| Visit of Metropolitan
Christopher
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Sunday, October 22nd
was a glorious day for St. Michael Church when we were blessed by the visit
of His Eminence Metropolitan Christopher, and we celebrated the Sisters
Circle Slava--Venerable Mother Paraskeva, St. Petka of Serbia. There was not
a soul who did not receive an enormous blessing from His Grace's presence.
Divine Liturgy served with our own dear priest, filled all who were there
with the blessed Holy Spirit, and His Grace's message touched our hearts and
inspired us to live the liturgical life. Thank you to everyone who took
part: cleaning and decorating church and parish hall, preparing food for the
occasion, and, of course, our choir singers. As we enter the holiday season
of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year, we can only praise God for His
never ending love and His constant mercy. We invite all of your to
join with us in worship, fellowship, and service.
See the
Album for more photos from this event. |
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| In Loving Memory |
Dushan “Dan” Davidovich, 84,
passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 at Guardian Angels Health Care Center,
Hibbing. Born in Carson Lake on Oct. 10, 1922, to Eli and Rose (Sharich)
Davidovich, he graduated from Hibbing High School and served in the US Army
During World War II. He worked for the Great Northern Railroad, REA Express,
and as a millwright for Irathane Systems. He was a member of St. Michael’s
Orthodox Church, the American Legion Post 222, and the VFW Post 8510 of
Hibbing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, in 1983; his parents,
sisters Zorie and Doreen, and a brother, Bronco. Survivors include
son, Robert (Sheri) Davidovich of Corinth, Miss.; daughter, Dawn (Mark)
Johnson of Hibbing; 2 sisters, Alyce Scheldrup of Minneapolis, and Dana
Kondor of Lackawanna, N.Y.; brother, Michael “Mickey” (Fran) Davidovich of
Orchard Park, N.Y.; grandson, Ryan Davidovich of Corinth, Miss.,
step-granddaughter, Rheannen Johnson of Chisholm, and numerous nieces and
nephews, including a special niece, Joanne (Tom) Lauber of Hibbing, and a
special friend, Norma Petrich of Hibbing.
The funeral was held Nov. 7,
2006 at St Michael Church. Memory Eternal, Vjecnaja Pamjat! |
Vladimir (Walter)
Deretich, died Monday, January 8, 2007 at Heritage Manor Health Care
Center in Chisholm, MN. He was born February 6, 1922 in Carson Lake MN, the
son of Tomo and Bosiljka (Samardzich) Deretich. He attended Hibbing H.S.,
Hibbing Jr. College and UMD, majoring in Political Science. He worked in the
purchasing office with the Alaskan Pipeline. He was a member of the Serbian
National Federation (SNF) and was a WWII veteran. At the beginning of WWII,
Walter--who was commonly known as Wally-- entered the US Air Force as a
volunteer. As a navigator on B-17 bomber aircraft's, Wally flew 36 combat
missions over Europe, mostly over Germany, with the 8th US Air Force (also
known as the Mighty 8th Air Division) stationed in England. His plane was
named the "Thundermug". Wally was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross,
the Air Force's highest honor. He participated in the D-Day Invasion in
June, 1944. Following the end of the war, Wally stayed on in the military as
an operative in the Central Intelligence Corps (CIC), the forerunner of the
CIA. At the end of 1947, Wally was honorably discharged with the rank of
Major. Wally never married. He leaves five sisters: Dana Kovich, Helen
(Eldon) Keehr, Sophie (Robert) Radojcich, Dorothy (Bernard) Kosanovich, and
Olga (Dan) Ljubenko. He also leaves five brothers: Marko Deretich, George
Deretich, Sam (Liz) Deretich, Peter (Linda) Deretich, and Nick Deretich. He
survived by numerous nieces and nephews along with great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at
St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church in Hibbing, MN on the January
12. Memory Eternal, Vjecnaja Pamjat! |
Sylvester
(Bud) F. Beissel, 84, Chisholm, died Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at
Guardian Angels Nursing Home in Hibbing. He was born July 21, 1922 in
Chisholm, Minnesota, to Walter and Edith (Novell) Beissel Sr. Bud grew up in
Fraser, graduated from Chisholm H.S. in 1941; also completed two years of
Jr. College. He married Dorothy Burich on February 15, 1964, where he was a
member of the St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church in Hibbing and a
Past President of the Church Board. Bud was a City Council Alderman,
Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the Jr. Chamber of Commerce
(Jaycees), recipient of Minnesota's "outstanding young man" by the Minnesota
Jr. Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees), Past President of the Jaycees, and a
member of the American Legion all in Chisholm. Bud worked at the Oliver Iron
Mining Company in Hibbing Mn from 1941- 1943 where he was an oilier and
operator of electric and diesel shovels. He then enlisted in the Navy April
17, 1943; received an honorable discharge as "Machinist's Mate (Sea Bees)
(Equipment Operator) First Class" on December 1, 1945. During this service
of WWII he received two 67th Construction Battalion Commendations. He then
enlisted in the Army April 14, 1950, served during the Korean War, received
honorable discharge as "Master Sergeant (E-&) (Intelligence Sgt)
Quartermaster" on April 26, 1953. After his military service he was an
Investigative Reporter for O'Leary, Berger and Trenti Law Firm. The balance
of his career was as an Insurance Adjuster for Wausau, North Star and
Beissel Adjusting. Survivors include wife: Dorothy Beissel of Chisholm, MN;
son: Randy Beissel of Side Lake, MN; two daughters: Judy (Leigh) Johnson of
Rochester, MN, and Donna (Robert) Milner-Thomas of Hibbing, MN; brother
Walter; sister Betty (Robert) Vachon; five grandchildren; numerous great
grandchildren nephews and nieces.
Memory Eternal, Vjecnaja Pamjat! |