Obituaries

Nov 11, 2018

Nov 6, 2018

Jack (Joseph) John Banke

Died November 6, 2018, 11 days short of his 90th birthday. He was born in Minneapolis to Joe and Stella (Beasy) Banke. He spent

most summers with his grandparents in Hibbing and eventually went

to high school in Hibbing - Class 1945.

After high school, Jack served...

Nov 5, 2018

Karen Sue Benolken

Karen Sue Benolken, 76, Nashwauk, died Monday November 5, 2018 in her home after an illness.   She was born in Grand Rapids to Eino and Bertha (Hietala) Aho on August 26, 1942 and married Joe Benolken on December 16, 1977.  She loved getting together with the Pizza Gang, living in the woods north of...

Nov 3, 2018

Randy Michael Cegon

Randy Michael Cegon, 60, Hibbing, died Saturday November 3, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Minneapolis on May 15, 1958 to Eugene and Delores (Hansen) Cegon and had made his home in Minneapolis until movong to Hibbing 14 years ago.  Randy enjoyed fishing, music cribbage but spending time...

Nov 2, 2018

Margaret Mary Perpruner, 80, Hibbing, died Friday November 2, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born in Wilpen, MN the oldest of 9 children of John and Sophie (Micensky) Yuretich on January 27, 1938. She had been employed as a medical transcriptionist for Range Mental Health.  She was a member of the KSKJ and the...

Oct 30, 2018

Gary L. Colbenson, 75, Pengilly, MN died Tuesday 10-30-18 at his home after a brief illness.  Born in Powers Lake, ND on January 30, 1943 to Lloyd and Evelyn (Bakke) Colbenson. Gary married Judy (Slack) December 3, 1966 in Orlando, Florida. They moved to Texas in 1976 where he worked in Produce Marketing until his retirement. They...

Oct 21, 2018

Carl passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center. Carl was born October 18, 1947 in Hibbing to Carlo and Siiri (Hepola) Collyard. Carl was a lifelong resident of Hibbing, a member of Saint Leo’s Catholic Church and an employee of US Steel. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors. Carl played guitar, liked music in...

Oct 20, 2018

James J. Patterson, 49, Coates, MN, formerly of Hibbing and Pengilly, MN, died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in his home.  He was born in St. Paul, MN to Deryl and Katherine Patterson.  He graduated from the Eveleth High School and obtained his bachelor’s degree from Bemidji State University.  His entire working career was spent as a CPA for various...

Oct 10, 2018

Steve E. Dahle

Steve E. Dahle, 50, Nashwauk, MN, died Wed, Oct 10, 2018 in his home.  He was born in Fosston, MN on Nov. 8, 1967 to Torval and Arlene Dahle.  Steve was an accomplished handyman who could fix just about anything.  He had worked at L & M Radiator, Detroit Diesel, American Linen and Northern...

Oct 9, 2018

Minnie Marie (Chupurdia) Harrison Kivlin

2 February 1912 – 9 October 2018

Minnie was born in Metaline Falls, Washington on February 2, 1912. The family moved to Minnesota sometime in 1917.  Minnie graduated from Greenway Township, Itasca County, MN. On May 28, 1932, she married Melvin Harrison. They lived many years at Kelly...

Oct 7, 2018

Mary E. (Zak) Rajkovich

Mary E. (Zak) Rajkovich, 60, Hibbing, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in the Essentia St. Mary’s hospital in Duluth, MN.  She was born Dec. 27, 1957 in Hibbing to John and Cecelia Zak.  Mary had worked for HECO Electronics and as a caterer with the VFW before becoming a cook at Palmer’s Tavern. ...

Oct 6, 2018

Oct 6, 2018

Oct 5, 2018

Roland M. “Chum” Racette Jr., died Friday, October 5, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  He was born April 1, 1942 to Roland and Imogene M. “Honey” (Sampson) Racette Sr. in Hibbing.  He attended Hibbing Schools, and also Dunwoody Institute.  Roland was employed with various businesses throughout his life, driving truck, Jack & Don’s, Butler...

Oct 2, 2018

Joe R. Cook

Today and for many days to come we mourn the loss of a gentle soul who has touched many hearts. On October 2, Joe R. Cook of Hibbing passed away at Wedum Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN. Joe was born on May 22, 1928 in Grove Lake, MN to Ira and Evalena (Elwood) Cook....

Oct 1, 2018

Sep 26, 2018

Frank Angelo Infelise, 85, died on September 26, 2018 at Chris Jensen in Duluth.

He was born in Kinney, Minnesota, to Domenica and Angelo Infelise on May 30,

1933 in the early days of the Great Depression. He graduated from Hibbing High

School in 1951 and served in the US Army during the...

Sep 25, 2018

George W. Leppanen

George W. Leppanen, 71, Buhl, passed away at his home on Tuesday September 25, 2018.  He was born December 21, 1946 to Einer and Margaret (Zozgornik) in Grand Rapids, MN. He graduated from Greenway High School in 1964.  George enlisted in the US Navy in 1965 and served on the USS Passumpsic during the...

Sep 24, 2018

Luella Mae James

Luella Mae James, 94, Hibbing, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 in the Guardian Angels Health Care Center in Hibbing.  She was born Nov. 4, 1923 in Cloquet, MN to Joseph and Florence Allen.  Luella was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and had worked for over 30 years at the Howard Lounge where...

Sep 22, 2018

Clara A. Bugliosi

Clara A. Bugliosi, 92, lifelong resident of Hibbing passed away peacefully after a brief stay at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitaton Center in Hibbing.  She was born at her home in Boeing Location on July 9, 1926 to Alipio and Rose (Maracchini) Panichi.  She had a wonderful childhood in North Hibbing and...