Obituaries

Obituaries

Myron Treichler

Myron Treichler

Nov 1, 2016

Myron David Treichler

Myron D. Treichler, 82, Hibbing, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  He was born in Crosby, MN on Aug. 10, 1934, to Paul and Isabella Treichler.  Myron studied architecture at the University of Minnesota and worked as a registered architect.  He was a US Army veteran, having served...

Kathleen Lindquist

Kathleen Lindquist

Oct 30, 2016

Kathleen Ann Lindquist

Kathleen A. Lindquist, 73, Hibbing died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at home with her family by her side.  She was born on March 30, 1943 to Roy and Maimie (Thallie) Peterson in Duluth, MN.  Kathleen loved reading, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.

Michael Rafinski

Michael Rafinski

Oct 28, 2016

Michael William Rafinski

Michael W. Rafinski, 70, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Friday, October 28, 2016, in his home. He was born on July 17, 1946 to Edward and Mary Ellen (Nolan) Rafinski in Deer River, MN.  Michael attended Hibbing schools, graduating from Hibbing High School.  Michael then attended  a junior college in Sterling, New Mexico...

Marilyn Vanek

Marilyn Vanek

Oct 28, 2016

Marilyn Jean Vanek

Marilyn Jean Vanek, 73, Hibbing, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in her home.  She was born in Hibbing on Sept. 15, 1943, to Lawrence and Beulah Zelinski and attended Hibbing schools.  She had worked in adult home foster care as a homecare specialist.

She is survived by three...

Mildred Martin

Mildred Martin

Oct 27, 2016

Mildred Caroline Martin

Mildred C. Martin, 95, Hibbing, died Thursday Oct. 27, 2016, at Fairview Range Medical Center, in Hibbing.  She was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Montevideo, MN to Magnus and Mable (Knutsen) Swenson.  Mildred and Allard Martin were united in marriage on Dec. 6, 1939, and they had lived in Oregon and California before...

Hunter Hill

Hunter Hill

Oct 26, 2016

Hunter Oliver Hill

Hunter Oliver Hill, 8 week old son of Dan and Heather Hill, Lavell, Twsp, MN, died unexpectedly, Wed. Oct. 26, 2016 in their home.  He was born Sept. 1, 2016, the opening day of bear season, in Hibbing and was baptized this past Sunday in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  In the short...

Mary Gensler

Mary Gensler

Oct 25, 2016

Mary J. Gensler

Mary J. Gensler, 69, Hibbing died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born on October 28, 1946 to Raymond J. and Harriet K (Martin) Braun in Duluth.  Mary was employed as a LPN with Heritage Manor.  She was a member of the Blessed...

Maryann Waldvogel

Maryann Waldvogel

Oct 24, 2016

MaryAnn A. Waldvogel

MaryAnn A. Waldvogel, 91, Hibbing, died Monday, October 24, 2016 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born in Walsh County, North Dakota to Joseph and Marey (Mirewski) Slominski on January 7, 1925.

MaryAnn is survived by four children, Trish Hardy and...

Rudolph Offre

Rudolph Offre

Oct 24, 2016

Rudolph P. “Rudi” Offre

Rudolph P. Offre, 89, Hibbing, died Monday, October 24, 2016, at his home of 58 years.  He was born in Hibbing to Charles and Madeline Offre on January 10, 1927.

Rudi (as most knew him by) graduated from Hibbing High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Marines...

Tillie Bazzachini

Tillie Bazzachini

Oct 23, 2016

Tillie Christina (Olson) Bazzachini

Tillie C. Bazzachini, 98, Hibbing, died Sunday, October 23, 2016.  She had no fear in death knowing she would be with her Lord and Savior.  She died at home surrounded by her family.  Tillie was born on March 23, 1918 to Oscar and O’Lena (Markusen) Olson in Bear River, MN. ...

Jean Brown

Jean Brown

Oct 22, 2016

Jean M. (Beel) Brown

Jean M. Brown, 69, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on December 18, 1946 to Archie and Selma (Hamnes) Beel in Hibbing.  She attended Hibbing schools and graduated from Hibbing High School.  From an early...

Miriam Klancher

Miriam Klancher

Oct 22, 2016

Miriam J. Klancher

Miriam J. Klancher, 87, Hibbing died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids, MN.  She was born on February 3, 1929 to August and Hanna (Kallio) Tuomala in Ely, MN.  Miriam graduated from high school and later attended Ely Junior College.  Upon completion of her two year...

Antoinette Diiorio

Antoinette Diiorio

Oct 17, 2016

Antoinette Marie “Toni” DiIorio

Antoinette Marie “Toni” DiIorio, 91, Hibbing, former longtime Keewatin resident passed away peacefully Monday October 17, 2016 at Home Sweet Home in Hibbing surrounded by her family.  She was born to Michael and Mary Concetta (Iacampo) Iaizzo in Bennett Location near Keewatin on April 8, 1925.  Toni graduated from Keewatin High School...

Jean Sallila

Jean Sallila

Oct 17, 2016

Jean Marie Sallila

Jean Marie Sallila, age 83, died October 17, 2016, at St. Raphael’s Health Center in Eveleth, MN.

She was born May 13, 1933, in Duluth, MN.  Jean grew up in Togo and graduated from Alango High School in 1952.  She was united in marriage to Ronald “Bud” Sallila...

John Tilock

John Tilock

Oct 16, 2016

John R. “Hi-Fi” Tilock, Jr.

John R. “Hi-Fi” Tilock, Jr., 66, Hibbing, died Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.  He was born in Eveleth, MN on Dec. 5, 1949, to John and Mary Tilock.  He graduated from Hibbing High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1971—1973.  John and...

Edwin Hofferbert

Edwin Hofferbert

Oct 15, 2016

Edwin Eugene Hofferbert

Edwin E. Hofferbert, 83, Kelly Lake, died Saturday, October 15, 2016, in his home.  He was born in Almora, MN on May 23, 1933, to Edwin and Myrtle (Haines) Hofferbert.  Ed served in the US Army and later worked for Precon, retiring as a foreman.  He was united in marriage to Dorothy...

Doris Mcbride

Doris Mcbride

Oct 15, 2016

Doris Darlene McBride

Doris Darlene McBride, 75, Hibbing, passed away at home on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016.  She was born March 14, 1941, at home in Balkan Township near Chisholm, MN to Fred E. and Myrtle Emily McBride.  Doris attended school at RL Downing High School in Keewatin.  She retired from Range Credit Bureau on...

Victor Minerich

Victor Minerich

Oct 12, 2016

Victor John Minerich

Victor J. Minerich, 83, Hibbing, died peacefully on Wed. Oct. 12, 2016, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Mountain Iron, surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 31, 1933, to George and Theresa Minerich.  He graduated from Hibbing High School and was an Army Sergeant having served in the...

Dessy Laurich

Dessy Laurich

Oct 12, 2016

Dessy H. Laurich

Dessy H. Laurich, 87, Hibbing, died Wednesday October 12, 2016, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Chisholm.  She was born at home in Brooklyn on Nov. 28, 1928, to Dan and Mary Zubich.  She graduated from Hibbing High School and was united in marriage to Henry P. Laurich on July 2, 1949.  Dessy...

Charles Lindberg

Charles Lindberg

Oct 8, 2016

Charles G.H. Lindberg

Charles G.H. Lindberg, 88, Hibbing passed away peacefully Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  He was born February 21, 1928 at Bennett Location near Keewatin.  He was the son of Swedish immigrants Peter and Olga (Wikander) Lindberg.  He attended school in Keewatin and graduated from R.L. Downing High School. ...