Obituaries

Jul 18, 2016

Richard Warren Varichak

Richard Warren Varichak, 85, of Hibbing, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Hibbing, Minnesota. He was born on Monday, May 4, 1931, in Hibbing to George and Mae (Severson) Varichak. He graduated from Chisholm High School in 1949, where...

Jul 18, 2016

Mary Regina Barlet

Mary Regina Barlet, 62, Duluth, formerly of Hibbing, died Monday, July 18, 2016, in Duluth.  She was born in Hibbing on May 4, 1954 to Robert and Margaret (Nehiba) Barlet. Mary liked hanging out with others and having fun and giggling.  When moving around, Mary liked to get into mischief, dance, and tease...

Jul 13, 2016

Katherine “Kay” J. Peterson

Katherine  J. Peterson, 98, St. Cloud, formerly of Hibbing died Wednesday July 13, 2016 at Cherrywood Advanced Living in St. Cloud, MN.  She was born on August 31, 1917 to William J. and Antony (Meier) Phalen in Crookston, MN.  Kay was a resident of Hibbing since 1955 coming from Crookston, MN. ...

Jul 13, 2016

Mary Lou Heritage, 90, died July 13, 2016 in Hibbing with her daughters at her side.  She was born Mary Louise Holmberg to Gustave & Ida (Carlson) Holmberg on June 6, 1926 in Minneapolis and raised in Superior and the Lakeside neighborhood of Duluth.  She graduated from the old Duluth Central High School in 1944 and subsequently worked as a secretary at...

Jul 11, 2016

Wayne R. Monson II

Wayne R. Monson II, 53, Hibbing, died with his family by his side on Monday July 11, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.  He was born to Wayne and Jane (McCormick) Monson in Long Beach, Calif. on August 29, 1962.  He was a US Air Force Veteran having served in...

Jul 6, 2016

Zella Adeline Drake

Zella A. Drake, 91, rural Nashwauk died Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born on March 23, 1925, to John and Lena Keller in Wadena, MN.  Zella resided in the Staples/Wadena area in her early years, moving to Rural Nashwauk in 1958, where she had...

Jun 25, 2016

Sharon K. Wiberg

Sharon K. Wiberg, 73, Nashwauk, MN, died Sat. June 25, 2016 in Grand Village Health Care Center in Grand Rapids, MN.  She was born April 19, 1943    in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Herb and Laura Weldon.  Sharon married Darwin Wiberg on Sept. 24, 1960 and had lived in Nashwauk for many...

Jun 24, 2016

Betty Mae (Gilbo) Lindsay

Betty Mae (Gilbo) Lindsay, 77, of Hibbing, MN died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 24, 2016, at St. Michael’s in Virginia, MN. She was born October 3, 1938, in Hibbing, MN to William and Elsie Gilbo. She married Ralph Eugene Lindsay on July 23, 1958, and together they raised...

Jun 23, 2016

Dana Beaulieu

Dana Beaulieu, 47, Chisholm, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his residence.  He was born in Ely, MN,  to Dennis and Donna (Ruud) Beaulieu on December 14, 1968.  Dana enjoyed collecting pens, eating out, shopping, and Karaoke.  He loved Elvis.

Dana is survived by his father, Dennis (Wendy) Beaulieu,...

Jun 21, 2016

David Alexander Haiman

David A. Haiman, 20, longtime resident of Hibbing died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in Deer River, MN.  He was born on September 1, 1995 to David C. Haiman and Wendy (Graves) Lewis in Hibbing, MN.  David was employed as a Residential Programs Instructor with Range Center in Chisholm, MN.  He was involved...

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...