Obituaries

Obituaries

Joseph J. Balen

Joseph J. Balen

Oct 9, 2023

Joseph J. Balen age 97 of Keewatin passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at hishome. He was born January 29, 1926 in Leetonia to John and Eva (Cacich) Balen.Joe grew up on a farm south of town. Joe served in the Army from January of1951 until his honorable discharge in May of 1952. He worked for the railroad,and he also...

Louis C. Collyard

Louis C. Collyard

Oct 8, 2023

 

Louis C. Collyard age 85 of Hibbing passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his home. He was born June 21, 1938 in Hibbing to Carlo and Siiri (Hepola) Collyard. Louis was a 1956 graduate of Hibbing High School, following graduation he worked at the Reserve Mine in Babbitt for a few years before starting a 30 year career...

Kevin John Jurek

Kevin John Jurek

Sep 28, 2023

Kevin John Jurek age 44 of Keewatin died unexpectedly Thursday, September 28,2023 in Mt. Iron, MN. He was born December 5, 1978 to Steven and Patricia(Dougherty) Jurek in Hibbing. During his youth Kevin lived in a variety of placesincluding, Colorado, Washington, Maine and Florida. He was employed at Helienein Mt. Iron. Kevin loved playing guitar and singing, fishing and working...

Robert "Butch" Ernest Frisk

Robert "Butch" Ernest Frisk

Sep 27, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that On September 27, 2023 Robert (Butch) Frisk of Hibbing passed away peacefully at Aspen Grove in Chisholm at the age of 83.

Robert will be remembered and missed by his wife Serene Frisk, daughters, Tina Frisk, Caren (Mike) Hardy, Lisa (Scott) Bell; grandchildren, Ashley Erlitz, Anthony Frisk, Stephanie (Cody) Collins, Nick (Courtney) Spotts,...

Lynn H. Minter

Lynn H. Minter

Sep 24, 2023

 

Lynn H. Minter

September 24, 1932   September 24, 2023

            Lynn H. Minter, 91, longtime resident of Hibbing died on his birthday of September 24, 2023 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born September 24, 1932 to George and Bern (Cobb) Minter in Hibbing.  Lynn attended Hibbing schools.  He then would proudly serve his country during the...

John William Ivanca

John William Ivanca

Sep 23, 2023

 

John William Ivanca

April 23, 1961     September 23, 2023

 

John W. Ivanca, 62, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his home. He was born April 23, 1961, to William and Mary Ann (Fena) Ivanca. John attended Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1980. He completed a diesel mechanic program at Hibbing...

Thomas J. Waseleski

Thomas J. Waseleski

Sep 22, 2023

 

Thomas J. Waseleski

November 20, 1960      September 22, 2023

 

            Thomas J. Waseleski, 62, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, September 22, 2023 at home unexpectedly.  He was born November 20, 1960 to Wallace and Carole Jean (Butorac) Waseleski in Hibbing.  He was a graduate of Hibbing High School in 1979.  Tom was well known for his racing...

Dennis Collyard

Dennis Collyard

Sep 19, 2023

Dennis Collyard age 73 of Hibbing passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Essentia-St. Mary’s in Duluth. He was born April 27, 1950, in Hibbing to Joseph and Martha (Smokrovich) Collyard. Dennis was a lifelong resident of Hibbing. He was a graduate of Hibbing High School. Following graduation, he attended school at the VO Tech in Hibbing and later in...

Rose Marie Marsh

Rose Marie Marsh

Sep 18, 2023

 

 Rose Marie Marsh

January 13, 1927     September 18, 2023

  Rose M. Marsh, age 96 ½, and lifelong resident of Hibbing, died peacefully Monday, September 18, 2023 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.

  She was born January 13, 1927 to Andrew and Helen (Rose) Versich in Hibbing. Rose attended Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High...

Jean Ann Hukka

Jean Ann Hukka

Sep 18, 2023

Jean A. Hukka, 88, lifelong resident of Hibbing died peacefully onSeptember 18, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was bornFebruary 6, 1935, to Wilbert and Irene (Bissonette) Hukka in Hibbing, MN. Shewas a big Twins, Vikings, and Wild fan, doing word searches, and especiallyenjoyed playing bingo, but it was family that brought her the most joy in...

