Obituaries

Nov 15, 2015

Kristina M. Jurek

Kristina M. Jurek, 38, Hibbing, died unexpectedly, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in Virginia, MN.  She was born April 24, 1977 in Hibbing the daughter of Steven and Patricia Jurek.  Kristina graduated from the Chisholm High School in 1995 and had worked as a waitress for various restaurants including The Bach Yen, The...

Nov 12, 2015

Eleanor R. Riley

June 23, 1928—November 12, 2015

Eleanor R. Riley went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2015.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Hibbing, MN on June 23, 1928, to Rudy and Helen Kesich.  She graduated...

Nov 10, 2015

Gertrude Veronica Haidos

Gertrude V. Haidos, 94, Hibbing, died Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born in Hibbing on Jan. 11, 1921, to Matt and Margaret (Prijatel) Kochevar.  Gertrude graduated from Hibbing High School in 1938, and had worked as a cook at the Androy Hotel and later at...

Nov 9, 2015

Peggy Lynn Hallan

Peggy Lynn Hallan, 62, Hibbing, died Monday, November 9, 2015, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  She was born Nov. 16, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland.  Peggy was a Welcoming Sergeant and Senior Soldier at Salvation Army in Hibbing.  Her family extends special thanks to the staff at VRMC ICU and St....

Nov 3, 2015

Amelia Vukonich, age 93, Nashwauk, passed away on November 3 , 2015, at  Cornerstone Villa

Nursing Home in Buhl.  She was born on July 24 , 1922.  She is survived by a son, Rudy Vukonich, of

St. Paul; a daughter, Jackie Davis (Tom) of Coon Rapids,...

Nov 2, 2015

Edward Peter Staudohar

Edward Peter Staudohar, 89, lifelong Hibbing resident died Monday, November 2, 2015.  He was born in Hibbing to John and Anna Staudohar on February 22, 1926.  Edward was an Army Veteran of WW II serving in Luzon, Philippines. He had been employed with Eveleth Mines as a Maintenance Mechanic. Edward was an avid...

Oct 31, 2015

Dana Renee Power

Dana Renee Power, 51, Hibbing, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.  She was born in St. Cloud, MN on Nov. 8, 1963, to Donald and Beverly (Welch) Kallsen.  Dana was united in marriage to Michael Power on Feb. 24, 2001, in Hibbing, and she had...

Oct 28, 2015

Gladys T. Burns, 90, lifelong Nashwauk resident, died Wednesday, October 28 , 2015, at Bigfork Valley Hospital.  She was born in Duluth to Stewart E. and Margaret R. (Beck) Vaughan on November 8 , 1924.  She had been employed as a bookkeeper at Johnson Chevrolet and Burns TCS.  Gladys organized the Flu Shot drive for the elderly in Nashwauk,...

Oct 25, 2015

Beatrice V. Abate

April 20, 1916-October 25, 2015

Beatrice “Bea” Vendetti Abate    passed away peacefully on October 25, 2015, at Cherrywood   Advanced Living in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Bea was born April 20, 1916, to Frank and   Isabelle (DeFonso)   Deioia in...

Oct 24, 2015

Kathleen Pearl “Kathy” Butcher

Kathleen Pearl “Kathy” Butcher, 63, Chisholm, died Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her home.  She was born to Keith Sr. and Shirley Petty in Murray, Utah on January 5, 1952. She attained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work.

She is survived...

Oct 24, 2015

Carol Emily Shuper

Carol Emily Shuper, 77, lifelong Hibbing resident, died Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her home.  She was born in Hibbing to Everett and Emily (Benson) Swanson on February 10, 1938.   She graduated from Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids with a nursing degree and was employed with the Chisholm Hospital...

Oct 24, 2015

Aune S. Mihelich

Aune S. Mihelich, 93, a ninety year resident of Hibbing, and recently of Detroit Lakes, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes.  She was born in Hibbing on Sept. 29, 1922, to Matti and Lydia (Taipale) Riuttanen.  Aune graduated from Hibbing High School in 1940.  She was united...

Oct 23, 2015

Paul Dunham Stoneburner

Paul Dunham Stoneburner, 63, Duluth, formerly of Hibbing, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth.   He was born in Hibbing on December 3 , 1951, to Dale and Helen Stoneburner.   Paul graduated from Hibbing High School and lived in Duluth all his adult life, working at St. Mary’s Hospital...

Oct 17, 2015

William Arthur “Wild Bill” Hagadorn

William Arthur “Wild Bill” Hagadorn, 83, of Kelly Lake in Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2015 with family by his side.  Bill was born to Edward and Cora Hagadorn on Dec. 13, 1931 in Hibbing.  He was a lifelong resident of Kelly Lake...

Oct 13, 2015

Veda Frances Ponikvar, 96, of Chisholm, MN, graduated to Heaven on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2105 at the Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Chisholm.  She was born May 26, 1919 in Chisholm, the oldest child of 5 born to John and Frances (Globokar) Ponikvar.

She was an honor graduate of Drake University School of Journalism...

Oct 12, 2015

Michael L. Schultz

Michael L. Schultz, 66, Cloverdale, rural Nashwauk, MN, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 in his home.  He was born Aug. 6, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MN to Robert L. and Lena Schultz.  Michael was a lifelong resident of the Cloverdale community and had worked for 31 years at the Nashwauk Township garage. ...

Oct 12, 2015

Clinton Henry “Hank” Kanipes

Clinton Henry “Hank” Kanipes, 93, Hibbing, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm.  He was born in Hibbing on Nov. 13, 1921, to John Henry and Marcella (Borzaga) Kanipes.  Hank graduated from Hibbing High School in 1939, and he served in the CCC Camps during his...

Oct 11, 2015

Patricia Wivoda

Patricia Wivoda, 85, Hibbing, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN.  She was born April 1, 1930 in Hibbing, the daughter of William and Dora Herrett.  Pat married Maurice Wivoda in Hibbing on Feb. 13, 1948.  They made their home in Hibbing and then in 1993 they moved to their lake home...

Oct 7, 2015

Betty M. Borbiconi

Betty M. Borbiconi, 85, Hibbing, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015, with her family by her side.  She was born in Chisholm on June 27, 1930, to Frank and Darinka (Pakiz) Furlan.  Betty graduated from Chisholm High School in 1948, where she was voted homecoming queen and salutatorian of her graduating class.  She...

Oct 7, 2015

Mildred “Millie” I. Rostvold

Mildred "Millie" Rostvold, 90, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Home Sweet Home in Hibbing.  She was born on February 13 , 1925, to Lillie and Fritz Norberg in Sleeman, Ontario, Canada.  She grew up and attended school in Tower-Soudan and graduated at Orr High School.  She enlisted...