Obituaries

Obituaries

Lawrence "Larry" E. Marinucci

Lawrence "Larry" E. Marinucci

Nov 8, 2025

Lawrence “Larry” E. Marinucci, age 68, of Hibbing, MN, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born August 29, 1957, to Brundo and Mary (Valentini) Marinucci in Hibbing, MN.

He worked at Hib Tac for 36 years, where his dedication and strong work ethic earned the...

Patrick E. Fatticci

Patrick E. Fatticci

Nov 7, 2025

Patrick Fatticci, age 79, of Hibbing, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation in Hibbing. He was born on November 12, 1945, to Michael and Elizabeth (Panyan) Fatticci in Hibbing. 

Pat graduated with the Hibbing High School class of 1964. Following graduation, he attended two years of junior college in Hibbing and went on to briefly...

Jeanne R. Riipinen

Jeanne R. Riipinen

Nov 7, 2025

Jeanne R. Riipinen, 94, of Hibbing, died Friday, November 7, 2025, at Fairview Range Hospital, Hibbing. She was born on January 11, 1931, to Herman and Rose “Minnie” (Nehl) Zubrod. 

She and Robert Riipinen were united in marriage on April 23, 1955, in Hibbing. She and Bob spent many happy years making a home in Buck Lake after Bob retired. Jeanne...

Carol P. Littler

Carol P. Littler

Nov 6, 2025

Carol P. Littler age 90 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born on November 27, 1934, on the family farm in Erskine, MN to Oscar and Nellie (Donker) Wodahl. 

When Carol was very young the family moved to Hibbing where she graduated high school with the class of 1952. On...

Lynda J. Bolf

Lynda J. Bolf

Nov 5, 2025

Lynda Joy Bolf, age 67, passed away on November 5, 2025 after courageously fighting a 2-year battle with cancer. Lynda was born in Duluth to Harry and Joan Lundgren and grew up with her 4 brothers and 3 sisters on their family farm in Hermantown.

Upon graduating from Hermantown High School in 1976, Lynda immediately began her career in the banking...

Clayton H. Ricke

Clayton H. Ricke

Nov 5, 2025

Clayton H. Ricke, age 94, a longtime Hibbing, Meadowlands (1964-2002), and Kitzville resident, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN. He was born on May 14, 1931, in Hibbing, MN, to Clifford and Hazel (Hayden) Ricke.

He married Jeanne Marchow on October 27, 1951, and together they raised their 4 children. Clayton...

James "Jim" J. Grillo

James "Jim" J. Grillo

Nov 3, 2025

James “Jim” J. Grillo, age 95 of Hibbing, MN, passed from this world on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Hillcrest Assisted Living in Nashwauk, MN. He was born on July 23, 1930, in Hibbing, MN, to Vincenzo “James” and Palmerina “Mary” (Tomaino) Grillo.

Jim loved the outdoors and loved spending time at his cabin on Perch Lake, where family was always...

Victoria Carmella Stuntebeck

Victoria Carmella Stuntebeck

Nov 3, 2025

Funeral services for Victoria Carmella (Babe) Stuntebeck, age 95, formerly of Pengilly, will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Nashwauk. Rev. Babu Mandagiri will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 9:30 am. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass on...

Beverly Ann Hines

Beverly Ann Hines

Nov 2, 2025

Beverly Ann Hines

August 28, 1938 - November 2, 2025

Beverly A. Hines, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Alternative Senior Living in Hibbing, MN. She was born August 28, 1938, to Lucille and Edward (Stuneck) Kruchoski in Hibbing, MN. Beverly grew up in Keewatin, MN. After graduating from Keewatin High School, she earned a bachelor's degree from Bemidji...

Gordon Lee "Gordy" Maki

Gordon Lee "Gordy" Maki

Oct 31, 2025

Gordon Lee “Gordy” Maki

April 25, 1953 October 31, 2025

Gordon L. “Gordy” Maki, 72, longtime resident of Keewatin, MN died Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home in Keewatin. He was born on April 25, 1953, to Elmer and Helmi (Laine) Maki in Toivola, MN. After high school, Gordy completed two years of trade school. Throughout his career as a mechanic,...

