Obituaries
Obituaries
Ethel M. Pensak
Aug 29, 2025
Ethel M. Pensak, age 93, of Brookston, MN, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.
She was born on April 15, 1932, in Kettle River, MN, to Arnold and Lillian (Wiita) Kangas. Ethel grew up in Brookston, MN, where she shared a childhood friendship with her neighbor, James Pensak. After graduating from high school,...
Patricia Ann Brandstaetter
Sep 4, 2025
Patricia Ann (Passeri) Brandstaetter, age 82, of Cloquet, MN, died Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at her Island Lake home in Hibbing, MN. She was born March 23rd, 1943, in Hibbing, MN, to Ethel H. (Westin) Danielson and Arnold N. Danielson.
Pat married Paul W. Brandstaetter June 28th, 1980, in Spartanburg, SC, and returned with him to Duluth, MN, to share 45...
Ronald Deblack
Sep 9, 2025
Ronald Deblack, 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Zimmerman, MN.
Services are pending.
Phyllis Jean Rhodes
Sep 7, 2025
Phyllis Jean Rhodes
July 7, 1946 September 7, 2025
Phyllis J. Rhodes, 79, longtime resident of Hibbing, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born July 7, 1946, to William and Lucille (Frye) Pertula in Hibbing. She entered the Sacrament of Marriage with Joseph Rhodes on August 10, 1968. Together, they owned...
Pete LaFrance
Sep 7, 2025
Pete LaFrance age 97, former longtime resident of Hibbing passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. He is survived by his children, Debra (Dennis) Kramarich, Michelle LaFrance, Jeffrey LaFrance, grandchildren, Derek and Colin. Per Petes wishes no services will be held.
Carolyn M. Johnson
Sep 6, 2025
Carolyn M. Johnson, age 81, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at her residence in Hibbing, MN. She was born on June 26, 1944, in St. Paul, MN, to Chester and Florence Paul.
Carolyn graduated from Hibbing High School in 1964. She was united in marriage to Dewey Johnson on August 21, 1965, at the First Presbyterian...
Lucas W. Hoy
Sep 1, 2025
Lucas W. Hoy, age 17, of Cook, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born on February 20, 2008, in Alexandria, MN, and was raised by Jeffrey Newman and Melanie Brigan.
Lucas attended Keewatin-Nashwauk Schools and had an avid passion for archery, he loved the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing on the lake, or tearing around...
Joyce "Ti" D. Rigo
Aug 31, 2025
Joyce Darlene “Ti” Rigo, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 31, 2025. A beloved daughter, sister, and auntie, she was born on August 4, 1931, in Stevenson Location, Minnesota.
Joyce grew up in Stevenson Location and often regaled her family with stories—of Finnish saunas, baking in the spacious kitchen of her friend’s grandmother’s boarding house, and of her neighbor...
David M. DeNucci
Aug 31, 2025
David Michael DeNucci entered this world on September 9th, 1968, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. On Sunday, August 31st, 2025, he left, much too young, at 56.
From a young age, David was athletic. It served him well playing baseball in high school and quarterbacking the Nashwauk Spartans. He loved a good competitive outing, be it playing softball, corn hole, darts, or...
Jeanne L. Stark
Aug 30, 2025
Jeanne L. Stark, age 81 of Hibbing, MN, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her home. Jeanne was born September 2, 1943, to Art and Mary (Mesia) Aro in Hibbing.
She was a 1961 graduate of Cherry High School. In 1962, she was joined in marriage to John Birnstihl, until John’s passing. Later, she was united in marriage to William...
Phyllis "Bonnie" L. Rusich
Aug 30, 2025
Phyllis L. “Bonnie” Rusich age 86 of Hibbing passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Fairview Range Hospital in Hibbing. She was born July 16, 1939, to Albert and Violet (Stromwall) Seymore in Hibbing.
Bonnie was a lifelong resident of Hibbing. On June 20, 1958, Bonnie was united in marriage to Richard “Fizzer” Rusich until his passing in 2003. She was...
Richard "Dick" Edward Lorenz
Aug 30, 2025
Richard "Dick" Edward Lorenz of Cloverdale, MN, passed away peacefully in his home at age 87 on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on March 8, 1938, in Grand Rapids, MN to Mary (Maurin) and Harold Lorenz.
He attended Greenway schools and graduated in 1956, where he was a star wrestler and football...
Thomas "Tom" Adamich
Aug 29, 2025
Thomas “Tom” A. Adamich age 80 of Vadnais Heights, MN passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN. He was born March 22, 1945, in Hibbing, MN to Edward Sr. and Mary (Potami) Adamich. Tom was a graduate of Hibbing High School. He served in the US Army. A meatcutter by trade Tom...
Tuna Checco
Aug 28, 2025
Tuna Checco, 65, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Guardian Angels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing. He was born December 13, 1959, to Ernie and Mary Ann Checco in Hibbing. Tuna attended and graduated from Hibbing Schools. Tuna was co-owner of Checco’s Tavern in Hibbing for 40 years alongside his brother, Tim. Tuna was known...
Gerald "Jerry" G. Koski
Aug 27, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” G. Koski, age 84, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the Guardian Angels Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hibbing, MN. He was born on December 30, 1940, in Hibbing, MN, to George and Marie (Tremblay) Koski.
He attended Hibbing High School and Grand Rapids Agriculture School. Growing up, he was a pitman for his...
Deborah J. Antonelli
Aug 23, 2025
Deborah Joan Antonelli, age 61 of St. Paul, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN, after an extended battle with cancer. She was born on June 25, 1964, in Minneapolis, MN, to Jordan Joseph “Joe” and Sandra Ann “Sandy” (Saari) Antonelli.
Deborah graduated from Rochester John Marshall High School and went...
Jason J. Husted
Aug 22, 2025
Jason J. Husted, age 54 of Hibbing, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing, MN, of natural causes. He was born on December 21, 1970, in Hibbing, MN, to James and Barbara (Spanko) Husted.
Jason grew up in Hibbing and graduated from HHS with the class of 1989. He worked at...
Peter L. Becchetti
Aug 21, 2025
Peter Louis Becchetti, age 72, of Hibbing, passed away on August 21, 2025.
Born on December 23, 1952, Peter was a lifelong resident of Hibbing and a proud graduate of Hibbing High School (Class of 1971). He went on to earn a degree in Commercial Art from the Minneapolis Vocational Institute in 1973, beginning a career as a graphic artist that...
Tia M. Muller
Aug 16, 2025
Tia Myrtle Muller, 26, of Chisholm, MN, left this world all too soon on Saturday, August 16th, 2025. She was born in Roseau, MN, on August 12th, 1999, to Delbert and Alice (Arbuckle) Hoppe. Tia grew up in Roseau and graduated from high school there. On Halloween of 2022, she met her future husband Johnathan Muller. They instantly connected and...
John C. Nordmark
Aug 14, 2025
John was born on May 31, 1937, in Grand Rapids, MN. John was a 1955 graduate of Platte High School, Platte S. Dak. His career was primarily in the poultry industry. He served as the General Mgr. for the Platte Hatchery, Poultry Mgr. for Marshall Foods, Marshall, MN, Owner of JC’s Truck Stop in Coleman, S. Dak., General Mgr. for...
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