Obituaries
Obituaries
Charles Anthony Facchinni
Aug 16, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Anthony Facchinni, age 66, of Nashwauk passed away
Friday, August 16, 2024, at his home. He was born September 27, 1957,
to Joseph and Miriam (Nuorala) Facchinni in Hibbing. Chuck was a jack-of-
all-trades and exceptional at electrical, plumbing, and mechanics to name
just a few. He was a talented musician and even built his own guitars.
Chuck had many friends that were...
Edward Raymond Curtis
Aug 13, 2024
Edward Raymond Curtis, age 61, of Hibbing, Minnesota, died peacefully at home on August 13, 2024, after an admirable and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 21, 1963, to Marlene Rose Lockhart and David Lee Curtis. He attended and received his diploma from Hibbing High School. On June 1, 1991, he married Janet Polcher, also of Hibbing....
Norma E. Brown
Aug 13, 2024
Norma E. Brown age 98 of Nashwauk passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at
Home and Comfort in Coleraine, MN. She was born July 2, 1926, in Detroit, MI to
Ralph and Mary (Elmes) Lind. Norma was a 1944 graduate of the Nashwauk High
School. On June 14, 1946, she was joined in marriage to William Brown, they
were married until Bill’s passing in...
Joanne K. Hakala
Aug 10, 2024
Joanne K. Hakala, 92, of Keewatin, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9th, 2024, at Hillcrest in Nashwauk, MN, surrounded by her loved ones.
Joanne was born on March 21, 1932, to Paul and Mary (Musich) Emanuel in Keewatin. She graduated from Keewatin High School in 1950 and attended the Don Moore School of Cosmetology to pursue a career as...
Gloria Jean Kotyk
Aug 8, 2024
Gloria Jean Kotyk, 84, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Gloria was born on December 26, 1939, to Arthur and Pauline (Bellecourt) Story in White Earth Township, MN of the Mississippi Band tribe. She moved to northern Minnesota in 1952. She later met the love of her life, John Kotyk, and got married...
Myron "Mark" Elwood Denbrook III
Aug 6, 2024
Myron “Mark” Elwood Denbrook III, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his
home. He was born on January 21, 1952, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Myron Jr.
and Eve (Carter) Denbrook.
Mark was a 1970 graduate of the Red River High School in Grand Forks, and earned
his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Dakota (UND) in 1975, where...
Tim E. Elj "Putski"
Aug 5, 2024
Tim Elj age 50 of Pengilly, MN passed away unexpectedly Monday,
August 5, 2024, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born
January 6, 1974, in Hibbing to Darrell and Sally Lou (Nagler) Elj. Tim attended
Greenway High School, graduating in 1992. Following graduation Tim briefly
attended college in Evelth before starting a career at Butler Taconite, which later
became KeeTac. Tim enjoyed...
Gregory M. Billing
Jul 29, 2024
Gregory M. Billing, 67, passed away on Monday, July 29th , 2024, at Grand Itasca Hospital in
Grand Rapids, MN. He was born on May 26th, 1957, in Hibbing, MN, to Arnold and Ina
(Haugen) Billing.
Greg graduated from Hibbing High School in 1975, and went to trade school in Brainerd
to become a custodian. He enjoyed helping others by volunteering at Our Savior's...
Roger E. Saccoman
Jul 28, 2024
HIBBING _ Roger E. Saccoman, 80, died in Hibbing on Sunday, July 28, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on Feb. 10, 1944, to Bert and Ruth Saccoman and was a lifelong resident of Hibbing. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1962, Hibbing Junior College in 1964 and North Dakota State University in 1968 with a degree...
Kevin J. Jamnick
Jul 27, 2024
Kevin J. Jamnick, 31, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Chisholm, MN due to injuries sustained in a UTV accident. He was born June 10, 1993, to John and Diane (Gotchnik) Jamnick in Hibbing. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School class of 2012. Kevin was employed with L & M Supply as their IT...
