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.