Obituaries

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...

May 18, 2021

Marilyn Heil age 72 of Keewatin passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living in Duluth. Marilyn was born November 24, 1948 to Bob and Elsa (Wikholm) Quarn in Two Harbors. She was a member of the Congregation of the Good Shepard Church, Marilyn was also on the church council. She volunteered for Boy Scouts and Cub...

May 17, 2021

Herman Carl Lambert Jr.

March 23, 1957          May 17, 2021

Herman C. Lambert Jr., 64, longtime resident of Hibbing died Monday, May 17, 2021 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  He was born March 23, 1957 to Herman C. and Margie (Davis) Lambert Sr. in New Orleans, LA.  Herman proudly...

May 17, 2021

Daniel Lamphere age 71 of Hibbing, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Daniel was born March 01, 1950 in Dell Rapids, SD to William and Ruth (Goodale) Lamphere. Daniel moved to Hibbing at a young age. He attended Hibbing High School. Following his attendance, he joined the Army. There he won the...

May 16, 2021

Roberta Jean “Bobbie” Schilz

Bobbie Jean Schilz, 57, longtime resident of Hibbing died Sunday, May 16, 2021 at home in Hibbing.  She was born September 18, 1963 to Sigrid and Iona (Iverson) Syverson in Bemidji, MN.  A homemaker by trade, Bobbie loved watching television, cooking and her pet cats throughout her life, Tony was her favorite cat. ...

May 15, 2021

Kelli R. Samuelson

February 26, 1970           May 15, 2021

Kelli R. Samuelson, 51, Hibbing, and formerly of Keewatin died Saturday, May 15, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  She was born February 26, 1970 to David and Donna (Vaughn) Boelter in Elk Grove Village, IL.  A homemaker by trade, Kelli loved...

May 14, 2021

Elnor J. Hagadorn

Sept. 5, 1930             May 14, 2021

Elnor J. Hagadorn, 90, lifelong resident of Kelly Lake passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Rising Sun Vista in Hibbing.  Elnor was born to Oren and Vivian (Sherman) Kendall on September 5, 1930 in Hibbing.  She...

May 13, 2021

Harold Salminen age 95 of Hibbing, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. He was born March 2, 1926 in Duluth, MN to Carl and Hildur (Sundquist) Salminen. Harold was a resident of Hibbing since 1950, he served in the Army Air Force during WWII. Harold worked as a draftsman for...

May 10, 2021

H. Ardella Barnes

August 7, 1930 May 10, 2021

Ardella Barnes, 90, Hibbing, formerly of Richland Center, WI died

Monday, May 10, 2021 at home in Hibbing. She was born August 7, 1930 to

Adelbert and Sara (Drake) Frost in Bagley, MN. She married William Brown in

...

May 8, 2021

Edward B. Danculovich

June 15, 1940            May 8, 2021

Edward B. Danculovich, 80, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born June 15, 1940 to Peter and Mary (Vidovic) Danculovich in Monroe Location, near Chisholm.  After high school, Edward proudly served his country...

May 3, 2021

Thomas R Mandsager, age 69, died May 2, 2021 at his home in Mt. Iron, MN. His dog Joey, his constant companion, was by his side. Tom was born October 30, 1951 in Hibbing, MN. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1969, where he sang in the choir and was an elite competitor on the swim team. Tom...

May 1, 2021

Garry Frank “Poncho” Brill Jr.

May 29, 1974           May 1, 2021

Garry F. “Poncho” Brill Jr., 46, Hibbing longtime resident of Duluth/Superior died Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Hibbing.  He was born May 29, 1974 to Garry and Candace (Nys) Brill Sr. in Superior, WI.  He graduated from Superior High School and later...

Apr 29, 2021

Julia Picek Lind

Born May 11, 1917 in Sparta, MN to Stephen Picek and Paraska (Pearl) Pyngnyn. She was the 4th of 11 children. At the age of 7 she moved to Field Township Cook. Julia graduated from Cook High School on May 31, 1935.  After graduation, Julia’s father Stephen brought her to Hibbing, got her a...

Apr 28, 2021

Heaven is just a little more beautiful as our loving angel on earth, Tammie Jo McCollor-Sumner, age 61of Nashwauk, MN, has gained her heavenly wings on 4/28/2021. Tammie passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home after a hard and courageous battle with lung cancer.  She was born in Grand Rapids, MN on March 31, 1960 to...