Obituaries
Obituaries
Cleone Wright
Feb 3, 2015
Cleone S. Wright Cleone S. Wright passed away on February 3, 2015, in San Jose, California at the age of 87. Cleone was born on April 24, 1927, in Boy River, Minnesota to Mary Ann (Michels) and Harry Vernon Scofield and grew up with her seven brothers and sisters through the Great Depression. She moved to the Iron Range with her...
Gary Perrella
Feb 2, 2015
Gary P. “Gopher” Perrella Gary P. Perrella, 54, lifelong resident of Keewatin died Monday, February 2, 2015 at home with his family by his side. Gary was born on September 4, 1960 to P. Gary and Louise (Blanchard) Perrella in Hibbing. He was a former member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Keewatin. He was employed with his father as a plumber with the...
Jeanne Martin
Jan 29, 2015
Jeanne “Mollie” Oberstar Martin Jeanne O. Martin, 91, Hibbing, formerly of Edina died Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Hillcrest Alice in Hibbing. She was born on September 16, 1923 to John and Mary (Hrovat) Oberstar of Hibbing. She grew up and attended school in Hibbing. Jeanne had worked as a proofreader, companion, and caregiver. She was an avid reader of books, enjoyed sports, and...
Jay Maki
Jan 28, 2015
Jay H. Maki Jay H. Maki, 56, lifelong resident of the Hibbing and Keewatin area died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in Hibbing. He was born on January 29, 1958 to Robert and Sara (Farrell) Maki in Hibbing. Jay was all about kids, his grandchildren and nieces and nephews meant the world to him. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed traveling, and hunting...
Emily Jacobson
Jan 22, 2015
Emily Eileen Jacobson Emily Eileen Jacobson, 88 of Hibbing, MN died on Jan. 22, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on June 26, 1926, to George and Estie (Leonard) Angell in Blackduck, MN. Emily attended Blackduck schools where she and her twin sister, Emie “Chub” along with brothers and sisters were active in various activities. On...
Beatrice Robinson
Jan 21, 2015
Beatrice L. Robinson Beatrice L. Robinson, 74, Nashwauk, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Mora, MN on April 18, 1940, to Arthur and Bernice (Kuhlmann) Overacker. Beatrice was a member of Pengilly United Methodist Church and she enjoyed knitting, her flower garden, and fishing. She was a bartender for many years...
Albert Ross, Jr.
Jan 17, 2015
Albert Ross, Jr. Albert Ross, Jr., 80, lifelong Nashwauk resident, died Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Evergreen Terrace Nursing Home in Grand Rapids. He was born Nov. 26, 1934, to Albert Sr. and Ruth Ross in Hibbing. Al graduated from Nashwauk High School in 1952, and was stationed in Japan during the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Army. He worked...
Dwight Wherland
Jan 17, 2015
Dwight Francis Wherland Dwight Francis Wherland, 95, a lifelong resident of Hibbing, Minnesota died Saturday, January 17, 2015. He was the son of Roy and Mae (Auger) Wherland. Born on October 19, 1919, he was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Dwight married Mary Mihelich on December 24, 1941. They celebrated 73 years of marriage last Christmas Eve. Dwight was employed by the Oliver...
Mary Stukel
Jan 15, 2015
Mary J. “Mayme” Stukel Mary J. “Mayme” Stukel, 99, Chisholm, MN, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 in the Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing, MN. She was born Jan. 27, 1915 in Chisholm, the daughter of John and Agnes Kochevar. Mayme graduated from the Anchor Hospital in St. Paul with a Registered Nurse degree. She returned to Chisholm where she married Rudolph Stukel and...
Susan Pierce
Jan 14, 2015
Susan Claire “Sue” Pierce Susan C. “Sue” Pierce, 66, Hibbing, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015, in her home after a courageous four year battle with ovarian cancer, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Hibbing on June 23, 1948, to Leslie and Lillian Hoganson. Sue graduated from Hibbing High School and had worked for various area businesses including Curves...
