Obituaries

Obituaries

Ronald Gene Schwartz

Ronald Gene Schwartz

Sep 12, 2023

 

                                                 Ronald Gene Schwartz   Ronald G. Schwartz, age 77, passed away on September 12, 2023, his 49th wedding anniversary.  Ron was a lifelong resident of Hibbing, born on March 17, 1946 to Jerome and Yvonne...

Roger W. Hamrick

Roger W. Hamrick

Sep 12, 2023

Roger Wayne Hamrick age 80 of Hibbing passed away Tuesday, September 12,2023. He was born in Shelby, NC October 7, 1942 to Archie and Ruby (Smith)Hamrick, following graduation from high school Roger joined the Navy, he servedaboard the USS Mississinewa and was honorably discharged just as the VietnamWar was starting. Following his discharge from the military he attended school atthe...

Mary "Marge" Margaret Mayerle

Mary "Marge" Margaret Mayerle

Sep 12, 2023

 

Mary “Marge” Margaret Mayerle, age 87 of Hibbing passed away

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Guardian Angels Health and

Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born February 8, 1936 in

Hibbing to William and Ethel (Forss) Hansen. Mary was a member of the

Nashwauk Alliance Church. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, antiquing and

ceramics. Mary attended school at St. Mary’s...

Kenneth Donald Malkovich

Kenneth Donald Malkovich

Sep 8, 2023

 

Kenneth D. Malkovich

May 2, 1934       September 8, 2023

 

            Kenneth Donald Malkovich, 89, of Hibbing died Friday, September 8, 2023 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born May 2, 1934 to Nick and Mary (Bovitz) Malkovich in Hibbing.  Ken attended Hibbing Schools and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1952.  He attended UMD and...

Kathleen M. Steenblock

Kathleen M. Steenblock

Aug 29, 2023

 

Kathleen Marie Steenblock passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 29, 2023, at University of Minnesota Hospital, Minneapolis, MN. Kathleen was born November 6, 1956, in South Bend, Indiana. She grew up in Duluth, MN. She raised her family in Mason City, IA, and in Duluth MN.  She currently lived in Hibbing, MN.

Kathleen (KAT) is survived by her fiancé, Ed...

Louis Dominic Cannata

Louis Dominic Cannata

Aug 25, 2023

 

Louis Dominic CannataOctober 27, 1943           August 25, 2023

    Louis D. Cannata, 79, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, August 25, 2023 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  He was born October 27, 1943 to Dominic and Rose (Giannone) Cannata in Hibbing. Lou graduated from Assumption School in Hibbing, MN....

Richard Marvin Anderson

Richard Marvin Anderson

Aug 24, 2023

Richard Marvin Anderson age 37 of Hibbing, MN died Aug 24, 2023 at his home. Hewas born August 23, 1986 to Karsten and Dorothy Anderson in Fergus Falls, MN.Richard graduated from Hibbing High School in 2005. He enjoyed fishing, camping andany outdoor activities. Richard loved classic cars and spending time with family andfriends. He is survived by his son, Alexander Gapinski,...

Audrey Ellen Maki

Audrey Ellen Maki

Aug 23, 2023

Audrey Ellen (Verplaetse) Maki left us unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.Audrey was born March 16, 1934. During her 89 years she was surrounded by many ofthe things that brought her joy. She loved playing cards and bingo with her large group offriends. Her kids were well aware not to call her after 4:30 pm as she would be playingcards,...

Julia M. Kaipainen

Julia M. Kaipainen

Aug 18, 2023

 

Julia “Julie” Marie Kaipainen Julie Kaipainen, age 96, died unexpectedly at Fairview ICU on Friday, August 18, 2023.  She was born on November 23, 1926 at her parents farm near Barnum, MN.  She graduated from Barnum High School at age seventeen and moved to the big city (Duluth) where she completed Cosmetology School.  Julie and Elmer married on October...

