Obituaries
Obituaries
Mariann Silvestrini
Feb 28, 2026
Mariann S. Silvestrini, age 65, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home in Duluth, MN. She was born on January 9, 1961, in Hibbing, MN, to Roy and Mary (Mihelich) Silvestrini.
Mariann worked at the Range Center as a talented candle maker. She had a goofy, fun-loving personality and was truly the life of the...
Phyllis B. Frand
Feb 28, 2026
Phyllis Betty Frand, age 96, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her residence. She was born on April 12, 1929, in England to Jesse & Edith (Osbourne) Green.
Phyllis began working at the age of 14 in the midst of WWⅡ. She later met her husband, Fred, while he was stationed in England during the Korean...
Oswald "Ozzy" G. Medley
Feb 27, 2026
Oswald “Ozzy” G. Medley, 77, of Aurora, MN, passed away peacefully Friday, February 27, 2026, at home. He was born on October 11, 1948, in Port Antonio, Jamacia to Albert Lieliewellyn and Iris Louise (King) Medley.
Ozzy worked on a cruise ship before moving to Deerfield Beach, FL, where he eventually met the love of his life, Mary Taittonen in 2010....
Clara L. Kearney
Feb 27, 2026
Clara L. Kearney, 95, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at Hillcrest Suites of Nashwauk. She was born January 3, 1931, to Joseph and Mary (Zanoni) Iozzo in Hibbing, MN. She attended Hibbing Schools. Clara entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Myron “Baldy” Kearney on August 29 th, 1953, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Later,...
Gary R. Westerberg
Feb 24, 2026
Gary R. Westerberg, 70, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Hallock, MN, on August 4, 1955, to Roger and Gerdis (Hoglin) Westerberg. Gary grew up in the Lake Bronson area on his family's farm, which he held...
Bernice A. Baratto
Feb 24, 2026
Bernice A. Baratto
Sept. 16, 1927 February 24, 2026
Bernice A. Baratto, 98, longtime resident of Kitzville died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born September 16, 1927, to Marko and Anna (Rutchasky) Zidich in Buyck, MN. Bernice entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Domenic Bonacci, on Sept. 15, 1951. Domenic unfortunately passed...
Marcia Graybow
Feb 24, 2026
With sadness, we announce the death of Marcia Graybow
Zichronah livrachah;
May her memory be a blessing.
The clergy, staff, and caring community offer our condolences to the family of Marcia Graybow. She was the beloved mother of Daniel, Joshua, and Rachel, grandmother of Malia, sister of Randy (Donna) Feldman and Stephen Feldman, and partner to Mark Greene.
The funeral service will be held...
Timothy Malnar
Feb 21, 2026
Timothy E. Malnar, age 72, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born July 17, 1953, to Thomas and Janice (Rivera) Malnar in Virginia.
Tim had a fascination for trains and would spend countless hours out by the tracks observing them on their routes. He loved to meet people and most likely would remember your name for the rest of...
Frank Ambrozich
Feb 21, 2026
Frank Ambrozich, 83, of Hibbing, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Frank was born April 16, 1942, and was the son of the late Frank and Mary Ambrozich. He graduated from Nashwauk High School and briefly attended the University of Minnesota. Frank worked for the Hanna Research Lab and the Cleveland Cliffs Research Lab.
Frank enjoyed...
James J. Sersich
Feb 21, 2026
James J. Sersich (Papa) age 68 of Hibbing passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, unexpectedly in his home. He was born October 16, 1957, to John and Rose (Mazich) Sersich in Hibbing.
Jim graduated with the Hibbing High School class of 1976. He worked at the PUC until his retirement. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, along with anything outdoors, watching...
Steven G. Prebeck
Feb 19, 2026
Steven Grant Prebeck, 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away in Tampa, Florida, on February 19, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Steve touched many lives with his kindness, humor, and selflessness.
Born on March 12, 1956, in Hibbing, Minnesota to Steven and Lorraine Prebeck, Steve filled the world with...
James (Jim from Tuffys) P. Montcalm
Feb 19, 2026
James Philip Montcalm (Jim from Tuffys), age 79 of Hibbing, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Hibbing, MN, to James and Theresa (Pascuzzi) Montcalm on October 1, 1946.
Jim was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the US Air Force from 1964 to 1968. In 1969, Jim started his...
Barbara "Barb" J. Vogtlin
Feb 17, 2026
Barbara Jean Vogtlin, 71 years young, of Keewatin, MN, left this world all too soon on February 17, 2026. She passed away naturally at home, surrounded by family. She was born in Hibbing, MN, on September 30, 1954, to Joseph and Rose (Valencich) Rajacich. Barb grew up in Keewatin and graduated from Nashwauk Keewatin High School. She met the love...
Larry Ralph Albrecht
Feb 10, 2026
Larry Ralph Albrecht Sr.
November 10, 1946 February 10, 2026
Larry R. Albrecht, 79, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. He was born November 10, 1946, to Arthur and Ethel (Martin) Albrecht in Hibbing. Larry graduated from Hibbing schools and later served his country with the United States Air Force. He was employed...
John Shain Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
John Shain Jr., 78, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Hibbing on May 12th, 1947, to John Sr. and Ellamae (Hosking) Shain.
He grew up in Kelly Lake and graduated from Hibbing High School. John had a nearly forty-year career as a self-taught...
Louise A. Perunovich
Feb 8, 2026
Louise Ann Perunovich, age 95 of Hibbing, MN, passed away on February 8, 2026. She was born on August 10, 1930, to Louis and Ida Nicolelli.
The day she was born, a petal fell from heaven and landed on earth. She was gentle, kind, and a loving soul who had few earthly possessions except her family, a caring smile, and a...
Judith Anne Holmbeck
Feb 6, 2026
Judith Holmbeck, 82, passed away in Brooklyn Park, MN, on February 6, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1943, to James and Olga (Lubovich) Holmbeck. Judith is survived by her brothers Robert, Kenneth, and David Holmbeck, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Donald and sisters Charlotte, Claudia, and Jacqueline.
There will be...
Eleanor "Mitzi" V. Nasi
Feb 6, 2026
Eleanor Valeri Nasi passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 100. She was born to Santi and Marie (Hlabshe) Valeri on October 1, 1925. She married Arvid Nasi on June 12, 1948.
She loved spending her summers at Horseshoe Lake and the winter months on the beach at Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, and her time she spent...
Rose Lackner
Feb 5, 2026
Rose M. Lackner
Rose Lackner, born in Ely, Minnesota to Anton and Lucija Paun, passed away on February 5, 2026, in West Des Moines, Iowa. Rose graduated from St. Cloud State College in 1957 and taught first-grade in Melrose, Minnesota followed by over 30 years at Washington Elementary School in Hibbing, Minnesota teaching first- and second-grades.
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Rodney R. Holmi
Feb 2, 2026
Rodney R. Holmi, age 82, of Palo, MN, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.
He was born on March 12, 1943, in Biwabik, MN, to Richard and Ailie (Palo) Holmi. Rodney grew up in Palo, MN, and attended their local school. He was a proud member of the Laborers Local 1097 in Virginia. Rodney...
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