Obituaries
Obituaries
Kyle D. Christenson
Oct 18, 2025
Kyle Donald Christenson, 74, lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Kyle was born in Hibbing, MN, on May 11, 1951, to Philip and Donna (Harrison) Christenson.
Kyle graduated from the Hibbing High School in 1969. After high school, he attended Hibbing Junior College for...
Richard A. Johnson
Oct 28, 2025
Richard A. Johnson, age 78, lifelong resident of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on May 11, 1947, in Hibbing, MN, to Albert and Dorothy (Juricich) Johnson.
A true outdoorsman at heart, Richard found his greatest joy in the woods, on the lake, and in the company of...
Jean M. Walters
Oct 17, 2025
Jean Marie Walters, 91, of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 17, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Jean will be remembered for her deep faith, unwavering strength, and lifelong passion for music.
Born on September 2, 1934, in Virginia, Minnesota, Jean was the beloved daughter of Russell and Mary (Burnett) Guild. Jean married...
John A. Jakich
Oct 22, 2025
John Andrew Jakich passed away peacefully at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm, MN, on October 22, 2025. He was 89 years old. John was born on 4/6/1936 in Long Beach, CA, to Andrew (Frank) Jakich and Ethel (Vargo) Jakich. He grew up in East Gary, IN, where he spent many days when he should have been in school hunting...
Daniel B. Roberts
Oct 23, 2025
Daniel B Roberts, 81, of Hibbing Minnesota, died unexpectedly October 23, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth Minnesota with his wife Candace by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Lyell Roberts and Helen (Brown) Roberts of Chisholm Minnesota and his brother Samuel Roberts of Spokane Washington. He is survived by his wife of nearly 56...
Roy E. Smith
Oct 14, 2025
Roy E. Smith, 62, longtime Hibbing resident, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Born to Elmer “Bud” and Joy (Young) Smith on March 26th, 1963, he grew up in Hibbing but spent countless summers on Pokegama Lake in Grand Rapids. Throughout his youth, he was an exceptional...
Gloria J. Shain
Oct 14, 2025
Gloria Jean Shain, 76, of Hibbing, MN, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family after her courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John; her four children, Michael (Lynn) Shain, Brian (Sarah) Shain, Amber (Jeff) Benson, and Josh (Tia) Shain; her sister, Bonnie Greenwood; brother, Kenny (Sharon) Greenwood; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and...
Patricia "Patty" J. Borgman
Oct 11, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Joanne Borgman, age 63 of Keewatin, MN, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. She was born December 16th, 1961, in Hibbing, MN, to Barbara and Thomas Crowley of Hibbing, MN.
Later in life, she married her lifelong partner, Terry Borgman, on October 19th, 1984. The following year, they had a daughter, Amber, in 1985...
Ronald E. Niemi Sr.
Oct 4, 2025
Ronald Edwin Niemi Sr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4th 2025, at the age of 83. After graduating from Virginia High School, Ron served in the MN National Guard, followed by Art School and a 32 year career as a Production truck driver at Minntac enabling him to be a good provider for his blended family.
Ron is survived by...
Joann "Joey" V. Ross
Oct 3, 2025
Joann "Joey" Victoria Ross, 85, of Nashwauk, MN, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Oak Hill Assisted Living in Grand Rapids, MN. She was born in Hibbing, MN, on April 20, 1940, to Albert and Angela (Provinzino) Borelli. Joann grew up and graduated high school from Nashwauk. She was an active member...
Herman Keith Knoop
Oct 3, 2025
Herman Keith Knoop, age 93, of Hibbing, MN, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at his residence in Hibbing, MN. He was born on November 7, 1931, in Hibbing, MN, to Herman and Zola (Showers) Knoop.
Keith proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. On June 6, 1961, he married the love of his life, Barbara, in...
John"Jack" C. Gogins
Oct 1, 2025
John C. “Jack” Gogins, 79, Virginia, formerly of Hibbing died Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Virginia Range Medical Center in Virginia, MN. He was born September 16, 1946 to Charles and Gretchen (McLaughlin) Gogins.
Jack is survived by his brother, Hugh (Sharon Cree) Gogins, Lake Bluff, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gretchen.
A private graveside service...
Karin J. Rule
Sep 30, 2025
On September 30th, 2025, Karin Rule passed away peacefully after a courageous 9-year battle with cancer. She will be remembered for her strength, faith, selflessness, and unwavering love for her family and friends.
Karin will continue to live on through her children, Alex, Chelsea, and Brady Rule, their father Greg Rule, and her beloved grandchildren, Lillian and Keaton.
Karin’s resilience has inspired...
Floyd E. Gorman
Sep 27, 2025
Floyd Earl Gorman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son and dear friend, passed away peacefully with his devoted wife of 58 years by his side on September 27, 2025, at the age of 80 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.
Floyd was born on July 21, 1945, to Earl and Gladys (Isensee) Gorman in Hibbing, MN. He attended Hibbing...
Jane Lou "Mamma Jane" Renskers
Sep 24, 2025
Jane Lou Renskers, 65, of Hibbing, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, after a brief but devastating battle with cancer.
Jane was born in Hibbing on October 28, 1959, to Arnold and Patricia (Kistner) Renskers. She grew up in Kelly Lake and Keewatin and graduated from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School.
Jane’s life...
Karen L. White
Sep 24, 2025
Karen Louise White, 81, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at Carefree Living in Babbitt, MN, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born on October 3, 1943, in Hibbing to Alfred and Constance (Olson) Nehring. Karen graduated from Hibbing High School with the Class of 1961 and was a lifelong resident there raising her family and working with the...
Charles "Bud" Erickson
Sep 24, 2025
Charles “Bud” Erickson, age 83 of Hibbing, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Hibbing Hospital.
He was born May 16, 1942, to Oscar and Margaret “Peggy” (Kearney) Erickson in Hibbing. Bud was a 1960 graduate of Hibbing High School. Following graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in October of 1966 after 4 years...
Francis "Fran" Q. Jivery
Sep 22, 2025
Francis Quentin Jivery, 72, of Hibbing, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born in Hibbing on November 3, 1952, to Quentin and Katheryn (Jugovich) Jivery and attended Hibbing High School.
Fran loved being outdoors, spending time at the hunting shack in Togo, and fishing in earlier years. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Patricia A. Zoretic
Sep 22, 2025
Patricia Ann Zoretic, lifelong resident of Hibbing, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Hillcrest Nashwauk at the age of 91. She was born on March 23, 1934, to James and Irma (Wood) Sullivan, the first of three daughters.
As a teenager, Pat worked at the Sweet Shop after school in downtown Hibbing. At her cousin’s wedding, she met...
James K. Liapis
Sep 20, 2025
James Kenneth Liapis, age 27 of Hibbing, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025. He enjoyed fishing, taking pictures with his camera, X-Box and movies. James is survived by his mother, Margie Johnson, brothers, Mike, Scott, William Liapis and Jesse Johnson, grandpa, William Liapis, aunts, Christine Katzenberger, Mary (Rob) Nymam, Karen Pariseal, Laurie (Alan) Swanberg, numerous cousins, and their children. He...
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