Obituaries
Obituaries
Betty Ann Lahti
Nov 8, 2023
Betty Ann (Myhrman) Lahti, 88, of Toivola, died on November 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. Bettywas born to Olaf and Myrtle (Ringquist) Myhrman on October 5, 1935. She grew up in West Duluth andgraduated from Denfeld High School in 1953. After graduation, she attended the University ofMinnesota-Duluth. While on a UMD ski trip to Lutsen in 1956, Betty was...
Peter Raymond Elj
Nov 6, 2023
Peter Raymond Elj, 48 of Cherry, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born on March 6th, 1975, in Hibbing, MN. Peter grew up hunting and fishing in Meadowlands where he attended school. He most recently worked at Frostbite Furniture where he enjoyed his job and coworkers. In his spare time,...
Connie Lou Elavsky
Nov 4, 2023
Connie Elavsky, 63, of Hibbing, MN, and formerly Chaska, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at the Hibbing Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hibbing, MN on Monday, December 11, 2023.
Adam Robert Johnson
Oct 28, 2023
Adam Robert Johnson
June 22, 1994 October 28, 2023
Adam R. Johnson, 29, Grand Rapids, MN, passed away Saturday,
October 28, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1994 to Davey and Sue Johnson in
Hibbing, MN. Adam graduated from Hibbing High School with the class of 2013.
He was a dedicated student and athlete. He played...
Marsha A. Hall
Oct 27, 2023
Marsha A. Hall
September 3, 1952 October 27, 2023
Marsha A. Hall, 71, Little Fork, MN, formerly of International Falls, and Eveleth, MN died Friday, October 27, 2023 at Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls, MN. She was born September 3, 1952 to Spencer and Lorna (Worsley) Sanders in Wisconsin. Marsha graduated from Esko High School...
Carole Anne Scipioni
Oct 14, 2023
Carole Anne Scipioni
August 25, 1937 October 14, 2023
Carole A. Scipioni, 86, lifelong resident of Chisholm died Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born August 25, 1937 to Nino and Florence (Costanzi) Fiorio in Chisholm, MN. Carole went to Beauty School and became a beautician. She also had been...
Shirley Ann Kuusisto
Oct 9, 2023
Shirley Ann Kuusisto
January 12, 1934 October 9, 2023
Shirley Ann Kuusisto, 89, Hibbing, died Monday, October 9, 2023 at Spirit of Home in Hibbing, MN. She was born in Owosso, Michigan on January 12, 1934 to John George and Mary Margaret (Kozumplik) Prikasky. She spent her early years growing up on a dairy farm with her parents...
Joseph J. Balen
Oct 9, 2023
Joseph J. Balen age 97 of Keewatin passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at hishome. He was born January 29, 1926 in Leetonia to John and Eva (Cacich) Balen.Joe grew up on a farm south of town. Joe served in the Army from January of1951 until his honorable discharge in May of 1952. He worked for the railroad,and he also...
Louis C. Collyard
Oct 8, 2023
Louis C. Collyard age 85 of Hibbing passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home. He was born June 21, 1938 in Hibbing to Carlo and Siiri (Hepola) Collyard. Louis was a 1956 graduate of Hibbing High School, following graduation he worked at the Reserve Mine in Babbitt for a few years before starting a 30 year career...
Kevin John Jurek
Sep 28, 2023
Kevin John Jurek age 44 of Keewatin died unexpectedly Thursday, September 28,2023 in Mt. Iron, MN. He was born December 5, 1978 to Steven and Patricia(Dougherty) Jurek in Hibbing. During his youth Kevin lived in a variety of placesincluding, Colorado, Washington, Maine and Florida. He was employed at Helienein Mt. Iron. Kevin loved playing guitar and singing, fishing and working...
Robert "Butch" Ernest Frisk
Sep 27, 2023
It is with great sadness that On September 27, 2023 Robert (Butch) Frisk of Hibbing passed away peacefully at Aspen Grove in Chisholm at the age of 83.
Robert will be remembered and missed by his wife Serene Frisk, daughters, Tina Frisk, Caren (Mike) Hardy, Lisa (Scott) Bell; grandchildren, Ashley Erlitz, Anthony Frisk, Stephanie (Cody) Collins, Nick (Courtney) Spotts,...
Lynn H. Minter
Sep 24, 2023
Lynn H. Minter
September 24, 1932 September 24, 2023
Lynn H. Minter, 91, longtime resident of Hibbing died on his birthday of September 24, 2023 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. He was born September 24, 1932 to George and Bern (Cobb) Minter in Hibbing. Lynn attended Hibbing schools. He then would proudly serve his country during the...
John William Ivanca
Sep 23, 2023
John William Ivanca
April 23, 1961 September 23, 2023
John W. Ivanca, 62, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his home. He was born April 23, 1961, to William and Mary Ann (Fena) Ivanca. John attended Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1980. He completed a diesel mechanic program at Hibbing...
Thomas J. Waseleski
Sep 22, 2023
Thomas J. Waseleski
November 20, 1960 September 22, 2023
Thomas J. Waseleski, 62, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, September 22, 2023 at home unexpectedly. He was born November 20, 1960 to Wallace and Carole Jean (Butorac) Waseleski in Hibbing. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School in 1979. Tom was well known for his racing...
Dennis Collyard
Sep 19, 2023
Dennis Collyard age 73 of Hibbing passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Essentia-St. Mary’s in Duluth. He was born April 27, 1950, in Hibbing to Joseph and Martha (Smokrovich) Collyard. Dennis was a lifelong resident of Hibbing. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School. Following graduation, he attended school at the VO Tech in Hibbing and later in...
Rose Marie Marsh
Sep 18, 2023
Rose Marie Marsh
January 13, 1927 September 18, 2023
Rose M. Marsh, age 96 ½, and lifelong resident of Hibbing, died peacefully Monday, September 18, 2023 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.
She was born January 13, 1927 to Andrew and Helen (Rose) Versich in Hibbing. Rose attended Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High...
Jean Ann Hukka
Sep 18, 2023
Jean A. Hukka, 88, lifelong resident of Hibbing died peacefully onSeptember 18, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was bornFebruary 6, 1935, to Wilbert and Irene (Bissonette) Hukka in Hibbing, MN. Shewas a big Twins, Vikings, and Wild fan, doing word searches, and especiallyenjoyed playing bingo, but it was family that brought her the most joy in...
Duane Laverne Alexander
Sep 17, 2023
Duane L. Alexander, 80, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on September 17, 2023 at the Hibbing Hospital.
There will be a private interment at the Maple Hill Cemetery and a celebration of life at a later date.
Richard Henry Husmann
Sep 16, 2023
Richard Henry Husmann, 90, of Hibbing/Kelly Lake, MN, passed away at the Hibbing Hospital on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born in Monticello, IA, to Henry and Lulu (Northrup) Husmann on March 29, 1933. Richard grew up in Backus, MN. After graduating from Backus High School, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married...
Robert William Bennett
Sep 14, 2023
Robert William Bennett age 68 of Chisholm passed away Thursday, September14, 2023, at Essentia – St. Mary’s in Duluth. He was born July 17, 1955 at theHarlem Hospital in New York City, NY to Robert and Emelia (Galloway) Bennett.Robert enlisted in the US Navy and assisted with the Vietnam evacuation. Heresided in New York until 1996 and then lived in...
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