Obituaries
Obituaries
Lisa Kniffin
Jan 4, 2015
Lisa Marie Kniffin Lisa Marie Kniffin, 54, died peacefully with family at her side at St Luke’s Hospital on January 4, 2015. She is the daughter of Phylis Kniffin, and the late Dean Kniffin, and sister of Michael Kniffin and Barbara Gilbert. She is survived by two loving sons, Tyler Glad and Spencer Glad; loving daughters-in-law Krystle and Ashley; and...
Donna Wright
Jan 3, 2015
Donna Mae Wright Donna Mae Wright, 50, Nashwauk, died peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in her home surrounded by family. She was born on Oct. 21, 1964, in Fosston, MN to James and Karleen Rossell. Donna grew up in Pengilly and graduated from Greenway High School in 1983. For many years, Donna provided foster care in her home with her former spouse,...
Joanne Grozdanich
Dec 31, 2014
Joanne G. Grozdanich August 14, 1929 - December 31, 2014 Joanne G. Grozdanich 85, Pengilly, passed away Wednesday December 31, 2014 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, MN. Joanne is survived by her children: Pam (Jim) Kolar, Susan (Tim) Dopp, Terry Grozdanich and Michael (Lynette) Grozdanich. Grandchildren: Scott (Monica) Kolar, Chad (Kate) Kolar, Jamie Dopp, Kristel Dopp, Andrew (Liz) Dopp, Angela (Paul) Fuenffinger...
Katherine Gibson
Dec 30, 2014
Katherine “Katie” Gibson Katherine “Katie” Gibson, Hibbing, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born in Keewatin to Tom and Mary Brletich on December 27, 1932 and married George L. Gibson in 1957. Katie was an excellent cook and caterer finishing her cooking career at Zimmy’s. Katie will be missed by her...
Rita Reynolds
Dec 30, 2014
Rita C. Reynolds Rita C. Reynolds, 89, Silica, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Hibbing to Luke and Edna (Olson) Healy on August 2, 1925. She had been a member of the Silica Women’s Club, the Humane Society and enjoyed the outdoors. Rita is survived by her children, Hugh H. Reynolds, Silica and...
Harvey Haugen
Dec 29, 2014
Harvey D. Haugen Harvey D. Haugen, 83, Hibbing, died Monday, December 29, 2014 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born in Oklee, MN to Harold and Mae (Rodman) Haugen, on April 18, 1931 and was a United States Navy Veteran. Mr. Haugen attended Bemidji State and the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks. He was one of the...
Minka Alajoki
Dec 29, 2014
Minka Miriam Alajoki Minka M. Alajoki was born and died on December 29, 2014. She was born to Joel and Riitta (Lundin) Alajoki at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. “In her nine months in the womb, she filled our hearts with joy. In her moment on Earth, she filled our hearts with everlasting love.” Minka is survived by her parents, Joel...
Rose Crnkovich
Dec 28, 2014
Rose Crnkovich, 97, of Hibbing died on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehab Center. Rose was born in Penobscot Hill near Hibbing, MN to Stephan and Mildred (Zobenica) Borovac on August 18, 1917 and had been a Hibbing resident for 97 years. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and taught the Wednesday...
Stanley Baraga
Dec 27, 2014
Stanley Baraga, 88, a lifelong resident of Keewatin passed away quietly in his sleep on December 27, 2014 with his daughter Ginger by his side. He was one of the 8 children of Andrew and Jennie Baraga who fled to the United States from Europe in 1910. He is preceded in death by his wife, Esther Mae (Turkula), Brothers Victor, Andrew, John and...
Sigrid Letourneau
Dec 26, 2014
Sigrid Lind Letourneau Sigrid Lind Letourneau, 90, of Hibbing, died at Greenview Residence Friday, Dec. 26, 2014. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Kevin Olson officiating. Friends and family are invited to visit on hour before the service at the church. Sigrid Susanna Bantarri was born Oct. 8, 1924 in Wing, ND...
