Obituaries

Obituaries

Anthony "Tony" T. Pingatore

Anthony "Tony" T. Pingatore

Dec 31, 2024

Tony passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at Guardian Angels Nursing Home. Tony was born to Anthony “Tony” and June Pingatore in Hibbing, Minnesota, on January 27, 1950. Tony was a very friendly guy, with a great sense of humor and a love for life. His favorite pastimes included bowling, softball, and rock hunting, as he would spend time...

Ronald "Ron" P. Krier

Ronald "Ron" P. Krier

Dec 24, 2024

Ronald Krier, 85, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN. He was born October 6, 1939, to George and Rose (Ruzynski) Krier in Hibbing. Ron Graduated from Hibbing High School and later completed a Bachlors Degree in Biology at UMD. He was married to Diane Jerkovich on April 4, 1964, at the...

Ward W. Gustafson

Ward W. Gustafson

Dec 24, 2024

Ward William Gustafson

Ward Gustafson, 90, of Hibbing, passed peacefully into his heavenly home on December 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 22, 1934, in Hibbing, MN, to John and Bertha (Carlson) Gustafson, Ward lived a life defined by love, service, and devotion. He proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country during the...

Robert A. Sorci

Robert A. Sorci

Dec 22, 2024

Robert Anthony Sorci, age 81, of Hibbing, MN, was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 22, 2024. After a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, Bob leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith and humor that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. 

Bob was born on February...

Susan K. Scipioni

Susan K. Scipioni

Dec 22, 2024

Susan "Sue" Scipioni, 65, of Saint Cloud, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Sue, the baby of the family and the self-proclaimed family favorite, was born on May 13, 1959, to Londo and Cecelia (Coss) Scipioni in Hibbing, MN, the town she always considered her home. Sue's life was strongly influenced by being a...

Ardelle E. Berklich

Ardelle E. Berklich

Dec 21, 2024

Ardelle E. Berklich, 77, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born August 26, 1947, to Vilho and Saimi (Maki) Siekkinen in Hibbing. Ardelle attended Hibbing schools thru 10th grade and moved to Grand Forks where she graduated from Grand Forks Central High School. She entered the Sacrament of...

Roseann Koprivech

Roseann Koprivech

Dec 20, 2024

Roseann Koprivech, 79, longtime resident of Nashwauk, MN, died Friday, December 20, 2024, at Essentia-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born July 24, 1945, to Everett and Germaine (Truchon) Pierce in Ashland, WI. Roseann entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Anthony Koprivech on April 14, 1989. She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Nashwauk,...

Andrew D. "Andy" Selvo

Andrew D. "Andy" Selvo

Dec 19, 2024

Andrew (“Andy”) D. Selvo, 84, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. He was born February 27, 1940, to Andrew and Louise (Maracchini) Selvo in Hibbing. Andy graduated from Hibbing High School and earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota. He was later employed by the State...

Robert "Bob" D. Dostal

Robert "Bob" D. Dostal

Dec 19, 2024

Robert “Bob” D. Dostal, 75, Virginia, MN, formerly of Hibbing died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Essentia Health-Virginia, MN. He was born July 5, 1949, to Fredrick and Virginia (Smith) Dostal in Chisholm, MN. Bob attended Hibbing schools. After graduating in 1967, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Bob was employed as a maintenance employee with the...

Mary S. Mulvahill Gebrin

Mary S. Mulvahill Gebrin

Dec 17, 2024

Mary Susan Mulvahill Gebrin, 59, of Huntington, NY, and formerly Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. She was born in Hibbing, MN, on January 5, 1965, to Peter and Marilyn Mulvahill. Mary grew up in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School. She eventually relocated to New York and made it home for thirty years. In 1997,...

MaryAnn E. Rasch

MaryAnn E. Rasch

Dec 17, 2024

MaryAnn Elizabeth Rasch age 72 of Hibbing passed away with her family by her side Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Solvay Hospice Home in Duluth. MaryAnn was born May 10, 1952, in Hibbing to Dick and Patricia (Kramer) Lee. She was a 1970 graduate of Hibbing High School. Following graduation, she enrolled at Hibbing Junior College where she received her...

Donald J. Jacklen

Donald J. Jacklen

Dec 17, 2024

Donald Jay Jacklen, 96, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Cook Hospital in Cook, MN. He was born on March 13, 1928, to Christ and Alice (Ganz) Jacklen in Rockford, IL.

Funeral services for Don will be held in late spring of 2025 at the Grace Lutheran Church of Hibbing. Dates and times will be published...

Mary L. Rohwer

Mary L. Rohwer

Dec 14, 2024

Mary L. Rohwer, age 87, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. She was born on July 29, 1937, in Park Rapids, MN, to Clarence and Agnes (Lein) Robbins. 

Mary has been a resident of the Iron Range since 1950. She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Rohwer on September...

Justin L. Senogles

Justin L. Senogles

Dec 7, 2024

Justin Lee Senogles “Tut”, age 45, of Hibbing, MN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at his home in Hibbing, Minnesota. 

He was born on July 11th, 1979, in Hibbing to Gene and Sherri Senogles. Justin grew up in Nashwauk, MN, and graduated from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School in 1998. He went on to attend Hibbing Technical College for computer science...

James G. Juricich

James G. Juricich

Dec 5, 2024

James “Jim” G. Juricich, 97, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024. 

 

Jim was born on January 5, 1927, to Frank and Amelia (Luketich) Juricich in Hibbing, Minnesota. He had a deep love for his hometown and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1944. Jim was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Hibbing...

John E. "Yonko" Sporer

John E. "Yonko" Sporer

Dec 1, 2024

John E. “Yonko” Sporer, 87, Hibbing, MN, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. He was born June 15, 1937, in Leetonia Location to Steve and Mary (Susich) Sporer. He had 4 siblings. He entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Gloria (Gargano) Sporer on September 3, 1960, in Hibbing at the Immaculate Conception...

Tammy K Hallan-Towner

Tammy K Hallan-Towner

Nov 28, 2024

                                                                                                 Tammy K. Hallan-Towner

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Earl G. Voss

Earl G. Voss

Nov 26, 2024

Earl George Voss, age 88, of Virginia passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born on May 6, 1936, to Martin and Maxine (Banning) Voss in Rapid City, SD. 

Earl served in the Navy and was honorably discharged. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Chisholm, MN. Earl enjoyed fishing on the lakes, spending time with...

Neil R. Houge

Neil R. Houge

Nov 26, 2024

Neil R. Houge, 91, Hibbing, formerly of Pengilly, MN and the San Francisco Bay area, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. He was born October 5, 1933 to Arthur and Stella Ann (Shellhorn) Houge in St. Paul, MN. Neil graduated from Kensington High School. He later would proudly serve his country with...

Harold "Bill" O. Astry

Harold "Bill" O. Astry

Nov 25, 2024

Bill Astry, age 73, of Iron, MN passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, November 25, 2024. He was born February 3,1951 to William and Harriet (Oustad) Astry in Bigfork MN. He was born the oldest of four children. He grew up in Effie Mn and attended and graduated high school from Bigfork in 1969.

Bill was known to say...