Richard A. Johnson

Richard A. Johnson

Oct 28, 2025

Richard A. Johnson, age 78, lifelong resident of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on May 11, 1947, in Hibbing, MN, to Albert and Dorothy (Juricich) Johnson.

A true outdoorsman at heart, Richard found his greatest joy in the woods, on the lake, and in the company of...

Daniel B. Roberts

Daniel B. Roberts

Oct 23, 2025

Daniel B Roberts, 81, of Hibbing Minnesota, died unexpectedly October 23, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth Minnesota with his wife Candace by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Lyell Roberts and Helen (Brown) Roberts of Chisholm Minnesota and his brother Samuel Roberts of Spokane Washington. He is survived by his wife of nearly 56...

John A. Jakich

John A. Jakich

Oct 22, 2025

John Andrew Jakich passed away peacefully at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm, MN, on October 22, 2025. He was 89 years old. John was born on 4/6/1936 in Long Beach, CA, to Andrew (Frank) Jakich and Ethel (Vargo) Jakich. He grew up in East Gary, IN, where he spent many days when he should have been in school hunting...

Kyle D. Christenson

Kyle D. Christenson

Oct 18, 2025

Kyle Donald Christenson, 74, lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Kyle was born in Hibbing, MN, on May 11, 1951, to Philip and Donna (Harrison) Christenson.

Kyle graduated from the Hibbing High School in 1969. After high school, he attended Hibbing Junior College for...

Jean M. Walters

Jean M. Walters

Oct 17, 2025

Jean Marie Walters, 91, of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 17, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Jean will be remembered for her deep faith, unwavering strength, and lifelong passion for music.

Born on September 2, 1934, in Virginia, Minnesota, Jean was the beloved daughter of Russell and Mary (Burnett) Guild. Jean married...

Roy E. Smith

Roy E. Smith

Oct 14, 2025

Roy E. Smith, 62, longtime Hibbing resident, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. 

Born to Elmer “Bud” and Joy (Young) Smith on March 26th, 1963, he grew up in Hibbing but spent countless summers on Pokegama Lake in Grand Rapids. Throughout his youth, he was an exceptional...

Gloria J. Shain

Gloria J. Shain

Oct 14, 2025

Gloria Jean Shain, 76, of Hibbing, MN, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family after her courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John; her four children, Michael (Lynn) Shain, Brian (Sarah) Shain, Amber (Jeff) Benson, and Josh (Tia) Shain; her sister, Bonnie Greenwood; brother, Kenny (Sharon) Greenwood; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and...

Patricia "Patty" J. Borgman

Patricia "Patty" J. Borgman

Oct 11, 2025

Patricia “Patty” Joanne Borgman, age 63 of Keewatin, MN, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. She was born December 16th, 1961, in Hibbing, MN, to Barbara and Thomas Crowley of Hibbing, MN.

Later in life, she married her lifelong partner, Terry Borgman, on October 19th, 1984. The following year, they had a daughter, Amber, in 1985...

Ronald E. Niemi Sr.

Ronald E. Niemi Sr.

Oct 4, 2025

Ronald Edwin Niemi Sr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4th 2025, at the age of 83. After graduating from Virginia High School, Ron served in the MN National Guard, followed by Art School and a 32 year career as a Production truck driver at Minntac enabling him to be a good provider for his blended family.

Ron is survived by...

Joann "Joey" V. Ross

Joann "Joey" V. Ross

Oct 3, 2025

Joann "Joey" Victoria Ross, 85, of Nashwauk, MN, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Oak Hill Assisted Living in Grand Rapids, MN. She was born in Hibbing, MN, on April 20, 1940, to Albert and Angela (Provinzino) Borelli. Joann grew up and graduated high school from Nashwauk. She was an active member...