Obituaries

Oct 24, 2020

Eugene “Gene” J. Rudolph, age 76 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on October 24, 2020 in Duluth, MN. He was born on February 29, 1944 in Chisholm, MN to Albert and Angeline (Slapnicher) Rudolph. Eugene attended Chisholm High School and graduated with the class of 1963 and was a lifelong resident of the Iron Range. He was drafted by the...

Oct 21, 2020

Constance L. Lucente

Constance (“Connie”) Lucente, 90, of Hibbing died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, Minnesota, as a result of the COVID-19 virus.  Connie was born the third of seven children to Casimir (“Cap”) and Louise Petron, in Mitchell Location, Minnesota, on November 14, 1929.  Connie grew...

Oct 20, 2020

Shirley A. Vlatkovich, 82 years old, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her home late on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 20th. She was born May 20, 1938, in Penobscot, MN, in old North Hibbing, to her parents Adolph and Della (Pauley) Bertram. Sixty two years ago she married the love of her life, Michael Vlatkovich. Together...

Oct 19, 2020

Heaven gained another angel when Florence “Charlie” (Amato) Kotonias returned home to her family and her loving God on Monday, October 19, 2020, at the age of 83. Charlie left this life just like she lived it: on her own terms. She was in her home at the LEE Center and at peace, surrounded by the love of her...

Oct 15, 2020

Suzanne Joy Mousseau

October 2, 1942  --  October 15, 2020

Suzanne J. Mousseau,78, Duluth, MN, loving sister and friend, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 in Grand Rapids after a brief illness. She was born Oct. 2, 1942 in Hibbing to Leo and Edythe Mousseau. She graduated from UMD with a degree in English,...

Oct 12, 2020

Edwin Allen Janzen of Kelsey, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the age of 90. After being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, Edwin passed away peacefully with his beloved wife Loretta and their children by his side.

Edwin was born in Windom, Minnesota on September 25, 1930, to Cornelius and Anna (Krahn)...

Oct 11, 2020

Beverly M. Leathers (VanDamme), age 89 longtime resident of Hibbing passed away peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, Minnesota.

She was born April 13, 1931 to Margueritte and Jack VanDamme Sr. in Hibbing, Minnesota. Bev’s greatest joy was her family. She bartended for 30 some years at the Brothers Two (Bar 412) in...

Oct 7, 2020

Patricia Marie Mannila-Lokken, 71, of Keewatin, left this earth on October 7, 2020, due to advanced COPD.  She passed with her brother and sister-in-law by her side at Cornerstone Villa Assisted Living in Buhl.

Pat was born in Hibbing on March 22, 1949, to Anthony Daniel and Ann Rose (Radovich) Zubich.  She was raised on 10th Avenue...

Oct 7, 2020

Myrtle N. Purkat

Myrtle N. Purkat, 94, longtime resident of Hibbing passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Essentia Health-Virginia, just 10 days before her 95 th birthday. She was born October 17, 1925 to Charles and Ebba (Berquist) Johnson in Keewatin, MN. Myrtle married John Purkat on February 2, 1945 in Hibbing, notably during a...

Oct 7, 2020

Sharon Alice Carolann Thomson

August 24, 1944- Oct 7, 2020

Sharon Thomson age 76 of Hibbing, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. She was born August 24, 1944 in Craigville, MN to Victor and Viola (Cline) Parson. She was a 20-year resident of Hibbing. Sharon grew up...

Oct 7, 2020

Nancy Diana Voss

November 23, 1941- October 7, 2020

Nancy Diana Voss, age 78 of Mt. Iron passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Nancy was born in Michigan on November 23, 1941. In the late 1960’s she moved from Freesoil, MI to Keewatin, MN and in the late...

Oct 6, 2020

Roy Lundstrom Jr.

July 25, 1926  --  October 6, 2020

Dad, your dash is complete.

Roy Lundstrom Jr., 94, lifelong Minnesota resident was released into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Franciscan Health Center in Duluth, MN. He was born July 25, 1926...

Oct 4, 2020

Kaino John Walter Maki

Dec. 6, 1943- Oct 4, 2020

Kaino John Walter Maki age 76 of Hibbing passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday October 4th 2020. Kaino grew up and graduated from Buhl in 1962. He worked as a logger, at J and J Castings and retired from Hibbing Tac....

Oct 3, 2020

Cecil Lawrence Hess, PHD

January 8, 1923  -  October 3, 2020

CECIL LAWRENCE HESS, PHD, 97, Hibbing, MN, formerly of International Falls, MN, Missoula, MT, and Monroe, GA, passed away, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Guardian Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  Cecil was born January 8, 1923 at the family homestead near Denton, MT...

Oct 2, 2020

Richard F. Matosich, age 84 of Keewatin, MN, passed away on October 2, 2020.  He was born on November 16, 1935 to Frank and Katherine (Musich) Matosich.  Richard graduated from the Keewatin High School in 1953.  On December 16, 1961 he married Loraine Allison at St. Mary's Church in Keewatin.  He spent many years working at Keetac as an...

Oct 2, 2020

Olga Frances (Blazina) Sartori, age 95, of Chisholm, MN, passed away on October 2, 2020. She was born in Hibbing, MN on November 20, 1924 to Thomas and Frances (Benz) Blazina. Olga grew up in Leetonia, MN and attended school in North Hibbing. After her parents’ untimely death, she cared for and helped raise her siblings. Olga married Mario...

Sep 29, 2020

Polly Jane Moyer, age 89 of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully in her home on September 29, 2020.  She was born in Fort Dodge, IA on October 15, 1930 to Edwin and Mary Ellen (Dillingham) Merrill.  Polly received her education in Fort Dodge.  On September 14, 1947 she married Kenneth R. Anderson in Blue Earth, MN.  She and Kenneth had...

Sep 28, 2020

Patricia A. Sibley age 82 of Hibbing passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born December 30, 1937 to Edward and Lydia (Doane) Beane in Kingman, ME.

She is survived by her daughters, Sherry Sibley and Lori Sibley of Hibbing, MN sons, Jay (Sherba) Sibley, Edgecomb, ME and David Sibley,...

Sep 27, 2020

Timothy A. Pogorels

November 12, 1954 -- September 27, 2020

Tim A. Pogorels 65, lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away, Sunday, September 27, 2020. Tim was born November 12, 1954 to Tony and Donna (Pipan) Pogorels in Hibbing. He was a 1973 graduate of Hibbing High School and later attended Hibbing Community College....

Sep 27, 2020

Gertrude Kotonias Naglich, age 95 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on September 27, 2020.  She was born in Chisholm, MN on January 28, 1925 to James and Olga (Olson) Kotonias.  Attending 14 years at Hibbing High School, two years being with the junior college, she graduated in 1943.  Gertrude worked for many years in the main Hanna Mining office...