Obituaries
Obituaries
Mary "Becky" R. Luth-Kapella
May 3, 2026
Mary Rebecca "Becky" Luth-Kapella, of Cherry, MN, passed away on May 3, 2026. Becky was a self-described and proud “Iowa Farm Girl” born April 30, 1958, in Burlington, IA. She graduated from Assumption High School in Davenport, IA, and went on to attend the University of Iowa and Arizona State University, where she pursued a degree in Psychology.
Becky met and...
Clement "Clem" A. Skalsky
May 2, 2026
Clement “Clem” Andrew Skalsky, age 88, of Keewatin, MN passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth with his family close by. He was born on March 19, 1938, in Hibbing, to Nellie (Hebert) and Steve Skalsky Sr.
Clem served in the US Army and Navy. Clem once owned his own painting business and was a...
Donald L. Carlson
Apr 29, 2026
Donald Lloyd Carlson, age 74, of Hibbing, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home. He was born February 15, 1952, in Hibbing to Floyd and Joyce (Hawn) Carlson.
Donald attended Hibbing High School, graduating with the class of 1970. Following graduation, he went on to earn his Automotive Mechanics degree at Hibbing Community College. Don held many jobs...
Amanda J. Hawley
Apr 20, 2026
Amanda Jane Hawley, age 39, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born on March 29, 1987, in Hibbing, MN, to Rodney and Clara (Preble) Syverson.
She was an outgoing and vibrant woman who found her greatest joy in being a loving and devoted mother to...
James "Jim" A. Taylor
Apr 20, 2026
James “Jim the Toolman” Taylor, age 82, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Heritage Manor Health Center in Chisholm, MN. He was born on February 11, 1944, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Burgess and Magdalen (Zweibohmer) Taylor.
Jim was a member of the Chisholm Baptist Church. He married the love of his life, Sue Svigel, in...
Sharon J. Bussey
Apr 13, 2026
Sharon Joy Bussey (Harrison), 83, of Hibbing, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on April 13th, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Anna Harrison, and her sisters Verna Carlson and Lois Rengstorf, her husband, F. Keith Bussey, and her dear companion, Roger Traver. Sharon is survived by her three children: Brenda, Dan, and Jay Bussey; and her beloved...
Wendie Adelle Stish
Apr 12, 2026
Wendie A. Stish, 90, longtime resident of Nashwauk, MN died Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born June 8, 1935, in Grand Rapids, MN. Wendie grew up at Swan Lake where she lived with her grandfather, John Johnson. She graduated from Nashwauk High School in 1953. At the time she was...
Arthur E. Englund
Apr 5, 2026
Arthur E. Englund, age 95 of Hibbing, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation in Hibbing. He was born March 6, 1931, to Oscar and Ida (Gref) Englund in Hibbing.
Art was a 1949 graduate of Hibbing High School he would later go on to Hibbing Community College, earning his A.A. In 1952, Arthur enlisted in...
Richard Allen Hart
Apr 4, 2026
Richard Allen Hart, age 76, of Chisholm, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN. He was born on September 29, 1949, in Hibbing, MN, to Homer and Shirley (deChambeau) Hart.
Richard graduated from Hibbing High School in 1967. He married the love of his life, Kathryn Rajkovich, in Watertown, South Dakota,...
Darlene M. McCray
Apr 4, 2026
Darlene Mae McCray, age 92, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, MN. She was born on November 9, 1933, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Eldon and Mabel (Welch) Kaspar.
Darlene worked on the family farm, a role that shaped her strong work ethic and appreciation for the little things....
Aaron J. Case
Apr 3, 2026
Aaron J. Case, age 52 of Hibbing, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home in Hibbing. He was born on July 15, 1973, to Delbert and Eileen (Moberg) Case in Hibbing.
Aaron was a graduate of Chisholm High School, class of 1991. He was able to travel for work in his younger years, working briefly in Las Vegas, NV,...
Kristine R. DiIorio
Apr 3, 2026
Kristine R. DiIorio, age 49, of Hibbing, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born March 24, 1977, in Hibbing to Arvid and Doris (Bachman) Pajunen. Kristine was a 1995 graduate of Hibbing High School, following graduation she went on to attend Hibbing Community College earning her A.S. degree. Later, she attended cosmetology...
Susan M. Danielson
Apr 1, 2026
Susan M. Danielson age 71 of Hibbing passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Susan was born August 19, 1954, to Charles and Beverly (Fahleen) Ball in Hibbing. She was a 1973 graduate of Hibbing High School. On December 7, 1974, Sue was married to Norman Danielson at First Lutheran Church in Hibbing. Sue...
Dennis "DJ" Jack Gilbertson
Mar 30, 2026
Dennis “DJ” Jack Gilbertson
Dennis J. Gilbertson, 79, longtime resident of Hibbing died Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home in Hibbing, MN. He was born June 15, 1946, in Chisholm, MN. Dennis graduated from High School and then completed a welding program at Hibbing Technical College. He was employed with Hibbing Taconite as a Welder retiring after 30 plus years...
Wayne Earl Elj
Mar 29, 2026
Wayne Earl Elj
April 14, 1959 March 29, 2026
Wayne E. Elj, 66, lifelong resident of Nashwauk died Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home in Nashwauk, MN. He was born April 14, 1959, to Melvin and Donna (Shofner) Elj in Hibbing. Wayne was employed as a logger for many years. Most recently, he was employed with Midwest Manufacturing. He loved the...
Dwane Harold Hemenway
Mar 29, 2026
Dwane Harold Hemenway
Dwane H. Hemenway, 85, longtime resident of Forbes, MN, died Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home in Forbes, MN. He was born on November 22, 1940, in Buffalo, MN to Mabel (Stout) and Harold Hemenway.
Dwane had a variety of jobs, his first was working for Westby’s Gas Station in Hibbing, MN., going forward, he was employed with...
Dennis "Fitz" M. Fitzsimmons
Mar 27, 2026
Dennis passed away peacefully on March 27. 2026, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, with the Lord by his side.
Born on November 9, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to Duke and Marie Flasimmons. Dennis spent his early years in Kelly Lake. He graduated proudly from Hibbing High School in 1972. Dennis also lived in Anoka, Minnesota, for 25 years before relocating to...
Rebecca Lee "Becky" Markovich
Mar 25, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” L. Markovich (1954–2026)
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rebecca “Becky” L. Markovich, 72, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Becky passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Majestic Pines in Grand Rapids, MN.
Born on March 21, 1954, in Grand Rapids, MN to Voitto and Lila (Abear) Savolainen. She graduated from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School...
Robert K. Vance
Mar 24, 2026
Robert Keith Vance, 70, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, after his brothers had been at his side. Robert, affectionately known to many as "Bob Cat," was born in Hibbing on July 1, 1955, to his mother, Doris Lassila. Bob was raised by his parents, Joseph and Doris Basta, and...
Gerald M. Spotts
Mar 23, 2026
Gerald Marcell Spotts, age 88, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Waterview Pines Nursing Home in Virginia, MN. He was born on April 21, 1937, in Brookfield, MI, to Charles and Mary (Myers) Spotts.
He met the love of his life, Barbara Toscano, in high school, and they married in Hibbing, MN, in September 1957....
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