Obituaries

Apr 27, 2021

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Maddey. Our Angel, Sweetgirl, and Shigaliga. She passed away on April 27, 2021, at home. She brought amazing joy, love, comfort, laughter and perspective to her entire family and friends. Her sense of humor, wit, adventure and carefree spirit was like no other. She was a gifted...

Apr 24, 2021

Tanner Bong age 28 of Zim passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home. Tanner was born December 27, 1992 in Duluth, MN to Michael and Doreen (Evans) Bong. He graduated from Albrook High School in 2011, after graduation Tanner went to work for the 1097 Labors Union where he was a member. Tanner was a hard...

Apr 23, 2021

Claude A. Zabinski age 94 of Hibbing died Friday, April 23, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Claude was born September 23, 1926 to John and Veronica (Butkowski) Zabinski in St. Cloud, MN. Claude was a 70-year resident of Hibbing, moving from the St. Cloud area in 1951. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the Army...

Apr 19, 2021

Robert ”Bob” James Robinson, 89, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Monday, April 19, 2021 at home in Hibbing. He was born July 17, 1931 to Floyd and Margaret (Bussey) Robinson in Minneapolis, MN. He moved from Minneapolis to Pool Location, attended Hibbing Schools and was an exceptional athlete, going to State in wrestling and football. Bob was a very...

Apr 19, 2021

Thomas Gary Tuin

May 10, 1949        April 19, 2021

Thomas G. Tuin, 71, lifelong resident of Kelly Lake died Monday, April 19, 2021 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  He was born May 10, 1949 to Garret and Rose (West) Tuin in Hibbing.  Tom attended Hibbing schools and achieved a...

Apr 19, 2021

James Van Duker age 55 of Meadowlands, MN died Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 24, 1965 to Raymond and Martha Van Duker in Yale, MI. After high school he attended vo-tech school in diesel mechanics at HCC. Jim married Connie on April 9th, 1993. They started a loving...

Apr 17, 2021

Perry Edard Lease

November 2, 1964          April 17, 2021

Perry E. Lease, 56, Hibbing died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born November 2, 1964 to Marvin and Donna (Smith) Lease in Hibbing.  Perry attended Hibbing Schools, proudly served his country with the U.S. Army and...

Apr 17, 2021

John Anthony Kayfes Sr.

January 20, 1924       April 17, 2021

John A. Kayfes Sr., a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend went to the Lord of Saturday, April 17, 2021.

John was born in Utica Location, MN on January 20, 1924.  His parents, Joseph and Anne Kayfes,...

Apr 9, 2021

Michael J. Giombetti, age 73 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  He was born in Hibbing on March 21, 1948 to Eude “Jim” and Angelyn (Karpan) Giombetti.  Mike grew up in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Hibbing and eventually raised his family there as well.  Graduating with the Hibbing...

Apr 6, 2021

Brody J. DeRosia, 13, of Chisholm, Minn., left this world all too soon on April 6, 2021, at his home from complications from an epileptic seizure.

He was born in Hibbing on June 25, 2007, to Eric and Candice (Alapeteri) DeRosia. Attending Hibbing schools, Brody was an amazing friend to have. Brody was a fun loving kid...

Apr 3, 2021

Darryl Denning Anderson, 83, of Hibbing Died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center of Hibbing. Darryl was born October 20, 1937 in Eyota, MN to Norman and Lorraine Anderson. He was a United States Army Veteran and had worked for Northern Castings. He was a Loving Husband, Brother, Father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. Darryl was an...

Apr 3, 2021

Mariannina Marano

November 18, 1928             April 3, 2021

Mariannina Marano, 92, longtime resident of Nashwauk died Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born November 18, 1928 to Leone and Maria (Alfano) Guaragna in Saracena, Italy of Calabria.  Mariannina’s husband Armando survived the sinking of the ocean...

Mar 30, 2021

Rodney Owen Heikkila, age 71 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on March 30, 2021 at his home with family by his side.  He was born in Chisholm, MN on October 17, 1949 to Onnie and Vienna (Karna) Heikkila.  Rodney attended Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High in 1968.  He attended Hibbing Junior College and St. Cloud State where...

Mar 29, 2021

Brett W. Valeri

August 3, 1963           March 29, 2021

Brett W. Valeri, 57, Pengilly passed away unexpectedly at home.  He was born August 3, 1963 to William and Patricia (Burkes) Valeri in Hibbing, MN.  Brett had been a resident of Pengilly for the past 20 years.  He attended Greenway Schools.  After High School,...

Mar 29, 2021

Robert C. “Header” Hedblom

December 11, 1956         March 29, 2021

Robert C. Hedblom, 64, Togo, formerly Cloverdale, MN died Monday, March 29, 2021 at home with his family by his side.  He was born December 11, 1956 to Richard and Blondell (Headden) Hedblom Sr. in Grand Rapids, MN.  After attending Greenway High School,...

Mar 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” William Aho Sr., 95, longtime resident of Hibbing, passed away on March 28, 2021 at Eden Prairie Senior Living in the Twin Cities. He was born June 14, 1925, in Eveleth, Minn., the son of Aaro and Mary Johanna (Lampton) Aho. He graduated from Eveleth High School then was drafted into the United States Navy and worked as...

Mar 28, 2021

Nellie Mae Palumbo played her last hand of cards, Sunday, March 28, 2021.

She was born March 25, 1930 in Hibbing to Howard and Lydia (Winsor) Lind. Nellie graduated from Cherry High School in 1948. On July 22, 1950 she was joined in marriage to Mike Palumbo at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hibbing. Nellie held many...

Mar 25, 2021

Zephaniah Skarja, age 37 of Eveleth died, Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his home. He was born December 29, 1983 in Grand Rapids, MN. Zephaniah graduated from Hibbing High School in 2002 and later attended Pine Technical College. Zephaniah worked at Radko in Hibbing for 5 years. He enjoyed playing cribbage and fixing car stereos, he also enjoyed fast...

Mar 24, 2021

Floyd L. Anderson age 75 of Nashwauk died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay. Floyd was born November 18, 1945 to Floyd and Evelyn (Yingling) Anderson in Grand Rapids, MN. After Floyd graduated high school he went on to earn his degree in aircraft maintenance. Floyd served his country in the Army during...

Mar 21, 2021

Sandra Schmelzer age 65 of Hibbing passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home. She was born September 27, 1955 to Matthew and Betty (Davis) Brletich in Hibbing. Sandy graduated from Hibbing High School in 1973. She married her high school sweetheart Lonny Schmelzer and they together shared a 46-year marriage. Sandy managed the Iron Gate Mall for...