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Clara Kearney Obituary
Clara L. Kearney, 95, lifelong resident of Hibbing died Friday, February 27, 2026, at Hillcrest Suites of Nashwauk. She was born January 3, 1931, to Joseph and Mary (Zanoni) Iozzo in Hibbing, MN. She attended Hibbing Schools. Clara entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Myron "Baldy" Kearney on August 29th, 1953, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Later she was employed with Hibbing General Hospital in the medical records department. Family was of utmost importance to Clara, as she was an incredible wife, mother and grandmother. She was a fantastic Italian cook, always providing food and a welcoming home for her friends and family. Clara was a bit of a perfectionist while she was always punctual and organized. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting the local casinos and watching her Minnesota Twins play. Clara always had perfect hair as she would never miss an appointment. Being a devout Catholic, her faith was a big part of her life. Clara was endlessly generous and her care for others will be greatly missed.
Clara is survived by her children, Cindy (Craig) Hauer, Sandy (John) Bluntach and Bill (Dana) Kearney, brother Joe Iozzo, sister Doretta George, grandchildren, Ben (Jen), Nick (Erin), Gabriel, Dino, Olivia (Ariel), Erik, Samantha (Jake), Ryan and Jack (Hannah), great-grandchildren, Amelia (Kollin), Dominic, Lainey, Adriel, Isaiah, Charley, Colbey, Rose and great-great-grandson Braxtyn, along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband Baldy, brothers Jim and John Iozzo, sisters Virginia Ronchetti, Phyllis Sterle, Grace Zbacnik and Gloria Corradi and great-granddaughter Alexa.
Funeral services for Clara will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Blessed Sacrament Church. The Rev. Fr. Babu Mandigiri will celebrate the mass of Christian burial. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church.
Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery of Hibbing. Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing. Please visit our website at www.doughertyofhibbing.com to share a condolence or memory.
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