Obituaries

Obituaries

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Jan 21, 2012

Michael N. Shannon Michael N. Shannon, 59, Hibbing, died peacefully but unexpectedly, Sat. Jan. 21, 2012 in his home .  He was born Aug. 19, 1952 in Hibbing, the son of Benjamin and Mary Shannon.  He graduated from Hibbing High and then served in the US Navy.  He became a certified jet mechanic and had worked for the 3M Co.  Following his years with...

Matthew Brletich

Matthew Brletich

Jan 20, 2012

Matthew John  Brletich Matthew John  Brletich, 82, Hibbing, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born to Tom and Mary Brletich in Keewatin on June 21, 1929 and lived in Stevenson Location before moving to Hibbing. Matt was active in both the Hibbing and his Church communities. He was an active volunteer in various organizations, including...

Rodney Baudeck

Rodney Baudeck

Jan 16, 2012

Rodney David Baudeck Rodney David Baudeck, 71, Hibbing, died Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.  He was born in Pontiac, MI to Charles and Clara Baudeck on November 20, 1940, moved to Togo in Bear River to the family farm and eventually to Chisholm. Rod was a humble man, always wanting others to be...

Alma "Dolly" Sullivan

Alma "Dolly" Sullivan

Jan 15, 2012

Alma E. Sullivan Alma E. (Dolly) Sullivan, 84, Hibbing, formerly of Swan Lake, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Fairview University Medical Center in Hibbing.  Alma was born in Alborn, MN to Otto and Grace Buehring on November 7, 1927 and had lived in Hibbing for the past year. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sullivan, her parents,...

Harold Nyhus, Sr.

Harold Nyhus, Sr.

Jan 12, 2012

Harold F. Nyhus, Sr. Harold F. Nyhus, Sr., 83, Chisholm, died Thursday January 12, 2012, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing.  He was born in Nashwauk on Nov. 4, 1928, to Frederick and Opal Nyhus.  Harold was united in marriage to Mona Twa on August 21, 1948, at Chisholm Baptist Church and he retired from Hanna Mining Company.  He was a member of...

James Marolt

James Marolt

Jan 11, 2012

James H. “Jim” Marolt James H. “Jim” Marolt, 57, Hibbing, died Wednesday January 11, 2012, at Shady Knoll Assisted Living in Hibbing.  He was born on Oct. 14, 1954, in Hibbing to Herman and June Marolt.  Jim graduated from Hibbing High School and had worked at L&M Radiator in Hibbing for over 37 years.  He was united in marriage to Bev Allison on...

John Konesky

John Konesky

Jan 7, 2012

John Konesky John Konesky, 96, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  He was born on June 1, 1915 to Peter and Mary (Savanich) Konesky in Chisholm, MN. John was employed by US Steel for over four decades and was a welder boss at Minntac prior to his retirement 34 years ago.  He...

James Groski

James Groski

Jan 5, 2012

James A. Groski James A. Groski, 73, Toivola died Thursday, January 5, 2012 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN., after a brief battle with lung cancer.  He was born on October 3, 1938 to Alexander and Frances (Welerowicz) Groski Rabel in Hibbing, MN.  He had been a resident of the Toivola area since the late 1980’s coming from Vermont.  Jim served...

Josephine Lubovich

Josephine Lubovich

Jan 4, 2012

Josephine J. (Bongi) (Schinderle) Lubovich Josephine J. Lubovich, 91, Chisholm died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born on April 19, 1920 to Ettore and Delmera (Corpanetti) Bongi in Iron Mountain, MI.  She had been a resident of Chisholm since 1952.  She was in charge of store operations at Lundell’s Bakery for several years.  She was a...

Neill Timmerman

Neill Timmerman

Jan 1, 2012

Neill Charles Timmerman Neill C. Timmerman, 82, Hibbing, died Sunday January 1, 2012, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth.  He was born in Hibbing on January 21, 1929, to Arthur and Jean Timmerman.  Neill attended Hibbing schools and at age 16 entered the Army Air Corps at the end of World War II.  He was honorably discharged and after some time at...

