Obituaries
Obituaries
Audrey Prepodnik
Jun 1, 2015
Audrey M. Prepodnik Audrey M. Prepodnik, 97, Hibbing, died surrounded by her family on Monday June 1, 2015, at Guardian Angels in Hibbing. She was born in Bemidji, MN on July 3, 1917, to James and Gertrude (Auger) Pogue. Audrey grew up in Penobscot Location near Hibbing and graduated from Hibbing High School where she was the choir’s accompanist. She worked in payroll...
Michael Rossetter
May 29, 2015
Michael Dale Rossetter, 62, of Saginaw and Hibbing, MN passed away Friday May 29, 2015 in our mother’s home after a short illness. Mike was born on July 23, 1952 in Hibbing, attended Hibbing public schools and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1976. He worked for many years at Hibbing Taconite, also at Cirrus Design, and lastly Floe International,...
Kurt Zuidmulder
May 27, 2015
Kurt R. Zuidmulder Kurt R. Zuidmulder, 48, Hermantown, formerly of Hibbing, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Duluth. He was born on Feb. 27, 1967, in Wakefield, MI to Ward “Zeke” and Carole Zuidmulder. Kurt graduated from Hibbing High School in 1985 and from the University Of North Dakota, where he was a letter winner on the Fighting Sioux football...
Carol Novak
May 26, 2015
Carol Jeanette Novak Carol J. Novak, 84, Hibbing, died Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born in International Falls, MN on Oct. 19, 1930, to Walter and Grace Regal. Carol grew up in Big Falls, MN and graduated from Littlefork/Big Falls High School in 1948. She went on to complete her training as a registered nurse...
Bonita "Bonnie" Paine
May 25, 2015
Bonita M. “Bonnie” Paine On May 25, 2015 at her home in Cherry, MN, while surrounded by loved ones, Bonnie M. Paine was called home to be with Our Lord and Savior. She was born May 17, 1938 in LaPorte, MN, the daughter of Clifford and Elizabeth Blanchard. She married Donald Paine on July 7, 1956. Together they raised 4 children. She has lived...
Danny Brim
May 23, 2015
Danny D. Brim Danny D. Brim, 67, Keewatin, MN, died Sat. May 23, 2015 in his home. He was born July 26, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN to Ervan and Lorene Brim. Danny was a Marine Corps veteran before moving to Keewatin in 1972. He owned various businesses in the Nashwauk Keewatin area including Spartan Transportation. He was a member of the Nashwauk Lodge #331...
Rochelle Rice
May 22, 2015
Rochelle Vellella Rice, 87, passed away on May 22, 2015, at Valley Eldercare in Grand Forks, ND. Rochelle was born on May 13, 1928 in Gilbert, MN, the daughter of Anthony and Christina (Giombetti) Vellella. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1946. On September 7, 1947, Rochelle was united in marriage to Curtis Rice at Our Saviors Lutheran Church...
James Ylatupa
May 22, 2015
James Clifford Ylatupa James C. Ylatupa, 79, Hibbing, died Friday, May 22, 2015, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm. He was born July 11, 1935, in Hibbing to Ennu and Eleanor Ylatupa. James graduated from Hibbing High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed as a welder at Erie Mining Company and retired from Hibbing...
Ronald Deyo
May 22, 2015
Ronald D. Deyo Ronald D. Deyo, 80, Britt, MN, died Friday, May 22, 2015 in his home. He was born May 7, 1935 in Chatfield, MN, the son of John and Elizabeth Deyo. He married Betty Holets in 1952. Being a crane operator working out of the union, Ronald had lived many different towns across the United States. He was an active member of...
Caden Endres
May 19, 2015
Caden M. Endres Caden M. Endres, Goodland, MN, died before his birthdate on May 19, 2015 in Hibbing, MN. He was the son of Kari and Matthew Endres of Goodland, MN, and is also survived by his brother Reilly Endres at home, his maternal grandparents Wayne and Diane Wilson of Goodland, his paternal grandparents Dave and Sarah Endres of Hampton, MN...
William Wirtanen
May 16, 2015
William L. “Bill” Wirtanen William L. “Bill” Wirtanen, 80, Hibbing died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born on October 5, 1934 to William O. and Irja (Hautala) in Clinton Township. Bill began his career as a teacher and coach at Gilbert High School in 1957, prior to his educational career at Mesabi Community...
Loretta Frand
May 15, 2015
Loretta A. “Lorri” Frand Loretta A. Frand, 81, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, May 15, 2015 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born on February 6, 1934 to Guido and Vanda A. (Bianchini) Maggi in Hibbing. She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Carl E. Frand on August 9, 1952. She was a member of the Hibbing Catholic Community,...
Glenn Greenwood
May 14, 2015
Glenn A. Greenwood Glenn A. Greenwood, 87, Hibbing passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 14, 2015. He was born on May 16, 1927 in Bertha, MN, to Art and Sarah (Ward) Greenwood. Glenn was united in marriage to Viola Robbins on November 1, 1947 in Hewitt, MN. They were married for 67 years. This union was blessed with four children. They moved...
Dawn Wadd
May 9, 2015
Dawn Marie Wadd Dawn Marie Wadd, 48, Virginia, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. She was born in Hibbing on March 21, 1967, to John and Mary Ann Kochevar. Dawn graduated from Hibbing High School in 1985, and had worked most recently at Fairview Range Medical Center as a medical coder. She was...
Anina Capanoli
May 3, 2015
Anina M. Capanoli Anina M. Capanoli, 90, Hibbing, died Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm. She was born in Stevenson Location near Hibbing on Oct. 17, 1924, to Frank and Maria Capanoli. Anina graduated from Hibbing High School and during World War II, she worked at the Pentagon for the Department of the Navy. Later she worked for...
Margaret Maloney
May 1, 2015
Margaret Mary Maloney Age 95, of Scottsdale, Arizona went to heaven peacefully with family by her side on May 1, 2015. Prior to moving to Arizona in 1996, Margaret was a longtime Hibbing resident. Born in Chisholm, Margaret was predeceased by her husband of nearly 60 years, John (2000) and their oldest son, Pat (1988). Known for her love of people, cooking,...
Leland Erickson
May 1, 2015
Leland H. Erickson Leland H. Erickson, 90, Virginia, MN, passed away May 1, 2015, at Essentia Health Care Center in Virginia, MN. Leland was born June 11, 1924, in Roland, Iowa, son of Bert and Monica Erickson. He grew up in Thor and attended school there. He joined the Army in November of 1944, and served two years in the Pacific...
Don Messner
Apr 29, 2015
Don E. Messner Don E. Messner, 80, Nashwauk, went on “Eternal Patrol,” (a Submariner’s saying) on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, after battling cancer 7 times since 2008. Chemotherapy killed the cancer cells, but the side effects destroyed his immune system making him vulnerable to many infectious situations—truly a catch 22. Throughout his battle with cancer, his amazing wife, Janet, assumed the role of...
Martha Collyard
Apr 27, 2015
Martha Jane Collyard Surrounded and comforted by family, Martha Jane Collyard lost her battle with COPD at 8:45 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. Martha was born on March 19, 1926, at Penobscot Hill (North Hibbing) to Jack and Theresa Smokrovich and eventually moved to the west side of Hibbing with her...
James Patregnani
Apr 25, 2015
James John Patregnani James J. Patregnani, 85, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Saturday, April, 25, 2015 at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. He was born on August 13, 1929 to Attillio and Henrietta (Cermak) Patregnani in Hibbing. James proudly served his country from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army. He entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Virginia...
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