Darlene "Dusty" Daisy Farrell

Darlene "Dusty" Daisy Farrell

Aug 17, 2023

 

Darlene “Dusty” Daisy FarrellSeptember 27, 1936 - August 17, 2023

Darlene D. “Dusty” Farrell, 86, longtime resident of Hibbing diedThursday, August 17, 2023 at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center inHibbing. She was born on September 27, 1936 to Earl and Mayme (Hamacher)Metzer in Kego Township-Cass County, MN. She married Donald Farrell onFebruary 4, 1956 and they moved to...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Eck

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Eck

Aug 16, 2023

 

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan Eck, 65 years old of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on August 16, 2023.  He was born in Virginia, MN, on September 11, 1957, to Ronald and Dagny (Lee) Eck.  Jeff grew up just outside of Hibbing on his family's farm where he loved to ride horses with his father.  He graduated from Hibbing...

Mary Ann Bills

Mary Ann Bills

Aug 16, 2023

 

Mary Ann Joyce (Bartell) Bills, 94 years old, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023 at Grand Village Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, MN.  She lived a long and successful life as she worshipped and was thankful to God every day.  Mary was born in Remer, MN, on December 5, 1928 to Augustus and Ida (Gleason) Bartell. ...

Mary Lou Johnson

Mary Lou Johnson

Aug 13, 2023

Mary Lou JohnsonSeptember 25, 1932 – August 13, 2023Mary Lou Johnson, formerly of Makinen, MN passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 atEdgewood Vista Assisted Living in Virginia, MN. Mary Lou was born in Bennett, WI onSeptember 25, 1932 to Carl and Ethel (Thoorsell) Carlson.After graduation from high school in Superior, WI Mary Lou worked as a medicalsecretary for a Superior...

Dolores L. Warmuth

Dolores L. Warmuth

Aug 9, 2023

 

Dolores L. WarmuthMarch 8, 1933      August 9, 2023

    Dolores L. Warmuth, 90, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born March 8, 1933 to Ray and Lillian (Bakken) Curtis in Clitherall, MN.  A homemaker by trade, Dolores loved being a mother to...

Constance Jean Bussey

Constance Jean Bussey

Aug 9, 2023

 

Constance Jean Bussey

January 17, 1954      August 9, 2023

            Constance J. Bussey, 69, lifelong Hibbing resident died Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing with her brother Terry by her side.  She was born January 17, 1954, to Nolan and Elizabeth (DeMarco) Bussey in Hibbing.  Connie worked for Theisen-Tally as her employer. ...

Ricky Allen Tawyea

Ricky Allen Tawyea

Aug 6, 2023

 

Ricky Allen Tawyea age 69 of Hibbing passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born July 13, 1954, to Donald and Beverly (Boutain) Tawyea. Ricky was a 1972 graduate of Hibbing High School, following graduation Ricky worked at several places, he was the head mechanic at the K-Mart Auto Shop, the Hibbing Memorial Building...

Virginia M. Dolence

Virginia M. Dolence

Aug 5, 2023

 

Virginia M. Dolence, age 82, of Hibbing passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Ginny was born on July 25, 1941, in Virginia, MN. She was a 1959 graduate of Cherry High School and later attended junior college in Virginia. In 1963, Ginny married Jon Dolence in Minneapolis, and in 1967, Ginny and Jon returned to Hibbing, where they...

Joyce Mary Chacich

Joyce Mary Chacich

Aug 3, 2023

Joyce M. Chacich age 78 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at herhome. She was born Jan 27, 1945 to Onorio and June (Hammel) Morelli inNorway, MI. Joyce moved to Hibbing in 1952, she was a member of BlessedSacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. Joyce enjoyed gardening, flowers, bakingand artwork. She is survived by her husband, John Chacich Jr.,...

Marla Ann Koemptgen

Marla Ann Koemptgen

Aug 3, 2023

 

Marla Ann Koemptgen age 71, lifelong resident of Hibbing. MN passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023, at Fairview Range Medical Center. Marla was born July 1, 1952, to Leland and Elsie (Roivas) Harder in Hibbing. She was a graduate

of Hibbing High School and was employed at the Mesaba Athletic Club and later managed the Hibbing Animal Shelter....

Linda "Lin" Rae Cary

Linda "Lin" Rae Cary

Aug 2, 2023

Linda Rae (Osberg) Cary

Born June 18, 1951 in Oceanside, CA to Alan and Shirlie Osberg. Gained her Heavenly angelwings on August 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

After graduating Mt. Iron High School in 1969, Lin married the love of her life James (Jim) Caryon November 25, 1972 in New Brighton, MN and celebrated over 50 years of...