Obituaries

Sep 19, 2021

Terrance R. Maki "T-Bone", age 68 of Keewatin, MN, passed away on September 19, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.   He was born in Hibbing, MN to Sara and Robert Maki on November 8, 1952.  Terry liked to fish and hunt. He worked for Hanna Mining Company and was the manager and metallurgist at ASSAY Laboratories in Sparks, NV. Terrance is survived by his...

Sep 18, 2021

Randy Gibson July 21, 1953 — September 18, 2021

​​Randy Gibson age 68 of Hibbing, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

Randy was born July 21, 1953, to Tauno and Margaret (Palso) Sandberg in Hibbing. Randy grew up on the Iron Range, she was a member of Holy Trinity...

Sep 18, 2021

Alice Virginia Elj (Nyhus), age 91 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021.  She was born in Keewatin, MN on May 23, 1930 to Fredrick and Opal (Cowell) Nyhus.  Alice grew up on the family farm north of Nashwauk, MN and attended school in Coleraine, MN down by the lake.  She was married to Harold Elj...

Sep 17, 2021

Peter Kashiwagi, 31, of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, passed away on September 17th at his home in Hibbing, with his loving mother by his bedside, after a long battle with brain cancer. He loved Japanese culture, especially Anime, and never passed on a chance to eat sushi - his favorite food. A fan of horror, he’d spend hours listening to...

Sep 16, 2021

Dennis David Deblak, age 76 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  Dennis was born in Hibbing, MN on January 17, 1945 to John and Mary (Marinac) Debelak.  He attended school in Hibbing and went on to serve his country in Vietnam as part of the US army.  Dennis was an equipment operator for St. Louis...

Sep 15, 2021

Dorothy A. Klobucher (Stimac), age 107 of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing. Dorothy was born in Cherry, MN on May 15, 1914 and grew up there with the Stimac family.  She went to school in the Cherry area and eventually met her Husband Anton Klobcher and raised her family there.  Dorothy...

Sep 15, 2021

John J. Herzog age 54 of Hibbing, MN died at his home Wednesday, September 15, 2021. John was born January 4, 1967 in Aberdeen, SD to Richard and Margaret (Prouse) Herzog. John was a US Army veteran serving during Operation Desert Storm, he was also stationed in Germany. John enjoyed riding his Harley and working with wood and leather....

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...