Jun 9, 2012

Gary R. Mayer Gary R. Mayer, 61, Kerkhoven, MN, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2012 as a result of complications from surgery. He was a former resident of Hibbing and Wilmar, MN where he had worked for the Public Utilities.  Gary will be remembered for the way he actively participated in every second of life and for the way he...

Jun 8, 2012

Michael J. Wishcop Michael J. Wishcop, 61, Hibbing, died Friday June 8, 2012 at his home.  He was born in Duluth to Clyde and Ann Wishcop on March 8, 1951.  He was a U. S. Army veteran. He is survived by his friend, Carol Kapsch and girl friend, Malisa Peltier both of Hibbing, and several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Memorial services...

Jun 8, 2012

Philomena M. “Minnie” DeJarlais Minnie DeJarlais, 90, lifelong resident of Keewatin, died Friday, June 8, 2012, in Hibbing.  She was born in Keewatin on September 4, 1921, to Carlo and Chiarina (DeFonso) Comparoni.  Minnie held various jobs throughout her life at Nutrition World, Sunrise Deli, and her father’s businesses, the Shell Station, and Comparoni’s Grocery Store.  She was a member of St. Mary’s...

Jun 6, 2012

John I. Saarinen John I. Saarinen, 93, longtime resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at the Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born on August 17, 1918 to Edward and Alvina (Lahnalampi) Saarinen in Kinney, MN.  John was a graduate of the Forbes High School.  He served his country in the Army Air Force as a gunner on a B-29 during...

Jun 1, 2012

Keith Mihm Johnson died Friday June 1, 2012, in Hibbing. 1941-2012 Born and raised in Hibbing. Married Karen Lindall in 1962. Keith was employed by Custom Tool in Minneapolis. The family returned to Hibbing in 1965 where Keith taught 9th grade civics at Chisholm High School. Then Keith went to work at Hib-Tac. He later retired from Newcon Company (Hibbing)...

May 31, 2012

LeRoy Webster LeRoy Webster, 86, Hibbing, died Thursday May 31, 2012, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing.  He was born in Tomahawk, WI on Oct. 31, 1925, to Ernest Fetherson and Orda Webster.  LeRoy was a US Navy Veteran of World War II, and had worked as an engineer for the Hibbing Public Utilities.  He was united in marriage to Avonelle Unger in...

May 28, 2012

Phyllis E. Beliveau Phyllis E. Beliveau, 87, Nashwauk died Monday, May 28, 2012 at the Grand Village in Grand Rapids, MN.  She was born on January 11, 1925 to Patrick and Angeline (Palumbo) Schullo in Nashwauk.  She was a longtime resident of the Nashwauk area.  She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Nashwauk.  Phyllis enjoyed reading, knitting, gardening, and she loved...

May 24, 2012

Donna J. Paleri Donna J. Paleri, 60, Chisholm, formerly of Hibbing died Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  She was born on December 24, 1951 to Dominick Paleri and Myrtle Jean Patrow in Hibbing.  She was a longtime resident of Hibbing, moving to Chisholm, MN.  She was employed with NHS as a Direct Care Specialist.  Donna attended her...

May 21, 2012

Carol Ann Olson Blomberg Carol Ann Olson Blomberg, age 72, passed away in a tragic car accident on May 21, 2012, a few miles north of Nashwauk, MN. Carol was born June 21, 1939 at the Rood Hospital in Hibbing, Minnesota. She was a lifelong resident of the Nashwauk area as well as member of the Nashwauk Lutheran Church where...

May 20, 2012

Alverna M. Wirkus Alverna M. Wirkus, 79, Hibbing, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at her home.  She was born in Bemidji, MN, to Joseph and Mabel Thuney on May 19, 1933 and had lived in rural Hibbing before moving to town.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband Ambrose who died in 1989.  She was known as an avid cleaner and enjoyed her family....