Obituaries
Obituaries
Audrey A. Beadle
Aug 14, 2025
Audrey A. Beadle, age 91 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the University Medical Center Mesabi in Hibbing, MN. She was born on August 9, 1934, in Smithville Flats, New York, and raised by Harold “Mike” and Alice Jennings.
She raised her family in Greene, NY. After her husband, Tom, retired, they moved to Hibbing, MN,...
Pamela H. Zidich
Aug 9, 2025
Pamela Zidich, age 60, died Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her daughter’s home, with family by her side.
Pamela was born June 2, 1965, in Lander, WY, to Paul and Helen Beddoes. Pamela grew up in Lander, Wyoming where she later went on to marry Mark Zidich Sr. in June 1984. They relocated to Minnesota, and they ended up having three...
Jeanette M. Kalisch
Aug 9, 2025
Jeanette Marie (Marano) Kalisch, 95, lifelong resident of Nashwauk, MN passed away peacefully august 9th 2025 at Chestnut Grove, in Virginia, MN. Jeanette was born on May 6, 1930, to James and Rose (Ross) Marano, in Nashwauk MN. She married Richard Kalisch on August 2, 1951, and together they raised five children. Jeanette loved gardening along with cooking and baking...
Theodore "Ted" S. Sundberg
Aug 8, 2025
Theodore "Ted" Sundberg, 77, of Virginia Beach, VA, and formerly Hibbing, MN, passed away with family at his side at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. He was born in Hibbing to Russell and Dorothy (Berg) Sundberg on September 21, 1947. Ted graduated from Chisholm High School and after that went on to serve his country as part of the...
David "Dave" Wilson Sheldon
Aug 6, 2025
David “Dave” Wilson Sheldon was born on February 20, 1951, in Hibbing, Minnesota, to David M. and Alvina Sheldon. A proud graduate of Hibbing High School, Dave continued his education at Hibbing Junior College and later earned his MBA from the University of Minnesota Duluth.
In 1975, Dave married his high school sweetheart, Linda G. McDowell, beginning a lifelong partnership filled...
JoAnn M. Stish
Aug 4, 2025
JoAnn Mae Marie Stish left this world peacefully with her three children at her side and in the prayers of her grandchildren on Monday, August 4, 2025. She was 90 years young.
JoAnn was born October 20, 1934, to Elizabeth (Bette) and George Saccoman. True Italians, through-and-through, family was everything to them all. She married Walter Stish, Sr. on July 31,...
Paul A. Jensrud
Aug 3, 2025
Paul A. Jensrud, 68, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm, MN. He was born May 30, 1957, to Russell and Lillian (Krenzelok) Jensrud in Hibbing. Paul worked various jobs throughout his life, the most recent was with AAA Tree and Snow Removal. He was a member of Assembly of God...
Casey James Stukey
Jul 27, 2025
Casey James Stukey of Keewatin, MN, left this world all too soon at the young age of 34 on July 27, 2025. Casey grew up in Keewatin and graduated from Nashwauk Keewatin High School. He attended school for a short time in St. Cloud, MN, before moving back home with family. Casey was nothing but gracious and helpful to those...
Mavis "Sue" E. Gangl
Jul 24, 2025
Mavis “Sue” Elaine Gangl, 84, of Chisholm, died Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center with assistance from the Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice in Hibbing, Minnesota. She was born on November 19, 1940, to George and Mary “Florence” (Oquist) Kraft in Mora, MN. When she lived with her family in Kelly Lake, she...
Dante L. Boria
Jul 22, 2025
Dante L. Boria, age 98, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Minnetonka, MN, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Born in Hibbing, MN, on November 10, 1926, Dante was the son of Nazzareno and Italia (Bernucci) Boria. In 1945, at age 19, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the final chapter of...
Norman D. Huro
Jul 20, 2025
Norman Darrel Huro was born in St. Paul, MN on March 31, 1943 to Ernest Huro and Lola Henderson. Norm graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1961 where he met his future wife Donna Lee Siedow. They were married on October 7, 1961. After high school Norm was working various jobs, owning a grocery store and eventually going...
Grace L. Zbacnik
Jul 16, 2025
Grace Louise Zbacnik, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, July 16. Grace was born on February 13, 1934, in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Domenico and Mary Montelioni. She married Fred Zbacnik, on August 17, 1951, and together they raised five boys in Clover Addition. Grace worked for many years at the Hibbing...
Doris C. Graham
Jul 10, 2025
Doris C. Graham, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. Doris was 104 years old. Doris was born on June 28, 1921, to Hjalmer and Idur Olson.
On May 11, 1941, she married Kenneth Graham, who she described as “so handsome, with a wonderful sense of humor.” In 1950, they bought...
Justin A. "Phil" Gangl
Jul 4, 2025
Justin Anthony Gangl, affectionately known as “Phil” by those who knew and loved him, passed away on July 4, 2025, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN. The middle son of three boys, Justin was born in Hibbing on August 21, 1978, to Guy and Lynne Gangl. He also had a half-sister, Jill, and was a lifelong resident of...
James M. Smith
Jul 4, 2025
James (Jim) Michael Smith, of Hibbing, died on July 4, 2025, at age seventy-three after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Jim was born in Aitkin on June 4, 1952, to Walter Smith and Mary Zacher.
He grew up in the McGregor area, graduating from McGregor High School as an accomplished athlete. He continued his education at UMD for two years,...
Paul D. Barthany
Jul 3, 2025
Paul Douglas Barthany age 67 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born August 29, 1957, in St. Paul, MN. Paul attended high school at Mounds View High, graduating with the class of 1975.
After school, Paul worked at the Anchor Paper for 15 years. Following his time at the paper, he went...
Barbara "Barb" A. Koschak
Jul 2, 2025
Barbara Ann Koschak, age 76, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at home on July 2nd, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Barbara was born June 6th, 1949, in Hibbing, MN, to Raymond and Katherine Gunville. Barbara met her future husband Jim when she was just 14 years old and Jim was 16 years old. From that point onwards, Barb and Jim...
Marilyn A. Aimonetti
Jul 2, 2025
Marilyn Ann Aimonetti, 93, died peacefully in her sleep in her home on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Nashwauk, Minnesota. She was born in Hibbing, MN to Annabelle (Filpula) and Marvin Simonson and spent her life in Nashwauk raising a family, serving at her church St. Cecilia’s and caring for her many family members and great friends, including Jackie DeNucci...
Sean J. Eddy
Jul 1, 2025
Sean J. Eddy, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his residence in Hibbing, MN. He was born on September 30, 1970, in Chisholm, MN, to Clark Eddy and Ruby Benjamin.
He grew up in the town of Hibbing and attended Hibbing High School. Sean worked many jobs, but the majority of his early career was at Hibbing...
Charles A. Blomquist
Jun 28, 2025
Charles Alan Blomquist was born in Hibbing, MN, on June 18, 1943, to Maria “Mary” Ilona (Hernesman) and Reino Alvar Blomquist. He spent the majority of his life in Hibbing where he attended kindergarten through Junior College at the Hibbing High School. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota, Grand Forks. While most...
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