Obituaries

Mar 21, 2015

Donald Wallace LaLonde Jr.

Donald W. LaLonde Jr., a resident of the Iron Range area for the past 50 years, died Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on June 23, 1927,...

Mar 20, 2015

John Robert “Bobby” Marette, Jr. John Robert “Bobby” Marette, Jr., age, passed into eternal rest on Date, at Place. Bobby was born July 15, 1944, in Hibbing, a beloved son of the late John Robert and Katherine F. (O’Brien) Marette. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Hibbing. His family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Northern Habilitative Services group...

Mar 16, 2015

Raymond L. Warmuth Raymond L. Warmuth, 86, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Monday, March 16, 2015, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm, MN.  He was born on November 9, 1928, to Raymond A. and Barbara (Krier) Warmuth in Park Rapids, MN.  Raymond entered the military and proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy.  He later united in the sacrament of marriage...

Mar 12, 2015

Louis A. Schaefbauer

Louis A. Schaefbauer, 84, died Thursday March 12, 2015, at Essentia Health Virginia Hospital.  He was born Sept.4, 1930, in Herreid, SD to Mike and Margret Schaefbauer.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War.  In 1967, he moved to Hibbing and purchased the Airway Inn and had recently retired.

He is survived...

Mar 6, 2015

Kevin P. Thornton Kevin P. Thornton, 46, Hibbing, died peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015, in his home.  He was born March 12, 1968, in Hibbing, to Joseph and Phyllis Thornton.  Kevin graduated from Hibbing High School and had worked as a baker for local businesses. He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Phyllis Thornton, of Hibbing; seven siblings:  Kathy (Mark) Gornick...

Mar 6, 2015

Donald L. Haverkost Donald L. Haverkost, 83, Hibbing, died Friday, March 6, 2015, in his home.  He was born in Coleraine, MN on March 9, 1931, to Theodore and Agnes Haverkost.  Donald served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Leah Timmerman in 1954, at Grace Lutheran Church and they made their home in Hibbing.  Donald...

Mar 3, 2015

Joseph Draskovich Joseph Draskovich, 85, of Chisholm, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing.  He was born April 26, 1929, in Keewatin, MN to John and Mary Draskovich.  Joe attended Keewatin schools and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  Joe was united in marriage to Dolly Jaskey on Sept. 2, 1963.  He worked as a...

Feb 27, 2015

Charles V. Thompson Charles V. Thompson, 52, Hibbing, died Friday, February 27, 2015, in his home.  He was born in Hibbing on Sept. 7, 1962, to Kenneth and Margaret Thompson.  Charles graduated from Hibbing High School and had worked as a heavy equipment operator with Operating Engineers Local 49.  He loved riding his Harley—Davidson, fishing, spending time with his kids, and his dog,...

Feb 24, 2015

Josephine Jeanette Yeshe Josephine Jeanette Yeshe, 94, Hibbing died Tuesday, February 24, 2015, surrounded by her family at Range Fairview Medical Center in Hibbing.  She was born in Hibbing’s Kitzville Location to Antone and Jennie (Bertucci) Jerulle on January 23, 1921.  She will be remembered as a kind, caring, fun loving women who always had a smile on her face and a...

Feb 22, 2015

Nellie B. Hofman Nellie B. Hofman, 99, Hibbing, passed away at Guardian Angels in Hibbing on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.  She was born in the Netherlands on June 21, 1915 and immigrated to the United States at age 13 with her parents and brother.  They settled in a Dutch community in South Dakota where she eventually met and married her husband, Case...

Feb 21, 2015

Joseph Anthony Lendacky Joseph A. Lendacky, 67, Hibbing, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at home with his family by his side.  He was born on March 15, 1947, to Jack and Anne (Stilinovich) Lendacky in Hibbing.  A graduate of Hibbing High School, Joe continued his education for three more years at the University of Minnesota.  Joe Lendacky was known by his family, friends...

Feb 21, 2015

Craig Anthony Anderson Craig A. Anderson, 61, Hibbing died peacefully in his home on Saturday, February 21, 2015 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Craig was an avid sportsman.  He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trapping.  His favorite place to be was at the cabin on Big Sturgeon Lake.  He also enjoyed playing horseshoes, bocce ball, and golf. Craig was...

Feb 20, 2015

Florence M. Techar Florence M. Techar, 84, Kitzville, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.  She was born in Hibbing to William and Mary (Repesh) Gutzwiller on March 7, 1930, and married William Techar on November 22, 1947, in Hibbing.  Florence lived for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who were the loves of her life.  She enjoyed dancing...

Feb 14, 2015

Robert W. “Bob” Hawkinson Robert W. “Bob” Hawkinson, 69, Bear River, died Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.  He was born in Hibbing on April 18, 1945, to Boyd and Rowena Hawkinson.  After high school, Bob was drafted into the US Army.  He served in Vietnam as an aviation mechanic as part of the Army’s 9th Infantry Air Mobile...

Feb 10, 2015

Eleanor Rose Hanson Miller Eleanor Rose Hanson Miller was born Feb. 22, 1918, to Augusta and John Hanson in Iron River, Michigan.  Eleanor was a talented young woman and began taking piano lessons at an early age.  Her childhood home was filled with music. After high school, Eleanor moved to Chicago and worked at Michael Reese Hospital in the pediatric unit.  There she...

Feb 10, 2015

Louise A. Badovinac Louise A. Badovinac, 86, Hibbing, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing.  Louise was born to Steve and Manda Kosovich in Hibbing Dec. 11, 1928.  She is survived by her husband Nicholas, daughter Jean Badovinac of Grand Rapids, MN, and Mark Badovinac of Side Lake, MN.  No public services are planned.  A private family...

Feb 10, 2015

Katherine “Kay” E. Ongaro Kay Ongaro died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, in Hibbing on Monday, February 9, 2015.  She was born in Leetonia on October 30, 1925 to George and Katherine (Starcević) Milosević. She graduated from the College of St. Scholastica and worked as a nurse and taught nursing.  Once her children were born, she spent her time...

Feb 10, 2015

Jerry D. Olson Jerry Donald Olson, age 56, died Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center after a several month battle with colon cancer. Jerry was born to Roger and Alma (Hietala) Olson on December 13, 1959, in Hibbing Minnesota.  He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1978 and worked for the Occupational Development Center, in...

Feb 8, 2015

Blanche V. Nault Blanche V. Nault, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, 90, Hibbing, died Sunday, February 8, 2015, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on May 27, 1924, to Leo and Blanche (Audet) Gatien in Hancock, MI.  A homemaker by trade, Blanche moved from Ispeming, MI to Hibbing in 1964.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament...

Feb 7, 2015

Brenda L. Kangas Brenda L. Kangas, 59, Hibbing, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at St Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN.  She was born Dec. 26, 1955 in Hibbing to Michael and Marie Hecomovich.  She married Wally Kangas on June 18, 1988 and together they made their home in Hibbing where they raised their family.  Brenda had helped her husband with his drain...