Obituaries

Jun 16, 2021

Thomas E. Simberg age 68 of Hibbing passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home. Tom was born September 28, 1952 in Riverside, CA. He was a 1970 graduate of Hibbing High School. Tom could be seen walking around town regularly. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Minnesota Twins. He is survived by his siblings, Lynne...

Jun 15, 2021

Mary Susan Vesel, “Susan” passed away in her sleep June 15 th, 2021 at home. Susan was born to Mary (Cox) and Charles Mason in Grinnell, Iowa March 24, 1939 growing up in St. Louis, MO. She graduated from University High School in University City, MO and Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. While attending Lawrence University a fateful dinner party introduced...

Jun 15, 2021

Lyle J. Warwas age 88, longtime resident of Nashwauk, MN passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born May 25, 1933 to Raymond and Frieda (Knap) Warwas in Pennington, MN. Lyle was joined in marriage to Nora Erickson in 1954 in Bemidji, following their marriage they moved to Nashwauk. Lyle started...

Jun 13, 2021

Harley Mahler, 68 of Hibbing, passed away June 13th, 2021 at home with family by his side. Harley was born Aug 3rd, 1952, to Glenn and Alice Mahler, in Waseca, MN. He grew up in a loving family, on the family dairy farm. Upon graduating from University of Minnesota Southern School of Agriculture in 1970, Harley enlisted in the...

Jun 12, 2021

Gary “Nick” Nicholas Wonderlich, age 83 of Angora, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center. Nick was born in Ollie, IA on May 14, 1938 to Harlan and Carrie (Jensen) Wonderlich. He grew up in the Esterville, IA area and graduated from high school there. After high school, Nick joined the U.S. Navy...

Jun 12, 2021

DeAnn Abate age 67, lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing after a courageous battle with cancer. DeAnn was born March 31, 1954 in Hibbing to Orlando and Joanne (Mattson) Abate. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1972, following graduation she attended Hibbing Community College. DeAnn was baptized and...

Jun 11, 2021

Bartholomew John Fena’s family gave him many names, most famously “Boots” and “Bartski”

and “Lalow,” the last because his younger siblings could not quite pronounce his full name. His

kind and gentle soul was born into the world on July 26, 1961, the eighth child in our large

family.  Bart Died in his...

Jun 11, 2021

Kurt Andrew Jensen, age 54, of Hibbing, MN, died on June 11, 2021 at his home.  He was born on May 28, 1967 in Hibbing to Raymond Jensen Sr. and Jean (Tawyea) Jensen of Nashwauk. He attended Nashwauk-Keewatin Schools and graduated from Eveleth Technical College in 1993 with a Diploma in Carpentry. He was previously a member of Carpenter's...

Jun 9, 2021

Anton “Tony” Robert Modich, age 73 of Keewatin, MN, passed away on June 9, 2021 in Hibbing, MN.  He was born in Hibbing on July 15, 1947 to Joseph Modich Sr. and Margaret (Povsha) Modich.  Tony grew up in the Keewatin area and graduated from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School with the class of 1965.  On November 6, 1971, Tony married...

Jun 8, 2021

We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Kent Patrick Hollis, 60, of Hibbing, MN, on June 8, 2021, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN. He was born in Hibbing on October 9, 1960, to Rex D. Hollis and Elizabeth J. (Starcevic) Hollis. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1980. After high school, Kent went...

Jun 6, 2021

Tim Pierce age 44 of AZ former longtime resident of Hibbing, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born April 11, 1977 in Hibbing, MN to Terry and Sally (Opacich) Pierce. Tim attended Hibbing High School and later briefly Hibbing Community College where he initially met his wife, Marcy. Tim worked for several years at Millers Roofing and...

Jun 6, 2021

Timothy M. Joyce, age 59 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on June 6, 2021 at his home with family at his side. He was born on September 23, 1961 in Louisville, KY and was adopted at a young age by Clayton and Ann Joyce. After high school, Tim was proud and honored to serve his country in the United...

Jun 5, 2021

Henry John Wierimaa

June 26, 1947                      June 5, 2021

Henry J. Wierimaa, 73, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at home in Hibbing.  He was born June 26, 1947 to Henry and Maxine (Lewis) Wierimaa in Hibbing.  After graduating from High School Henry proudly served his country in the U.S....

Jun 5, 2021

Rex A. Gustafson

March 6, 1943                  June 5, 2021

Rex A. Gustafson, 78, Hibbing died Saturday, June 5, 2021, at home with family by his side.  He was born March 6, 1943, to Bernard and June (Anderson) Gustafson in Barberton, OH.  He graduated from Chisholm High School and then joined the U.S. Navy. ...

May 31, 2021

Edward (Peash) Joseph Versich, 91- of lifetime resident of Kelly Lake- went to be with the Lord on Memorial Day- May 31, 2021.

He was born on August 31, 1929, to Andrew and Helen Versich. He grew up attending Leetonia schools, and became an altar boy serving parishes in both Carson Lake and Leetonia. The nickname “Peash”...

May 31, 2021

Edward J. Versich, age 91 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  Edward was born in Leetonia, MN on August 31, 1929.  A mass of Christian Burial will be held later this week.  Full obituary to come with date and time of service.

May 29, 2021

Therese C. Schraut, 88, Hibbing, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Fairview Regional Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born in Rice, MN to Ferdinand and Isabel Anderlie on August 9, 1932. Therese was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary.  Therese enjoyed bowling, fishing with her family, gardening, and quilting. She regularly volunteered at...

May 24, 2021

Michael T. “Sootie” Damjanovich

July 19,1947                 May 24, 2021

Michael T. “Sootie” Damjanovich, 73, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, May 24, 2021 at home in Wilpen.  He was born July 19, 1947 to Mike and Amelia (Martinez) Damjanovich in Keewatin, MN.  After high school, Sootie achieved a two year degree from Itasca...

May 21, 2021

Mary C. Motherway, 102, of Hibbing passed away on May 21, 2021, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl. Mary was born December 24, 1918 to William and Catherine Motherway. Mary’s fierce independence and thirst for knowledge drove her to earn two college degrees from the University of MN. During WWII, Mary moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the F.B.I....

May 19, 2021

Lori Rantala age 60 of Palo, MN passed away Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 at Essentia Health in Duluth. Lori was born February 7th, 1961 in Grand Island, NE to Allan and Karen (Mitchell) Dorstad. Lori has attended St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Palo over the years. She even married her loving husband Richard in the old church. Lori lived...