Obituaries

Aug 5, 2020

Thomas W. Frankson

Thomas W. Frankson, 66, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at home in Hibbing.  He was born December 7, 1953 to Helmer and Helia Frankson.  Tom attended Hibbing Schools, graduating in 1972 and continuing his education with 2 years of Junior College.  He was employed with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad...

Aug 3, 2020

Marjorie B. “Bernie” Thornton

Marjorie B. “ Bernie” Thornton, 86, Hibbing, died peacefully Monday, August 3, 2020 surrounded by her family in her home that she was born.  A wish that meant everything to her.  She was born May 1, 1934 in Hibbing to Louis and Anna Ahachich.  Bernie was united in marriage with Gerald Thornton, Sr....

Aug 3, 2020

Gail Gangl age, 79 of Nashwauk, MN, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 in her home.  Gail was born December 1, 1940 in Hibbing, MN to Rhody and Belva (Spokley) Larson.  Gail lived most of her adult life in Nashwauk, she married Lesley Gangl in 1958. For 21 years Gail was a teller at 1st National Bank in Nashwauk,...

Aug 3, 2020

Donna R. Hames, 76, Nashwauk, formerly of Armona, CA died Monday, August 3, 2020 at her home in Nashwauk.  She was born on June 18, 1944 to Donavon and Ivy (Anderson) Mason in Vancouver, BC.  Donna married Michael Hames on October 17, 1980 at the United Methodist Church in Armona, CA.  She held various positions over her lifetime including;...

Jul 29, 2020

Phyllis Jeane Erickson Southgate passed away on July 29, 2020 at Hillcrest Suites.  Phyllis was born on her grandparent’s farm near Hewitt, MN on June 13, 1932.  Her parents were Agnes Wait and Orville Smith.  She attended elementary school in a one room country school near Henning, MN.  Junior high was at Verndale, MN, living with her mother and...

Jul 27, 2020

Shirley Frances Hovet, 80, of Hibbing, MN passed away July 27th, 2020. She was born April 19, 1940 in Goodridge, MN to Elner and Tillie (Kotrba) Eliason and later moved to Hibbing with her late husband, Gordon Hovet in 1988.  Shirley loved spending time at the casino and at the lake with her family.  She also enjoyed watching the...

Jul 27, 2020

Marian J. Haapoja 79 of Hibbing passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home. Marian was born January 29, 1941 to Frank and Annie (Gradisher) Fink in Hibbing, MN. Marian was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church until its closure. Marian worked for many years as a caregiver and home health aide for Home Care Specialists, she...

Jul 21, 2020

Alan “Al” Richard Dzuck

Alan R. Dzuck, 77, Hibbing died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm, MN after a short-term illness.  Al was born June 18, 1943 in Duluth, MN to Arnold and Violet Dzuck.  In 1961, he graduated from Central High School in Duluth.  He served in the United...

Jul 16, 2020

In loving memory of Helen D. McBrayer, a mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend.  Helen was born in Crouches Creek, Tennessee on December 17, 1933 to Bertha Bolton and George Douglas.  Helen lived many places before settling in Hibbing, Minnesota.  She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family.  On July 16, 2020, Helen left this...

Jul 16, 2020

Gerald Albert Daher, 60, of Chisholm, Minnesota passed away on July 16, 2020.  He was born on October 8, 1959 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Joseph and Marie (Lahr) Daher.  Gerald loved spending time with his family including his wife of over forty years, his only daughter, son-in-law and 5 grandchildren.  He is survived by his wife; Barbara Johnson of...

Jul 16, 2020

Katherine A. “Nancy” Laliberte

Nancy Laliberte, 87, Hibbing, died Thursday, July 16, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Hibbing on July 29, 1932.  She was the daughter of James and Cecilia Bresnahan.  Nancy married Gene Laliberte in Hibbing on July 14, 1954.  She had worked at the Hibbing High...

Jul 14, 2020

Gregory Dean Olson, 57 of Keewatin, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on July 14, 2020 at his home.  He loved fishing, watching NASCAR and spending time with his daughter and grandsons.  Gregory worked with his dad at Olson’s Body Shop and Salvage Inc. in Keewatin for over 30 years as an auto repair mechanic.

Greg is survived by his...

Jul 13, 2020

Margaret Leppanen age 97 of Nashwauk passed away peacefully at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Marge was born September 11, 1922 to John and Frances (Drysch) Zozgornik in Wawina, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 53 years Einer Leppanen in 1994 and her son George Leppanen in 2018. Marge is survived by her...

Jul 10, 2020

Gerald Spotts age 57 of rural Nashwauk died Friday, July 10, 2020 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Gerald was born on his mother’s birthday on September 18, 1962 to Gerald Marcell and Barbara (Toscano) Spotts in Hibbing. He was baptized and confirmed through the Catholic Church. Gerald was a graduate of Hibbing High School; he loved pulling...

Jul 9, 2020

Robert ‘Bob’ Emanuel Peroceski August 25, 1935 — July 9, 2020

Robert “Bob” Emanuel Peroceski, 84, of Kelly Lake, Minn., passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, just over a month before his 85th birthday and 61st wedding anniversary. He passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Bob will always be remembered as a loving and gracious husband, father,...

Jul 5, 2020

Dr. Patric Iammatteo D.O.

Dr. Patric Iammatteo, long-time Hibbing resident and family physician, died on July 5, 2020, at the age of 94. With his passing, the world has lost a vibrant and remarkable man.  He will be remembered throughout the region for the compassionate and thoughtful medical care he provided to so many people...

Jun 30, 2020

Delores Marguerite Passino, age 85 of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  She was born on December 9, 1934 to Frank Buchar Jr. and Julia (Meizo) Buchar.  Graduating from Hibbing High School, Delores went on to take cooking training programs at both Hibbing Technical School and Itasca Community College.  Delores was a member of the Blessed...

Jun 24, 2020

Terri (Sam) Skalsky passed away on June 24, 2020 after her long struggle with breast cancer.  Terri is survived by her husband; Rick, daughters; Jennifer (Brownlee) Johnston and Ashley Brownlee, step-children; Brandon Skalsky, Rikki Lea (Skalsky) Nash and Katherine (Skalsky) Niemann.  By her side was her mother; Joyce Olson, brother; Keith Olson, sisters; Patty (Olson) Pocernich, Penny (Olson) Feltus...

Jun 21, 2020

Grace Amelia Benz

Grace Amelia Benz, 78, of Hibbing, died Sunday June 21, 2020.  She was born in Mora, MN on April 23, 1942 to Marvin and Helen Grummons.  Grace married Gerald Walter Benz on Nov. 28, 1959.

She died peacefully in her home of 50 years where she and Jerry raised their loving family...

Jun 20, 2020

Robert (Bob) J. Kruchoski passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the age of 92.  He was born on July 24, 1927 in the Hartley Location, Chisholm, Minnesota to Anton Kruchoski, who was immigrated to the USA from Galicia, Poland, and Julia E. (Hudy) Kruchoski of Chisholm.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Bernard Kruchoski,...