Obituaries
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Sherri Waldvogel
Aug 1, 2023
Sherri Waldvogel, age 54, of Nashwauk, MN, passed away at her home on August 1, 2023.
There will be a memorial service at 11:00AM on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2023 at the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.
Visitation will take place one hour prior starting at 10:00AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Joyce M. Schwartz
Jul 24, 2023
Joyce Marie Schwartz went to heaven to be with our Lord on July 24 th , 2023.Joyce was born in Wagner, SD on April 13, 1936. She was the oldest of 4 childrenborn to Ethel and Arch Hawley. Growing up in a small farmhouse, she was veryclose to her sister and 2 brothers. As such, family was always Joyce’s main...
Gregory Louis Thornton
Jul 21, 2023
Gregory Louis Thornton, 67 from LaCenter, Washington died peacefully on Friday, July 21,2023, at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer but was eventually succumbedto chronic liver failure.Greg was born in Duluth, MN on January 16, 1956, to Gerald and Bernie (Ahachich) Thornton.He was a 1974 graduate of Hibbing High School and received his Bachelor of BusinessAdministration Degree...
Nancy A. Stanina
Jul 21, 2023
Nancy Ann (Koppes) Stanina
Oct. 7, 1958 July 21, 2023
Nancy Ann (Koppes) Stanina, 64, of Nashwauk, Minnesota passed away on July 21, 2023, in Madelia, Minnesota.Nancy was born to Raymond and Delores (Frank) Koppes on October 7,1958. The third of four children, Nancy, grew up near Buck Lake. On June 18th, 1977, she married her high school sweetheart,...
Terrence Lewis Lee
Jul 17, 2023
Terrence Lewis Lee
July 8, 1949 July 17, 2023
Terry L. Lee, 74, longtime resident of Hibbing died Monday, July 17, 2023 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. He was born July 8, 1949 to Lewis and Adeline (Crosby) Lee in Hibbing. Terry was the owner and operator of Lee Painting as his career. Terry married Carol...
Karen M. Skoog
Jul 17, 2023
Karen M. Skoog age 84 of Hibbing passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 with family by her side. Karen was born December 11, 1938 in Clinton, MN to George and Adair (Adolphson) VanHale. Karen is survived by her children, Vickie Davis, Holly (Greg) Johnson, Eugene Skoog, Trina (Gary) Baumgardner, grandchildren, Alicia (Josh) Bird, Corey Davis, Scott (Tawnia) Johnson, Kelsey (Jason)...
Greg P. Severson
Jul 16, 2023
Gregory “Greg” P. Severson
March 31, 1959 July 16, 2023
Greg P. Severson, 64 lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by his family. He was born March 31, 1959, to Merle and Margaret (Schik) Severson in Hibbing. He married Jean (Popovich) Severson on July 28, 1989...
Lorraine B. Mertens
Jul 15, 2023
Lorraine B. Mertens, 94, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet, MN. She had moved to Cloquet in assisted living to be closer to her family. Lorraine was born May 27, 1929 to Henry and Alice (Haugen) Hall in Staples, MN. She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Lloyd Mertens on...
Gregg Watters French
Jul 13, 2023
Gregg Watters French age 68 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home with family by his side after a long illness. Gregg was born June 9, 1955 to Dr. Bayard and Barbara (Wetherall) French in Hibbing. Gregg loved talking to people and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed reading, fishing, curling, driving and boating, his favorite place to spend time was at the “careless cottage” on Lake Vermillion. Gregg attended Hibbing Vocational School for business management. In 1974...
Carol Tiburzi-McDonald
Jul 9, 2023
Carol Tiburzi McDonald
7/14/1933 - 7/9/2023
Carol Joan Tiburzi McDonald, 89, died at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth, Minn. She was born in Chisholm, Minn. to Helen and Cliff Robitaille. A single child, she early on developed a close bond with her cousins Phyllis and Shirley Erickson, and Arlene Lassila. She graduated from Chisholm High School, and shortly thereafter...
Gary Francis Grell
Jul 7, 2023
Gary Francis Grell, 60, of Keewatin, MN, passed away at his home on July 7, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids, MN, to Merlyn and Jeanette (Baratto) Grell. Gary attended Nashwauk-Keewatin High School where he met many of his life-long friends. After high school, Gary spent time working on both coasts of ourcountry. He spent a year in California working with...
James "Jim" Michael Kleffman
Jul 3, 2023
James “Jim” Kleffman, age 52, passed away after casting his last cast while fishing on Swan Lake near his beautiful lake home on Monday July 3, 2023, in Pengilly, MN, with his beloved dog, Bentley. He was born September 21, 1970 to David Edward and Jeanette (Hubbard) Kleffman in Hibbing.
Jim grew up outside of Hibbing and at the...

Susan Marie Krouse
Jul 2, 2023
Susan Marie Krouse age 64 of Virginia passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Essentia Health Miller Dwan in Duluth. She was born February 21, 1959 to George and Ann (Moe) Krouse in Milwaukee, WI. Susan graduated from Nashwauk High School in 1977, following graduation she attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN where she received degrees in anthropology...
Jean Marie Korhonen
Jun 22, 2023
Jean Korhonen, age 74, of Goodland passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Jean was born August 14, 1948 in Hibbing to Quentin and Katheryn (Jugovich) Jivery. Jean attended Hibbing High School and married Ken Korhonen on July 6, 1968. They lived in Swan River and Grand...
Boris Andrican
Jun 22, 2023
Boris Andrican, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023 after a short illness. He was born above the family bakery on January 8, 1932 in Kitzville MN, to George and Anna Andrican. He was the fourth of their five children. He attended local schools.He had a love of cars, engines and all things mechanical. He served in...

Nora Warwas
Jun 11, 2023
Nora Warwas, age 91 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Hibbing Hospital. Nora was born in Bemidji, MN, on August 2, 1931 to Melvin and Olga (Moe) Erickson. She grew up there and helped her family on the farm. Nora met her future husband, Lyle Warwas and they moved to Nashwauk in 1951 and...
Carol Ann Stuntebeck
Jun 11, 2023
Carol Ann (Provencher) Stuntebeck
January 2, 1946 – June 11, 2023
Carol Ann (Provencher) Stuntebeck, lifelong resident of Cloverdale, Minnesota passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family at the age of 77 years, 5 months, and 10 days. Carol began her career working in the insurance industry, most would remember her contagious smile as she...

Alan J. Roswold
Jun 10, 2023
Alan J. Roswold, 71, Hibbing died Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born March 5, 1952, to Lawrence and Marilyn (Brown) Roswold in Hibbing. He graduated from Cherry High School and proudly served his country with the U.S. Army. Alan specialized in missile launchers. He was stationed in Germany during his time...
Mackenzy Martean Clifton
Jun 10, 2023
Mackenzy "Mack" Martean Clifton, 26 of Nashwauk, Mn, left this world all too soon on June 10th, 2023.He was born in Hibbing, Mn, on September 14th, 1996 to DJ Clifton and Mandy (Petron) Johnson. Mackgrew up in the Nashwauk/Hibbing area, played hockey for HHS, and graduated with the class of 2015.Mack had some experience with Carpentry, and had recently...
Dennis A. Petron
Jun 4, 2023
Dennis A. Petron
October 8, 1931 June 4, 2023
Dennis A. Petron, 91, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Sunday, June 4, 2023 at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth, MN. He was born October 8, 1931 in Hibbing. After graduating from Cherry High School, Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Dennis resided in California for a...
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