Obituaries
Obituaries
Dolores "Dolly" J. Johnson
Dec 15, 2025
Dolores “Dolly” Jean Johnson, age 97, of Hibbing, MN, peacefully passed away in her sleep on December 15, 2025, at Guardian Angels and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, MN.
Dolly was born in St. Paul, MN, and moved to Hibbing at an early age. Her last 51 years of life were spent at Big Sturgeon Lake, her “happy place”. She was so...
Amanda C. Perkovich
May 10, 2026
Amanda C. Perkovich, age 40, of Chisholm, passed away May 10, 2026, at her home.
Amanda was born on August 22, 1985, to Roger and Toni (Koslowski) Seline. She attended Hibbing High School, graduating with the class of 2003, later earning her master’s degree in nursing. Amanda worked at Fairview Range for much of her nursing career, most recently at Heritage...
Olga C. Morrison
Dec 7, 2025
Olga C. Morrison, 98, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday,
December 7th, 2025, at Hillcrest of Nashwauk, MN. She was born on May 23,
1927, to Massimo and Angeline (Taramelli) Cicchi in Hibbing and graduated from
Hibbing High School in 1945. She worked at Feldman's Department Store, Sears,
and Montgomery Ward and attended Hibbing Junior College, working toward a
music degree. Olga married...
Patrick W. Nash
May 14, 2026
Patrick William Nash, 83, died peacefully on May 14, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
He was born February 21,1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Francis and Agnes Violette Nash. The third of eleven children, Pat grew up in northern Minnesota, first in Red Lake Falls, and later in Wilpen. His life was shaped by adventure, mischief, and a Catholic faith that would...
Mary A. Walters
May 14, 2026
Mary A. Walters, 89, a longtime resident of Hibbing, passed away at her home with her daughter by her side on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Over the past 10 ½ months, she fought a courageous battle against cancer with grace and dignity. She was born March 24, 1937, to Marijan and Kata (Sarich) Budimir in Gary, New Duluth, MN. Mary...
Steven G. Prebeck
Feb 19, 2026
Steven Grant Prebeck, 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away in Tampa, Florida, on February 19, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Steve touched many lives with his kindness, humor, and selflessness.
Born on March 12, 1956, in Hibbing, Minnesota to Steven and Lorraine Prebeck, Steve filled the world with...
Carol M. Roberts
Jan 16, 2026
Carol M. Roberts, age 71 of Chisholm, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, in Hibbing. She was born on November 15, 1954, to John “Jack” and Angeline “Sparky” (Rudolph) McDonald in Hibbing.
Carol was employed with Delta Airlines for 30-plus years, finally retiring during COVID. Carol loved getting together and spending time with family and friends, especially during Christmas and Independence...
Karen Marie Koprivec
May 12, 2026
Karen Marie (Lee) Koprivec, 78, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Austin, TX, surrounded by her family after her battle with glioblastoma. Karen was born on March 9, 1948, in Chisholm, Minnesota, to Gordon E. and Helen M. (Koidahl) Lee. A longtime resident of Keewatin, she had a long career at American Bank in Hibbing, where she was...
Valeria M. Pauls
May 7, 2026
Valeria Maxine Pauls, age 94, of Mountain Iron, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN. She was born on April 23, 1932, in Paynesville, MN, to Ernest and Lilian (Otteson) Pelkey.
Valeria met her husband, Marlan, and together they raised their three children. She taught them true values, to be kind, to be happy,...
Mary "Becky" R. Luth-Kapella
May 3, 2026
Mary Rebecca "Becky" Luth-Kapella, of Cherry, MN, passed away on May 3, 2026. Becky was a self-described and proud “Iowa Farm Girl” born April 30, 1958, in Burlington, IA. She graduated from Assumption High School in Davenport, IA, and went on to attend the University of Iowa and Arizona State University, where she pursued a degree in Psychology.
Becky met and...
Clement "Clem" A. Skalsky
May 2, 2026
Clement “Clem” Andrew Skalsky, age 88, of Keewatin, MN passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth with his family close by. He was born on March 19, 1938, in Hibbing, to Nellie (Hebert) and Steve Skalsky Sr.
Clem served in the US Army and Navy. Clem once owned his own painting business and was a...
Donald L. Carlson
Apr 29, 2026
Donald Lloyd Carlson, age 74, of Hibbing, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home. He was born February 15, 1952, in Hibbing to Floyd and Joyce (Hawn) Carlson.
Donald attended Hibbing High School, graduating with the class of 1970. Following graduation, he went on to earn his Automotive Mechanics degree at Hibbing Community College. Don held many jobs...
Amanda J. Hawley
Apr 20, 2026
Amanda Jane Hawley, age 39, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born on March 29, 1987, in Hibbing, MN, to Rodney and Clara (Preble) Syverson.
She was an outgoing and vibrant woman who found her greatest joy in being a loving and devoted mother to...
James "Jim" A. Taylor
Apr 20, 2026
James “Jim the Toolman” Taylor, age 82, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Heritage Manor Health Center in Chisholm, MN. He was born on February 11, 1944, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Burgess and Magdalen (Zweibohmer) Taylor.
Jim was a member of the Chisholm Baptist Church. He married the love of his life, Sue Svigel, in...
Sharon J. Bussey
Apr 13, 2026
Sharon Joy Bussey (Harrison), 83, of Hibbing, Minnesota, peacefully passed away on April 13th, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Anna Harrison, and her sisters Verna Carlson and Lois Rengstorf, her husband, F. Keith Bussey, and her dear companion, Roger Traver. Sharon is survived by her three children: Brenda, Dan, and Jay Bussey; and her beloved...
Wendie Adelle Stish
Apr 12, 2026
Wendie A. Stish, 90, longtime resident of Nashwauk, MN died Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. She was born June 8, 1935, in Grand Rapids, MN. Wendie grew up at Swan Lake where she lived with her grandfather, John Johnson. She graduated from Nashwauk High School in 1953. At the time she was...
Arthur E. Englund
Apr 5, 2026
Arthur E. Englund, age 95 of Hibbing, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation in Hibbing. He was born March 6, 1931, to Oscar and Ida (Gref) Englund in Hibbing.
Art was a 1949 graduate of Hibbing High School he would later go on to Hibbing Community College, earning his A.A. In 1952, Arthur enlisted in...
Richard Allen Hart
Apr 4, 2026
Richard Allen Hart, age 76, of Chisholm, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN. He was born on September 29, 1949, in Hibbing, MN, to Homer and Shirley (deChambeau) Hart.
Richard graduated from Hibbing High School in 1967. He married the love of his life, Kathryn Rajkovich, in Watertown, South Dakota,...
Darlene M. McCray
Apr 4, 2026
Darlene Mae McCray, age 92, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, MN. She was born on November 9, 1933, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Eldon and Mabel (Welch) Kaspar.
Darlene worked on the family farm, a role that shaped her strong work ethic and appreciation for the little things....
Aaron J. Case
Apr 3, 2026
Aaron J. Case, age 52 of Hibbing, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at his home in Hibbing. He was born on July 15, 1973, to Delbert and Eileen (Moberg) Case in Hibbing.
Aaron was a graduate of Chisholm High School, class of 1991. He was able to travel for work in his younger years, working briefly in Las Vegas, NV,...
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