Obituaries

May 18, 2018

Gwen M. Erickson

Gwen M. Erickson, 66, Hibbing died Friday, May 18, 2018 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.  Gwen was born in Sydney, Australia on September 11, 1951.  She attended and graduated from Stuart University in New South Wales, Australia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.  Gwen followed her heart to America where she married...

May 16, 2018

John R. ‘Jack’ Lynch

December 18, 1934 — May 16, 2018

John R. Lynch, 83, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

He was born on Dec. 18, 1934, to John F. and Grace M. (Johnson) Lynch in Hibbing. He graduated...

May 16, 2018

Muryl Claude Danks

Muryl C. Danks, 83, Hibbing died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at St. Rafael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Eveleth, MN.  He was born on May 8, 1935 to Claude and Marie (Bokovoy) Danks in Bismarck, ND.    Muryl entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Rose Marie Cavanaugh on June 6, 1959 in Velva, ND.  He...

May 16, 2018

Lawrence E. Wesley

Lawrence E. Wesley, 60, longtime resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in Hibbing with family by his side.  He was born on August 1, 1957 to Earl and Harriett (Wold) Wesley in Hibbing.  Larry was a jack of all trades, he was a member of the Art Institute of Minneapolis.

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May 10, 2018

Anthony Joseph Reisinger, 28, of Nashwauk passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was born in Virginia and was a lifelong resident of Nashwauk. Anthony is survived by his father, Peter (Karen White) Reisinger, Nashwauk, mother, Carrie (Sean) Huffman, Washington, siblings, Darrin (Marissa Stitt) Reisinger, Pengilly and Shelby (Jerry Davis) Kallio, Bloomington, grandparents, Joan Reisinger, Nashwauk, Tom...

May 9, 2018

Dale H. Barsness, 73, formerly of Cass Lake passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at home. He was born in Bemidji, MN to Mabel (Tronnes) and Harry Barsness on May 31, 1944. Dale was raised in Cass Lake before becoming a 65 year resident of Hibbing. He worked at Eveleth Taconite as an analyst in the lab. He...

May 6, 2018

Marion, Michael John 82 years old and a lifelong resident of Hibbing, MN passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on May 6, 2018.         He was born on August 5, 1935 in Wauwatosa, WI to the late Michael and Mary(Yankovich) Marion. Mike attended Hibbing High School and graduated in 1953. He was...

Apr 29, 2018

Michael C. Jerkovich Jr.

Michael C. Jerkovich Jr., 75, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Sunday, April 29, 2018 with family by his side at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born on March 20, 1943 to Michael and Mary (Maras) Jerkovich Sr. in Hibbing.  After high school, Michael proudly served his country with...

Apr 24, 2018

Steven Vincent Christy

Steven V. Christy, 59, longtime resident of Hibbing and formerly of Aberdeen, SD died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in Virginia, MN.  He was born on January 12, 1959 to Jack and Phyllis (Vincent) Christy in Elgin, Illinois.  He entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Cindy Hochhalter on December 15, 1979 in...

Apr 21, 2018

Thomas Abbey, 58, of Hibbing, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on August 24, 1959 in Hibbing, MN, to Bette (Schill) and Tom Abbey Sr. Tom was a simple man known for his practical jokes. He worked as a fabricator making boats for most of his working career. Tom...

Apr 19, 2018

Alice Fay (Hill) Dirks

Alice Fay (Hill) Dirks, 80, of Hibbing, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Guardian Angels Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. Alice was born February 5, 1938 to Agnes (Hutchinson) and Robert Hill in Miller, SD. She graduated from Wadena High School in May 1956. She joined the Air...

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...