Obituaries

Obituaries

Gerald "Jerry" V. Gaige

Gerald "Jerry" V. Gaige

Mar 6, 2025

Born May 16, 1941, in Hibbing, MN to Lesley & Elizabeth (Rapinac) Gaige. He attended Hibbing High School & The University of Minnesota Duluth Campus. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Jerry was an accomplished musician, playing as the lead guitarist for many bands in the area such as Renown, Nostalgia, and Sundance. Jerry married Irene...

Donna J. Stuntebeck

Donna J. Stuntebeck

Mar 6, 2025

Donna J. Stuntebeck passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1936, in Leetonia, MN, to John and Estelle Klobuchar, and was preceded in death by her parents, John and Estelle; her brothers, James and John David Klobuchar; and her grandson, Dennis Mackey Jr.

Donna was an extraordinary woman – witty, intelligent, talented, creative, generous, and...

Charlie F. Webb

Charlie F. Webb

Mar 3, 2025

Charlie Webb passed away peacefully at the age of 92. He lived much of his life in California and Hibbing, Minnesota with his beloved wife of 53 years, Judy (Tawyea) Webb. He was proudly born in Baird, Texas to Samuel Edmund & Stella Fortune South Webb. Charlie was the 13th child and youngest boy of 8 brothers and 6 sisters.

During...

William "Jerry" J. Bizal

William "Jerry" J. Bizal

Mar 3, 2025

After driving for millions of miles, William "Jerry" Bizal, hung up his keys for the last time on March 3, 2025, at the age of 83. He spent his life driving trucks and semis across the U.S. and Canada. Running his own business was a pleasure. Always a perfectionist, his vehicles were in great shape. Very outgoing and helpful, he...

Calvin N. Severson

Calvin N. Severson

Mar 3, 2025

Calvin Nels Severson, age 79, of Hibbing, MN, passed away at The Waterview Woods Care Center in Eveleth, MN on March 3, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1945, in Warroad, MN, to Norman and Ida (Huotari) Severson.

He served in the Vietnam War and was a paratrooper for the 101st Airborne Division. He married Jane Axley on September 12,...

Conchetta “Connie” A. Deblack

Conchetta “Connie” A. Deblack

Mar 1, 2025

Conchetta “Connie” A. Deblack, 98, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN. She was born December 4, 1926, to Ralph and Raffaella (Valente) Jerulle in Hibbing, MN. Connie grew up in Kitzville. A homemaker by trade, Connie graduated from high school and married Ludwig Deblack in 1952. They were together until his passing in 2019. She...

Thomas "Tom" H. Lind

Thomas "Tom" H. Lind

Feb 28, 2025

Thomas H. Lind, 62, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, February 28, 2025, at his home in Hibbing. He was born September 27, 1962, to Richard and Lillian “Jeanne” (Louhi) Lind in Hibbing. 

Tom was a hardworking man throughout his life, starting at a young age with the family business Lind’s Sand and Gravel, where he continued throughout his life as...

Brett Henry Wheeler Vesel

Brett Henry Wheeler Vesel

Feb 27, 2025

Brett Henry Wheeler Vesel was born December 26, 2000, in Hibbing, MN to David and Laurie (Duff) Vesel. He graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and was employed at Applied Engineering of Fargo. Brett’s amazing sense of humor, intelligence, musical ability and kindness is what he will be remembered most for. Brett’s unexpected...

Bonnie Jo Tebo

Bonnie Jo Tebo

Feb 26, 2025

Bonnie Jo Tebo, 57, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, after a courageous 26-year battle with breast cancer. Surrounded by her loving family, she spent her final days in the warmth of the love she had given so generously throughout her life.

Born on April 11, 1967, in Hays, KS, Bonnie grew up in Boulder, CO, excelling...

Mary Christine Ball

Mary Christine Ball

Feb 24, 2025

Mary Christine Ball, age 76 of Hibbing, passed away February 24, 2025. A prayer service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Dougherty Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:30 am until the beginning of the service at 11:00 am. Interment will be at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing.

