Obituaries

Jan 13, 2020

Darren Warmbold (Baba), age 58 of Keewatin MN, passed away on January 13, 2020.  He grew up boxing, cruising around in his Malibu and racing snowmobiles.  He loved his cats, hunting and fishing and was known around town for fixing up small engines.

He is survived by his sons, Tony (Raven) Koppes of Keewatin, Darren (Brittiney) Warmbold...

Jan 13, 2020

Edward Lee Brandenburger

Edward L. Brandenburger, 71, Hibbing died Monday, January 13, 2020 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born February 3, 1948 to Alfred and Ruth (Middlestead) Brandenburger in Aberdeen, SD.  Edward completed two years of schooling at Dunwoody, completing an electrical program.  He later was employed with hearing aid repair in Minneapolis,...

Jan 10, 2020

Mary Candace (Maki) Markovich

Mary age 70 lost her battle with lung cancer on January 10, 2020 at her home in Hibbing, Minnesota with her children by her side. She was born April 25, 1949 in Chisholm, Minnesota to Kaino and Violet (Goette) Maki. She was raised in Buhl and graduated from Buhl High School in 1968....

Jan 4, 2020

Kenneth A. Raukar age 79 of Hibbing, formerly of Kelly Lake, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 in his home. Ken was born February 12, 1940 to George and Ann (Capan) Raukar in Carson Lake, MN and was a 1959 graduate of Hibbing High School. Following graduation, he served in the Army and then attended Dunwoody College in Saint...

Jan 4, 2020

Roger J. Boucher

Roger J. Boucher, 85, Hibbing, died Saturday, Jan 4, 2020 at the Lustila Assisted Living Home.  He was born August 2, 1934, in Hibbing to Amos and Helmi Boucher.  Roger was a 1952 Hibbing High School graduate.  He graduated from the Hibbing Junior College in 1954 and then enlisted in the Army where he...

Jan 1, 2020

Damon Neil Gardner, 44 of Hibbing, passed away recently at his home. Damon was born

June 6, 1975 to Neil and Sheri (Manning) Gardner in Marquette, MI. Damon lived in

both California and Minnesota. In 1993, Damon graduated from Hibbing High School.

Damon was a talented cook, musician, writer and artist, he was...

Jan 1, 2020

Delores E. Sampson

June 24, 1931 -- December 7, 2020

Delores E. Sampson, 89, Hibbing died Monday December 7, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born June 24, 1931 to John and Elsie Johnson in Hibbing.  Delores was a lifelong resident of Hibbing and attended Hibbing schools. She graduated from...

Dec 29, 2019

Jeanette “Punka” Gloria Friend

Punka G. Friend, 72, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born November 7, 1947 to Solomon and Betty (Arseneaux) Friend in Hibbing.  Punka’s favorite things to do were coloring and drinking coffee.

She is survived by her...

Dec 27, 2019

Paul A. Pierce

Paul A. Pierce, 70, lifelong resident of Kelly Lake, died Friday, December 27, 2019 at New Journey Assisted Living in Eveleth, MN.  He was born December 7, 1949 to Everett and Germaine (Truchon) Pierce in Shell Lake, WI.  Paul married Karen Enger on July 2, 1983 in Hibbing.  He was employed with...

Dec 24, 2019

Hope Marie Chamberlin

Hope Marie Chamberlin, 9, Hibbing, MN, died unexpectedly on Tues. Dec. 24, 2019 at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.  She was born Dec. 25, 2009 in Hibbing to Ariel Smock and Mirl Chamberlin.  Hope was an energetic young girl who loved life to its’ fullest.  She loved being outdoors...

Dec 24, 2019

Anna Yahrmatter

Anna Yahrmatter passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the age of 93. The Lord told her husband, Fred Yahrmatter, that it was time to bring her home to Heaven. Anna longed for the day that she and Fred could be back together again, as 29 years is a long time to be...

Dec 23, 2019

Walter "Jim" Seeba 62, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. Arrangements are pending.

Dec 23, 2019

Walter "Jim" James Seeba, Jr.

Walter "Jim" James Seeba, Jr., age 62, of Grand Rapids, MN, died Monday, December 23rd, 2019 at home, after a short but fierce battle with stomach cancer. Jim was born January 5, 1957, to Walter and Mary Jo Seeba in Fargo, N.D. Jim's Dad was a manager of JCPenney Stores at the...

Dec 23, 2019

Maila Helina Esterberg

Maila Helina Esterberg, 86, Meadowlands, formerly of Toivola and Hibbing, died Monday, December 23, 2019 at Hummingbird Assisted Living in Meadowlands.  She was born in Kalajoki, Finland to Kalle and Fanni (Lankila) Rahkola on January 24, 1933 and immigrated here in 1954.  She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #3044 in Cotton,...

Dec 19, 2019

Elizabeth Anne Gerow Muhar

Elizabeth A. Muhar, 95, Grand Rapids, formerly of Hibbing passed quietly on December 19, 2019 with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Hibbing to Italian immigrant parents and was a lifelong Hibbing resident.

Elizabeth was known for her gardening and canning skills.  She loved to...

Dec 15, 2019

Michael Andrew Pistilli

Michael A. Pistilli, 65, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  He was born September 25, 1954 to Andrew and Katherine (Borovac) Pistilli in Hibbing.  After High School, Michael proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps.  He later was employed...

Dec 13, 2019

Patrick Martin Degnan

June 11,1930-December 13, 2019

Pat Degnan, 89 of Hibbing died Friday, December 13,2019 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.

Pat was born June 11,1930 in Hibbing at the home of his parents, George & Vera (Clune) Degnan. Pat was raised in Hibbing and graduated from...

Dec 9, 2019

Gary Roger Kochevar

Gary R. Kochevar, 64, Hibbing, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 in his home.  He was born July 24, 1955 in Virginia, MN to Joseph and Madeline Kochevar.  Gary married Christal Sanders on Sept. 17, 1988 and had lived in Chisholm where they raised their family before moving to Hibbing later in life.  Gary lived...

Dec 7, 2019

Charles W. Miller

Charlie Miller, age 80 of Kelly Lake peacefully passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family.  Charlie was born October 13th 1939 in Benedict, MN to Wilber and Agnes (Fallgren) Miller. Following graduation in 1957 from LaPorte High School, Charlie joined the US Navy where he served from 1958...

Dec 7, 2019

Judi Elersic age 60 of Hibbing passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. Judi was born in Painesville, OH April 2, 1959 to JH and Jewell (Madle) McBride. Judi was a 4 year resident of Hibbing and prior to that a lifelong resident of Ohio.

She enjoyed spending time with her...