Obituaries

Apr 11, 2023

Nancy H. Ostendorf, 62 lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank in Minneapolis, MN.   She was born March 2, 1961, to Joseph Shimek and Doloris (Traeger) Shimek Sr. in Hibbing. In August of 1978, she began her life long career with the Hibbing Hospital.  She graduated...

Apr 11, 2023

Steven J. DeMaris, age 66 of Hibbing, MN, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  He was born on April 23, 1956 in Park Rapids, MN, to Warren and Lorene (Jansen) DeMaris.  Steve and his family moved to Hibbing when he was very little and grew up in the Lind Park neighborhood.  He graduated from Hibbing...

Apr 11, 2023

Sue J. Giombetti age 72 of Hibbing passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Essentia- St. Mary’s in Duluth. She was born in Rochester, MN. Sue attended Greenhaven Elementary and was a 1969 graduate of Hibbing High School. Sue met her husband of 38 years Tom on a blind double date, she saw him getting home from work one...

Apr 8, 2023

Michael D. Power, 71, longtime Hibbing resident died unexpectedly Saturday, April 8, 2023, at home in Hibbing.  He was born on September 24, 1951, to Thomas and Modesta E. (Donovan) Power in Benson, MN.  Michael was originally from Hopkins, MN moving to Hibbing in 1974.  Michael was the Assistant Wrestling Coach in Nashwauk during the mid-80’s.  He helped establish...

Apr 7, 2023

Ralph Joseph “Ralphie”  Argir III

January 4, 1957      April 7, 2023

It is with a very heavy heart that I announce the passing of my older brother and best friend, Ralph Joseph Argir III, in the early hours of Friday morning, 4/7/2023.  His was not an easy life to live, and yet, he lived it with...

Apr 2, 2023

Marlene M. LeDoux age 84 of Hibbing passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 5, 1938 in Hibbing to Nick and Alma Pingatore. Marlene was a lifelong resident of Hibbing; she was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. Marlene enjoyed making pasties at the church, attending a girls...

Mar 31, 2023

Anna Marie Gangl, age 69, of Nashwauk passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s in Duluth. She was born August 25, 1953, in Grand Rapids, MN to Joseph and Miriam (Nuorala) Facchinni. Anna was a lifelong resident of Nashwauk. She attended Nashwauk- Keewatin High School and later worked at the high school keeping kids...

Mar 25, 2023

Josephine "Pepa" F. Arena, 95 years old, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on March 25, 2023 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing where she has lived and enjoyed her time for the past seven plus years.  She was born in Detroit, MI, on April 22, 1927 to Joseph and Mary (Serrano) Pitulla.  Her family moved to Buhl, MN, where she grew up and...

Mar 23, 2023

Bruce Allen Hoshal, born November 3, 1972 in Grand Rapids, MN, left us unexpectedly on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

He attended Greenway High School and lived most of his life in Nashwauk, MN.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Alvin and Angeline Peterson (Grandma and Grandpa Pete's) and mother; Yvonne Sampsell.

He is...

Mar 22, 2023

John Olson (78) of Keewatin passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at

Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. John was born January 4, 1945, in

Grand Rapids to John and Catherine (Carroll) Olson and graduated from

Nashwauk-Keewatin High School in 1963. In January of 1964 he joined the U.S.

Army. He...

Mar 20, 2023

Simanovich Genevieve Frances Age 91 of NE Minneapolis. Passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023. Genevieve was born on April 30, 1931, at her home in Leetonia, a mining location within Hibbing, MN. Growing up there and during her entire lifetime, she was extremely proud of her Croatian heritage and her Catholic faith which was evident in her kind...

Mar 19, 2023

Dennis R. Merhar, 77, lifelong resident of Hibbing passed away unexpectedly but quietly in his sleep on March 19, 2023, at his residence.

At his request there will be no memorial services at this time.  Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.

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Mar 16, 2023

Lucinda Swan, 63 of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023, at her home in Hibbing.  She was born on on July 23, 1959, in Keewatin, MN.  Full obituary and services are pending.

Mar 16, 2023

Lynn A. Daniels, 79, Little Falls, MN, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls, MN.  She was born January 22, 1944, to LaVerne and Ruth (Carlson) Morsch in Sandwich, IL.  Lynn was a graduate of Hinckley Big Rock High School.  She later would attend Augustana College achieving her Bachelor...

Mar 9, 2023

Thomas Noel Timmerman

April 12, 1934    March 9, 2023

Thomas N. Timmerman, 88, lifelong Hibbing resident died Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Greenway Terrace Assisted Living in Spring Green, WI.  He was born April 12, 1934 to Ben and Dorothy (Ficks) Timmerman in Hibbing.  After graduating from Hibbing high school, Tom completed a 4-year Bachelor’s...

Mar 9, 2023

Roberta Flynn, age 67, of Hibbing passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Fairview Range Medical Center.  Bobbi was born January 28, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and attended Hibbing High School. She worked at Bonanza, Range Sports and Zimmy’s.  Bobbi married Irvin Hook, and together had three children.  Later in life she married Richard Stenglein.  Following a car accident, her...

Mar 8, 2023

 

Verna J. Deger, 99, of Hibbing died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Beehive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care in Duluth, MN.

Funeral services for Verna will be 11:00am, Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing.  The Rev. Fr. Daniel Weiske will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial.  Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Mar 8, 2023

Robert G. Taylor age 77 of Hibbing, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home. He was born November 18, 1945 in Fort Dodge, IA to Burgess “Bert” and Magdalen (Zweibohmer) Taylor. Robert was a 1963 graduate of Hibbing High School and later went on to attend the Hibbing Area Technical Institute graduating in 1965. Robert was an...

Mar 8, 2023

Verna J Deger, 99, of Hibbing, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Beehive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care in Duluth.

She was born July 6, 1923 to Floyd William Randall and Rose C. (Smith) Randall in Hibbing. She grew up in Mahoning Location, attended Hibbing area schools, and received her teaching degree from St. Cloud Teacher’s...

Mar 7, 2023

Gerald D. Towner age 79 of Hibbing passed away Tuesday March 7, 2023 at his home. He was born June 3, 1943, to Elmer and Ellen (Blair) Towner in Two Harbors, MN. Gerald has been a resident of Hibbing since 2009 he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed the great beauty of nature. Gerald enjoyed hunting, fishing, cribbage and...