Johanna E. Horvath

Johanna E. Horvath

Feb 22, 2025

Johanna “Ann” Horvath passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, in Chisholm, MN. Born Johanna Engelina Baan Hofman, she was 89 when she passed.  Ann was born to Dutch immigrants Case and Nellie Baan Hofman on September 25th, 1935. She enjoyed growing up with her four siblings on a family farm outside of Meadowlands, MN. After high school, Ann worked...

Vernon L. Syverson

Vernon L. Syverson

Feb 22, 2025

Vernon LeRoy Syverson, 76, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Hillcrest Assisted Living in Nashwauk, MN. He was born on February 5, 1949, to Sigurd “Buster” and Ione (Iverson) Syverson in Bagley, MN. 

He graduated from Nashwauk High School in 1967. After graduation, Vernon married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Gorden on December 30th, 1967. He completed home schooling...

Thomas "Tom" M. Kearney

Thomas "Tom" M. Kearney

Feb 20, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Kearney, age 48, of Chisholm, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born on May 20, 1976, to Barb and Peter Kearney. Tom attended high school in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Following graduation, he attended the U of M, where he made fond memories with his Phi...

Terrance "Terry" A. Huusko

Terrance "Terry" A. Huusko

Feb 20, 2025

Terrance "Terry" Arthur Huusko, 75, passed away on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, at the Hibbing Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 20th, 1949, in Virginia, MN, to Arthur and Mary Louise (Jantunen) Huusko.

Terry graduated from Virginia High School in 1967, where he stood out as a dedicated student and a talented athlete, excelling in hockey,...

Linda L. Christianson

Linda L. Christianson

Feb 19, 2025

Linda Lee Christianson of Hibbing, MN, born February 5, 1957, to Keith and Carolyn (Moseman) Christianson. She passed February 19, 2025, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN after her brave battle with cancer. Linda grew up around horses and always has a soft spot in her heart for them. Linda was an avid cribbage and Nintendo player and loved listening...

Ronald "Ron" J. Maki

Ronald "Ron" J. Maki

Feb 13, 2025

Ronald “Ron” J. Maki, age 87, of Toivola, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at The Waterview Woods Care Center in Eveleth, MN. He was born in Toivola, MN, on October 24, 1937, to John and Helmie (Ranta) Maki. 

Ron was born and raised in the Toivola area and graduated from the Toivola High School. He proudly served his...

Michael R. Maronick

Michael R. Maronick

Feb 12, 2025

When Michael was born his mother went into labor on Valentine’s Day. We were all hoping he would share his birthday with the Holiday of Love but made us wait until the next day, indicating to all that he likes to make a dramatic entrance. (Insert laugh here) 

Michael is the 4th child of Ann. His birth brought a renewed sense...

Patrick A. Connors

Patrick A. Connors

Feb 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Patrick Aloysius Connors, age 79, of Hibbing. Patrick passed away peacefully at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Patrick was born in Hibbing on January 23, 1946, to Margaret (McCabe) and Reuben Connors. He was a Hibbing graduate with the class of 1966....

Dakota S. Husmann

Dakota S. Husmann

Feb 12, 2025

Dakota S. Husmann, age 29, of Hibbing, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home in Hibbing, MN. He was born on December 3, 1995, in Hibbing, MN to Lori Laitala and Sean Dilley. 

Dakota attended Hibbing High School and went on to get his CDL. He had a great sense of humor and always played jokes on...

Joanne M. Sample

Joanne M. Sample

Feb 8, 2025

Joanne Margaret Sample, age 86, passed away on Saturday February 8, 2025, at the Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul, MN. She was born on March 22, 1938, in Hibbing, MN to Joseph and Clara (Passino) Frider. 

Joanne met Samuel Sample in 1963, and they were married on July 11, 1964. Together they started a family in Cloquet, MN, raising their...