Obituaries
Obituaries
Robert L. Schmoll
Jul 7, 2024
Robert “Bob” Schmoll, 84, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Majestic Pines in Grand Rapids, MN. He was born on August 21, 1939, in Waubun, MN, to Edward and Jessie (Story) Schmoll.
He moved to Keewatin as a young boy, where he attended elementary school. Later, he attended Junior High and High School in Hibbing and was a proud member...
Michael Vendetti
Jul 6, 2024
Michael A. Vendetti age 80 of Hibbing passed away peacefully at his home on
Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born in Hibbing on April 22, 1944 to Angelo and
Cecelia (Petersanti) Vendetti. Michael attended Hibbing High School and
graduated with the class of 1962. He worked at General Diesel for 40 years first as
a diesel mechanic and later driving truck. Michael was...
James "Jim" Jesse Pensak
Jul 4, 2024
James “Jim” Jesse Pensak age 93 of Brookston, MN passed away Thursday, July
4, 2024 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehab Center in Hibbing. He was born
September 12, 1930 to Joseph and Theresa (Hudack) Pensak. Jim started work at
the Potlatch Paper Company when he was 17 years old. After his brother went
missing in action during the Korean War Jim joined the...
Les Olson
Jun 30, 2024
Les J. Olson, 69, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, June 30th, after a courageous cancer battle. He was born on March 26, 1955, in Chicago, to John and Phyllis (Hanson) Olson.
As a young boy, Les and his family moved to Hibbing where later Phyllis would marry LaVerne Olson, whom Les loved as a...
Ronald R. Kolden
Jun 29, 2024
Ronald Raymond Kolden
July 17, 1968 June 28, 2024
Ron Kolden, 55, passed away on June 28, 2024, in his home. Having recently suffered a heart attack, Ron was hoping to continue cardiac rehab, maintain his diabetes, feel better, and enjoy the summer. This sudden loss is devastating to his closest family and friends. Ron was born July 17, 1968, in Hibbing...
Phyllis I. Spear
Jun 27, 2024
Phyllis Irene Spear, age 81, of Hibbing, MN passed away June 27, 2024 following a brief and difficult battle with cancer.Phyllis was born May 22, 1943 to her beloved mother Eleanor and father Walfred Rikala. She graduated Hibbing High Scool in 1961, got married and had her only child, Sondra. Over the years she had many jobs that she loved...
Michael Skorich
Jun 24, 2024
Michael “Apple” Skorich died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on June 24th, 2024, at the age of 84. He is survived by his bride Marjory. His children, Steven (Cheryl) Skorich, Elizabeth Skorich, Gregory Skorich , Tara (Matt Heinrichs) Walker, Josh (Babette) Picore, Kristie (Adam) Meier. His grandchildren, Stephanie (Jeremy) Uncini, Brandon (Katarina) Skorich, Rachael (Isiah) Dilley, Natalie Skorich,...
Charles "Chuck" Edwin Rootes
Jun 23, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Edwin Rootes died June 23, 2024 at home, surrounded by family and friends. Chuck was born March 27, 1941 to Roy and Doris Eychaner Rootes in a tar paper shack near Effie, MN. In 1960, he enlisted in the Air Force and served at Malmstrom Air Force base in Great Falls, MT. It was here that he met...
Marcella Hallan
Jun 23, 2024
Marcella [Marcy] Hallan, 94, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Sauk Rapids, MN.
Born April 20, 1930 to Alvin Sr. & Tina Wiberg in Fosston, MN. Preceding her in death, husband George, 2009. Her siblings, Alvin Jr. Wiberg, Charlie Wiberg, Dennis Wiberg, Verna Ostrander, Gloria Roundy, Terry Woodford, & Darwin Wiberg.
She is survived by her...
Michael William Nettell
Jun 21, 2024
Michael William Nettell
February 2, 1965 June 21, 2024
It is with our family’s deepest sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved father, son and brother, Michael W. Nettell. He died peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Dickinson, ND. Mike was 59 years old. Mike was a beautiful soul who loved and cared about people with sincere passion everyday...
