Obituaries

Apr 21, 2022

Delores (Dolly) Eileen (DeGrace) Stepan, 94, of Nashwauk, MN passed away on April 21, 2022, when her loving, kind and generous heart stopped beating. Dolly was born on October 12, 1927, in Hibbing, MN to Mike and Josephine ‘Pena’ (Romano) DeGrace. She married the dashing Joseph J Stepan of Chisholm on August 7, 1948. She and Joe first settled...

Apr 19, 2022

John Edward Jylha, 65, of Chisholm, Minnesota passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Guardian Angels in Hibbing. He was born on July 20, 1956 in Virginia, Minnesota to Herbert Jylha and Ruth (Hammer) Peterka. He grew up on a farm in Angora with brothers and many cousins around. He joined the Marines as a young man and was...

Apr 15, 2022

Monica Jean Plombon-Tobey, 46, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 15, 2022. She was born on December 15, 1975, to Gene and Donna in Hutchinson, MN. Monica graduated from Mt. Iron-Buhl High School in 1994, and then received her bachelor’s degree from Mankato State. Her career as a social worker involved helping people with daily needs, especially...

Apr 14, 2022

Steven Bruce Takaichi was born to Eleanor May (Nesheim) & Iden Grant Takaichi on October 27th, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The middle of three children he had an older sister Carol and younger sister Barb. Steve grew up hunting and fishing in the forests and lakes around Clarkfield, Minnesota. An avid outdoorsmen, he excelled in Boy Scouts, reaching the...

Apr 14, 2022

Mary B. Urich, 91, longtime resident of Hibbing died Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.  Mary was born October 12, 1930 to George and Lena (Nault) Bamford in Ishpeming, MI.  She resided in Michigan until 1964 before moving to Hibbing.

She is survived by her daughter, Marsha (Joel) Draskovich, Side Lake, MN, sister,...

Apr 12, 2022

John J. Voelker, 80, longtime Gray, ME, resident ended his battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on April 12, 2022 at Waterview Woods in Eveleth, MN. John was born June 14, 1941 to John R. and Helen (Kruchowski) Voelker in Chisholm, MN.  He was a Chisholm High School graduate.  John proudly served his country with the U.S. Coast Guard for four...

Apr 10, 2022

Louis M. DeMillo, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home in Hibbing.  Louis was born April 19, 1931 to Joseph and Nellie (Wright) DeMillo in Hibbing.  Louis attended Hibbing schools and later joined the National Guard.  He was activated to Korea when the Conflict broke out and was shipped overseas to Korea.  After he...

Apr 9, 2022

Roger William Traver, 81, passed away April 9th 2022 after a short illness. He was born to Cecilia and William Traver on July 4th, 1940 and was raised in Washington DC, where he attended military schools. He was a proud veteran, having served in the Marines during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Roger is survived by his children Lynette and Brandon...

Apr 8, 2022

Harry Hagsten, 92 of Keewatin, MN, reunited with his wife Jean, and went to be with the Lord Friday, April 8, 2022 at his home. Harry was born April 11, 1929 in Stirum, ND to Oscar and Edna (Brady) Hagsten. He lived in Togo and Bear River before moving to Cherry, MN, where he attended and graduated from Cherry...

Apr 5, 2022

Scott Allen Witte Sr, age 63 of Calumet, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN.

There are no services planned at this time.  Arrangements are with Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.

Apr 5, 2022

Howard "Howie" Lavern Hill Jr, age 68 of Hibbing, MN, passed away at his home in Kitzville, MN with family at his side on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.  He was born in Grand Rapids, MN on November 9, 1953 to Howard "Sparky" Hill Sr and Rubie Benolken.  Howie was raised and grew up on Buck Lake and attended Nashwauk-Keewatin schools...

Mar 31, 2022

Dorothy (Tratar) Plese, age 90 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 with family at her side.  She was a lifelong resident of Hibbing, born on September 23, 1931 to Louis and Margaret (Stark) Tratar.  Dorothy attended Hibbing High School and was united in marriage to Jim Plese on April 19, 1952. In addition to raising their...

Mar 30, 2022

Michael Anthony Monacelli, 61, formerly of Hibbing, passed away on March 30, 2022, in Naples, Florida.

He is survived by his parents, Edward and Phyllis (Turk) Monacelli, Sr., Hibbing; his loving sister Debbie Monacelli (Greg) Dodge, Buffalo, MN (daughters Jayde and Skyler); brother Ed (Roberta) Monacelli, Jr. of Hibbing (children Nick and Laura); brother Tom Monacelli of...

Mar 29, 2022

Marian E. Riley, age 66 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away on March 29, 2022 at her home.  No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are with Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing.

Mar 28, 2022

Judith Marie Gambucci Feb 20, 1938 - March 28, 2022 Judy Gambucci age 84 of Hibbing died Monday, March 28, 2022 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. She was born February 20, 1938 to Ruben and Jean (McDowell) Ness in Hibbing. Judy was born and raised in Hibbing, she was a 1956 graduate of Hibbing High School. Judy was a...

Mar 26, 2022

Jennie Marie Erickson fondly referred to as Grandma Jennie passed away on March 26, 2022. Jennie was born on March 4, 1930, the daughter of Gabriel and Adeline Pascuzzi. Jennie was raised in Nashwauk graduating from Nashwauk High school.  In high school she excelled in the band playing clarinet and piano. These are gifts she shared throughout her entire...

Mar 25, 2022

Ralph Lindsay age 90 of Hibbing died Friday, March 25, 2022 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm with his family by his side. He was born September 13, 1931 in Fargo, ND to Russell and Belle (Grendahl) Lindsay. Ralph served in the Army during the Korean War, following his honorable discharge he was joined in marriage to Betty Gilbo on...

Mar 25, 2022

Evelyn Arlene Anderson Age 84 of Eagles Nest Lake Township and formerly of Duluth, MN died Friday March 25, 2022. Born Grand Rapids, MN on April 15, 1938, Evelyn graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1956, she later graduated from the Charles T. Miller Hospital School of Nursing with honors in Surgical Room Specialties in 1959. Evelyn was...

Mar 23, 2022

Jean M. Hagsten, age 87, of Keewatin went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at her home. She was born July 4, 1934, in Eveleth to Anton and Frances(Jalnikar) Kavcich.  On November 5, 1955, Jean was joined in marriage to Harry Hagsten.  They shared a long and happy marriage, gardening and spending time with family at their...

Mar 17, 2022

Seth William James Lindbo, 28 of Hibbing, MN, formerly of Ketchikan, AK and Park Rapids, MN, walked the steps to heaven Thursday, March 17, 2022, while surrounded by loved ones.  Seth was born April 2, 1993, to Tonya Carlson and Kevin Lindbo in Ketchikan, Alaska.  Seth was a very talented, intellectual man who enjoyed deep conversations with anyone. He...