Obituaries

Jun 21, 2016

CURTIS DEAN FISCHER

December 29, 1935- June 21, 2016

Curt Fischer, 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN surrounded by loved ones.  He was born at home on December 29, 1935, to Clifford and Agnes (Henrickson) Fischer in Buffalo Lake, MN.  Curt lived and worked on...

Jun 18, 2016

Robert Clark Mickelson

R. Clark Mickelson, 83, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, at home.  He was born on July 2, 1932, to Roy E. and Ethel (Neely) Mickelson in Hibbing.  He attended Hibbing Schools and graduated from Hibbing High School.  Clark proudly served his country for three years...

Jun 17, 2016

Winnifred “Teddy” Fischer

Winnifred “Teddy” Fischer, 77, Hibbing passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on April 11, 1939 to Herman and Marie (Sondergaard) Otto in Hutchinson, MN.  Teddy attended Hutchinson schools and was very athletic. ...

Jun 16, 2016

Richard R. Zbacnik Sr.

Richard R. Zbacnik Sr., 80, Shoal Lake, formerly of Leetonia died Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.  He was born on September 10, 1935 to Fred and Mary (Bauer) Zbacnik in Hibbing.  Richard attended Hibbing schools and later proudly served his country with the...

Jun 12, 2016

Faith V. Nelson

Faith V. Nelson, 67, Hibbing, died Sunday, June 12, 2016 in the Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Chisholm, MN.  She was born in Park Rapids, MN on May 21, 1949, the daughter of Guy and Linda Spurlin.  Faith married David Nelson on Aug. 27, 1977 and together they moved to Hibbing...

Jun 9, 2016

Mary M. Gabardi

Mary M. Gabardi, 98, Hibbing, died Thursday, June 9, 2016 in the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing.  She was born Feb. 9, 1918 in Nashwauk, MN, the daughter of James and Louisa Martire. She and her husband Eugene made their home in Hibbing for many years where she was a member of...

Jun 9, 2016

Mary Ellen Feyder

Mary Ellen Feyder, 84, joined her husband Chubby in heaven on June 9, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer. Her family was able to gather to say good bye to Mom, Grandma and GG at the family home on Big Sturgeon Lake, which she loved so much.  Mary Ellen lived life...

Jun 9, 2016

Beverly A. Pernat

Beverly A. Pernat, 78, Buhl, MN, died Thursday, June 9, 2016 in her home.  She was born in Hibbing, MN to Peter and Ann Levar.  Beverly was a longtime Buhl resident having made her home there for the past 53 years.  She and her husband Jack, along with George and...

Jun 6, 2016

Gary Willard Carlson, 63, Hibbing, died Monday, June 6, 2016 in Grand Rapids, MN.  O n August 13, 1952, Gary Willard Carlson was born to Willard and Bertha Carlson. He attended Hibbing public schools where he met lifelong friends. His work kept him grinding away at National steel, but when he could, he loved to travel, especially road trips. ...

Jun 5, 2016

Jean E. Gustin

Jean E. Gustin, 86, Hibbing, died Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Cornerstone Villa Nursing Home in Buhl.  She was born in Hibbing on August 8, 1929.  Jean was a lifelong Hibbing resident who worked for ISD 701 as confidential secretary to the business manager.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic...

Jun 4, 2016

Stella Dorothy (Kennedy) Konesky

Stella D. (Kennedy) Konesky, 93, Chisholm, died peacefully surrounded by love from her family on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in Hibbing.  She was born March 19, 1923, to Thomas and Stella (Allard) Kennedy.  Stella grew up in Pool Location and attended McGolrick Institute as a child and was a member of...

Jun 4, 2016

Joseph A. Brownell

Joseph A. Brownell, 27, Meadowlands, MN was taken too soon on Saturday, June 4, 2016, near Sparta, MN.  He was born April 20, 1989, in Hibbing, MN to Gregory Brownell and Barrie Baratto.  He grew up in Mt. Iron, MN and had graduated from Hibbing High School.  After he graduated from Hibbing...

Jun 1, 2016

DOROTHY GENE (VIGER) FLEMING

Dorothy Gene (Viger) Fleming died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at the age of 102.

She was born Dorothy Gene Viger October 31, 1913, in Boston, MA.

Dorothy came to Hibbing at the age of three and lived in...

May 30, 2016

Marjorie L. Croteau

Marjorie L. Croteau, 84, Nashwauk, died Monday, May 30, 2016, at her home.  She was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Elmer and Alma (Loeffler) Hohenstein on July 14, 1931.  She was a homemaker and a member of Nashwauk Lutheran Church.

Marjorie is survived by her sons, Daniel M....

May 29, 2016

Dorothy A. Stish

Dorothy A. Stish, 84, Nashwauk, MN, passed on, Sunday, May 29, 2016, surrounded by her family in Grand Rapids, MN.  She was born Oct. 23, 1931, in Nashwauk to Edward and Hilma Prosch.  She was a lifelong resident of the Cloverdale community and had married John Stish on June 10, 1951.  Dorothy loved...

May 28, 2016

Barbara   Erickson

Barbara Erickson, Hibbing, died Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Hibbing.  She was born in Minneapolis to Henry and Effie Borman on October 10, 1924. She was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and had taught school in Minneapolis school district. She and Burdette were married in 1947 and moved to Hibbing in...

May 19, 2016

Charles Joseph Grant

Charles J. Grant, 82, Libby Lake in rural Itasca County died in his home Thursday, May 19, 2016 with family by his side.  Charlie was born September 16, 1933 in St. Paul, MN to Lloyd and Julia (Sandkamp) Grant.  He was born, raised and educated in St. Paul while living in 22...

May 19, 2016

Joseph C. Sheldon

Joseph C. Sheldon, 89, Hibbing died Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  He was born on November 26, 1926 to Joseph and Florence (Reid) Sheldon in Hibbing.  Joseph attended Hibbing Schools and graduated from the Hibbing High School.  After high...

May 19, 2016

Jaysen D. Greenwood

Jaysen D. Greenwood, 20, Hibbing, died Thursday, May 19, 2016. He was born in Hibbing to Wade Greenwood and Jessica Mannelin on December 15, 1995 and was an honors graduate...

May 6, 2016

Beatrice Ellen Grobove

Beatrice E. Grobove, 96, Bovey, formerly of Bigfork and Hibbing died Friday, May 6, 2016 at home with family by her side.  She was born on December 16, 1919 to Charles and Gladys (Lewis) Rootes in Sigma, MI.  Beatrice lived in Hibbing on Old Highway 73 for nearly 25 years, later she...