Obituaries

Dec 26, 2020

Waddell Cheatham, age 66 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on December 26, 2020.  There are no services planned at this time.

Dec 21, 2020

Norman Glen Warwas

July 20, 1936 December 21, 2020

Norman Glen Warwas, 84, of rural Nashwauk/Bovey, beloved husband and father, died peacefully in his home with his family by his side on December 21, 2020, after a short but intense battle with cancer. Norman was born July 20, 1936 to Raymond...

Dec 21, 2020

James Sam Kotonias passed away peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the age of 59. Jimmy is preceded in death by his father Sam Kotonias.  He is survived by his mother Arlene Kotonias, sisters Kathy (Matt) Senich, Connie (Bruce Norman) Kotonias, Kay (Rick) Guidarelli and Carla (Scott) Sosalla, brother Bill (Kendra) Kotonias and 13 nieces and nephews, extended family...

Dec 19, 2020

Neoma Lillian Skeesuck/Rice Auel

July 4, 1928 – December 19, 2020

On Saturday Dec 19th, 2020, the angels came to escort Neoma Lillian (Skeesuck/Rice) Auel to her heavenly home and eternal rewards. At age 92, surrounded by loved ones at the family home in Hibbing she suffered a massive stroke. She departed to...

Dec 17, 2020

Jeri Ann (Blair) Zozgornik, age 61 of Hibbing, MN, went to be with Jesus after her courageous battle with cancer, on December 17, 2020.  She was born in Grand Rapids, MN on February 20, 1959 to Gerald and Barbara (Adams) Blair.  Jeri grew up on Long Lake and attended school in Nashwauk-Keewatin.  She married the love of her life,...

Dec 15, 2020

Joseph S. Calaguire

October 17, 1927  --  December 15, 2020

Joseph S. Calaguire, 93, Nashwauk, MN died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at home, surrounded by his family from complications due to COVID.  He was born to Frank and Theresa (Provinzino) Calaguire of Nashwauk, MN.  At age 16, his father passed away, he became...

Dec 11, 2020

Patricia “Patty” Kay Griffiths

June 24, 1954 -- December 11, 2020

Patricia (Patty) Kay Griffiths passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020, following an extended illness. Patty was born the youngest child of Leander and Laverne Stalboerger on June 24, 1954. She attended school in Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School in...

Dec 11, 2020

Carol J. Newton age 76 of Virginia passed away December 11, 2020 at Edgewood Memory Care in Virginia. Carol was born December 25, 1943 in Hibbing to Nicholas and Ruth (Walters) Woitel. She grew up in Kelly Lake and graduated from Hibbing High School. Carol lived in many places throughout her life including, Wyoming, Nevada and Michigan. Carol waitressed...

Dec 5, 2020

Lillian May Krause (97 years old), died on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Dells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. She was born in Elcho, Wisconsin on May 28, 1923 to Ernest and Merlinda Knoke. Lillian was united in marriage to Gilbert Albert Krause on February 10, 1945 in Wild Rose, WI. Gilbert and Lillian...

Dec 5, 2020

Brenda Kathleen Kirchmeier, age 67 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on December 5, 2020 in Duluth, MN from complications of the COVID-19 virus.  She was born in Hibbing on May 30, 1953 to Edwin and Mary (Simonson) Kirchmeier.  A truly beautiful soul has just entered heaven, our beloved sister and aunt, Brenda.  If we could have chosen from all...

Dec 3, 2020

David L. Scovill, 75, Side Lake, MN died Thursday, December 3, 2020 at his home on Little Sturgeon.  He was born January 24, 1945 to Burvill and Enid (Topinka) Scovill in Hibbing.  David was a graduate of Hibbing High School in 1964 and went on to attend Hibbing Junior College and Bemidji State.  After schooling, David proudly served his...

Dec 2, 2020

Darwin Dean Wiberg, age 85 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away and was taken all too soon from COVID-19 on December 2, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Fosston, MN on April 16, 1935 to Alvin and Tina (Lucken) Wiberg. After high school, Darwin served as part of the United States Army. He married...

Dec 2, 2020

Todd J. Bednar, age 59 of Hibbing, MN, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  He was born May 9, 1961 to Richard and Veronica (Zadonick) Bednar in Minneapolis, MN.  Todd completed a 2 year program with the Tech school in Hibbing with the Automotive Program as a mechanic....

Nov 30, 2020

Marcia A. Stilinovich, 83, Hibbing, and formerly from St. Helena, CA died Monday, November 30, 2020 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living facility in Chisholm, MN.  She was born July 12, 1937 to Nick and Mary (Maras) Stilinovich in Hibbing.  She was a graduate of Hibbing High School in 1955.  Marcia lived and worked in San Francisco, CA, eventually retiring...

Nov 29, 2020

Gladys Stilinovich, age 90 of Hibbing, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. Gladys was born December 28, 1929 to Andrew and Sadie (Sterle) Aho in New York Mills, MN. During WWII Gladys lived in Tacoma, WA with her mother.  Gladys lived the majority of her life in Hibbing, she was...

Nov 28, 2020

Aro Matt Saari, age 75 of Nashwauk, MN passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born in Deer River, MN on April 13, 1945 to Jack and Ellen (Lekander) Saari.  After high school in Deer River, Aro attended St. Cloud State where he received an accounting degree.  He also served six...

Nov 27, 2020

Mary Ann Franz, former longtime resident of Babbitt, MN, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN.  Mary Ann was born on November 18, 1945 in Mobridge, SD to Carl Arthur and Frieda (Nies) Larson.  As a child, the family moved to Emily, MN where Mary Ann eventually attended nursing school and...

Nov 24, 2020

Annie L. (Galatz) Peroceski October 20, 1941 — November 24, 2020 Annie L. Peroceski, 79, of Kelly Lake, MN, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Annie passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones as she joined the love of her life, Bob, in heaven. Annie will always be remembered as a loving and gracious wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved...

Nov 22, 2020

Marian Farr age 94 of Hibbing passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born May 9, 1926 to Elmer and Lilly (Lindsey) Thon in Miles City, MT. Marian worked as a cook for Golden Crest Nursing Homes and later on worked as a hairdresser. She is survived by her children,...

Nov 20, 2020

Lucine D. Renskers

June 15, 1935-Nov. 20, 2020

Lucine D. Renskers age 85 of Hibbing, MN passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. She was born June 15, 1935 in Ottertail, MN to Omer and Eva (Wilcox) Preston. Lucine spent her early life in North Dakota attending grade school...