James "Jimmer" Thomas Adamich
Jul 26, 2024
James T. “Jimmer” Adamich
Dec. 31, 1943 July 26, 2024
James Thomas “Jimmer” Adamich, 80, Hibbing left his limitations behind and became a healthy soul as he joined his family in Heaven on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. He was born December 31, 1943 in Hibbing, MN to Katherine (Pavelich) and William Adamich.
Jimmer grew up in a...
Margaret J. Kepler
Jul 23, 2024
Margaret J. Kepler
March 12, 1936 July 23, 2024
Margaret J. Kepler, 88, Chisholm, formerly of Hibbing died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Serving Harts Assisted Living in Chisholm, MN. She was born March 12, 1936, to Nick and Mary (Maras) Stilinovich in Hibbing. A homemaker by trade, she was a proud mother of 6 wonderful children. She enjoyed cooking, baking, especially...
Cynthia "Cindi" Lee Brownlee
Jul 17, 2024
Cynthia Lee “Cindi” (Isaacs) Brownlee
January 13, 1958 July 13, 2024
Cynthia Lee Brownlee, 66, passed away peacefully in her husband’s arms on July 13, 2024, at 12:30 pm in her Hibibng home. She was born to Eugene and Claudia (Merfeld) Isaacs in Forest Lake, MN.
Cynthia's greatest accomplishment in life was being a mom. She was so proud to be able to...
Matthew C. Metzer
Jul 15, 2024
Matthew Charles Metzer, 38, was born on April 27, 1986, in Hibbing, MN, to Anthony John "Tony" Metzer and Rebecca Sue "Becki" Carter. He passed away on July 15, 2024, in an ATV accident in Hibbing.
Matthew is survived by his mother, sister Jessa Lee Metzer (Forest Johnson) and nephews Jayden Matthew Poorker and Caius Anthony Metzer, niece Jersey Grace Emanuel,...
Lisa Marie Muggli
Jul 15, 2024
Lisa Marie Muggli, a woman whose heart brimmed with love for family, faith, and the great outdoors, passed away unexpectedly on July 15th, 2024 at the age of 58.
Lisa’s life was a tapestry woven with vibrant threads. Her family was her masterpiece. She cherished her husband, Edward Jr. and their four children, Sherrie, Aurora, Edward Thomas III, and Vern. Laughter...
Rodney E. Elsner
Jul 15, 2024
Rodney E. Elsner, 69, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, at the Hibbing Hospital on July 15, 2024. He was born on February 8, 1955 in Virginia, MN, to Merle and Darlene (Anderson) Elsner. Rodney was a lifelong Iron Ranger. He attended Hibbing High School and graduated in 1973. During and after high school, he...
Joan M. Norton
Jul 11, 2024
Joan M Norton age 94 of Hibbing died on July 11, 2024, at the Glenn of Minnetonka senior living facility. Joan was born in Duluth MN to George and Theodora Gelineau on May 10, 1930. She graduated from St. James grade school in 1945 and from Duluth Cathedral High School in 1948. After graduation she worked for N.W. Bell Telephone...
James "Jim" Ellsworth Landacre
Jul 10, 2024
James "Jim" Ellsworth Landacre, 63, of Hibbing, MN, passed away of natural causes at his home on July 10, 2024.
Jim was born in VanCouver, WA, on December 10, 1960, to James Sr and Theresa (Zidich) Landacre. His family moved up to the Iron Range where Jim grew up and attended Hibbing High School. While living for a short time in...
John Vesel
Jul 9, 2024
John Joseph Vesel, beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 85 on July 9 th, 2024, after a yearlong battle with cancer. John spent his last weeks at home in Nashwauk, MN. He was born on July 6 th, 1939, in Virginia, MN to the late Mathew and Mary (Micketts) Vesel. John graduated from Nashwauk...
Norma A. Minor
Jul 9, 2024
Norma Minor, lifelong Hibbing resident, passed away peacefully on July 9th at the young age of 100; at Cornerstone Villa with family. She was born on 4/14/1924 to
Alice and Henry Hall of Staples, MN; the middle child of seven siblings.
Norma married Kenneth Minor and celebrated 53 years of marriage before his passing. She worked at the Sunrise Bakery for 21...
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