Obituaries

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...

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 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...