Obituaries

Sep 12, 2021

Norma J. Renczykowski (Grunewald), age 76 of Meadowlands, MN, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born in Windom, MN to Ernest and Ethel (Martin) Grunewald. Norma grew up in the Windom area and attended schools in the area. She met the love of her life, Emil Renczykowski, and married him on September 28, 1963. They were...

Sep 11, 2021

Ellen Ann Ricke

March 22, 1951- Sept. 11, 2021

Ellen Ricke age 70 of Hibbing died Saturday September 11, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Ellen was born March 22, 2021 in Park Rapids, MN to Walter and Verna (Wehmas) Maninga. Ellen loved helping everyone and volunteered her time in any way she...

Sep 11, 2021

Sam Spotts age 54 of Hibbing died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Sandstone Healthcare Center in Sandstone, MN. Sam was born May 18, 1967 in Hibbing to Gerald and Barbara (Toscano) Spotts. Prior to a vehicle accident leaving him disabled in his early 20’s, Sam’s pride and joy were his family, his cabin near Side Lake, MN, being outdoors...

Sep 9, 2021

Cindie Rae Heald

December 2, 1950         September 9, 2021

Cindie was actually stepping into her home when the Angel of the Lord came and took her to her eternal home.  She was born on December 2, 1950 to John B. and Violet J. (Mattson) Heald in Mora, MN.  A homemaker by trade, Cindie...

Sep 9, 2021

Kim A. Brletich “Big Mama”, “Pooker” “Grannie”age 58 of Hibbing died unexpectedly at her home. She was born in Hibbing on July 6, 1963 to Charlie and Marlene (Klobuchar) Brletich. Kim Graduated from Chisholm High School. She worked at the Hibbing Hospital for over 23 years as a custodian eventually becoming a lead custodian. Kim was an excellent cook...

Sep 6, 2021

Vladimir “Butch” David Pernar, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 6, 2021, at the family cabin on Big Balsam Lake in Bovey, Minnesota. He was 67. Butch graduated from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School in 1972 and enjoyed his first job at Pat’s Shell Station. After a brief but adventurous stint living in Chicago, he was hired at the...

Sep 5, 2021

Joanne Cassandra DeMillo

September 6, 1953             September 5, 2021

Joanne C. DeMillo, 67, Hibbing died Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born September 6, 1953 to Johnnie and Ann (Davis) Johnson in Detroit, MI.  After high school, Joanne attended and received a two-year degree...

Sep 4, 2021

John William Konstad

April 3, 1949                     September 4, 2021

John W. Konstad, 72, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Waterview Woods Nursing Home in Eveleth, MN.  He was born April 3, 1949 to Jack and Frances (Sporer) Konstad in Hibbing.  A graduate from Hibbing High School, John went...

Sep 4, 2021

Gladys Ellen Griffiths

January 17, 1926            September 4, 2021

Gladys Ellen Griffiths, 95 ½ , lifelong resident of Hibbing went home to Jesus on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Home Sweet Home in Hibbing.  She was born January 17, 1926 to Rome and Ellen Scofield in Hibbing.  The oldest daughter of 9 children,...

Sep 3, 2021

Craig Ronald Holgate

August 31, 1964            September 3, 2021

It’s with extreme sadness we announce the passing of Craig Holgate.  Craig lived life to the fullest and his battle with cancer was an inspiration to many, not only for all he had to go through but for the positive attitude he maintained throughout...

Sep 2, 2021

Marjorie Ann Doberstein, 77, of Hibbing, MN passed away peacefully in Fargo, ND on September 2, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1944, in Hibbing, to Quentin and Katherine Jivery. Marge grew up in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1962. She married her husband Ray in 1965 and spent the next several...

Sep 2, 2021

Irene Lillian Platt

June 11, 1929            September 2, 2021

Irene L. Platt, 92, longtime resident of Hibbing died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.  She was born June 11, 1929 to Fleet and Helga (Friedberg) Gilbert in Grygla, MN.  A homemaker by trads, Irene her puzzles, card games and...

Aug 25, 2021

Robert (Bobby) Paul Hinz Jr., age 65, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2021 in Hibbing, MN. We are comforted to know that Bobby is with his parents. Bobby was born on August 31, 1955 to Claire and Robert Hinz in Hibbing, MN. Bobby graduated in 1975 from Hibbing High School and worked his entire career in the food...

Aug 25, 2021

Lorraine A. Meyer (Templin), age 84, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021 at Providence Place Retirement Home in Minneapolis.  Lorraine was born on May 23, 1937 in Brainerd, MN to Henry and Daisy (Imm) Templin.  She grew up in the Brainerd area and graduated from high school there.  Lorraine married Howard Meyer and they raised their daughter,...

Aug 25, 2021

Verna Jeanne (Jensen-Geary) Rajkovich June 8, 1941 – August 25, 2021

Verna Jeanne Rajkovich, 80, of Hibbing, Minn., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, surrounded by her loving family in the Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minn.

Verna was born on June 8, 1941, in Hurley, S.D., to Verner and Wilma (Quenette) Jensen. ...

Aug 15, 2021

Ardythe "Ardy" B. Wirtz

April 19, 1932           August 15, 2021

Ardythe B. Wirtz, 89, longtime resident of Nashwauk died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Homestead Nursing Home in Deer River, MN.  She was born April 19, 1932 to Howard and Irene (Hansen) Nelson in Bartlett Township, MN.  Ardy achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Aug 12, 2021

Steven P Colbert, Age 65, died peacefully at home on in Hibbing, Minnesota surrounded by loved ones on August 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Steve was born on July 7, 1956 in Oconomowoc Wisconsin to Ray & Cecilia Colbert. He graduated from Elk River High school in 1974. After receiving his bachelor degree in Architecture from...

Aug 7, 2021

Kathrine Hawkinson age 75 of Cook, MN passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 unexpectedly at her home. She was born August 14, 1945 in Cook to Rudolph and Ann (Mravinc) Edblom. Kathrine grew up in rural Cook and later moved to Virginia with her twin sister Kathleen, they lived in an apartment above a business and even in her...

Aug 6, 2021

Nikki Healy age 28 of Nashwauk passed away unexpectedly from complications of seizures, Friday, August 6, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing with her family by her side. She was born on November 12, 1992 in Grand Rapids, MN to Mike and Molly (Erickson) Healy.

Nikki had a great sense of humor, she enjoyed growing...

Aug 5, 2021

Eldyne “Deno” Marie (Vistad) Kubena, 76, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at her home with family by her side. She was born on April 18, 1945 in Roseau, MN to Ole and Ethel (Sellen) Vistad. She grew up on her parent’s farm in Roseau and attended school there, graduating from Roseau High School in...