Obituaries

Obituaries

Charlotte "Pat" Walters

Charlotte "Pat" Walters

Oct 2, 2014

Charlotte “Pat” Walters Charlotte “Pat” Walters, 68, Hibbing, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014 in the U of M Hospital, Mpls., after a valiant battle with cancer.  She was born Nov. 29, 1945 in Jackson, MI to Dr. Lewis and Charlotte McQuillan.  Pat had lived in Michigan before moving to the iron range in 1974.  She married Steven C. Walters in 1976.  She worked as...

Clarence Bakken

Clarence Bakken

Sep 30, 2014

CLARENCE H. BAKKEN Clarence H. Bakken (aka Sonny or Shorty), 87, Nashwauk, MN died Tuesday, September 30, 2014.  He was born in Star Township (Goodridge), MN to Alvin and Barbara (Folkedahl) Bakken.  Clarence grew up in the Goodridge area on a farm before he was united in marriage to Dola Dessellier on October 14, 1950.  He served in the Army and was a...

John Krier

John Krier

Sep 28, 2014

John George Krier John G. Krier, Hibbing died Sunday, September 28, 2014, exactly one month after being diagnosed with leukemia.  The oldest of seven children, John was born to George and Rose (Ruzynski) Krier on May 10, 1931.  The date was not only Mother’s Day, but also his mother’s twenty-first birthday.  He married his wife Jonelle (Koscak) in 1966.  They resided in Hibbing and...

Charles Decker

Charles Decker

Sep 25, 2014

Charles Walter Decker Charles Walter Decker, born March 26, 1938 in Virginia, MN, passed away on September 25, 2014 at St. Michael's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia, MN, due to complications from advanced prostate cancer. He was the son of Dorothee Mae Eames of Detroit Lakes, MN and Walter Frank Decker,of Ladysmith, WI, who both preceded him in death.  He...

Patricia Emanuel

Patricia Emanuel

Sep 24, 2014

Patricia Evelyn (Ylatupa) Emanuel Patricia E. Emanuel, 86, Hibbing died Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on December 9, 1927 to Tenho and Sima (Makela) Ylatupa in Hibbing.  She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Victor Emanuel on June 10, 1950.  She was employed as an operator and office clerk with AT&T.  She was...

Sydney Faulkner

Sydney Faulkner

Sep 23, 2014

Sydney “Syd” T. Faulkner, Jr. Syd T. Faulkner Jr., 51, lifelong resident of Pengilly, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN.  He was born on November 19, 1962, to Sydney Sr., and Jewell (Sletten) Faulkner in Minneapolis, MN.  He was employed as a mechanic with Hibbing Public Utilities.  Syd loved fast cars and loud guitars, and anything with...

Arvid Nasi, Jr.

Arvid Nasi, Jr.

Sep 20, 2014

Arvid M. Nasi, Jr. Arvid M. Nasi, Jr.  passed away on September 20, 2014 surrounded by his family.   A native of Hibbing, he was born on February 8, 1926, the son of Arvid and Helen (England) Nasi. In 1942, Arvid entered the Armed Forces.  From 1942 – 1945 he served as a bombardier and gunner.  He held the rank of Aviation Ordnance man...

James (Waclaw) Cackoski

James (Waclaw) Cackoski

Sep 16, 2014

James (Waclaw) Anthony Cackoski James (Waclaw) Anthony Cackoski, 88, Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at Heritage Manor Health Care Center in Chisholm, MN after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born September 28, 1925, in Chisholm, MN to Michael and Alexandra (Wojna) Cackoski.  He was the eighth of ten children.  James married the love of his life, Anna Marie...

Donna Halvorson

Donna Halvorson

Sep 13, 2014

Donna Jean (Prince) Halvorson Donna Jean Halvorson, 88, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Hibbing, MN on September 13, 2014. Donna was born in Hibbing, MN, and lived in Hibbing her entire life.  She was the oldest of four children born to Harold and Cecilia Prince. She graduated from Hibbing High School and...

Casey Lantz

Casey Lantz

Sep 13, 2014

Casey M. Lantz Casey M. Lantz, 31, Chisholm, formerly of Hibbing, died Saturday, September 13, 2014, as the result of a motorcycle accident.  He was born to Mark and Shirley Lantz in Hibbing on October 5, 1982, and had been employed at CKRJ Welding. Casey enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being at the Warlock clubhouse in Kelly Lake.  He was dedicated to...

