Obituaries
Obituaries
Thomas M. Andrican
Mar 19, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Michael Andrican passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at his favorite place, The Corner Bar in Hibbing, Minnesota.
Tom was born to Mark “Bubsy” and Lois Andrican on August 4, 1964 in Hibbing. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1982. Tom graduated from Bemidji State University with a degree in Business and then moved to Atlanta...
Pauline A. LaBate
Mar 20, 2026
Pauline A. LaBate, 94, slipped peacefully into God’s embrace on March 20 at 4:15 a.m., surrounded by the family she cherished. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven from her greatest loves: Faith, Family, Art, Music, and Laughter. These were her guiding lights.
Pauline’s life journey began on a family farm near Hibbing, where she was born the first of eight...
Keith J. Koslucher
Mar 19, 2026
Keith J. Koslucher, 72, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born February 23, 1954, to Martin and Peggy (Lovejoy) Koslucher in Hibbing, MN. Keith was a graduate of Hibbing High School, class of 1973. After high school, Keith went to work for US Steel (Minntac) as a...
Lucille "Lucy" M. Radovich
Mar 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Lucille “Lucy” Marie Radovich, age
87. She died on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in
Duluth, MN. She was born on July 10, 1938 to Reuben and Margaret (McCabe)
Connors in Hibbing, MN. Lucy graduated from Hibbing High School in 1956. After high
school, she worked for Ryan...
Robert "Bob" J. Tokarczyk
Mar 4, 2026
Robert Joseph Tokarczyk, known to family and friends as “Bob”, 74, of Cherry, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on March 4, 2026.
Born in Duluth and raised in Smithville, Bob graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1969. He went on to attend the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he was a proud member of Sigma Iota...
Robert K. Vance
Mar 24, 2026
Robert Keith Vance, 70, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, after his brothers had been at his side. Robert, affectionately known to many as "Bob Cat," was born in Hibbing on July 1, 1955, to his mother, Doris Lassila. Bob was raised by his parents, Joseph and Doris Basta, and...
Rebecca Lee "Becky" Markovich
Mar 25, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” L. Markovich (1954–2026)
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rebecca “Becky” L. Markovich, 72, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Becky passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Majestic Pines in Grand Rapids, MN.
Born on March 21, 1954, in Grand Rapids, MN to Voitto and Lila (Abear) Savolainen. She graduated from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School...
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...
Gerald M. Spotts
Mar 23, 2026
Gerald Marcell Spotts, age 88, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Waterview Pines Nursing Home in Virginia, MN. He was born on April 21, 1937, in Brookfield, MI, to Charles and Mary (Myers) Spotts.
He met the love of his life, Barbara Toscano, in high school, and they married in Hibbing, MN, in September 1957....
Sharon R. Gangl
Mar 21, 2026
Sharon R. Gangl, age 88, of Bigfork, MN, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Bigfork Valley Long Term Care Center in Bigfork, MN. She was born on August 15, 1937, in Pengilly, MN, to William and Josephine (Carpenter) Edwards.
Sharon worked in both the therapy and housekeeping departments at Leisure Hills Assisted Living. She taught catechism for many...
Steve J. Schreder
Mar 20, 2026
Steven John Schreder, 71, of Hibbing and previously Floodwood, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 20, 2026, with family at his side. Steve was born in St. Cloud, MN, on November 3, 1954, to Edwin and Gloria (Kujawa) Schreder. He grew up there and graduated from Apollo High School. Steve attended trade school in Staples, MN, where...
Michael W. Hobbs
Mar 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Michael Hobbs March 3, 1974 – March 19, 2026
On March 19, 2026, after struggling through years of physical and emotional pain and suffering, Michael passed away in his sleep and found eternal peace
Mike was born at 10:54 am March 3, 1974, at the University of Illinois Research Hospital in Chicago, IL, weighing 5 lbs. 12 oz....
Joseph L. Thompson
Mar 15, 2026
Joseph Lee Thompson, 49, passed away on March 15, 2026, after a courageous battle with ongoing medical conditions. He entered eternal rest surrounded by the love of those who knew him.
Joe was born on May 22, 1976, in Virginia, Minnesota to Roger Thompson and Debra (Randall) Tersteeg, both of whom preceded him in death.
In his younger years, Joe enjoyed watching...
David W. Wennen
Mar 14, 2026
David William Wennen, 80, of Hibbing, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Duluth. He was born in June of 1945, to Leslie and Vione (Randall) Wennen in Hibbing, MN.
David graduated from Hibbing High School in 1963. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served for 3 years. He went on to become an electrician after...
Phyllis J. Petrick
Mar 10, 2026
Phyllis J. Petrick, age 86, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at The Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with family by her side. She was born on November 20, 1939, in Ely, MN to Joseph and Angela (Jasper) Godec.
Phyllis graduated from the Ely Memorial High School in 1957 and attended the Ely Junior College and...
Frances G. Erickson
Mar 5, 2026
Frances G. Erickson
July 30, 1940 March 5, 2026
Frances G. Erickson, 85, longtime resident of Chisholm, died Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Essentia Health-Virginia, MN of natural causes. She was born July 30, 1940, to Michael and Mary (Maras) Jerkovich in Hibbing, MN. Fran graduated from Hibbing High School then went on to receive her secretarial degree at Hibbing Community College....
Keith A. "Schweiby" Schweiberger
Mar 1, 2026
Keith A. “Schweiby” Schweiberger
April 18, 1952 March 1, 2026
Keith A. Schweiberger, 73, longtime Cherry, MN resident died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born April 18, 1952, to Frank and Joyce (Anderson) Schweiberger in Minneapolis, MN. Keith married Lynn (Moden) on November 15, 1975. Together, they moved to the Hibbing area...
Mariann Silvestrini
Feb 28, 2026
Mariann S. Silvestrini, age 65, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home in Duluth, MN. She was born on January 9, 1961, in Hibbing, MN, to Roy and Mary (Mihelich) Silvestrini.
Mariann worked at the Range Center as a talented candle maker. She had a goofy, fun-loving personality and was truly the life of the...
Phyllis B. Frand
Feb 28, 2026
Phyllis Betty Frand, age 96, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her residence. She was born on April 12, 1929, in England to Jesse & Edith (Osbourne) Green.
Phyllis began working at the age of 14 in the midst of WWâ…¡. She later met her husband, Fred, while he was stationed in England during the Korean...
Oswald "Ozzy" G. Medley
Feb 27, 2026
Oswald “Ozzy” G. Medley, 77, of Aurora, MN, passed away peacefully Friday, February 27, 2026, at home. He was born on October 11, 1948, in Port Antonio, Jamacia to Albert Lieliewellyn and Iris Louise (King) Medley.
Ozzy worked on a cruise ship before moving to Deerfield Beach, FL, where he eventually met the love of his life, Mary Taittonen in 2010....
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