Obituaries

Jan 24, 2020

Barbara J. Lehman

Barbara J. Lehman, 80, Hibbing, MN, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 in the Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing.  She was born Nov. 13, 1939 in Cook, MN, to Everett and Erna Eddy.  Barbara married Earl Lehman in Bear River, MN on Feb. 25, 1956 and they then made their home in Hibbing where...

Jan 24, 2020

Roland Weaver, 62 years old, of Hibbing, MN died on January 24, 2020. Roland was born in Pennsylvania in 1957. It was there that he learned his trade of masonry and met the love of his life, Beulah. They married in 1976 and celebrated their 43 rd wedding anniversary together last May. Together they made homes in Pennsylvania, Minnesota,...

Jan 23, 2020

Brian K. Allord, age 58 of Nashwauk, MN passed away on January 23, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Brian was born on January 24, 1961 in Grand Rapids, MN to Lloyd and Margaret (Kammermeyer) Allord.  He was a lifelong resident of northern Minnesota and was joined in marriage to Linda (Kasper) on April 26th, 1986 in Cloverdale, MN. ...

Jan 22, 2020

Gary Michael Stark age 79 of Hibbing passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Fairview Range Medical Center. Gary was born in Hibbing, September 23, 1940 to Ardella Sundquist. He was joined in marriage to his wife Margaret Wolf on June 8th 1960. Gary was a lifelong resident of Hibbing, he owned the Shop Rite grocery store for eight...

Jan 21, 2020

Gregory Alan Sallila, 63, Keewatin, died January 21, 2020, after a courageous battle with alzheimers at Aspen Grove Assisted Living surrounded by his family.

He was born in Hibbing, MN, on August 17th, 1956 to Ronald “Bud” and Jean Sallila.  He married Christine Dix on October 10, 1980, in Hibbing and they were life-long residents of Keewatin.

Jan 17, 2020

88, of New Hope, MN died peacefully at home on Jan. 17, 2020. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Duane John Russ (1928 – 2015) of 58 years, her mother Mabel Agnus (Plouf) Vashro (1895-1978) and her Father Reuben Arthur Vashro (1895 - 1952). She graduated with a teaching degree from St. Cloud Teachers College (MN)...

Jan 17, 2020

Angeline E. Peterson

Angeline E. Peterson, 92, longtime resident of Nashwauk died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born March 8, 1927 to Herman and Anna (Poepping) Denne in Freeport, MN.  Angeline entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Alvin Peterson on September 23, 1947 in St. Rosa, MN.  She was...

Jan 14, 2020

Lynda Ann (Zebott) Stavnes, age 72 of Hibbing, passed away on January 14, 2020 at her home with family.  She was born on October 21, 1947 in Providence, RI to Albert and Doris (Greenwood) Zebott.  She moved to the Hibbing area in 1968 and was later joined in marriage to Robert Stavnes for 49 years.  Lynda was a huge...

Jan 13, 2020

Ronald A. Borbiconi, 87, a lifelong resident of Hibbing died peacefully at home on Monday, January 13, 2020 in Hibbing.  Ron was born February 28, 1932 to Edith (Sorci) and August Borbiconi, the youngest of two boys.  After a joyful upbringing in North Hibbing.  Ron married Frances Brick on February 1, 1957.  Together they created a beautiful family bringing...

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...