Delano Gangl

Delano Gangl

Sep 12, 2014

Delano Gangl Delano Gangl, 83, lifelong Nashwauk resident, died Friday, September 12, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born to Steve and Regina Gangl in Nashwauk on January 14, 1931.  Delano was an Army Veteran serving in the Korean War.  He was a mechanic at Butler Brothers and Hanna Mining Company’s, retiring after working  for 35 years.  Delano enjoyed and loved...

Robert Bobich

Robert Bobich

Sep 6, 2014

Robert Bobich Robert Bobich, 86, Nashwauk, died Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm.  He was born in Crosby, MN on July 9, 1928, to Paul and Rena Bobich.  Robert served in the US Navy during World War II and retired from the Nashwauk School District as stockroom clerk.  He also drove bus for the school district.  Robert was a...

Mildred Elj

Mildred Elj

Sep 5, 2014

Mildred Annette “Mertz” Elj Mildred A. “Mertz” Elj, 84, Hibbing, died Friday, September 5, 2014, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm.  She was born in Hibbing on March 5, 1930, to Anton and Martha Pavelich.  Mertz grew up in Penobscot Location, the youngest of nine children.  She always said they weren’t poor, they were poverty stricken.  Her father died when she was one...

Peter Dow

Peter Dow

Sep 3, 2014

Peter James Dow Peter J. Dow, 57, Hibbing, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.  He was born in Black River Falls, WI, to Alfred S. and Minnie A. Dow.  Peter served in the National Guard for over 14 years and had worked as a cook.  He loved hunting and fishing. Peter is survived by his wife, Kathy Dow,...

Iris Ysen

Iris Ysen

Sep 2, 2014

Iris Grace Ysen Iris G. Ysen, 85, Hibbing, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at Guardian Angels Health Care Center, Hibbing.  She was born in Bagley, MN on Jan. 23, 1929, to Edward and Camilla Hopke.  Iris was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by five children:  Julie (Dean) Claussen of Hermantown, MN, June (Louis) Lyman Bruno of Hibbing, Jean (Joseph) Corradi...

Kelly Zandt

Kelly Zandt

Aug 31, 2014

Kelly Marie Zandt Kelly Marie Zandt, 47, Hibbing, died on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at her home.  She was born in Grand Rapids, MN, to Donald and Margaret Stukey on October 10, 1966.  Kelly had been employed in transporting various items as a truck driver and bus driver.  She was a great cook. She is survived by her children, Geoffrey Stukey, Raymond Leino...

Inga Ward

Inga Ward

Aug 28, 2014

Inga McCarroll Ward Inga C. McCarroll Ward, 95, Hibbing died Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Guardian Angels Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on December 5, 1918, to Martin and Ingeborg (Langland) Munson in Hoffman, MN.  Inga lived in North Dakota, California, Deer River, MN, and Washington State before moving to Hibbing in 1992.  A mother and waitress, Inga enjoyed sewing, traveling,...

Sally Rabbers

Sally Rabbers

Aug 25, 2014

Sally Jo Rabbers Sally Jo Rabbers, 60, Hibbing died Monday, August 25, 2014 at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing.  She was born on May 4, 1954 to George and Arlene (Flier) Rabbers in Hibbing.  She was employed with Hardee’s as one of their manager’s.  Her pastimes included bowling and softball, and she also enjoyed crocheting. She is survived by her...

Vladimir Nosan

Vladimir Nosan

Aug 24, 2014

Vladimir Merco Nosan Vladimir Merco Nosan, 97 of Chisholm, MN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2014.  Vladimir was born to John and Mary (Champa) Nosan on August 6, 1917 in Chisholm Minnesota.  He was a graduate of Chisholm High School Class of 1936.  He worked with his father as a stone mason, building basements, walls and sidewalks.  He...

Carol Montgomery

Carol Montgomery

Aug 22, 2014

Carol Montgomery Carol Montgomery, 77, Hibbing, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 22, 2014, in her home.  She was born in Bemidji, MN on May 27, 1937, the eldest of eight children born to Clifford and Olivia Moberg.  Carol grew up in Bemidji and had lived in Hibbing for many years.  She was a member of Hibbing Christian Assembly...