Shirley Pulis
Dec 25, 2014
Shirley A. Pulis Shirley A. Pulis, 81, Hibbing, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014 in Hibbing. She was born Nov. 9, 1933 in Hibbing to Arvid and Anna Williams. Shirley married Marino Pulis and together, they raised their two children. Shirley had worked in the bakery dept. at Super One. In her free time she enjoyed spending time outdoors at her cabin and being with...
Robert Wirtz
Dec 23, 2014
Robert M. “Bob” Wirtz Robert M. “Bob” Wirtz, 86, Grand Rapids, formerly of rural Nashwauk, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Grand Rapids. He was born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Hanson) Wirtz, in Nashwauk on November 16, 1928. Bob was a retired Maintenance Foreman from Hanna Mining and belonged to the Hanna retirees club. He was a Navy Veteran with WWII service. He...
Joanne Majkrzak
Dec 20, 2014
Joanne Barbara Majkrzak Joanne B. Majkrzak, 83, Nashwauk, formerly of Minnetonka died Saturday, December 20, 2014 in her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 27, 1931 to Joseph and Agnes (Smykal) Mangen in Wayzata, MN. A homemaker by trade, Joanne always took good care of her family. She was known for being a seamstress, she loved quilting...
Jayne Owens
Dec 18, 2014
Jayne L. (Aimonetti) Owens Jayne L. Owens, 64, Coleraine died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Jayne was born in Grand Rapids, MN, on November 14, 1950 to James and Marilyn (Simonson) Aimonetti. She grew up in Nashwauk, graduating from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School in 1968. She graduated from Hibbing Technical College in 1970 as a computer programmer. She achieved her A.A....
Joseph Mlaker
Dec 17, 2014
Joseph Edward Mlaker Joseph E. Mlaker, 99, lifelong resident of Hibbing passed peacefully Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. He was born on April 5, 1915 to Joseph and Angeline (Stark) Mlaker in Hibbing. Joseph, over the years worked for the DM & IR Railroad as a boilermaker, and with the ore mines at Carson...
Jonelle Krier
Dec 17, 2014
Jonelle J. (Koscak) Krier Jonelle J. Krier of Hibbing passed away of cancer on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. She was born in Hibbing to Joseph and Alice Koscak on June 12, 1947. She and her husband, John were lifelong residents of Hibbing, and members of the Blessed Sacrament Parish. Jonelle graduated from Hibbing High School,...
Madonna Danich
Dec 17, 2014
Madonna Ann (Nehiba) Danich April 26, 1928 - December 17, 2014 Madonna Ann Danich, 86, died peacefully in her home on December 17, 2014; the same home where she was born on April 26, 1928, and lived her entire life. Madonna was one of seven children born to John and Margaret (Thill) Nehiba. She went to the Assumption Catholic School, and...
Theresa Maki
Dec 15, 2014
Theresa L. “Teri” Maki Theresa L. “Teri” Maki, 47, Nashwauk, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, in her home. Teri was born August 28, 1967, to Clyde and Margaret Barr. She spent her early years in Kelly Lake, then the family moved to Libby Lake. From third grade through graduation Teri attended the Nashwauk School System. Teri loved visiting with everyone she met and worked...
Victor Emanuel Jr.
Dec 14, 2014
Victor D. Emanuel Jr. Victor D. Emanuel Jr., 87, lifelong resident of Keewatin, died Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on May 11, 1927, to Victor and Spina (Spadacinni) Emanuel in Hibbing. Victor graduated from high school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII where he proudly served his country. After the war he...
James Aimonetti
Dec 12, 2014
James Peter Aimonetti James Peter Aimonetti, 88, died on December 12, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Care Center in Hibbing, MN where he resided for the past 2-1/2 years. James (Jim) was born at home in Nashwauk, MN on February 14, 1926 to Peter and Domenica (Roscio) Aimonetti, immigrants from Perebella, Piedmont, Italy. Jim grew up in Nashwauk, graduating from...
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