Obituaries

Apr 18, 2018

Marjorie P. Kruger, née Gygli, 90, beloved mother and grandmother passed from her Buck Lake home into glory on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.  Marge was born March 16, 1928, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Fred and Lydia (Nass) Gygli.  She grew up in Rice Lake and worked for a time as a switchboard operator.  After WWII, she married her...

Apr 15, 2018

Robert Leo Johnson Jr.

Robert Leo Johnson Jr, 55 of Hibbing passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was born on June 6, 1962 to Robert and Margaret (LaBonte) Johnson Sr. in Superior WI.

In the past Robert played for the Jc’s recreational softball league, he also enjoyed playing games on his computer...

Apr 11, 2018

Beverly J. Jones

Beverly J. Jones, 84, Iron, MN, died Wed. April 11, 2018 in the Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.  She was born April 14, 1933 in Hinckley, MN, the daughter of Henry and Elsie Braun.  Beverly married Robert Jones on July 19, 1952 and together they raised 5 children and several foster children.  She was...

Apr 9, 2018

Kristopher R. Spotts

Kristopher R. Spotts, 28, Watertown, SD, formerly of Hibbing, MN, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 in Watertown.  He was born July 18, 1989 in Hibbing to Kelly Garmaker and Sam Spotts.    While in high school Kris was an avid football fan and player.  He had worked for Morton Buildings in Minnesota before transferring...

Apr 9, 2018

Dalen Owen Sondergaard, 64, Chisholm, formerly of Hibbing died Monday April 9, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born in Minneapolis, MN to Owen and Junice (Dalen) Sondergaard on April 24, 1953.  He grew up in Madison, MN, where he was an active athlete, a bright student, and graduate of Madison High School’s class of 1971.  He attended...

Apr 8, 2018

Edward A. “Ed” Klancher

Edward A. “Ed” Klancher, 91, Hibbing, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 in the Guardian Angels Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, under the compassionate care of Fairview Range Hospice and loving family members.  Ed was born in Ely, MN on March 21, 1927 to Anton and Frances (Urbas) Klancher. ...

Apr 3, 2018

Stanley John Maleska

Stanley J. Maleska, 94, of Hibbing died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 peacefully with family by his side.  He was born February 24, 1924 to Frank and Theresa (Earley) Maleska in Duluth, MN.  Stan graduated from Cathedral Boys School in Duluth then went on to proudly serve his country during WWII with the...

Apr 3, 2018

ANGELA W GODEC

October 20, 1916 - April 3, 2018

Angela W. Godec, 101, of Hibbing and formerly of Ely, passed away on Tuesday, April

3, 2018, surrounded by family, at the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born October 20,1916 in Aurora, MN, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Rangus)  Jasper....

Apr 2, 2018

James P. Hanley

James P. Hanley, 86, Hibbing, died Monday, April 2, 2018, surrounded by family, in the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born May 21, 1931 in Flint, MI, the son of Earl and Lillian Hanley.  James moved to Hibbing in his youth and following graduation he serviced in the US Navy aboard...

Mar 29, 2018

Gail Murray 83, died March 29th 2018, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer Disease. She was born to John F and Gladys (Meyers) Nelson in 1934.  Gail graduated from Hibbing High School, attended Hibbing Junior College and married her high school sweetheart.  Together they attended the University of Minnesota.  Gail initially obtained her degree in Sociology and worked a...

Mar 23, 2018

FLORENCE MELI

Florence (Jaros) Meli at the age of 91 passed away peacefully with family at her side at her winter home in Sun City, Arizona on March 23, 2018.   Florence will be missed and forever cherished by family and friends.  She was a beautiful, smart, and wonderful person.

She will...

Mar 18, 2018

Kathryn A. Koprivec

Kathryn A. Koprivec, 96, Keewatin resident since 1942, died Sunday March 18, 2018 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing.  She was born in Ironwood, Mich. to Emil and Katherine (Vihar) Markovich on September 16, 1921.

Kathryn loved and was devoted to her family, friends, and church. Her exceptional skills in cooking/baking, sewing, and...

Mar 17, 2018

Mary Lou “Mitzi” Meadows

Mary Lou “Mitzi” Meadows, 88, Hibbing, MN, died Saturday March 17, 2018 in Excelsior, MN.  She was born Dec. 31, 1929 in Chisholm, MN, the daughter of John and Frances Ponikvar.  Mary Lou and Larry were married for 63 years.

She is survived by her children: Mike and (Lynn) Meadows of...

Mar 17, 2018

Elaine Katherine Saccoman

Elaine Katherine Saccoman, 89, Hibbing formerly of Pengilly died March 17, 2018 at her residence in Hibbing.  She was born in Avon, MN to Benedict and Lauretta (Ashenbrener) Schmid on December 11, 1928 and  married Richard Saccoman on December 27, 1951.  She had been formerly employed at the Hibbing General Hospital as a Registered...

Mar 10, 2018

Jeffrey Thomas Loff

Jeffrey T. Loff, 58, lifelong resident of Pengilly died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born on February 29, 1960 to Paul and Della (Forbord) Loff in Grand Rapids, MN.  He was a graduate of Greenway High School.  In 1979, Jeff was employed with National Steel as...

Mar 9, 2018

Elmer A. Bertram

Elmer A. Bertram, 93, Chisholm, died Friday, March 9, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born April 11, 1924 to Adolf and Della (Pauley) Bertram in Blackberry Township near Grand Rapids, MN.  He was a graduate of Hibbing High School, attended community college and also St. Thomas.  Elmer proudly served his...

Mar 6, 2018

George Peter Piekarski

George P. Piekarski, 99, Hibbing and formerly of Keewatin died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  One of 11 children, George was born on October 20, 1918 to August and Mary (Deering) Piekarski in Little Falls, MN.  When he was 18 years old, George traveled to Big Falls, MN...

Mar 4, 2018

Mary C. Madzey

Mary C. Madzey , 66, Hibbing, MN, died Sunday, March 4, 2018 in the Cornserstone Villa in Buhl, MN.  She was born Aug. 20, 1951, in Hibbing to James and Leona Somers.  Mary was a 1971 graduate of Hibbing High School and a 1975 graduate of Bemidji State University with a degree in Elementary...

Mar 2, 2018

Laresa “Lara” F. Sletten

Laresa “Lara” F. Sletten, 37, Chisholm, MN, died Fri. March 2, 2018 in the Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born Sept. 26, 1980 in Grand Rapids, MN to Brian and Patricia Sletten.  Lara became a CNA shortly after high school and had worked at Guardian Angels Health Care...

Feb 24, 2018

Mervin Allen Rice

Mervin Allen Rice, 83, Hibbing, died Saturday February 24, 2018 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born in Nimrod, MN to Martin and Myrtle (Skeesuck) Rice on March 29, 1934.  Mervin had worked with the City of Hibbing as an Equipment Operator.  He was very active and a founding member of...