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Frank Ongaro Obituary

Frank V. Ongaro, 77, lifelong Hibbing resident died Thursday, June 29, 2006 in his home. He was born in Hibbing to John and Mary (Franchina) Ongaro on August 14, 1928 and married Katherine E. Milosevic on August 3, 1957. Frank graduated from Hibbing High School in 1946 and received his undergraduate degree from the College of St. Thomas and his masters degree from Marquette University. Mr. Ongaro was an Instructor at Hibbing Community College for many years and worked in State government including services as a Director and Commissioner. Frank was an Army Veteran of WW II. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, VFW and the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Green. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; two sons, Frank Michael Ongaro of St. Paul, and David John (Gwen) Ongaro, Hibbing; daughter, Jeanne Jo (Scott) Fahlstrom, Mpls.; brother, Aldo (Carol) Ongaro, Hibbing; nine grandchildren, Matt, Sara, Jessica, Joshua, Nicholas, Molly, Andrew, Erik, and Mary, three great grandchildren, Domanic, Samuel, and Cameron. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 11:30 am. Monday, July 3, 2006 in the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Visitation will be in Church one hour before the service. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Matthew Ongaro, Nicholas Ongaro, Molly Ongaro, Andrew Fahlstrom, Erik Fahlstrom, and Mary Fahlstrom. Honorary pallbearers will be, Dick Raukar, Albert Klobuchar, John Milosevich, Duane Russ, John Kayfes Sr., and James Green. Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home. Memorials are preferred to North Star Hospice or the Northland Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 1, 2006.

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Lauri (Mandich) Camilli

July 5, 2006

Dear Ongaro Family:

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Frank. . . . . my memories of him are kind and gentle thoughts. He was one of my college professors when I attended HCC. I also had the priviledge of working with him when he served as Commissioner. May it help to know the Ongaro family remains in my thoughts and prayers. . . . .

Fred McElveen

July 5, 2006

I SEND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE ENTIRE ONGARO FAMILY. FRANK WILL TRULY BE MISSED, BUT ALWAYS REMEMBERED.

Jeff Naughtin

July 5, 2006

I send my thoughts and prayers to the Ongaro family. As someone who spent quite a bit of time in the Ongaro household while growing up, I know what a good man Frank was. He will be remembered and missed.

Pam Mogensen (Doesken)

July 2, 2006

Kay and family of Frank,

My Dad called me on Saturday morning about Frank's passing. I was just reminiscing about him just this past Wednesday. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Sincerest sympathy,

Pam

Virginia Tschida

July 1, 2006

Dear Ongaro and Fahlstrom Family,

We are friends of the Fahlstoms and I had the honor of meeting Jeanne's parents. May God bless you all at this time of sadness and peace. Please know you are all in our prayers and in our hearts. We love you Jean and I will see you when you get home. Laura loves you too and we all send you kisses.



Love Virginia and family.

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