Obituaries

Aug 6, 2012

Cynthia “Cindi” Wilkins (nee Stanisich) Cynthia J. Wilkins, 60, Plymouth formerly of Keewatin, MN., passed away peacefully Monday, August 6, 2012 of pancreatic cancer at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN.  She was born on June 25, 1952 to Matthew and Thelma (Aho) Stanisich in Hibbing, MN.  After graduating from Nashwauk-Keewatin H.S., Cindi attended the Hibbing Junior College and later graduated from...

Aug 3, 2012

Margaret “Marne” (Martinson) Nollet Age 90, Eveleth class of 1939, longtime Hibbing resident, and recent resident of Sun City West, Ariz., joined her ever-loving husband, Don, in heaven on Aug. 3, 2012. She is survived by children: Barb (Dave) Eckes, Dorothy (Clay) Sankey, Don Jr. (Yabing), Tom (Roni), Mary (Bob) Nollet-Newell, Judy and Ken; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her brothers,...

Aug 1, 2012

Constance Gayetta Heino Constance G. Heino, 69, Balkan, died Wednesday August 1, 2012, at home in Balkan.  She was born in Grand Rapids, MN on June 21, 1943, to Conard and Jeanette Fox.  Connie grew up Pengilly and graduated from Greenway High School in 1961.  She was united in marriage to Jerry Heino on Oct. 28, 1961 in Coleraine, and they had made...

Jul 21, 2012

Fred “Freddie” Frand Freddie Frand, 79, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born on December 20, 1932 to Eino and Sylvia (Itkonen) Frand in Hibbing.  Fred served his country for two years in the U.S. Army.  He was stationed in England during the Korean Conflict.  He later married Phyllis Frand on September 19,...

Jul 17, 2012

Anderson, Elsie age 75 of Crystal, MN passed away July 17, 2012.  Elsie was born and raised in Hibbing, MN.  Preceded in death by parents, Rudy & Linnea Nelimark; aunt and uncle, Bob and Elsie Voves; cousin, Sandy Marincel.  Survived by husband and best friend, Bob; sons, Mark (Kaye), Neil (Sarah); granddaughter, Sydney; grandsons, Trevor and Alec; best friends, Barb and Lorraine.  Bob and...

Jul 16, 2012

Derek Anthony Gingerich Derek A. Gingerich, 24, Excelsior, formerly of Nashwauk died Monday, July 16, 2012 in Eden Prairie, MN.  He was born on June 27, 1988 to loving parents, Glen and Julia Gingerich in Grand Rapids, MN.  Derek attended Cloverdale Christian School in Nashwauk, MN., and then went on to achieve a Bachelor’s of Business at Crown College near the Twin...

Jul 15, 2012

Carl C. “Carlo” Schafer Carl C. Schafer, 83, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, July 15, 2012 at the Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  Carl was born on June 24, 1929 to John and Frances (Zagar) Schafer in Hibbing, MN.  He was a graduate of the Hibbing High School.  Carl entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Geneva Draves on August 5, 1950...

Jul 14, 2012

Cody M. Miller Cody M. Miller, 21, Chisholm, died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Duluth on April 28, 1991 and had made his home in Chisholm before moving to Duluth a short time ago. Cody is survived by his parents, Tammie (Tim) Ellison, Chisholm, and Brady Miller, Cotton, four sisters, Erin Miller,...

Jul 14, 2012

Albert Keith Zebott Albert Keith Zebott, 92, Chisholm, formerly of Silica, died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born in Proctor, MN to Roy and Lydia Zebott on March 15, 1920 and lived most of his life in Silica.  He was an Air Traffic Controller for the Navy and after retiring from the Navy he was a...

Jul 9, 2012

James E. Anderson,  DDS James E. Anderson, DDS, 68, died peacefully Monday, July 9, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Hibbing to Edwin and Isabelle Anderson on July 16, 1943 and was a lifelong area resident.  James graduated from the U of M School of Dentistry in 1967. He married Geraldine Biondi in Hibbing in 1964 and...

Jul 6, 2012

Loraine C. Matosich Loraine C. Matosich, 74, Keewatin, died Friday July 6, 2012, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi in Hibbing.  She was born in Grand Rapids, MN on July 19, 1937, to George A. and Bearl Allison.  Loraine graduated from Grand Rapids High School and had worked as an office supervisor for Prudential Insurance  and later as a payroll supervisor at Hibbing General...

Jul 6, 2012

Floyd Earl Lahti Floyd Earl Lahti, 78, lifelong resident of Toivola, died on July 6, 2012. Floyd was born on June 2, 1934 to Eino and Ily (Nyberg) Lahti. He attended school in Toivola and was very active in 4-H in his youth. In 1952, he graduated from the North Central School of Agriculture in Grand Rapids. Floyd served in...

Jul 5, 2012

Roger L. Boerbon Roger L. Boerbon, 65, Chisholm, died at home on Thursday July 5, 2012.  He was born Sept. 13, 1946 in Hibbing to Lorne and Mavis Boerbon.  Roger was active with Boy Scout Troop 17 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and was a graduate of Hibbing High School and attended Hibbing Area Vocational Technical Institute.    He had worked at Range Center...

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

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...

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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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

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...