Obituaries

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...

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....