Obituaries

Apr 15, 2017

Thomas Orlando Schinderle Jr.

Thomas Orlando Schinderle, Jr., 47, of Hibbing, MN passed away Saturday April 15, 2017.  Tom was born in Hibbing, MN on June 17, 1969 to Tom and Janet Schinderle.  He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1987 and then attended Hibbing Technical School. Tom...

Apr 13, 2017

Apr 11, 2017

Nancy Irene Nelson

Nancy I. Nelson, 80, lifetime Hibbing resident, passed away in Hibbing on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, surrounded by her family.  Nancy was born in Hibbing July 18, 1936 to Victor & Ruth Skog.  She married George Nelson on Sept. 5, 1953.  Nancy...

Apr 8, 2017

Alice Eileen (Kainz) Greski

Alice E. Greski, 71 years of age, passed away in Hibbing on Saturday, April 8, 2017.  She was born on July 13, 1945 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Adolph and Christine (Voit) Kainz.  She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1964.  She worked at Spies Super Value and...

Apr 6, 2017

Ross Michael Salminen

Ross Michael Salminen, 70, passed away Thursday April 6, 2017 in his home in Hibbing surrounded by his family.  Ross was born March 18, 1947 to Werner and Verna (Fearing) Salminen in Hibbing.  Ross played baseball in high school and fast pitch for nearly 30 years; both sports...

Apr 2, 2017

Ethelmae “Liz” Connors Berklich

Liz Berklich, 86, lifelong resident of Hibbing, MN, died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Naples, Florida.  Liz was born on April 7, 1930 to Reuben and Margaret (McCabe) Connors (both deceased) in Hibbing, MN.  After graduating from Hibbing High School...

Mar 31, 2017

Charlotte A. Brown

Charlotte Brown, 83, lifetime resident of Nashwauk, MN died Friday, March 31, 2017 at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids, MN. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Brown and her son, Robert (Bobby) Brown and her parents, Michael and Antoinette...

Mar 23, 2017

Lucille H. “Lou” Miskulin Mehle, 92, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN. She had been a lifelong resident of Hibbing. She was born January 20 th , 1925 in Hibbing, MN to Dan and Helen Miskulin. She was a 1943 graduate of Hibbing High School. Lucille worked as a secretary in Washington DC during...

Mar 22, 2017

Joyce E. Stone

Joyce E. Stone’s life journey ended March 22 nd , 2017.  She was a lifelong resident of Hibbing and a member of First Lutheran Church.  Joyce was a proud and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She truly enjoyed her career at Hibbing Community College and her interactions with staff and students.    She...

Mar 21, 2017

Valerie Anne Blain

Valerie A. Blain, 58, Augusta, ME, formerly of Pengilly passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2017 in Augusta, ME.  She was born February 24, 1959 to Helen (Duncan) and Harvel Blain in Grass Lake Michigan.  Valerie was a cook in the army for 2 years, a classified sharp shooter on the range...

Mar 17, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Miesbauer

Elizabeth Miesbauer, 92, lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away Friday March 17, 2017 on her favorite holiday, Saint Patrick’s Day.  She was born December 10, 1924 to Frank and Myrtle (Lavell) Milnor in Hibbing.  Betty was a devout Catholic and member of the Blessed Sacrament Church.  Taking...

Mar 10, 2017

Niko Jay Vlatkovich

Niko Jay Vlatkovich, 27, of Hibbing, died Friday March 10, 2017, in Coleraine. He was born in Hibbing to Christopher and Patti (Lamirande) Vlatkovich on February 13, 1990 and was a 2008 graduate of Hibbing High School. Niko enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, listening to...

Mar 6, 2017

Frances A. Golla

Frances A. Golla, 99, Hibbing, formerly of Keewatin, passed away on Monday March 6, 2017 at Southview Acres Health Care Center in St. Paul.  She was born September 14, 1917 to Peter and Katherine “Katie” (Medved) Koprivec in Crosby Minnesota.  Frances was a lifetime member of the...

Feb 25, 2017

Robert Allen Fluguear

Robert A. Fluguear, 69, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN.  He was born to Mathew and Jennie Fluguear in Cambridge, MN.  Coming from Isanti, MN, Robert resided in Hibbing for over 40 years.  He was employed as a grader operator at Minorca Mine. ...

Feb 24, 2017

Maxine E. Iozzo

Maxine E. Iozzo, 81, Side Lake, formerly of Hibbing died Friday, February 24, 2017 at home with family by her side.  She was born on August 28, 1935 to Martin and Ethel (Brady) Kennedy in Hibbing.  She entered the Sacrament of Marriage on October 19, 1957 with...

Feb 23, 2017

Ruth  Dean

Ruth M. Dean, 85, longtime resident of Hibbing died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Evergreen Terrace in Grand Rapids, MN.  She was born on September 28, 1931 to George and Mary M. (Schlups) Yonushatis in Chicago, IL. Ruth...

Feb 20, 2017

Patrick J. Theisen

Patrick J. Theisen, 59, lifelong resident of Hibbing passed away peacefully, Monday, February 20, 2017 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born on January 17, 1958 to Frank and Cecelia (Hopp) Theisen in Hibbing.  Patrick was employed as a maintenance mechanic for Keetac in...

Feb 19, 2017

Steve Klobuchar

Steve Klobuchar, 92, Kelly Lake, MN, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 in his home.  He was born Oct. 23, 1924 in Leetonia, to Robert and Eva Klobuchar.  Steve was an Army veteran of World War II and had worked for the Hanna Mining Co. as a mechanic.   He retired in 1987 after 41...

Feb 18, 2017

Debra Ann Lenzen

Debra Ann Lenzen, 58, Iron, formerly of Hibbing died Saturday February 18, 2017 at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Hibbing to Ronald and Linda (Severson) Lang on February 21, 1958. She had been employed as the Dietary Manager at Golden Crest Nursing Home for many years and...

Feb 18, 2017

Allen Gene Rootes

Allen Gene Rootes, 63, Hibbing, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth.  He was born in Hibbing to Raymond and Patricia (Rotar) Rootes on May 29, 1953.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at his place in Effie.  He was a member of the Loyal Order of...