Class of 1988
"Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me; And be my friend."
(Hibbing High School Class of 1988 motto)
Roxann Jo Mathews
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Obituary
July 11, 1970 - August 12, 2026
Roxann Jo Mathews, age 56, of Pengilly, MN, and formerly of Hibbing, MN, passed to heaven Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with family at her side. She was born July 11, 1970, in Hibbing, MN, the daughter of James and Elaine (Grossman) Mathews. She was a graduate of Hibbing High School and went on to receive Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist certifications.In her profession, Roxann took pride in helping people by providing excellent service and personalized customer care as a Dental Hygienist for 23 years in Grand Rapids and Virginia offices. She was an adventurer and enjoyed gathering with friends around a roaring fire, group rides on her Harley-Davidson, and touring area ATV trails in her 4-seater RZR with several friends onboard. She loved basking in the sun, enjoyed country music, and even took a cruise to the Caribbean this year. Most of all, Rox valued time with family and friends, especially her granddaughter Lilly.
Roxann is survived by her siblings: Lori Mathews of Plymouth, MN, Julie Thune of Hibbing, MN, Patti (Greg) Moll of Prior Lake, MN, Larry (Becky) Mathews of Chisholm, MN, and Joe Mathews of Britt, MN; daughter: Ashley Mathews of Hibbing, MN; granddaughter: Lilly Pederson of Chisholm, MN; and numerous extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister: Susan (Mathews) Jensrud.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Celebration of Life Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Anderson-Daniels Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery.
Family services are provided by Anderson-Daniels, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Hibbing. To express condolences online please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.
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It is with profound sadness that Virginia Family Dental announces the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Roxann "Rox" Jo Mathews, on Wednesday, August 12. For over three decades, Rox was not just a team member; she was a foundational pillar of our practice family, and her loss leaves an irreplaceable void.
Rox's career was a testament to dedicated service. With more than 30 years of experience as both a dental assistant and hygienist, she possessed a vast knowledge that she generously shared. Yet, it was her genuine, heartfelt care that truly defined her. Rox didn't just treat patients; she connected with them, ensuring every person who sat in her chair felt seen, heard, and valued. This same authentic care extended to her colleagues, friends, and her own family.
To work alongside Rox was a gift. She embodied the qualities we all aspire to: caring, hardworking, loyal, and utterly genuine. She put her heart and soul into everything she did, elevating our entire team simply through her presence. Rox had a special way of making everyone around her better-both as professionals and as people.
While we mourn her passing, we also celebrate an extraordinary life lived in service to others. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and all who loved her. The legacy of kindness, expertise, and unwavering dedication that Rox built at Virginia Family Dental will forever be a part of our practice's heart and history.