Duane Laverne Alexander

Duane Laverne Alexander

Sep 17, 2023

Duane L. Alexander, 80, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on September 17, 2023 at the Hibbing Hospital.

There will be a private interment at the Maple Hill Cemetery and a celebration of life at a later date.

Richard Henry Husmann

Richard Henry Husmann

Sep 16, 2023

Richard Henry Husmann, 90, of Hibbing/Kelly Lake, MN, passed away at the Hibbing Hospital on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  He was born in Monticello, IA, to Henry  and Lulu (Northrup) Husmann on March 29, 1933.  Richard grew up in Backus, MN.  After graduating from Backus High School, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He married...

Robert William Bennett

Robert William Bennett

Sep 14, 2023

Robert William Bennett age 68 of Chisholm passed away Thursday, September14, 2023, at Essentia – St. Mary’s in Duluth. He was born July 17, 1955 at theHarlem Hospital in New York City, NY to Robert and Emelia (Galloway) Bennett.Robert enlisted in the US Navy and assisted with the Vietnam evacuation. Heresided in New York until 1996 and then lived in...

Judith "Judy" Lynn Novak

Judith "Judy" Lynn Novak

Sep 14, 2023

 

Judith “Judy” Lynn Novak age 65 of Hibbing passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing with family by her side. She was born January 5, 1958 to John and Carol (Regal) Novak in Hibbing. Judy was a 1977 graduate of Hibbing High School. Following graduation, she was employed at the Range Center in...

Barbara Joan Grillo

Barbara Joan Grillo

Sep 14, 2023

 

Barbara Joan (Vaida) Grillo, 85 years old, was born into this world on August 30, 1938, and entered heaven on Thursday, September 14, 2023.  She was born to John and Mary (Brince) Vaida in Chisholm, MN, where she grew up and graduated from Chisholm High School with the class of 1956.  Barb continued her education at Hibbing Community College and...

Helen Jean Vold

Helen Jean Vold

Sep 13, 2023

Helen Jean Vold age 79 of Hibbing passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born in Bertha, MN February 24, 1944 to Richard and Iva (Mertens) Grossman. She was a 1962 graduate of Hibbing High School. Helen worked at a sewing shop in Chisholm making snowmobile jackets and at Arrowhead shirt factory...

Ronald Gene Schwartz

Ronald Gene Schwartz

Sep 12, 2023

 

                                                 Ronald Gene Schwartz   Ronald G. Schwartz, age 77, passed away on September 12, 2023, his 49th wedding anniversary.  Ron was a lifelong resident of Hibbing, born on March 17, 1946 to Jerome and Yvonne...

Roger W. Hamrick

Roger W. Hamrick

Sep 12, 2023

Roger Wayne Hamrick age 80 of Hibbing passed away Tuesday, September 12,2023. He was born in Shelby, NC October 7, 1942 to Archie and Ruby (Smith)Hamrick, following graduation from high school Roger joined the Navy, he servedaboard the USS Mississinewa and was honorably discharged just as the VietnamWar was starting. Following his discharge from the military he attended school atthe...

Mary "Marge" Margaret Mayerle

Mary "Marge" Margaret Mayerle

Sep 12, 2023

 

Mary “Marge” Margaret Mayerle, age 87 of Hibbing passed away

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Guardian Angels Health and

Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born February 8, 1936 in

Hibbing to William and Ethel (Forss) Hansen. Mary was a member of the

Nashwauk Alliance Church. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, antiquing and

ceramics. Mary attended school at St. Mary’s...

Kenneth Donald Malkovich

Kenneth Donald Malkovich

Sep 8, 2023

 

Kenneth D. Malkovich

May 2, 1934       September 8, 2023

 

            Kenneth Donald Malkovich, 89, of Hibbing died Friday, September 8, 2023 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born May 2, 1934 to Nick and Mary (Bovitz) Malkovich in Hibbing.  Ken attended Hibbing Schools and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1952.  He attended UMD and...

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