Obituaries
Obituaries
Michael J. Richtarich Jr.
May 31, 2026
Michael J. Richtarich Jr., 86, longtime resident of Britt, MN and formerly of Hibbing, MN died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing. He was born October 11, 1939, to Michael and Julia (Marold) Richtarich in Virginia, MN. Michael attended Buhl Schools. After graduating he completed his bachelor’s degree in Math education at UMD and later...
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...
Gail Sylvia "Hecimovich" Nucech
May 21, 2026
Gail S. Nucech, 78, longtime resident of Hibbing died Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home in Hibbing, MN. She was born July 18, 1947, to George and Nora (Dahl) Hecimovich in Grand Rapids, MN. Gail was a graduate of Greenway High School class of 1965.
After two years at Itasca Junior College, Gail transferred to Bemidji State University to major in...
Rodney R. Holmi
Feb 2, 2026
Rodney R. Holmi, age 82, of Palo, MN, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN.
He was born on March 12, 1943, in Biwabik, MN, to Richard and Ailie (Palo) Holmi. Rodney grew up in Palo, MN, and attended their local school. He was a proud member of the Laborers Local 1097 in Virginia. Rodney...
Margie Luella Tillotson
May 20, 2026
Margie L. Tillotson, 96, of Nashwauk, MN, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Chestnut Grove Assisted Living in Virginia, MN. She was born in Backus, MN, on January 1, 1930, to Earl and Mayme (Hamacher) Metzer. While growing up, Margie's family moved around for work and as she got a little older,...
Doris Eileen Cicchi
May 18, 2026
Doris E. Cicchi, 89, longtime Side Lake and Hibbing resident died Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home in Hibbing. She was born November 9, 1936, to John and Beula (Streator) Brinegar in Falls City, NE. A homemaker by trade, Doris enjoyed sewing, reading, flower gardening, and was known as a very good cook. She loved golfing and was an...
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...
David C. McCray
May 25, 2026
David C. McCray, age 68 of Hibbing, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth. He was born April 14, 1958, in Columbus, NE, to Donald and Darlene (Kasper) McCray. David ran the towing operations for Beltline Body and Glass, helping numerous people over the years. He helped various drivers on their pit crew and loved...
Naomi Mae Jarrett
May 16, 2026
Naomi Mae Jarrett, 96, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN. She was born in Scottsville, KY, on May 23, 1929, to Hershel and Kay (Wygal) Hinton. Not long after high school, Naomi met Reed Jarrett and fell in love. They were married on January 3, 1948, and together started...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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