Obituaries

Jul 13, 2022

Peter John Drazenovich, age 51 of Hibbing, MN, left us all too soon as he passed away at his home on July 13, 2022.  He was born in Mora, MN on September 28, 1970 to Joseph and Gloria "Carol" (Olson) Drazenovich.  Peter's family moved to the Iron Range when he was young and he grew up in Hibbing, MN. ...

Jul 13, 2022

Deborah Gail Caroon of Hibbing, MN passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Duluth, MN. She was born on November 22, 1946, in Hibbing, MN to Tenho and Sylvia (Moe) Ylatupa.

Deborah graduated from the Hibbing High School in 1965. She belonged to the National Honor Society. Deborah was a member of the synchronized swimming team...

Jul 1, 2022

Patricia Ann Jerkovich, age 71 of Hibbing, MN, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN on Friday July 1, 2022. She was born in Hibbing, MN to Joseph "Red" and Frances (Bonelli) Jerkovich on December 11, 1950.  Patty was a lifelong resident of the Iron Range as she grew up in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Hibbing with...

Jun 30, 2022

Steven Russell Emerson, age 76 of Hibbing, MN, left all of us too soon on Thursday, June 30, 2022.  He was born in Deer River, MN on June 27, 1946, to Russell and Helen (Everson) Emerson.

At a young age, he moved to Washington where he spent his childhood years growing up, teenage years in Illinois and...

Jun 30, 2022

Steven John Koslucher, age 50 of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2022. He was born in Hibbing to John and Helen (Palecek) Koslucher on November 12, 1971.  Steven grew up in Hibbing, graduated from Hibbing High School and went on to attend St. Cloud State.  After that, he attended UW superior and received his bachelors degree in communications and...

Jun 25, 2022

Renee L. Schiltz, age 59 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday June 25 th at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. Renee was born in Hibbing on September 5, 1962, to Robert and Rose Marie (Koziol) Trevena and grew up in Mitchell, MN. After living in South Dakota and the Twin Cities, she and her husband, Kevin, settled down...

Jun 23, 2022

Debra Ann McKay, age 60 of Eveleth, Minnesota, died Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

She was born to Wesley and Loretta McKay on August 3, 1961 in Duluth, Minnesota.

Debra loved balloons, music and playing with her soccer ball. She was a blessing to all whose lives she touched.

Jun 22, 2022

Kaye T. Vincent, age 79, of Hibbing passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at

St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born October 3, 1942 to Raymond and

Frances (Bachnik) Stokes in Hibbing. Kaye was a lifelong resident of Hibbing; she

attended the Assumption Catholic School and was a 1960 graduate from Hibbing...

Jun 20, 2022

Leston David Smith, 71, of Hibbing, passed away peacefully in his home on June 20, 2022. Leston was born in Hibbing on December 29, 1950 to Mary Frances and Leston David Smith. Les was a cherished father and grandfather, and the most loyal friend. He found joy in routine, riding his Harley Davidson, and watching far too much CNN....

Jun 18, 2022

Dorothy Mae (Smoltz) Pocrnich, 87, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born February 27, 1935, to John and Gladys (Pratt) Smoltz in Keewatin, MN.  Dorothy married David John Pocrnich on September 27, 1952, and they raised two sons, William and Joseph.  She was an x-ray technician...

Jun 17, 2022

Sherilyn Kay Caroon, 73, lifelong Hibbing resident died Friday, June 17, 2022 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born February 4, 1949 to Richard and Marian (Bechtold) Seline in Mora, MN.  Sherilyn worked as a CNA with Golden Crest.  She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Hibbing.  Sherilyn was an avid reader,...

Jun 13, 2022

Terrance K. Clusiau, age 93 of Keewatin, MN, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Monday, June 13, 2022.  He was born in Cohasset, MN on August 6, 1928 to Alex and Katherine (Kersting) Clusiau.  His family moved to Buck Lake where he grew up with his ten siblings and attended a little country school.  Terry met...

Jun 10, 2022

Della M. Roath, 101, Hibbing passed away Friday, June 10, 2022 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born November 12,1920 to Henry A. and Anna (Hartman) Deutsch in St. Benedict, MN. Della lived in St. Paul, Fort Dodge (IA), Side Lake and Brainerd before moving to Hibbing during her lifetime.  In Brainerd, Della was...

Jun 8, 2022

Jaren Hendrickson age 80 of Hibbing passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Duluth. He was born August 21, 1941, in Eveleth to Walter and Esther (Bogestad) Hendrickson. Jaren was a graduate of the Eveleth High School class of 1959. Following graduation, he attended Minnesota State University Moorhead where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education. Jaren served in...

Jun 2, 2022

Sharon Lee Gill, Age 72 formerly of Duluth MN passed away on June 2, 2022. She was born on June 24, 1949 in Grand Rapids MN to John and DeLaine Shea. Sharon was born without the use of her eyes but that didn’t stop her from learning and being an adventuress in all she applied herself to do. Her...

May 31, 2022

Joseph M. Berklich age 101 of Hibbing passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at his home in Hibbing. He was born February 24, 1921, to Nicholas and Vera (Milinkovich) Berklich in Hibbing. Joe was a lifelong resident of Hibbing, he attended Hibbing Schools. At the age of 15 he joined the Civilian Conservation Camps. In August of 1943 he...

May 30, 2022

Regina A. “Gina” Christenson

February 8, 1957- May 30, 2022

Regina A. “Gina” Christenson, 65, longtime Hibbing resident,  peacefully died Monday, May 30, 2022 with family by her side in St. Paul, MN.  She lived with cancer for the past 8 years, until she ran out of treatment options. Gina became friends with...

May 26, 2022

On Thursday, May 26, 2022, Theodore “Ted” Neary, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 74 from complications related to peripheral artery disease.  Ted was born September 10, 1947 in Bemidji, MN, to Francis “Frank” T. and Jennie (Johnson) Neary.  He grew up in Northome, MN, and graduated from Northome High School.  He...

May 25, 2022

Linda A. Gustafson, 78, a longtime, former resident of Brainerd died unexpectedly at her home in Hibbing on May 25, 2022. Born on August 3, 1943, in Thief River Falls to D. Kendall (Ken) and Lily (Erickson) Gustafson she was the oldest of their five children.

Linda excelled in school where she set a high standard for...

May 24, 2022

Jeffery E. Ekholm, 68, rural Nashwauk, MN died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 unexpectedly at his brother’s home.  He was born Jan. 26, 1954 in Grand Rapids, MN to Anton and Delores (Johnson) Ekholm.  Jeffery had worked on the track gang for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and was a lifelong resident of Nashwauk Township.  He was a member with...