Obituaries

Dec 24, 2018

David “Buck” Kenneth Watson

David “Buck” Kenneth Watson, a lifetime Hibbing resident, died on Monday December 24th 2018 after courageously battling prostate cancer and its complications for over 11 years.

He was a Hibbing High School and Hibbing Community College graduate.

David was a member of Our...

Dec 22, 2018

Gary L. Stahl

Gary L. Stahl, 77, lifelong Hibbing resident died Saturday December 22, 2018 at   home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Hibbing to Albert and Annie (Marchetti) Stahl on June 9, 1941 and was an Army Veteran having served in Vietnam.  He enjoyed curling, hunting, fishing, camping and bocce ball.

Gary...

Dec 20, 2018

John D. “Jack” Scanlon

John D. “Jack” Scanlon, 90, longtime Hibbing resident died Thursday December 20, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born to Dewey and Margaret (McNelis) Scanlon on January 27, 1928 in Duluth.  He was an Army veteran serving in the occupation force in Japan.  Jack had been employed with Sabin...

Dec 17, 2018

George Esterbrooks

George Esterbrooks, 93, longtime Hibbing resident died Monday December 17, 2018 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  He was born in Duluth to James and Louise (Maas) Esterbrooks on September 4, 1925.George had worked for many years at Clusiau Motors in Hibbing retiring as the Service Manager.

George is survived by his three sons:...

Dec 11, 2018

Helen Marie Bozich

Helen Marie Bozich, 92, Hibbing died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on November 5, 1926 to Albert and Jennie (Russ) Huska in Chisholm, MN.   Helen attended Chisholm Schools and graduated from Chisholm High School.  A homemaker by trade, she loved knitting, sewing, baking...

Dec 8, 2018

Evelyn M. Anderson

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we are announcing the passing of Evelyn M. Anderson, 93, longtime resident of Nashwauk.

Evelyn was born February 13, 1925 to Augustus and Daisy Yingling in Westminister, Maryland. She left us on Saturday December 8, 2018 to join her husband Floyd...

Dec 4, 2018

Marilyn Jo Kilen Milovich Shalloe

Marilyn Shalloe, Hibbing went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by family members, on December 4, 2018.  She was 82 years old.

Marilyn was born October 10, 1936 to Alfred and Myrtle Kilen in Thief River Falls, MN and was raised...

Dec 1, 2018

Services are pending.

Nov 30, 2018

Robert Dan (Bobby) Skorich, 62, passed away on November 30 after a courageous struggle with pneumonia.  Bobby had a sweet soul with a  loving disposition and a ready smile.  In his youth he overcame many challenges resulting from Down's Syndrome.  With the strong encouragement and support of his proactive mother, Margaret, he actively participated in the Special Olympics and...

Nov 29, 2018

William Victor "Bill" Schleppegrell

William Victor "Bill" Schleppegrell, 95, longtime Hibbing resident died Thursday November 29, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born on September 3, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Victor and Marie (Britton) Schleppegrell. After growing up in Littlefork, MN, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1941...

Nov 27, 2018

Tonya R. Jylha

Tonya R. Jylha, 36, Hibbing died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born October 8, 1982 in Cloquet, MN.  Tonya loved singing, the Vikings, and was very smart.  Tonya was a natural and self taught individual when it came to technology.

She is survived by...

Nov 23, 2018

Evelyn E. “Peanut” Zbacnik

Evelyn “Peanut” Zbacnik passed away peacefully in her sleep Nov. 23, 2018.

She is survived by her son, Derikk (Leah) Zbacnik; daughter, Jessica Zbacnik; grandsons: Trestin, Jacob and Brandon; brothers, Melvin and Dennis (Tex) Walters; sisters, Elizabeth Wilenius and Shirley (Rob) Huntsperger; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....

Nov 21, 2018

Jerome Steven Bischoff, 50, of Hibbing, passed away unexpectedly in his home on the morning before Thanksgiving Day.  Jerry left behind a large and loving family, as well as numerous close friends who were like family to him.  Survivors include his son, Jonathon Louis Benepe Bischoff of Pengilly; longtime sweetheart, Terri Draves of Hibbing; mother, Grace Bischoff, and her...

Nov 18, 2018

Kathleen Lynn “Katie” (Melbostad) Dixon

Katie Lynn Dixon, 41, formerly of Hibbing, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her home in Nashwauk, MN after a courageous 7 month journey with glioblastoma grade IV brain cancer.  Katie was born February 14, 1977 to Michael Duane Melbostad and Laura Ann (Eichholz) Bigo in Hibbing.  She attended Hibbing Schools....

Nov 18, 2018

James E. “Hooner” Chellico

James E. “Hooner” Chellico, 84, Las Vegas, NV, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in the Grand Itasca Medical Center, Grand Rapids, MN.  He was born July 21, 1934 in Nashwauk to James and Josephine Chellico.  He was an Army veteran during the Korean War and had lived in Las Vegas, NV for the...

Nov 17, 2018

Bernard “Bernie” G. Sydow, 75, Hibbing, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. He was born to Frank and Stella (Young) Sydow, August 23, 1943 in Hines, MN. Bernie was a 60 year resident of Hibbing. He attended Liberty University. Bernie was a member of the Keewatin American Legion and a 10 year member of the...

Nov 14, 2018

Barbara J. Spotts

Barbara J. Spotts, 79, Side Lake, MN, died Wed. Nov. 14, 2018 at home.  She was born Sept. 18, 1939 in Hibbing to Louis and Amelia Toscano.  She married Gerald Spotts in Hibbing in 1957 and she had worked at the Mesaba Clinic as a record keeper.  She was a dedicated wife and mother...

Nov 14, 2018

Dwight R. Branville 72, Nashwauk, MN, died Wed. Nov. 14 at home with his family by his side. He was born in St. Paul to Vernon and Ruth (Wood) Branville. Dwight grew up in St. Paul before moving to Cross Lake and finally settling in Nashwauk, where he made his home for the last 14 years. Dwight...

Nov 12, 2018

Patricia “Auntie Pat” A. Chisholm

Patricia A. Chisholm, 75, Kitzville, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 in the Guardian Angels Health Care Center.  She was born in Hibbing on May 13, 1943, the daughter of Louis and Angeline Hrovat.  Patricia worked for 28 years as a housekeeper at Guardian Angels.  In her free time she loved to bowl,...

Nov 11, 2018

Joseph R. Leinonen, 48, Hibbing, passed away November 11, 2018 in Duluth. He was born June 4, 1970 to Richard and Colleen (Willett) Leinonen in Virginia. Joe grew up in Eveleth before moving to Hibbing in 1997.  He was a union cement finisher by trade and later showed his true compassion in working to help adults with disabilities.  He...