Obituaries

Dec 7, 2021

Eileen Pearl (Holmen) Verant

Eileen P. Verant, age 93 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on December 7, 2021 at the Rising Sun Vista in Hibbing. She was born in Thief River Falls, MN on August 19, 1928 to Oliver and Annie (Schie) Holmen. Eileen grew up in the Thief River Falls area and attended high school there....

Dec 5, 2021

Geraldine B. Collyard, age 85, died December 5, 2021 in the arms of her children at her home in Hibbing, MN. One of 15 children, Geri was born May 19, 1936 to Lyman and Frances Glidden in Aitkin MN. Throughout her long and full life, Geri took pride in her cooking, baking, sewing, home decorating, art, and gardening skills....

Dec 5, 2021

Frank J. Greene, 93, Hermantown, longtime resident of Hibbing died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Edgewood Vista in Hermantown.  Frank was born August 26, 1928 to Frank and Ella (Witherspoon) Green in Shelton, WA.  After school, Frank proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII, and the Korean War.  He achieved MSGT during his duty.  He...

Dec 1, 2021

Danny Perunovich, age 67, of Hibbing, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Danny. He was born an Eveleth Golden Bear on April 14, 1954 to Daniel and Louise (Nicolelli) Perunovich. He later attended and graduated from Hibbing High School. Danny lived life...

Dec 1, 2021

Andrew Latimer age 60, of Grand Rapids formerly of Hibbing passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home in Grand Rapids. Andy was born March 13, 1961 to John “Jack” and Valeria “Peachy” (Menke) Latimer in Virginia, MN. Andy grew up in Balsam, he graduated from Deer River High School. Andy owned his own lawn care and...

Nov 26, 2021

Gloria Jane (Nieman) Bobich, age 86 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away on November 26, 2021 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm, MN.  Gloria was born and raise on the family farm in Grey Eagle, MN.  She was the youngest of a large blended family.  Henry and Anna (Gangl) Nieman truly saved “the best for last!”.  Grade school was...

Nov 26, 2021

Edith Angeline (McDougall) Tawyea, age 80 of Hibbing, MN, passed away in November 26, 2021 at the Vermilion Senior Living Center in Tower, MN.  She was born in Cook, MN on May 25, 1941 to Allen McDougall and Margaret Gonier.  Edith was a member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa in Nett Lake and grew up in Hibbing,...

Nov 25, 2021

Helen Donovan age 95 of Hibbing died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. She was born August 26, 1926 to Anthony and Cordelia (Passino)

Angelo in Hibbing. Helen started working for the US government when she was 18 at the end of WWII and would continue her service for the next 47 years. During...

Nov 23, 2021

Patricia R. Rootes

March 17, 1931 – November 23, 2021

Patricia R. Rootes passed away at Fairview Range Hospital in Hibbing on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Patricia was born on March 17, 1931 to John and Mary (Oswald) Rotar. She was united in marriage to Raymond A. Rootes on May 20, 1950. They made their...

Nov 22, 2021

Adalyn Marian Liubakka

November 22, 2021

“Oh little Child in Golden Slumber”

Baby Adalyn is survived by her parents, Coty & Brianna Liubakka, Pengilly, MN, her brothers, Luka and Beckett Liubakka, Pengilly, MN, her maternal grandparents, Brad & Judi Harju, Anoka, MN, paternal grandparents, Robert & Bonnie Liubakka, Superior, WI, great-grandparents,...

Nov 22, 2021

Gary Paul Sweeney, age 74 of Hibbing, MN, passed away at home on November 22, 2021.  He was born in Little Falls, MN on May 16, 1947 to David and Josephine (Tatro) Sweeney.  Gary's family eventually moved to Nashwauk, MN.  He worked for the street department of Nashwauk and became the street supervisor as well.  Early on, Gary was...

Nov 22, 2021

Perry David Lien, age 64 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on November 22, 2021.  He was born in Bismarck, ND on January 17, 1957 to Milton and Eideth (Fowler) Lien.  Perry went on to receive his GED and some further trade schooling.  He was a boiler operator by trade and worked for the Swift Company in the meat packing...

Nov 21, 2021

Selena Grace Benz-Makela, age 21 of Hibbing, MN, passed away all too soon on November 21, 2021.  She was born in Hibbing on November 30, 1999 to Ryan Makela and Perlita Benz.  Selena grew up on the Iron Range and attended private catholic school early on and Hibbing schools and did achieve her GED.  She had a fun personality and...

Nov 20, 2021

Thomas D. Beadle

July 24, 1934             November 20, 2021

Thomas D. Beadle, 87, Hibbing, formerly of Greene, NY passed away, Saturday, November 20, 2021 at University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  He was born July 24, 1934 to George and Gracia (Cooper) Beadle in Greene, NY.  Tom proudly served his country with the U.S....

Nov 19, 2021

Scott E. Stangland

October 5, 1963            November 19, 2021

Scott E, Stangland, age 58, of Marble MN passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at United Hospital, St. Paul. MN.  Scott was born in Ely, MN to Richard and Janet Stangland on October 5, 1963. He grew up in Babbitt and graduated from John...

Nov 18, 2021

Donald David Mayo Jr.

July 18, 1950                November 18, 2021

Donald D. Mayo Jr., 71, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN.  He was born July 18, 1950 to Donald D. and Margaret A. (Rutar) Mayo Sr. in Hibbing.  Donald was a former member...

Nov 16, 2021

John R. Haggenmiller

March 18, 1942               November 16, 2021

Local Hibbing businessman John Haggenmiller always answered the question about retirement by responding that “the Dougherty Boys would announce his retirement”.

It is with deep regret that this is the announcement of his retirement.

John passed...

Nov 16, 2021

David “Pete” Lee Weddell

David “Pete” Weddell age 57 of Hibbing formerly of Eveleth died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing from complications due to COVID-19.  Pete was born June 28, 1964 in Lynwood, CA to David and Lorraine (Hague) Weddell.  He was a graduate of Virginia High School and later went...

Nov 15, 2021

Ronald H. Backstrom, 74, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, November 15, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  Ron was born June 19, 1947 to Howard and Audrey (Chappel) Backstrom in Hibbing, MN.  After graduating from Hibbing High School in 1965, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from December 13, 1968 to December 12, 1969. ...

Nov 14, 2021

Sherry L. (Smith) DeJarlais

February 15, 1949          November 14, 2021

Sherry L. (Smith) DeJarlais, 72, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Hibbing with family by her side.  She was born February 15, 1949 to Alfred and Ruth (Smith) Smith in Hibbing, MN.  She attended Hibbing Schools and graduated from...