Obituaries

Oct 28, 2021

Chris Daniel Ozzello

October 11, 1993            October 28, 2021

Chris D. Ozzello, 28, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Hibbing.  He was born October 11, 1993 to Jon and Gladys (Webster) Ozzello in Hibbing.  Chris was employed at Sportsman’s Restaurant in Hibbing.  He was a gamer at heart.  He...

Oct 24, 2021

Donald Gary Nyhus

June 13, 1948          October 24, 2021

Donald G. Nyhus, 73, longtime resident of Moorhead, formerly of Keewatin, MN died Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Fargo VA Medical Center in Fargo, ND.  He was born June 13, 1948 to Hjalmar and Katherine (Vukmonich) Nyhus in Grand Rapids, MN.  Donald proudly...

Oct 21, 2021

Peter Vincent Panichi passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, Minnesota with family by his side. He was 93 years old, born November 1, 1927 in Hibbing. Peter lived a long and full life. He joined the Navy at the age of 16, and served in the South Pacific during World War II, participating...

Oct 19, 2021

Guy Anthony Gangl passed away on Tuesday October 19. 2021 at the age of 65.

Guy was born on August 18th, 1956, to Gerald “Tootsie” Gangl and Shirlee (Pakko) Gangl in Grand Rapids and was a lifelong resident of Nashwauk

In 1974 Guy married Cheryl “Lynne” Cochran and soon thereafter started their family welcoming their...

Oct 17, 2021

Crystal R. Specht age 71 a longtime resident of Nashwauk died Sunday October 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Crystal was born June 9, 1950 in Chisholm, MN to John and Lorraine (Conner) Leonard. Crystal was a lifelong resident of Nashwauk, she lived in other places briefly but always found her way back to Nashwauk. Crystal was...

Oct 16, 2021

Gaile (Salo) Drazenovich, 83, a longtime Hibbing resident, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 16 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm with her family at her side.

Gaile is deeply loved and missed by her husband, children and grandchildren, who know her goodness is irreplaceable. She was kind beyond measure, always generous, gracious, patient and willing...

Oct 14, 2021

Marie Francis Krampotich Marie F. Krampotich, age 60 of Kelly Lake, MN, passed away after a long battle with cancer on October 14, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on July 15, 1961, in Minneapolis, MN to George and Teresa (Acker) Sarna. Marie graduated from Minneapolis North High School and started work as a bank...

Oct 13, 2021

Grace L. Maki

March 22, 1929        October 13, 2021

Grace L. Maki went to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.  She passed away in her home with family by her side.  Grace was born March 22, 1929 in Pool Location to Orry and Beatrice (Kermode) Frost.  She married...

Oct 11, 2021

Delores M. Gerulli, age 76 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on October 11, 2021 at the Fairview Medical Center in Hibbing, MN.  She was born in Virginia, MN on March 13, 1945 to Victor and Florence (Fabish) Gerulli.  Her faith was important to her as she was baptized and confirmed through the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Virginia, MN.  She...

Oct 11, 2021

Dwight L. “Ike” Simonson, 70, Buhl, longtime Brainerd resident died peacefully at home with assistance from East Range Hospice on October 11, 2021 in Buhl, MN.   Dwight was born in Detroit Lakes, MN.  He recently moved to Buhl two years ago, coming from Brainerd.  He attended Bemidji State University and later completed a degree in Parks and Recreation at...

Oct 9, 2021

Barbara Ann Wadd

August 24, 1943- October 9, 2021

Barbara Ann Wadd age 78, Mt. Iron, MN died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN.  Barbara was born August 24, 1943 in Marshfield, WI to Fred and Dorothy (Kayhart) Meyer. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Hibbing; she was...

Oct 7, 2021

Douglas A. Hansen

June 11, 1944              October 7, 2021

Douglas A. Hansen, 77, Hibbing, and longtime resident of Ridgecrest, CA died Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  He was born June 11, 1944 to Albert and Elizabeth Hansen in Hibbing.  Douglas was employed as an electrical engineer with...

Oct 6, 2021

“Have I told you lately that I love you?” Dana H. Miller, 77, formerly of Tower and Cherry Township, and retired resident at Swan Lake in Pengilly, MN left us on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Sanford Health Neilson Place in Bemidji, MN. He was born July 28, 1944 to Eugene H. and Thelma (Airo) Miller in Chicago,...

Oct 6, 2021

James L. Simon, age 85 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on October 6, 2021, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Jim was born in Menomonie, WI on March 15, 1936, to Leonard and Frances (Gerbich) Simon. He graduated from Buhl High School in 1954 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War....

Oct 6, 2021

Rodney Charles Tuomi

Rodney Charles Tuomi, Pastor, Author and Engineer, father, grandfather died Wednesday October 6th, 2021, at his home in Hibbing. “Rod” was born to Raymond and Helen Tuomi of Hibbing on November 16th, 1950 in Hibbing Minnesota. His childhood years were spent with his brother Norm, family members, and lots of neighborhood kids. Lots of...

Oct 4, 2021

Duane Hansen age 63 of Minneapolis, MN died unexpectedly at his home. Duane was born in Leadville, CO on September 27, 1958 to Charles and Barbara(Gregory) Hansen. Following his graduation from Hill City High School Duane joined the Army, he was honorably discharged in 1979. After his discharge Duane attended Itasca Community College, he later attended Bemidji State University...

Oct 3, 2021

Kathleen Leone Kromer

Oct 20, 1953- Oct 3, 2021

Kathleen Leone Kromer was born on October 20, 1953 in Crosby, MN to Donald and Leona (Katzenberger) Bjerkness. She married William Thomas Kromer Jr. on August 20, 1988 during which they shared 33 wonderful years. Together they had their two daughters, Lindsay (Elliott) Osterhoudt and Chelsea...

Oct 1, 2021

Pearl Johnson age 78 of Chisholm, died Friday, October 1, 2021 at U of M Fairview in Minneapolis, MN. Pearl was born January 30, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Margaret (Bangs) LaBonte she was the oldest of 13 kids. Pearl grew up in Superior, WI before moving to the Iron Range. Pearl drove production truck for Hanna...

Sep 25, 2021

Lifelong Hibbing resident John Paver passed away on Sept 25 at the St. Cloud Hospital,

succumbing to complications that began with a hip infection. He passed peacefully in his

sleep, with his children at his side in his final hours.

John was born in the Leetonia home of Anton and Frances...

Sep 20, 2021

Donald Milo Hill

September 30, 1944              September 20, 2021

Donald M. Hill, 76 died Monday, September 20, 2021 at University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.  He was born in Superior, WI on September 30, 1944 to David and Inez Hill.  He grew up in Superior and joined the U.S. Navy in 1963.  He served...