Obituaries

Jan 14, 2023

Lois Shea, 93, Hibbing died Saturday, January 14, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  She was born January 16, 1929 to Earl and Ruth (Marks) Mollard in Hibbing.  Lois married Joseph Shea on June 21, 1951 and together they raised their 5 children.  A homemaker by trade, Lois loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren,...

Jan 13, 2023

Dolly K. Marano, 79, lifelong resident of Nashwauk died Friday, January 13, 2023 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born June 26, 1943 to Anthony and Violet (Thompson) Stimac in Nashwauk.  After high school Dolly married Emil Marano, and together they raised 6 children.  Dolly was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in...

Jan 10, 2023

Lorraine M. Sorci, 94, lifelong Hibbing resident died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at home with family by her side.  She was born May 6, 1928 to John and Angeline (LeDoux) Smeland in Hibbing, MN.  She graduated from Hibbing Schools, and later married Vincent Sorci on September 26, 1948 in Hibbing.  Lorraine and Vincent owned and operated Sorci’s Market in...

Jan 8, 2023

This is the story of Sharon Kearney, a woman who loved whole-heartedly, read voraciously, travelled extensively and decorated her world with Post-its.

Sharon (Gentilini) Kearney’s story begins on March 26, 1947, in Chisholm, MN when she was born the first child of Venancio and Lillian (Beckman) Gentilini.  Sharon grew up in Chisholm and spent many happy days...

Jan 7, 2023

Raymond P. Jyrkas, 77, longtime Keewatin resident died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at home in Keewati[n, MN.  He was born December 28, 1945 to Walter and Lavina (Pruess) Jyrkas in Hibbing.  After high school, Raymond proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era with the U.S. Air Force with 4 years of service.  He later would be employed with...

Jan 6, 2023

John W. Pierce April 10, 1944- Jan 6, 2023 John W. Pierce age 78 of Kelly Lake passed away at his home Friday January 6, 2023. John was born April 10 th ,1944 in Trego, WI to Everett and Germaine (Trucheon) Pierce. John grew up in Kelly Lake, he joined the National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1964....

Jan 5, 2023

John Francis Rowe Jr. (Jackie) passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2023 with family by his side. John was born in Barnum, MN on August 4, 1941, to John and Ester Rowe. He grew up in Buhl, MN where he graduated from Martin Hughes High School in 1960. John enlisted in the United States Army and served his country...

Jan 4, 2023

Kathleen Guye age 75 of Hibbing passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the University of MN Medical Center East Bank. Kathleen was born March 5, 1947 to Richard and Katherine (Sabin) Guye in Pittsburg, PA. Kathleen was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing. She held different jobs throughout her life including being a licensed beautician...

Jan 2, 2023

Wilfred "Dutch" Gregory Shepersky, age 93 of Meadowlands, MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on January 2, 2023 at his home.  He was born on September 26, 1929 in Clinton, Big Stone County, MN, to Leon and Nettie (Van Erem) Shepersky.  Dutch grew up in that area on the farm with his many siblings.  At the early...

Jan 1, 2023

Charles Newman better known as Doc, passed away Sunday January 1, 2023, at the Sandstone Hospital at the age of 80 due to health complications. Doc was born in 1942 in Grand Rapids MN to George and Norma Newman. Doc started working in the logging industry at 14 years old and then started driving semi-trucks hauling poplar at the...

Dec 31, 2022

Ann Carolyn (Hepokoski) Hintsala, age 80, passed away on Dec 31, 2022 at her home in Nashwauk Township from Alzheimer's Dementia. Ann was born on November 7, 1942 to Allan and Lela Hepokoski in Deer River, Mn. Ann graduated from Deer River High School in 1960. After graduation she worked as a Mothers Helper in Duluth, Mn and for the...

Dec 30, 2022

Jean M. Kinzel, 69, longtime resident of Hibbing passed away on Friday, December 30th at The Waters Memory Care in Plymouth, MN.  She was born June 11, 1953 to Robert and Christine (Calanducci) Kirwan in Chicago, IL but made her way at just 3 weeks old to Hibbing to be raised and loved by Josephine (Calanducci) and Stanley White....

Dec 30, 2022

Bruce E. Roberts, longtime resident of Orr, MN, passed away quietly on Friday, December 30, 2022, with his brother at his side after a long illness.  Born June 23, 1942, Bruce attended Bemidji State University and earned his teaching licensure in 1964.  He taught in Duluth and Nett Lake for many years.  Bruce was an avid and successful hunter...

Dec 27, 2022

JoAnn Tramontin March 19, 1947- December 27, 2022

JoAnn Tramontin age 75 of Hibbing, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home. She was born March 19, 1947 in Hibbing to Frank and Julia (Meizo) Buchar. JoAnn was a 1965 graduate of Hibbing High School. Later in life she furthered her education receiving a nursing degree...

Dec 27, 2022

Irene H. White, 92, longtime resident of Side Lake, MN died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Heritage Living Center in Park Rapids, MN.  She was born October 7, 1930 to Alfred and Emma (Lunde) Ongstad in Wolford Twp, ND.  Irene grew up in North Dakota and graduated from Rugby High School.  She later married Dale White on February 7,...

Dec 27, 2022

Floyd A. Viall, 76 of Hibbing, MN, passed away at his home on December 27, 2022.

No services are planned at this time.

Dec 26, 2022

Gary Donald Hagen, age 80 of Bovey, MN, passed away on December 26, 2022 at the Hibbing Hospital.  He was born in Graceville, MN, on August 22, 1942 to Donald and Walburga (Ecker) Hagen.  Gary grew up on the family farm in Traverse County with his four siblings and graduated from Graceville High School in 1960.  He went on...

Dec 25, 2022

Joette Marie Collyard, age 68 of Hibbing, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, of natural causes on Christmas Day morning, Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home. Joette was born in Hibbing to Joseph and Martha (Smokrovich) Collyard on December 23, 1954.  She attended Cobb Cook Elementary, Hibbing High School and Hibbing Beauty College. Joette was a former member...

Dec 25, 2022

Barbara Trombly age 69 of Hibbing, died Sunday December 25, 2022. She was born September 5, 1953 to Robert and Francis (McKeig) Trombly in Hibbing. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Hibbing she was a graduate of Hibbing High School class of 1971 she later furthered her education at Hibbing Community College graduating in 1987 receiving her A.A. Barbara...

Dec 21, 2022

Jean F. Corradi, age 71 of Kelly Lake, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

There are no services planned at this time