Obituaries

Jan 7, 2022

Mark “Bubsy” Andrican passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022. Bubsy was born on February 9, 1934, in Kitzville, MN, to George and Anna Andrican. Bubsy grew up in Kitzville, where he and his brother Boris started Kitzville Body Shop on the family property in 1960. Bubsy’s life revolved around his family and the shop. Bubsy married Lois (Hocking)...

Jan 7, 2022

Travis J. Flynn, 46 of Daytona Beach, FL died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 7, 2022, at his parents’ home at Side Lake, MN. He was born August 30,1975 to Robert and Jean (Johnson) Flynn in Hibbing. Travis graduated from Hibbing High School in 1993. He continued his education at Eveleth Area Vocational Technical College in Graphic...

Jan 5, 2022

Jerry Lee Johnson, age 72 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away on January 5, 2022 at home with his loving wife at his side.  He was born in Grand Rapids on September 7, 1949 to Jack and Alice (Countryman) Johnson.  Jerry grew up in the Nashwauk and Cloverdale area and went to Greenway High School.  He went on to serve...

Jan 2, 2022

Patricia Lee “Patsy” Galatz

February 9, 1954         January 2, 2022

Patricia Lee (Patsy) Galatz, of Hibbing, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm.  She was in the arms of her husband who had a chance to tell her he loved her one last time and to then say goodbye...

Jan 2, 2022

Dennis Noonan, age 57 of Keewatin, MN, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN on January 2, 2022.  Denny was born and lived in Keewatin all of his life.  He was a loving son who visited his mom every morning to watch The Price is Right.  In his twenties, he started his own business, Noonan's Welding and Heating,...

Jan 1, 2022

Linda Lorraine Adams was the fourth born of Matthew and Dorothy Blaeser on Sept 18, 1947 in Virginia, MN. She enjoyed following her three older brothers around the town and her days in the halls of Marquette Catholic School with close friends as the tomboy that she was. In Linda’s Junior year of high school her family relocated to...

Dec 31, 2021

Mabel “Pat” (Johnson) Wright, 76, formerly of Bloomington, MN and Mesa, AZ, passed away on December 31, 2021 in Hibbing, MN. She loved to feel the sun on her face and was happiest when surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her husband James Wright, Sr., her mother Josephine Maxwell, and her brothers James Johnson and Dean...

Dec 29, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Louis Howard, age 75 of Hibbing passed away peacefully at Guardian Angels on

Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Bobby was born on August 8, 1946, in Hibbing, MN and remained a

lifelong resident. He was a devoted member of the Wesley United Methodist Church.

After attending Hibbing Public Schools, Bobby was employed...

Dec 25, 2021

Martha L. “Peggy” Bolden

November 24, 1937         December 25, 2021

Peggy L. Bolden, 84, longtime Kitzville resident died Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.  She was born November 24, 1937 to Charles and Vinia (New) Gilbert in Bigfork, MN.  Peggy held many small jobs throughout her lifetime, but was...

Dec 25, 2021

Nolan S. Lantman-Porter

Nolan S. Lantman-Porter, 25, It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear Nolan.  He passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at his home in Duluth, MN.  He worked as a stocker at Saver’s in Duluth which he enjoyed.  He was currently working on getting his very first driver’s license...

Dec 24, 2021

Michael James Kampsula

May 1, 1955     December 24, 2021

Michael J. Kampsula, 66, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, December 24, 2021 at home in Hibbing.  He was born May 1, 1955 to Clifford and Mabel (Koivisto) Kampsula in Hibbing.  Michael married Debra Wilson on June 19, 1976 in Hibbing.  He was employed...

Dec 23, 2021

On Thursday, December 23, 2021, remarkable Dr. Stanley James Yeshe, Jr., DDS, age 74, passed away at Abbott Northwestern Hospital due to complications from his long-term brain injury and chronic lung problems.

Stan (Jim) was born on February 25, 1947 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Stanley J. & Anne E. (Rupich) Yeshe. As their family grew, he became the...

Dec 22, 2021

Violet L. Smilanich

July 7, 1935                December 22, 2021

Violet L. Smilanich, 86, longtime Buhl resident died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born July 7, 1935 to Louis and Sophie (Radakovich) Lastavich in Hibbing.  After High School, Vi graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, and...

Dec 22, 2021

Anna Marie (Forsman) Maras, age 80 of Side Lake, MN, passed away on December 22, 2021 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm, MN.  She was born on September 27, 1941 in Hibbing, MN to Henry and Seime (Aho) Forsman.  Anna grew up on the Iron Range and attended Hibbing Community College for her nursing degree and later went...

Dec 21, 2021

Elizabeth M. “Ammy” Suomi

May 20, 1939              December 21, 2021

Elizabeth M. “Ammy” Suomi, 82, longtime Mt. Iron, MN resident died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at the Virginia Convalescent Center Nursing Home in Virginia, MN.

She was born May 20, 1939 to George and Helen (Narum) Clark in Bemidji, MN.  She...

Dec 20, 2021

Sandra Marie (Krtinich) Fena

Our beautiful Mother, Sandra Marie (Krtinich) Fena, 69 of Hibbing, passed away

peacefully Dec. 20th, 2021 at her home.  Sandie was born Jan. 1, 1952 in Hibbing to Donald and Gloria (Cossick) Krtinich.  She spent her first few years of life in Leetonia before moving into their childhood home...

Dec 19, 2021

Gregory Eugene Egerdahl Sr.

May 6, 1953              December 19, 2021

Gregory E. Egerdahl Sr., 68, Lifelong resident of Nashwauk died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Havenwood Care Center in Bemidji, MN.  He was born May 6, 1953 to Anthony and Louise (Bertram) Egerdahl in Grand Rapids, MN.  He was employed as a mechanic...

Dec 13, 2021

Amelia Kathryn (Grillo) Novak, age 101.5 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on December 13, 2021 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing on February 25, 1920 to Vincent and Palmerina (Tomaino) Grillo.  Amelia attended Hibbing schools and has been a lifelong resident of the Iron Range.  Her catholic faith was very important to her as she was a...

Dec 12, 2021

Linda Marie Clark, 73, of Chisholm, passed away on Dec. 12th 2021, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, with her family at her side. She was born in Hibbing, MN on Feb. 3rd 1948 to Godfrey and Evelyn (Cochran) Bussey.  Linda grew up in Pool Location and graduated from HIbbing High School in 1966.  After high school she moved...

Dec 11, 2021

Louise J. Ochsner

February 10, 1937       December 11, 2021

Louise J. Ochsner, 84, Buhl died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Chisholm, MN.  She was born February 10, 1937 to William and Mary (Repesh) Gutzwiller in Hibbing.  Louise married Larry Ochsner on July 6, 1963 in Fargo, ND.  Louise...