Dale A. Timmerman
Jun 18, 2024
Dale A. Timmerman
February 19, 1938 June 18, 2024
Dale A. Timmerman, 86, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing with his wife and family at his side. He was born in Hibbing on February 19, 1938 to Arthur and Jean (Rutherford) Timmerman. He attended Hibbing Schools and graduated in 1956. Dale then...
Dustin Guillen
Jun 15, 2024
Dustin L. Guillen age 35 of Hibbing passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 15, 2024, at his home. He was born in Hibbing to Sam and Christine (Wauzynski) Guillen on April 26, 1989. Dustin attended Hibbing High School. Following his schooling he began working with his father roofing and landscaping in Virginia, MN. Before he really got into construction he worked...
Alice Brincefield
Jun 14, 2024
Alice M. Brincefield age 94 of Soldotna, AK formerly of Hibbing passed away
Friday, June 14, 2024, at St. Mary’s in Duluth. She was born in Remer, MN to
Agustus and Ida (Gleason) Bartell on January 5, 1930. Alice is survived by her
children, Jerry (Mindy) Brincefield, Jack (Kathy) Brincefield, Randy (Sandra)
Brincefield, Del (Tammie) Brincefield, 4 siblings, many grandchildren, great-
grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She...
Deborah R. Block
Jun 12, 2024
Deborah R. Block
October 3, 1949 June 12, 2024
Deborah R. Block, 74, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN with her family by her side. She was born October 3, 1949 in Pengilly, MN. She attended school at Togo and Nashwauk, MN. She later married and resided in Nashwauk until moving to...
JoAnn Marion Fearing
Jun 12, 2024
JoAnn Marion Fearing
Our beloved JoAnn, age 67, began her journey to Eternal Life in the presence of loving family and her
dog Buddy, at home on June 12, 2024, after succumbing to metastatic colon cancer. It was a most
peaceful and gentle of deaths, so fitting for a person who exemplified gentleness, kindness and
thoughtfulness. JoAnn, the youngest of four daughters, was born...
Lois Rengstorf
Jun 10, 2024
Lois Rengstorf age 86 of Hibbing went to be with the Lord Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born in Hibbing on October 7, 1937, to Donald and Anna (Smeland) Harrison. Lois attended Hibbing schools, following graduation she was joined in marriage to Roger Rengstorf, on February 15, 1957, they enjoyed 63 years together until Roger’s death in 2020. Lois...
Paul J. Stanina
Jun 9, 2024
Paul J. Stanina age 67 of Nashwauk passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 9, 2024. He was born September 19, 1956 in Hibbing, MN to Frank and Janet (McNamara) Stanina. Paul grew up in Pengilly, close to Swan Lake, where he attended Nashwauk High School graduating in 1974. Following graduation he went to Staples Vo-Tech college in Staples, MN earning his...
Sharon Zezel
Jun 9, 2024
Sharon Julene Zezel, age 82, of Hibbing, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024, atGuardian Angels nursing home with her family by her side.Sharon was born on May 29, 1942, in Hibbing MN, to Hartley and Julia (Mihm) Kermode. Shegraduated from Hibbing High School in 1960. Sharon married the love of her life, Ken Zezel, onOctober 14, 1961, in Hibbing, MN,...
Geraldine Yvonne Hansen
Jun 8, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry” Hansen, formerly of Hibbing, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024, atage 94, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl. Gerry was born on July 27, 1929 in Little Falls, Minnesota. Shegraduated from Fremont High School in Oakland, California. She moved back to the Little Falls area andmarried Clemont Nelson. After marrying Clem, they moved to Hibbing and they...
Charles "Chuck" David Hansen
Jun 6, 2024
Charles "Chuck" David Hansen, 90 years old, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at Northern Pines Nursing Home in Aurora, MN, on Thursday, June 6th, 2024. He was born the 8th of 10 children in Brainerd, MN, on May 31, 1934 to Charles G. and Henriette (Taylor) Hansen. Chuck served his country during the Korean War while enlisted in the...
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