Obituaries

Jun 8, 2019

Trenton “Trent” C. Salminen, 13, Hibbing, passed away Sat. June 8, 2019 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.  Trent was born Oct. 14, 2005 in Hibbing to Rina Godin and Matthew Salminen.  Trent had just completed the 7th Grade at the Northern Lights Community School in Warba, MN.  Trent’s hobbies were those that most boys loved.  Trent...

Jun 8, 2019

Tiffany Marie Skalsky, 36, of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away on June 8, 2019 peacefully in her sleep at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Tiffany was born in Hibbing, Minnesota on May 11, 1983. She graduated from Hibbing Senior High School.  After graduation, she attended cosmetology school and tended bar at various establishments where she built forever...

Jun 4, 2019

Erma Irene Hanson was born on May 27, 1932 in Brainerd MN to dairy farmers Jessie and William Hansen. As a child, she was always outdoors, having adventures with her siblings, Bill and Joni. She attended a one-room school house through 8th grade and was active in school, church and 4-H activities before graduating from high school, where she...

Jun 2, 2019

Stevan “Steve” Johnson

Stevan “Steve” Johnson, 61, Hibbing died Sunday June 2, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.  He was born in Minneapolis to William and Bernice (Roles) Johnson on September 24, 1957.  He had been employed as a carpenter in construction.

He is survived by his children, Amy, Roy and Dylan (Kati) Johnson,...

Jun 1, 2019

Jerome LeRoy Skalsky

Jerome L. Skalsky, 82, Chisholm and formerly of Hibbing died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at his home in Chisholm.  He was born June 9, 1936 to Steve and Nellie (Herbert) Skalsky in Hibbing.  Jerome was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Chisholm, MN.  He was an avid outdoorsman, loved...

May 29, 2019

Charlotte Rose Pecchia

Charlotte Rose Pecchia, 5 months, passed away in her parents arms, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis.  She was born December 26, 2018 to Michael and Racheal (Rantala) Pecchia in Minneapolis, MN.  A note from Mother:

My dear Charlotte Rose,

I cannot believe...

May 28, 2019

Donna Rae Swanger

Donna Rae Swanger, 69, lifelong resident of Hibbing died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in Hibbing.  She was born August 7, 1949 to Donald and Gloria (Cossick) Krtinich in Hibbing.  Donna was employed with the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish in Hibbing, retiring after 23 years of service as their church secretary. ...

May 27, 2019

Sandra Lee Treviranus (Holman) age 69 of Hibbing passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at her home. Sandra was born in Hibbing, September 19, 1949 to Wilfred and Victoria (Rose) Holman. She was a 1968 graduate of Hibbing High School and attended Hibbing Community College in 1994. Sandra was a member of The North Star Church in Hibbing and...

May 27, 2019

Steven John Nadeau

Steven J. Nadeau, 61, longtime resident of Chisholm, and formerly of Hibbing died Monday, May 27, 2019 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born July 28, 1957 to John B. and Dorothy (Fox) Nadeau in Hibbing.  Steven was employed as a welder for L & M Radiator in Hibbing.  He was...

May 25, 2019

Lorraine Persgard Jamar passed away Saturday, May 25th with her family by her side.  Born in Duluth, Minnesota on February 29, 1928.  She was the only child of Leif and Mayme Rasmussen Persgard.

Except for 2 ½ years in Medford, Oregon during World War II, she grew up in Duluth and was a 1946 graduate of Standbrook...

May 22, 2019

Eleanor A. Kennedy

Eleanor A. Kennedy, 91, longtime resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born November 5, 1927 to Edward and Amelia (Johnson) Hendrickson in Unity, WI.  After attending school, Eleanor worked for Globe Union, inspecting radio equipment for the U.S. Navy during WWII. ...

May 21, 2019

Diane J. (Waseleski) Clowe, 60, of Apple Valley, Minn., peacefully passed away with family by her side at Eagan Pointe Senior Living on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

Diane was born to Wallace L. and Carole J. (Butorac) Waseleski on Sept. 22, 1958, in Hibbing. Diane was a strong, loving, caring, hardworking and beautiful person. She’d live life...

May 17, 2019

Thomas E. (Tom) Marinucci, 72, lifelong Hibbing resident died Friday, May 17, 2019 at St. Luke’s in Duluth after a brief illness.

He was born in Hibbing to Kieno and Frances (Shuster) Marinucci on August 16, 1946. After graduating from Hibbing High School, he drove truck for Century Mercury Trucking and then worked as a...

May 17, 2019

Ardele Mae Skalsky age 86 of Iron, MN passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN. Ardele was born May 7, 1933 to Ragnar and Hilda (Mattson) Anderson in Hibbing, MN. She was a lifelong resident of Iron and Hibbing. Ardele enjoyed crafting, shopping and Black Friday shopping. She loved her weekly trips to the casino...

May 17, 2019

Ardele Mae Skalsky age 86 of Iron, MN passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, MN. Ardele was born May 7, 1933 to Ragnar and Hilda (Mattson) Anderson in Hibbing, MN. She was a lifelong resident of Iron and Hibbing. Ardele enjoyed crafting, shopping and Black Friday shopping. She loved her weekly trips to the casino...

May 14, 2019

Cinden “Cindy” Dee Rude

Cinden “Cindy” Rude, 51 died unexpectedly at her home on May 14, 2019. She was born in Hibbing to Norman and Candy (Rose) Lunning on September 26, 1967 and graduated from Hibbing High School and earned her two year LPN degree in Florida.

She is survived by her parents, Norman and...

May 14, 2019

Anna Marie Wakefield

Anna Marie Wakefield, 56, longtime Hibbing resident died Tuesday May 14, 2019 while visiting a friend in Crosby, MN.  She was born in Grand Rapids, MN to Darnea and Alexandra (Stasuk) Olson on May 17, 1962. Anna enjoyed crafting, sewing, country music and her family both immediate and extended.

She is survived...

May 10, 2019

Sharon Ann (Abel) Hudelson

Sharon Ann (Abel) Hudelson of Bovey, Minnesota was reunited with her husband and the angels when she passed at her home on Friday, May 10th, 2019.

Sharon was a vibrant Finnish woman with strong Sisu. She loved to keep life simple and live off the land by cooking on her wood...

May 7, 2019

Ruth Laura (Eliason) Williams

Ruth Laura (Eliason) Williams, 84, Hibbing, died Tuesday May 7, 2019 at Oak Hill Assisted Living in Grand Rapids. She was born at home in Spudville on October 17, 1934 to Verner and Laura (Zaitz) Eliason and graduated from Hibbing High School. Ruth was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hibbing.

May 4, 2019