Obituaries

Mar 6, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” W. Sweet

 

Robert Sweet age 83 of Hibbing passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm. He was born June 16, 1939, to William and Mildred (Vranich) Sweet in Hibbing. On December 27, 1958, Robert was joined in marriage to Judith Anderson at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. Following their...

Mar 1, 2023

Earl W. Lehman

Earl Lehman, 93 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing. He was born in Greaney, MN on May 26, 1929 to Earl and Gladys (Johnson) Lehman. Earl grew up in the Greaney area and went to school in Orr, MN. After graduating high school, Earl went...

Feb 26, 2023

Anna Marie (Jones) Helmerson, 71, of Hibbing, MN passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 26, 2023 after a tough battle with cancer. She fought hard and maintained positivity, courage, and beauty until she lost her fight. She was born on November 22, 1951 in Hibbing, MN to Samuel William Jones and Dorothy...

Feb 24, 2023

JoAnn M. Koschak, 78, longtime resident of Hibbing died Friday, February 24, 2023, at home.  She was born October 10, 1944, to Gust and Esther (Johnson) Johnson in Iron Mountain, MI.  She attended schools in Michigan.  JoAnn married the love of her life Ronald Koschak on October 19, 1963, in Michigan, together they would move to Hibbing where they...

Feb 20, 2023

Shilo Skalsky age 29 of Pengilly passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home. He was born December 6, 1993 to Peter Skalsky and Tammy Johnson (Specht) in Hibbing. Shilo attended Nashwauk-Keewatin schools. Recently he joined the Iron Workers Union 512 and was working for Lakehead Construction. He could often be found out on the lake fishing which was his true passion....

Feb 17, 2023

John Mathew Drazenovich

May 4, 1936-Feb. 17, 2023

John Drazenovich, 86, a longtime Hibbing resident, died peacefully Feb. 17 at Heritage Manor Health Center in Chisholm, leaving a legacy of laughter and love that lives on in his family and many friends.

John’s enormous personality is legendary. He was an extrovert bursting with...

Feb 11, 2023

Ann M. Mastell, 86, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, February 11, 2023, at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  Ann was born to Joseph and Marie (Allen) Mastell on March 16, 1936.  She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1954 and attended Hibbing Junior College.  She worked for Dr. Rudy Perpich as his dental assistant and...

Feb 10, 2023

Opal M. Watsula, 95, lifelong resident of Meadowlands, died Friday, February 10, 2023 at Hummingbird Assisted Living in Meadowlands.  She was born October 5, 1927 to Roland and Sarah (Yoakum) Andrews in Meadowlands.  A homemaker by trade, Opal was a member of Christian Way Fellowship.  She loved playing the piano and gave lessons for many years throughout her lifetime....

Feb 9, 2023

Ginae “Gigi” J. Songer Ginae Songer age 36 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, Feb 9, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Ginae was born April 28, 1986 in Fresno, CA. Ginae was a lifelong resident of the Iron Range and was a very caring and loving person to more than just her children. She watched out for the...

Feb 9, 2023

Gail L. Chamernick, 68 lifelong resident of Hibbing passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 with her family by her side at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born August 26, 1954, to Frank and Marilyn June (Rushfeldt) Chamernick in Hibbing.  Gail loved spending her days outside in the backyard and at the lake with her pets.  She...

Feb 8, 2023

Donna Rae (Berntsen) Kesanen, 69, of Hibbing, MN, passed away February 8, 2023, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.

Donna worked as an LPN for 42. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Donna is survived by her husband, Cliff Kesanen, Hibbing; brother, Gary (Pat) Berntsen, Duluth and Carol...

Feb 4, 2023

Jaylen Kade Coward age 15 of Chisholm passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born December 29, 2007 to Nathaniel Coward and Lindsey Miller in Hibbing. Jaylen attended school in Chibbing(Hibbing/Chisholm). He participated in football, baseball and Tang Soo Do martial arts. Jaylen was funny, outgoing, a daredevil, adventurous, and caring. He gave great...

Feb 3, 2023

Franklin D. Anselmo, 82, longtime resident of Bigfork, MN died Friday, February 3, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.  He was born June 5, 1940 to Frank and Agnes (Apitz) Anselmo in Grand Rapids, MN.  Frank grew up in Keewatin, MN. After high school Frank went on to achieve a master’s degree in Education.  He was employed...

Feb 1, 2023

John Scott Warren, age 60, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully with his son at his side in Duluth on February 1, 2023.  He was born November 9th, 1962 in Grand Rapids and lived in Pengilly, Nashwauk and Hibbing most of his life until he moved to Duluth in 2022. John was a loving father, brother, companion and friend. He is survived...

Jan 22, 2023

Myron Syverson, 67, of Nashwauk, MN, passed away on January 22, 2023 at the Emerald's Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, MN.

There are no services planned at this time.

Jan 21, 2023

Neal E. Walker, 96 of Hibbing, MN passed away on Jan. 21 at Open Arms Assisted Living in Rice Lake, MN. Born in Ironwood, MI to Samuel W. and Clara (Wilman) Walker on November 22, 1926, Neal was the youngest of five children: Caroline (Walter) Wynne, Doris (Bruce) Kennedy, Grant, and Constance (David)

Berens. He graduated from...

Jan 21, 2023

Rose C. (Zbacnik) Corradi, of Hibbing, MN, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023 with family at her side at the age of 102.  She was born in Hibbing on January 9, 1921, to Frank and Frances (Stimac) Zbacnik.  Rose grew up in the Carson Lake Location with her large family and was active in her church and community....

Jan 17, 2023

Janet Rose Stanina, 87 years old and longtime resident of Pengilly, MN, passed away peacefully at Guardian Angels in Hibbing, MN on January 17, 2023.  She was born in Warren, MN, on November 11, 1935, to John and Lydia (Sundmark) McNamara.  Janet grew up in Newfolden, MN and graduated high school there with the class of 1952.  While in that area,...

Jan 16, 2023

June Fink age 72 of Hibbing passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. June was born June 13th, 1950, in Duluth, MN to Bob Ware and Donna Rajavuori. June spent many of her younger years in Cass Lake and Duluth. She graduated from Central High School in Duluth in 1968. She...

Jan 16, 2023

Joseph Harold Rutherford, age 94 of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on January 16th, 2023 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  Joe was born in Duluth, MN, on May 3, 1928 to Harold and Agnes (Brackett) Rutherford.  He grew up in the Mahoning Location, where he met and grew up with his future...