Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

Lorrie A. Palumbo age 66 of Hibbing died Saturday June 20, 2020 at The Waterview Woods Assisted Living in Eveleth. Lorrie was born November 13, 1953 to Mike and Nellie (Lind) Palumbo in Hibbing. Lorrie was a 1972 graduate of the Hibbing High School. She was a former member of St. Leos Catholic Church before its closure. Lorrie enjoyed...

Jun 19, 2020

Stanley William Cvar, age 92 of Hibbing, passed away quietly at home with his family and caregivers Friday, June 19, 2020. He was born December 19, 1927 in Chisholm to Frank and Mary (Petrich) Cvar. Stan served in the US Navy during World War II, he enlisted at the age of 15 and was later honorably discharged at the...

Jun 17, 2020

Betty L. Vesel

Betty L. Vesel, 86, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Wed. June 17, 2020, in the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born March 8, 1934 to Lyman and Mable Crooks.  She married Alby Vesel in Hibbing on May 11, 1951.  Betty was an active member of the 7th Day Adventist Church.  She...

Jun 16, 2020

Arlys Elmira Hilde, age 91 of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  She was born in Faulkton, South Dakota on April 4, 1929 to Albin and Lillian (Corkin) Nystrom.  Arlys moved to Hibbing in 1961, was a member of the Church of Christ for many years and was married to Elmer Hilde in 1975.  She volunteered...

Jun 14, 2020

Kathleen Becicka age 82 of Hibbing passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Mountain Iron. Kathleen was born December 19, 1937 to Frank and Signe (Benson) Burke in Grand Rapids, MN. Kathleen grew up in Goodland, attending the Goodland grade school and later the Nashwauk High School, graduating in 1954. Kathleen continued her education...

Jun 12, 2020

Richard L. Rantala

Richard L. Rantala, 69, Palo, MN died Friday, June 12, 2020 in his home.  He was born May 25, 1951 to Wilbert and Ruth (Maki) Rantala in Biwabik, MN.  Richard proudly served his country in the Army National Guard as was called up for duty during the Vietnam War.  Later he was employed with...

Jun 10, 2020

Steven F. Oberstar Sr.

Steven F. Oberstar Sr., 70, lifelong resident of Kitzville, MN died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home.  He was born October 24, 1949 to Frank and Lucille (Gervol) Oberstar in Hibbing.  Steve attended Hibbing Schools. Steven proudly served his country with the U.S. Army and the National Guard, and later achieved his...

Jun 10, 2020

Lonny J. Waldvogel

Lonny J. Waldvogel, 70, longtime resident of Keewatin and Hibbing, MN died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at home in Hibbing.  He was born April 19, 1950 to Oswald and Maryann (Slomenski) Waldvogel in Grand Rapids, MN.  Throughout his career, Lonny worked carpentry and a short time with the City of Keewatin.  One...

Jun 7, 2020

Dorothy Haverkamp age 91 of Chisholm died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. Dorothy was born October 13, 1928 to Oscar and Sophie (Anderson) Olson in Pelican Rapids, MN. Dorothy went to school in Cormorant and Pelican Rapids and later graduated from Detroit Lakes High School, she also took business courses at colleges in Detroit Lakes...

Jun 2, 2020

Richard “Krow” Krollman, 86, of Hibbing, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born on September 21, 1933 and had been a Fireman for the City of Hibbing retiring in 1988.  Richard was a United States Veteran and served in the army.  In his younger years, Richard was an avid hunter...

May 28, 2020

Robert Hartlieb, 75, of Iron passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020 with his loving family by

his side.  Robert was born on October 4, 1944 in Fairmont, West Virginia. He and his father moved

around the country before finally settling in Iron, Minnesota. Robert served in the U.S. Army for 2

years....

May 28, 2020

Ellen Grace (Lee) Savolainen

December 3, 1924-May 28, 2020

Ellen Grace (Lee) Savolainen, 95, took her last breath on earth on Thursday, May 28, 2020. She was born in Calumet to Chris and Agnes Lee on December 3, 1924. When she was four years old, her family moved to a farm in Williams,...

May 27, 2020

Timothy Carl Parenteau, born April 4, 1958, passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones on May 27th after a long battle with cancer. Tim was born in Cloquet, MN to Eugene and Charlene (Schultz) Parenteau. A graduate of Toivola-Meadowlands High School and Adelphi Business College, he worked in the construction industry most of his life, living in the...

May 24, 2020

Lorraine A. Prebeck

Lorraine A. Prebeck, 87, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born April 18, 1933 to Robert and Elsie (Wilke) Johannessohn in Hibbing, MN.  Lorraine attended Hibbing Schools. She later married Steven Prebeck Sr. on December 31, 1951.  A homemaker by...

May 19, 2020

Matilda Sanborn age 103 of Hibbing passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl. She was born November 5, 1916 to Paul and Eva (Barich) Maras in Hibbing. Matilda was a lifelong resident of Hibbing. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Matilda graduated from Hibbing High School in 1936. She met Robert...

May 16, 2020

Schuyler D. Mitchell, 85, of Nashwauk, fought a good fight but is now at peace. He passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020. He joins his lost loved ones in heaven and we are positive it will be filled with his larger than life presence and know it just got a little brighter there.

His life passed...

May 16, 2020

Jeffery Marklowitz age 35 of Hibbing passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his home. He was born March 8, 1985 to Scott and Lisa (Frank) Marklowitz in St. Cloud, MN. Jeff liked camping and loved playing with his kids. He was creative and enjoyed working with wood. Jeff was never scared to try new things. He is survived...

May 15, 2020

Robert "Skip" Black Jr. passed away May 15th. He touched many lives through business, church, golfing, fishing and AA. He is survived by 3 siblings, 3 children, and 1 grandchild. May he rest in peace.

May 13, 2020

David Hardy, age 80, of Hibbing went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. David was born in Tacoma, Washington on June 24, 1939 to Olin and Laura (Vine) Hardy. He grew up in Washington, then in 1964 moved to Minnesota, where he married Barbara Gilbert in 1972. After Barbara’s death in...

May 11, 2020

Dickie Gene “Papa” Murden passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, May 11, 2020. He was born in Sibley Township August 5, 1941. He spent the majority of his life in Balsam Township where he worked the farm with his parents and brothers. He eventually settled down the road from his homestead and ran his business, Balsam Auto Recyclers,...