Obituaries
Obituaries

Adeline Meyer
Mar 22, 2012
Adeline Irene Meyer Adeline I. Meyer, 95, Hibbing, formerly of Baxter, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center in Hibbing. She was born on January 8, 1917, in Nobles County, MN to Carl and Emelie Hakeneis. Adeline was united in marriage to Edward Meyer on July 14, 1937 and had lived in Fulda, MN for much of her...

Gary Mattson
Mar 21, 2012
Gary L. Mattson Gary L. “Papa Gary” Mattson, 70, lifelong Nashwauk resident, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born in Grand Rapids, MN on August 19, 1941, to Charles J. and Helmi H. Mattson. Gary graduated from Greenway High School and Staples Technical College. He served 2 years in the US Army and...

Doris Aamodt
Mar 19, 2012
Doris E. Aamodt Doris E. Aamodt, 89, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, March 19, 2012 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born on Septomber 1, 1922 to Joseph and Irene (Latterel) Kniffin in Cook, MN. Doris was employed as a Nurse’s Aide for Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing. She was a member of the Blessed...
Daisy Simone
Mar 17, 2012
Daisy M. Simone Daisy M. Simone, 99, Nashwauk died Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Hillcrest Parkside residence in Hibbing. She was born on July 23, 1912 to James and Josephine (Luzzi) Chellico in Nashwauk, MN. Daisy moved to New Jersey shortly after graduating from High School and became a seamstress. There she met Joseph Simone and they united in the Sacrament of...

Larry Carruth
Mar 14, 2012
Larry L. Carruth Larry L. Carruth, 69, Hibbing, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 22, 1942 to Ray and Ruby (Boyle) Carruth in Redwood Falls, MN. Larry had been a resident of Hibbing since 1970 coming from Redwood Falls, MN. He was united in marriage to Janet Schultz on June 8, 1965. He...
Mary Stimac
Mar 14, 2012
Mary Delores Stimac Mary D. Stimac, 90, longtime resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born on May 22, 1921 to Matt and Frances Mainerich in Chisholm, MN. She was a homemaker by trade. Mary entered into the Sacrament of Marriage with Zvanimir “Chuck” Stimac on October 27, 1945. She was...
Jack Fetzik
Mar 11, 2012
Jack Mitchell Fetzik Jack M. Fetzik, 80, Hibbing, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday March 11, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Hibbing on July 28, 1931, to John S. and Rosella M. Fetzik. Jack graduated from Hibbing High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was united in...
Onorio "Spike" Morelli
Mar 8, 2012
Onorio “Spike” Morelli Onorio “Spike” Morelli, 93, Hibbing, died Thursday March 8, 2012, at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi in Hibbing. He was born in Iron Mountain, MI on August 26, 1918, to Carlo and Barbara Morelli. Spike retired from Hibbing Taconite where he worked as a maintenance mechanic and was a past president of the safety union. He is survived by 3...

Lorri Kosel
Mar 7, 2012
Lorri Kay Kosel Lorri Kay Kosel, 41, Hibbing, died unexpectedly on Wednesday March 7, 2012, in her home. She was born in Hibbing on Oct. 7, 1970, to Frederick and Elaine Kosel. Lorri graduated from Hibbing High School in 1989, and attended Hibbing Community College. She had worked as an aide the Range Center and enjoyed reading. Lorri is survived by 2 brothers,...
Timothy "Homer" Manney
Mar 4, 2012
Timothy H. “Homer” Manney Timothy H. “Homer” Manney, 55, Hibbing, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 surrounded by his family at the Fairview University Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born in Hibbing to Robert and Joyce Manney on June 28, 1956. Homer graduated from Hibbing High School in 1974. He started working at Manney’s Shopper at age 10 and became a full...

Walter Oberstar
Mar 3, 2012
Walter A. Oberstar Walter A. Oberstar, 89, Hibbing, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Guardian Angels Health Center with his family by his side. He was born in Hibbing to John and Mary Oberstar on May 21, 1922 and graduated from Central High School in Duluth. He was a self employed Carpet Layer, working through many furniture shops including Burgstead’s and Ace...

Eva Jarratt
Feb 27, 2012
Eva Luchetti Aamodt Jarratt Eva Luchetti Aamodt Jarratt, 88, Hibbing, beloved wife of Donald Aamodt and Neil Jarratt died Monday February 27, 2012, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. Eva touched the lives of everyone she met by lifting up their heart, soul, and mind with her devoted faith and kindness. She was an inspiration to all and will be missed. She is...
William Anders
Feb 25, 2012
William Henry Anders William H. Anders, 91, Hibbing passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. He was born on July 28, 1920 to William and Lillie (Doray) Anders in Hibbing. He lived all of his childhood in Keewatin and graduated there. Bill worked for the Hanna Mining Company until he enlisted in the Army. He...
Lorraine Scofield
Feb 23, 2012
Lorraine Ann Scofield Lorraine Ann Scofield, 91, lifelong Hibbing resident, died Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Fairview University Medical Center—Mesabi, Hibbing. She was born September 6, 1920, in Chisholm to Peter and Doris Bye. Lorraine attended Chisholm High School and in earlier years had done clerical work at the Montgomery Wards Office, Mesaba Clinic, and Central Laundry in Hibbing, as well as being...

Archie Wihanto
Feb 19, 2012
Archie A. Wihanto Archie A. Wihanto, 77, surrounded by his family, died peacefully February 19, 2012 of complications due to Parkinsonism. He was born May 4, 1934 to Arthur and Lempi Vihanto in Cherry, MN. He attended Cherry School and served active duty in the US Army. Archie and Jeanette Palkovich, united in marriage on June 14, 1958 in Eveleth, made their home...
Drake Bays
Feb 18, 2012
Drake Lee Bays Drake Lee Bays, 22 months, Gilbert, formerly of Hibbing, died Saturday, February 18, 2012, in Northern Pines Medical Center, Aurora. He was born on April 5, 2010, in Duluth, MN to Mindy Waldron and Kenneth Bays, Jr. Drake is survived by his parents, Mindy Waldron of Hibbing and Kenneth Bays, Jr. of Grand Rapids, MN; a brother, Eithen...
Robert Fridlund, Sr.
Feb 14, 2012
Robert Arnold Fridlund, Sr. Robert A. Fridlund, Sr., 83, Hibbing, died Tuesday February 14, 2012, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Hibbing on August 25, 1928, to Paul and Lillian Fridlund. Robert graduated from Hibbing High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as a welder and truck driver for US...
William Wherland
Feb 14, 2012
William Roy “Bill” Wherland William R. “Bill” Wherland, 89, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on October 8, 1922 to Roy and Mae (Auger) Wherland in Hibbing. Bill was employed as a truck driver for F.H. Bathke. He was a member of the Hibbing Catholic Community. Bill had many hobbies that...

Ralph Olson
Feb 11, 2012
Ralph J. Olson Ralph J. Olson, 57, Hibbing, died Saturday February 11, 2012, at his home after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Ely, MN on Feb. 24, 1954, to LaVerne and Regina Olson. He provided for his family as a logger in Isabella, MN. During the Vietnam War, he served his country as a US Army tank...

Joann Kosovich
Feb 9, 2012
JOANN MILDRED KOSOVICH May 19, 1935 – February 9, 2012 JoAnn Mildred Kosovich died on Thursday, February 9, 2011 in Little Falls, Minnesota. JoAnn lived in Hibbing, Minnesota for 50 years before moving to assisted living in Little Falls in April, 2011. Mildred Joann Urdahl, known as “JoAnn” for most of her life, was born on May 19, 1935 near Mahnomen,...
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