Emil Shubat
Jan 11, 2015
Emil F. Shubat Emil F. Shubat, 91, Keewatin, died Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born on June 21, 1923, to Frank and Evana (Krzich) Shubat in Bennett Location near Keewatin. He attended Keewatin schools and worked as a carpenter at Pickands Mather. He was an Army veteran of WWII, and participated in campaigns at Normandy,...
Judy Haverkost
Jan 11, 2015
Judy K. Haverkost Judy K. Haverkost, 65, Hibbing, died Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center. She was born in Hibbing on October 28, 1949, to Donald and Violet Campbell. She grew up in Hibbing, attended Hibbing Schools, and was united in marriage to Jim Riipinen in 1970. Judy had worked for various area businesses, retiring from Lowe’s. She and Rick...
Jennifer Kromer
Jan 11, 2015
Jennifer L. Kromer Jennifer L.Kromer, 38, recently of Hibbing, formerly of St. Paul died Sunday, January 11, 2015 in Hibbing. She was born on March 27, 1976 in St. Paul, MN. Jennifer’s passion was cooking, she absolutely loved to cook, she was last employed with Headstart as a cook. She enjoyed going camping, watching television, playing video games, and taking care...
Jo Muller
Jan 10, 2015
Jo Ann (McCall) Muller Jo Ann Muller, 85, longtime resident of Hibbing died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at home with her family by her side. She was born on January 17, 1929 to George Edward and Madeline (Mahoney) McCall in Saint Paul, MN. In 1935 her family moved to Clairmont, MN where she attended school thru the 8th grade. In 1943 the family...
Martin Sundvall
Jan 9, 2015
Martin W. “Zooner” Sundvall Martin W. Sundvall, 82, Hibbing, MN, died Friday; Jan. 9, 20015 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN after a 12 year battle with neurosarcoidosis. He was born Dec. 2, 1932 in Hibbing to Martin and Sylvia Sundvall. He was a Navy veteran serving during the Koran War. He returned to Hibbing where he married Sue Simberg and became a...
Maryann Mayer
Jan 7, 2015
MaryAnn Irene (Kritz) Mayer MaryAnn I. Mayer, 81, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Wednesday, January 7, 2015, in Hibbing. She was born on February 18, 1933, to Ira Andrew and Edith (Damiani) Kritz in Hibbing, MN. MaryAnn was most recently employed with her son’s catering business as a caterer with CMC Inc. in Hibbing. She was a proud member of the 1957 Hibbing...
Jean Sogard
Jan 6, 2015
Jean Marie Sogard Jean M. Sogard, 80, longtime resident of Hibbing, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN. She was born on September 12, 1934, to Ernest and Agnes (Lundgren) Thiede in Mohall, ND. Coming from North Dakota, Jean resided in her earlier years in Bemidji, MN, graduating from Bemidji High School. She married Warren Sogard on November 22,...
Bridgid Novotny Miller
Jan 6, 2015
Bridgid Marie Novotny Miller Bridgid M. Novotny Miller, 43, Keewatin, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, in Keewatin. She was born in Chisago City, MN on August 31, 1971, to Henry and Sheila Novotny. Bridgid graduated from Chisago Lakes High School and had worked as a creative entrepreneur selling her works of art. She was known as a compassionate, loving, and spiritual person. She...
Charles Nash
Jan 5, 2015
Charles Scott Nash Charles Scott Nash, 58, Nashwauk, died Monday, January 5, 2015, at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis. He was born in Hibbing to Francis and Agnes (Violette) Nash on July 3, 1956. Scott had been a Boy Scout Leader, coached Pony League football, was former Commander of the GI Club in Nashwauk and was a U. S. Army...
Evelyn Walters
Jan 4, 2015
Evelyn Beatrice Walters October 11, 1917 — January 4, 2015 Evelyn Beatrice Walters, 97, answered the call from her Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 4, 2015, in Worland, Wyo., at the home of her daughter, Elizabeth. Evelyn was born Oct. 11, 1917, to Swedish immigrants Lars Lewis Lyckholm and Signe Johansson Lyckholm. She was a life-long resident of Side Lake,...
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