Obituaries

Aug 2, 2021

Dorothy Mae Roche

June 22, 1933---August 2, 2021

Dorothy M. Roche, 88, passed away peacefully in Sun City, AZ where she had resided since 1980.  Dorothy was born in Hibbing, Minnesota and graduated from Hibbing High School before moving to California with her mother.  She graduated from California State University, Chico in 1957. ...

Aug 2, 2021

Viola Elaine (Maki) Petrangelo passed away on August 2, 2021. She was born December 5, 1928 to William and Sylvia Maki. Viola married Frank Petrangelo in 1948. She had a great desire for education and reading. She would often be found with a book in her hand and shared her love of reading by providing books as gifts. She was also a...

Aug 1, 2021

Madonna Mary Hysjulien

June 8, 1929             August 1, 2021

Madonna Mary (Spain) Hysjullien, 92, died in her home surrounded by her loving family on August 1, 2021.  Donna was born to her parents Robert and Edna Spain on June 8th, 1929.  She graduated from St Leo’s High school in Minot, North Dakota and...

Jul 29, 2021

James Kenneth Puhek of Kennesaw, GA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 29 th  in his home.  James was born December 24, 1968, in Duluth, Minnesota was the son of Kenneth and Kathleen (Lou) Puhek of Buhl, Minnesota.   He graduated from Mountain Iron Buhl High School in 1987, then continued his education at Hibbing Community College and St. Cloud...

Jul 27, 2021

Gladys L. Klaysmat, 89, lifelong resident of Hibbing went to heaven Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at home with family by her side. She was born April 1, 1932 to John and Gladys (Pratt) Smoltz in Hibbing. Gladys entered the Sacrament of Marriage with George on October 20, 1950 in Hibbing. She was employed as a secretary for Keewatin Sawmill,...

Jul 17, 2021

Carol Anne Bugliosi

Carol Bugliosi, 70, Pengilly, MN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 17, 2021, in the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing to Merton and Anne (Maki) Hirt on December. 7, 1950.  She graduated from Hibbing High School and attended college at the University of Minnesota. Carol worked for many dentists as...

Jul 12, 2021

Ann Kilbride passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 lovingly surrounded by family. Marcella “Ann” (Loulan) Kilbride was born on March 15, 1929 in Akron, OH to Marcella (Slattery) Loulan and William Dewey Loulan. Her twin brother Thomas did not survive birth.

Ann spent her early years in Akron before moving to Hibbing, MN with her mother Marcella and brother...

Jul 12, 2021

Dean J. Zubich age 67 of Hibbing passed away at his home Monday, July 12, 2021. He was born November 19, 1953 in Hibbing to Daniel and Beverly (Reed) Zubich. Dean was a lifelong resident of Hibbing; he grew up in Brooklyn Addition. Dean attended Hibbing High School; he was an employee of the City of Hibbing for over...

Jul 9, 2021

Lifetime Hibbing resident Ed L. Beckers died at home peacefully on July 9th after a long de- cline in health.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents Matthew and Amelia Beckers, as well as by his sister Patricia Madich. He is survived by his loving wife Molly Fritz-Beckers, who has been at his side as constant...

Jul 8, 2021

Agness Ricci passed away at the age of 99 on July 8, 2021 of natural causes, not COVID. Born in Hibbing and a graduate of Hibbing High School and Hibbing Junior College. An example of a beautiful, selfless mother who let go of her own concerns to care for her family. A trusted and loyal friend who had the...

Jul 7, 2021

Grace Marie (LaFrance) Schneider

November 17, 1946              July 7, 2021

Grace Marie (LaFrance) Schneider, 74, of Side Lake, MN passed away on July 7, 2021 with her family by her side. Grace was born November 17, 1946 in Chisholm, MN to Edmund and Frances (Kerzie) LaFrance. Grace graduated from Chisholm High School in...

Jul 7, 2021

Tammi J. (Jaynes) Lindsay, age 42, of Chisholm, MN, passed away on July 7, 2021 after battling cancer for over two years. She was born in Duluth, MN on December 2, 1978 to Robert Jaynes and Hannah Hamlin. Tammi grew up in Chisholm, attended school there and graduated with the Chisholm High School class of 1997. Out of high...

Jul 6, 2021

Steven A. Holt, age 69 of Buhl, MN, passed away on July 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Waterloo, IA on June 18, 1952 to Clarence and Thelma (Young) Holt. Steven grew up in the Rochester, MN area and attended school there. With a huge extended family, Steven was a farm boy growing...

Jul 4, 2021

Irving Arthur Johnson age 89, formerly of Makinen, MN passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Virginia, MN. Irving was born July 11, 1931 in Duluth, MN to Olaf and Mimmie (Swanson) Johnson. He served proudly in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1953 in the Honor Guard and as a locomotive...

Jul 2, 2021

Steven J. Barach, age 63, of Pengilly, MN, passed away after his fight with cancer on July 2, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1958 to Marko and Florence (Stevens) Barach in Grand Rapids, MN. Steven grew up in Pengilly and attended Greenway High School. After high school, he attended Hibbing Technical School and completed the Electronics Technician...

Jul 2, 2021

Huyen Van Nguyen age 68 of Hibbing died Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home. Huyen was born December 20, 1952 in Vinn Long, Vietnam to Anh Deng Nguyen and Dah Deng Nguyen. Huyen came to the United States in 1980 from Vietnam and started working at Northern Castings until he retired at the age 62. Huyen was a...

Jun 29, 2021

Ronald D. Lee age 83 of Hibbing died at his home, Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was born August 30, 1937, in Monroe, Washington to Lewis and Adeline (Crosby) Lee. Ron was a lifelong resident of Hibbing. In 1970 he bought Ness Painting; he ran the business for 30 years until his retirement. Ron took great pride in the...

Jun 27, 2021

Richard “Rich” David Roche Dec 25, 1961- June 27, 2021 Richard Roche age 59 longtime resident of Chisholm, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Chisholm, MN. He was born December 25, 1961, in Two Harbors to Richard and Carol (Brown) Roche. Rich moved to Hibbing at a young age, he attended Hibbing High School, after high school Rich...

Jun 25, 2021

Dayne Zuest

June 29, 1952             June 25, 2021

Dayne Zuest, 68, longtime resident of Hibbing died Friday, June 25, 2021 at home in Hibbing.  He was born June 29, 1952 to Paul and Edith Mae (Amey) Zuest II in Philadelphia, PA.  Dayne prouldly served his country for 3 years with the U.S. Army.  ...

Jun 20, 2021

Robert G. Grewe age 90 of Hibbing passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. He was born March 12, 1931 to William and Ida (Hannemon) Grewe in Hewitt, MN where he later attended high school. On August 18, 1951, he was married to Joan Bement in Menahga, MN. He served in...