Gerald Gunville

Gerald Gunville

Dec 31, 2011

Gerald J. Gunville Gerald J. Gunville, 94, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Sat. Dec. 31, 2011 in the Fairview University Med. Ctr- Mesabi, Hibbing.  He was born Dec. 7, 1917 in Hibbing, the son of Arthur and Mary Rose Gunville.  He married Rose Mary Berklacich in 1942 and had worked for Mesaba Service and Supply until his retirement.  A devout Catholic, he had...

Debra Baudeck

Debra Baudeck

Dec 29, 2011

Debra Jean Baudeck Debra “Debbie” Jean Baudeck, 57, Hibbing, died Dec. 29, 2011 at her lake home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 24, 1954, in Hibbing to Richard Charles and Norma Jean (Bliss) Baudeck.  She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1974 and continued her education at the Hibbing...

Evelyn Bronson

Evelyn Bronson

Dec 19, 2011

Evelyn Bronson Evelyn Bronson, 92, Duluth, formerly of Hibbing, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at St. Ann’s Residence in Duluth where she had resided for the past four months.  She was born in Hibbing to Attilio and Lena Albertini on October 15, 1919 and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1937.  Evelyn had been a member of the Italian American Club, Red...

Lillian Mccormick

Lillian Mccormick

Dec 19, 2011

Lillian A. McCormick Lillian A. McCormick, age 101, Hibbing, lifetime Bemidji resident, died Monday, December 19, 2011, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing.  She was born in Bemidji, Minnesota, on September 16, 1910, to Henry and Bertha (Rudy) Marin.  Lil graduated from Bemidji High School in 1927 and French’s Business College.  She was united in marriage to Hugh T. McCormick on Jan. 14,...

Louis Marter

Louis Marter

Dec 16, 2011

Louis V. Marter Age 101 of Brooklyn Park, MN passed away December 16, 2011. Preceded in death by wives, Denise and Veronica; parents, Joe and Maria; and brothers, Joe and Jim. Survived by daughter Kathy (Jerry) Becking; granddaughter Danyelle (Joe) DeRose, and great granddaughter, Gabriella DeRose; sister, Helen Juntunen; sister-in- law, Marge Marter, and several nieces. Lou was a barber...

Dorothy Beissel

Dorothy Beissel

Dec 13, 2011

Dorothy “Dee” B. Beissel  April 9, 1915 – December 13, 2011 Dorothy B. Beissel, 96, Chisholm, died Tuesday December 13, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth with family at her side.   She was born April 9, 1915 in Chisholm, Minnesota to Blazo and Milosova (Lonchar) Burich.  Dorothy grew up in Chisholm and was educated in the Chisholm schools.  She married Sylvester ‘Bud’...

John Spanish

John Spanish

Dec 12, 2011

John J. Spanish John J. Spanish, 90, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, December 12, 2011 at St. Raphael’s Rehabilitaton Center in Eveleth, MN.   He was born on June 1, 1921 in Hibbing to Frank and Anna (Skorvc) Spanish.  John served his country during WWII in the Navy.  He was employed with the Sherman Mine, and later with U.S. Steel as a...

Estelle Klobuchar

Estelle Klobuchar

Dec 9, 2011

Estelle Mae Klobuchar Estelle Mae Klobuchar, 96, Hibbing, died Friday, December 9, 2011, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Duluth.  She was born in Ishpeming, MI on Sept. 25, 1915, to James and Pearl Brown.  Estelle graduated from Chisholm High School and had retired from the Hibbing JC Penney Store after many years working as a sales clerk. She is survived by a...

Arlis Coughlin

Arlis Coughlin

Dec 9, 2011

Arlis Mary Coughlin Arlis Mary Coughlin, 85, Nashwauk, died Friday December 9, 2011, in her home.  She was born in Port Arthur, WI on May 17, 1926, to Henry and Maria Radloff.  She was raised in Port Arthur and Superior by her father and step-mother, Henry and Hazel Radloff.  Arlis was united in marriage to Terrance Coughlin in Houghton, MI and they lived...

Byron Carlson

Byron Carlson

Dec 4, 2011

Byron Calvin Jon Carlson Byron C.J. Carlson, nine months, of Hibbing died Sunday, December 4, 2011 in McDavitt Township.  He was born on February 8, 2011 in Hibbing to Jon Carlson and Cindy Rewertz.  He was known for his very beautiful smile which often grabbed anyone’s attention.  Born pre-mature, Byron beat the odds.  He had an undeniable strength and determination to live. He is...

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