Obituaries

Sep 22, 2018

Dan Grzybowski, 62 years old, of Hibbing, MN died on September 22, 2018. Dan was a loving husband, devoted father, and the best grandpa in the whole world. He always had a smile on his face, and a story to tell everyone he met. He retired from Keetac after forty years. He continued to work full time at a...

Sep 22, 2018

Marion Frances Muha

Marion Frances Muha, 87, longtime Keewatin resident died Saturday September 22, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born in Pontiac, Mich. on January 1, 1931 to Homer and Marion (Racine) Mortimore.  While living in Chicago Marion was an accomplished soprano and was a member of the Oratorio Society. Her most...

Sep 21, 2018

Garrit A. Showalter

Garrit A. Showalter, 28, Danvers, MN, formerly of Hibbing, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in his home.  He was born Oct. 30, 1989 in Hibbing to Brad and Anne Showalter.

Garrit loved anything to do with engines. Four-wheelers, snowmobiles, and jet-skis were only a few of the hobbies that he...

Sep 21, 2018

Judith Marie (Hengemuhle) Rowe age 77, Hibbing, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. Judy was born August 6, 1941 to Martin and Edna (Motzko) Hengemuhle in Long Prairie, MN; she was a longtime resident of Hibbing. Judy worked for many years as a Tac Tran employee driving school bus for countless students, many of whom kept in contact with...

Sep 18, 2018

June 1, 1924-September 18, 2018

Corrine Motherway Laskey, 94, of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Bay Village in Sarasota, FL.

Corrine was born on June 1, 1924, in her parents’ bed in Hibbing, Minnesota.  She was the 8th of 11 children born to Catherine (“Kate”) Webb Motherway and William...

Sep 18, 2018

Elizabeth “Dede” Helen Nelson

Elizabeth “Dede” H. Nelson, 93, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born November 15, 1924 to Peter and Johanna (Klinc) Majerle in Hibbing.  Elizabeth entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Donald E. Nelson on August 6, 1949 in Hibbing.  She was a...

Sep 16, 2018

Anita Mae (Seppa) Bottoms, 86, of Hibbing passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, September 14, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born June 10, 1932 in North Hibbing to Lauri and Signe Seppa. She attended Hibbing Schools, graduating in 1950 and was a lifelong Hibbing resident. She was a loving mom, grandma...

Sep 16, 2018

Viola J. Greenwood

Viola J. Greenwood, 88, Hibbing passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her daughter’s home with family by her side.  She was born June 24, 1930 in Park Rapids, MN to Clarence and Agnes (Lien) Robbins.  Viola was united in marriage to Glenn Greenwood on November 1, 1947 in Hewitt, MN.  They moved...

Sep 15, 2018

Sep 6, 2018

Bonnie Jo (Minerich) Young

Bonnie Jo Young, 59, Hibbing resident died Thursday September 6, 2018 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  She was born to Joseph and Beverly (Lenka) Minerich on May 17, 1959 in Hibbing, MN and graduated with the Hibbing class of 1977.   Bonnie had a profound love of the Lord, was a member...

Sep 5, 2018

Rose Ann Pierce

Rose Ann Pierce, 70, lifelong resident of Kelly Lake died Monday September 3, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born to Robert and Helen (Baker) Zozgornik in Hibbing on March 29, 1948. She became a loving wife-marrying   John W. Pierce Sr. in 1966. She was an energetic and hard working person-started...

Sep 4, 2018

Lisa M. Shea

Lisa M. Shea, 52, Pengilly, MN, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born Nov. 5, 1965 in Hibbing, MN to Leo and Ruth Kinzel.  Lisa had graduated from UMD and had worked for National Steel until becoming the administrative assistant to the special education director for...

Sep 3, 2018

MARY JANE BIRD Mary Jane Bird 74, of Kelly Lake Mn gained her angel wings Monday, September 3, 2018.  She was born February 24, 1944 at Bigfork Mn to Robert and Mary (Gilbert) Powers.

Mary and Ted Bird were happily married for 22 years.  Together they lovingly blended their families.  She leaves a legacy of the simple...

Aug 31, 2018

Jeanne DeGrace Sullivan

Jeanne DeGrace Sullivan passed away peacefully at Diamond Willow in Mountain Iron on Friday, August 31, 2018.  She was born to Frances and Raymond Stokes Sr. on September 13, 1926 in Hibbing, MN.

She graduated from Assumption School and Hibbing High School.  After high school she worked for Horn Electric...

Aug 31, 2018

Phyllis A. Johnson

Phyllis A. Johnson, 85, Hibbing, died Friday August 31, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.  She was born in Mitchell, MN to Hugh and Bessie (Lang) Masterson on November 21, 1932.  She enjoyed Casino trips, playing bingo at the Tourist Center and visiting with friends and fellow Brooklynites at Checco’s Tavern.  She loved being involved with...

Aug 28, 2018

Violet A. Galletto

Violet A. Galletto, 96, longtime resident of Hibbing passed away, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born July 26, 1922 to Michael and Angela (Lenarich) Sersich in Chisholm, MN.  A homemaker by trade, Violet enjoyed spending time with her family, was an avid crossword puzzle...

Aug 26, 2018

Jean Gertrude Jensen

Jean G. Jensen, 88, lifelong resident of Nashwauk died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  She was born August 12, 1930 to Andrew and Roseana Marie (Tanguay) Tawyea in Detroit, MI.  She was a member of Nashwauk Lutheran Church and Order of the Eastern Star.  A homemaker by trade, Jean...

Aug 24, 2018

Aug 23, 2018

Jeffrey M. Cicmil

Jeffrey M. Cicmil, 55, Hibbing died unexpectedly in Hibbing on Thursday August 23, 2018.  He was born in Bloomington, MN on November 4, 1962 to Mike and Carole (Goodhand) Cicmil.  Jeff had worked with Max Gray Construction for over 30 years.

Jeff is survived by two children, Brittney (Chad Ostrander) Cicmil, Chisholm,...

Aug 23, 2018

Kim age 64, Hibbing, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018. Born June 10, 1954 to Vincent and Donna (Woods) Monacelli, Kim was a lifelong resident of Hibbing. She attended Hibbing High School and Hibbing Community College where she earned an Associate’s degree. Kim worked as a bank teller a librarian aid for the Lincoln elementary school and a hostess...