Obituaries

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...

Nov 14, 2021

Melvin Ray Walters

April 5, 1939            November 14, 2021

Melvin R. Walters, 82 Side Lake died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born April 5, 1939 to Roland and Evelyn (Lyckholm) Walters in Hibbing.  He was employed as a truck driver for Austin Power Company.  Mel was a...

Nov 12, 2021

Dale R. Berg

Dale R. Berg, 74, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health System of Eau Claire, WI.  He was born August 12, 1947 to Lawrence and Fannie (Sallila) Berg in Hibbing.  He attended Hibbing Schools and graduated from Hibbing in 1965.  He later attended and completed a two...

Nov 11, 2021

Joseph J. Moren age 91 of Hibbing, died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth. Joe was born October 2, 1930 to Joseph A. and Angela N. (Pedric) Moren in Gilbert, MN. Joseph was raised in Gilbert, he attended Gilbert High School, graduating in 1948. Following graduation Joseph attended Virginia and Eveleth Junior College....

Nov 11, 2021

Linda Lou Lang age 85 of Grand Rapids formerly of Hibbing died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Grand Rapids. Linda was born June 16, 1936 to Norman and Ida (Huotari) Severson in Warroad, MN. Linda was a graduate of the Hibbing High School class of 1952. On June 15th 1956 Linda was joined in marriage...

Nov 10, 2021

Earl H. Wesley, age 94 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on November 10, 2021 in Nashwauk, MN.  He was born on July 13, 1927 in Walsh County, ND to Clifford and Gena (Rudd) Wesley.  Earl completed highschool and went on to Dunwoody Technical School for a couple years.  He also served his country in the US Army.  Earl was an auto mechanic...

Nov 8, 2021

Gordon Ness Carlson passed away on November 8, 2021, at the age of 92. Born in Wakefield, Michigan, on February 22, 1929, Gordon was the youngest of two sons born to Gladyce and Edwin Carlson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ione Ardyth Carlson (Eckman), who passed away on April 23, 2020, his parents,...

Nov 6, 2021

Thomas J. Mesich, 96, of Hibbing, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday November 6, 2021 at the Fairview Range Hospital. Tom was born at home on December 18, 1924 in Carson Lake, Minnesota, the son of John and Eva (Zupan) Mesich. Tom graduated from the Hibbing High School in 1943 and was an All-Conference Football Player. Tom served in the China, Burma, India, and Pacific war...

Nov 4, 2021

James J. Willard, age 79 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on November 4, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN with family at his side.  Jim was born on May 31, 1942 to Lucy E. Murray (Klessig) in Hibbing, MN.  He grew up in Chisholm, MN and attended Chisholm schools.  Jim served his country as part of the...

Nov 2, 2021

Anna M. Trenberth

November 14, 1926          November 2, 2021

Anna M. Trenberth, 94, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  She was born November 14, 1926 to Martin and Olive (Fredenburg) Sandberg in Hibbing.  She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1944. Anna lived at...

Nov 1, 2021

Patricia Petron, 93, of Hibbing, died on Monday, November 1st in her home.  She was born to Howard and Catherine (McDermott) Ritz. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Margaret (James) Sandretsky of Tampa, FL and Rosanne Ritz of Virginia and brothers; James and John Ritz. Patricia is survived by her children; Mary (Dennis) Petron of Hibbing,...

Nov 1, 2021

Veronica T. Keller, age 97 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on November 1, 2021.  She was born at home on January 31, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN to Ludwik and Maryanna (Wrzos) Ploszay.  On April 3, 1948, she married Raymond E. Keller in Amery, WI and moved to Hibbing in August 1949 where she raised her family.  She was active...

Oct 31, 2021

Melba Lucille Rogers passed away on October 31, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born on October 5, 1944 to Melba Silver Rogers and Howard Rogers in Hopkinsville, KY.

She grew up working at the family store, Silver's Grocery in Hibbing.

She was an amazing person...

Oct 30, 2021

Margaret A. Hermann

June 6, 1929          October 30, 2021

Margaret A. Hermann, 92, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids, MN.  She was born June 6, 1929 to Anthony and Wanda (Deleski) Rutar in Greany, MN.  A homemaker by trads, her family was very...