Obituaries

Aug 19, 2018

Joan L. Bymark

Joan passed away on August 19, 2018 in Hibbing at age 83.  She was born in Oak Park, IL and moved to Biwabik as an infant.  She graduated from Biwabik High School and following secondary education she worked at Erie Mining Co. until moving to Hibbing in 1966.  During her life in Hibbing, Joan...

Aug 18, 2018

Aug 16, 2018

Amelia Rose Weaver

Only the lucky few get to experience the magic of raising a unicorn. They’re rare. They require vigilant care. They are brave, strong, and beautiful. They push others to change the way they see the world. Amelia Rose Weaver, 12-year-old unicorn, is no longer suffering after a lifelong battle with Scn2a. She’s...

Aug 16, 2018

Mercedes “Marcie” E. (Wehrenberg) Kinney

Marcie Wehrenberg Kinney, 79, Hibbing, went to her eternal home Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 in the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born Feb. 11, 1939 in Underwood, MN to Lester and Ellen Davis.  Marcie worked as an inspector for Northern Castings for over twenty years.  Following her retirement Marcie did...

Aug 14, 2018

Deborah K. Lendacky Edmonds

Deborah K. Lendacky Edmonds, 60, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 14, 2018.  She was born Aug. 27, 1957 in Virginia, MN, the daughter of Lawrence and Betty Lendacky.  She married Garry Edmonds on March 3, 1984.  She worked for ISD #701 in the Special Education Department and also...

Aug 11, 2018

Dean D. Darbo

Dean D. Darbo, 56, Hibbing, died Sat. August 11, 2018, in the Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing.  He was born Aug. 30, 1961 in Aurora, MN to Cleve and Darlene Darbo.  Dean worked as a carpenter in Alaska before returning to the range in 1984 to continue his work.  It was here on...

Aug 6, 2018

Richard E. “Dick” Branum

Richard E. Branum, 71, longtime resident of Buck Lake, MN passed away peacefully Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home on Buck Lake, near Nashwauk, MN.   He was born May 24, 1947 to Richard and Dorothy (Peterson) Branum in Saint Paul, MN.  He was employed in the construction industry and worked for various...

Aug 5, 2018

LaVerne M. (Anderson) Maki

LaVerne M. Maki, 101 passed away, Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, MN.  She was born December 13, 1916 to Arvid and Johanna (Westerholm) Anderson in Twig, MN.  She attended Grand Lake School and graduated from Duluth Central High School.  She later attended Duluth Business College. ...

Aug 5, 2018

Judith G. Frisk, 77, Hibbing passed away Sunday August 5, 2018 at Fairview Range Hospital in Hibbing. She was born in Wisconsin, June 4, 1941. Judith moved to Hibbing in 1961. She was known for decorating her yard for every holiday and keeping it and her garden in perfect condition and full of flowers. She enjoyed fishing and numerous...

Aug 3, 2018

Jul 20, 2018

Kathleen Janice Marie Aro 90, longtime resident of Hibbing, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018, surrounded by family at Heritage Manor Health Center in Chisholm.

She was born October 13, 1927 in Chisholm, Minn., the youngest of nine children born to Herman and Mathilda (Merijarvi) Johnson. Janice graduated from Chisholm High School in 1945.

Jan...

Jul 18, 2018

David Michael Rajkovich

David M. Rajkovich, 61, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in his home.  He was born on June 22, 1957 to Daniel and Janemarie (Hooper) Rajkovich Sr. in Hibbing.  After attending Hibbing Schools, David entered the construction industry.  He most recently was employed with Max Gray Construction in Hibbing. ...

Jul 17, 2018

Helen Jane Birdsall

Helen J. Birdsall, 90, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS.  She was born August 1, 1927 to Peter and Martha (Beckman) Bollman in St. Clair, MN.  She was a resident of Hibbing for 50 years where she was employed with...

Jul 17, 2018

Allan W. Hoppel

Allan W. Hoppel, 72, Hibbing, formerly of Longview, WA died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at St. Rafael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth, MN.  He was born January 31, 1946 to Aage and Helen Marie Marcella (Gill) Hoppel in Longview, WA.  After school Allan proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. ...

Jul 16, 2018

Reiko Tateuji Bauer passed away after a battle with colorectal cancer at the age of 89. In addition to cancer she also struggled with Alzheimer’s. Reiko was born in Hokkaido, Japan in October of 1928. She met her husband Kenneth Bauer and married in 1955. They moved to the United States in 1956 and had 3 beautiful children. While raising...

Jul 12, 2018

Darlene Ann Gravelle age 66, lifelong resident of Hibbing, MN passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Duluth. She was born May 31, 1952 to Emil and Irene Gravelle in Grand Rapids, MN. Darlene was a homemaker who enjoyed redecorating her home. She is survived by her children, Donald (Melissa Hart) Drewes, Hibbing and Daniel (Brittany) Birch, Gilmer, TX,...

Jul 9, 2018

Mary Lynn Timpane

Mary Lynn Timpane, 69, longtime resident of Hibbing passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at home with family by her side.  She was born April 9, 1949 to Joseph and Jenny (Stornick) Tonko in Eveleth, MN.  Mary Lynn attended and graduated from Eveleth Schools.  She would then graduate from University of Minnesota Duluth with...

Jul 7, 2018

Roger Eugene Christian, 85, lifelong resident of Pengilly passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Grand Village Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, MN. He was born on December 18, 1932 to Gilmore and Irene (Beliveau) Christian in Nashwauk. In 1960 he married his wife of 57 years Carol. Roger owned and operated Christian Jewelry and was a member of...

Jul 4, 2018

Peloquin, Jill Marie.  Age 48, Durham, North Carolina.  On July 4th, 2018 Jill gained her independence from pancreatic cancer.  She was born on August 9, 1969 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Robert and Carol Peloquin.  Jill graduated from Hibbing High School in 1987 and from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Biology.  She went on to become a Certified Public Accountant and was...

Jun 30, 2018

Rose Mary (Miskulin) Matonich

Rose M. Matonich, 93, lifelong resident of Hibbing, went home to be with her Lord and  Savior Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Hillcrest Alice in Hibbing, MN.  She was born on September 24, 1924 to Matt and Helen (Vucicich) Miskulin in Hibbing.  She graduated from the Hibbing High School, and later Hibbing Junior...