Obituaries
Obituaries
Clara L. Kearney
Feb 27, 2026
Clara L. Kearney, 95, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at Hillcrest Suites of Nashwauk. She was born January 3, 1931, to Joseph and Mary (Zanoni) Iozzo in Hibbing, MN. She attended Hibbing Schools. Clara entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Myron “Baldy” Kearney on August 29 th, 1953, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Later,...
Gary R. Westerberg
Feb 24, 2026
Gary R. Westerberg, 70, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Hallock, MN, on August 4, 1955, to Roger and Gerdis (Hoglin) Westerberg. Gary grew up in the Lake Bronson area on his family's farm, which he held...
Bernice A. Baratto
Feb 24, 2026
Bernice A. Baratto
Sept. 16, 1927 February 24, 2026
Bernice A. Baratto, 98, longtime resident of Kitzville died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born September 16, 1927, to Marko and Anna (Rutchasky) Zidich in Buyck, MN. Bernice entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Domenic Bonacci, on Sept. 15, 1951. Domenic unfortunately passed...
Marcia Graybow
Feb 24, 2026
With sadness, we announce the death of Marcia Graybow
Zichronah livrachah;
May her memory be a blessing.
The clergy, staff, and caring community offer our condolences to the family of Marcia Graybow. She was the beloved mother of Daniel, Joshua, and Rachel, grandmother of Malia, sister of Randy (Donna) Feldman and Stephen Feldman, and partner to Mark Greene.
The funeral service will be held...
Frank Ambrozich
Feb 21, 2026
Frank Ambrozich, 83, of Hibbing, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Frank was born April 16, 1942, and was the son of the late Frank and Mary Ambrozich. He graduated from Nashwauk High School and briefly attended the University of Minnesota. Frank worked for the Hanna Research Lab and the Cleveland Cliffs Research Lab.
Frank enjoyed...
James J. Sersich
Feb 21, 2026
James J. Sersich (Papa) age 68 of Hibbing passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, unexpectedly in his home. He was born October 16, 1957, to John and Rose (Mazich) Sersich in Hibbing.
Jim graduated with the Hibbing High School class of 1976. He worked at the PUC until his retirement. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, along with anything outdoors, watching...
James (Jim from Tuffys) P. Montcalm
Feb 19, 2026
James Philip Montcalm (Jim from Tuffys), age 79 of Hibbing, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Hibbing, MN, to James and Theresa (Pascuzzi) Montcalm on October 1, 1946.
Jim was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the US Air Force from 1964 to 1968. In 1969, Jim started his...
Barbara "Barb" J. Vogtlin
Feb 17, 2026
Barbara Jean Vogtlin, 71 years young, of Keewatin, MN, left this world all too soon on February 17, 2026. She passed away naturally at home, surrounded by family. She was born in Hibbing, MN, on September 30, 1954, to Joseph and Rose (Valencich) Rajacich. Barb grew up in Keewatin and graduated from Nashwauk Keewatin High School. She met the love...
Larry Ralph Albrecht
Feb 10, 2026
Larry Ralph Albrecht Sr.
November 10, 1946 February 10, 2026
Larry R. Albrecht, 79, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. He was born November 10, 1946, to Arthur and Ethel (Martin) Albrecht in Hibbing. Larry graduated from Hibbing schools and later served his country with the United States Air Force. He was employed...
John Shain Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
John Shain Jr., 78, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Hibbing on May 12th, 1947, to John Sr. and Ellamae (Hosking) Shain.
He grew up in Kelly Lake and graduated from Hibbing High School. John had a nearly forty-year career as a self-taught...
Louise A. Perunovich
Feb 8, 2026
Louise Ann Perunovich, age 95 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on February 8, 2026. She was born on August 10, 1930, to Louis and Ida Nicolelli.
The day she was born, a petal fell from heaven and landed on earth. She was gentle, kind, and a loving soul who had few earthly possessions except her family, a caring smile, and a...
Judith Anne Holmbeck
Feb 6, 2026
Judith A. Holmbeck, 82, formerly of Hibbing and a longtime resident of Minneapolis, died Friday, February 6, 2026, in Brooklyn Park, MN. Judith was born to the late Olga (Lubovich) and James Holmbeck on February 17, 1943, in Hibbing, MN. Judith attended Hibbing Schools and graduated from Hibbing High School with the class of 1961 and later from UMD.
There will...
Eleanor "Mitzi" V. Nasi
Feb 6, 2026
Eleanor Valeri Nasi passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 100. She was born to Santi and Marie (Hlabshe) Valeri on October 1, 1925. She married Arvid Nasi on June 12, 1948.
She loved spending her summers at Horseshoe Lake and the winter months on the beach at Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, and her time she spent...
Rose Lackner
Feb 5, 2026
Rose M. Lackner
Rose Lackner, born in Ely, Minnesota to Anton and Lucija Paun, passed away on February 5, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa. Rose graduated from St. Cloud State College in 1957 and taught first-grade in Melrose, Minnesota followed by over 30 years at Washington Elementary School in Hibbing, Minnesota teaching first- and second-grades.
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Rodney R. Holmi
Feb 2, 2026
Rodney R. Holmi, age 82, of Palo, MN, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.
He was born on March 12, 1943, in Biwabik, MN, to Richard and Ailie (Palo) Holmi. Rodney grew up in Palo, MN, and attended their local school. He was a proud member of the Laborers Local 1097 in Virginia. Rodney...
Arlene M. Thompson
Jan 31, 2026
Arlene M. Thompson, age 100, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN.
She was born on April 23, 1925, in Dentable, MN to Rosco and Eva (Brenning) Williams. Arlene was a member of the Hibbing Community Senior Center, VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1221 and the Sons of Norway. She was...
Philomena "Phylis" A. Kniffin
Jan 31, 2026
Philomena Ann Kniffin, 100, passed away January 31, 2026, after a long and joyful life.
Phylis, to all who knew her, was born October 25, 1925, in Duluth, Minnesota, the oldest of seven children of Michael and Louise Rogers Laurienzo. She grew up in Hibbing, and was a proud graduate of Assumption School and Hibbing High School.
Phyl worked at several jobs...
Leona E. Hammerbeck
Jan 27, 2026
Leona E. Hammerbeck, age 87, of Hibbing passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at her home. She was born in Hibbing to Frank and Anna (Miller) Traeger on February 12, 1938. Leona graduated from Hibbing High School with the class of 1956, later she attended Hibbing Community College earning her associate’s degree. Leona worked at numerous places throughout her life...
Donald "Don" D. Frider
Jan 27, 2026
Donald Dennis Frider, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 27th at the age of ninety. He was born on November 13, 1935, in Hibbing, Minnesota, where he happily resided for the remainder of his life. Starting from humble beginnings as one of fourteen children, Don built a life for himself and his family through perseverance...
Dale "Sam" W. Newman
Jan 25, 2026
Dale "Sam" Newman, a man who lived life on his own terms and never met a leftover he didn't like, passed away on January 25, 2026, just days after celebrating his 59th birthday.
Born on January 21, 1967, Sam was known for his laid-back spirit and his deep devotion to his four-legged friends. Sam often found more peace in the company...
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