Obituaries
Obituaries
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...
Terrie "Itsy" R. Tennier
Sep 14, 2025
Terrie ‘Itsy’ Rae Tennier passed away on September 14, 2025. She was 70 years old.
Itsy had a heart of gold — always giving, always caring, and forever putting others first. Whether through her kind words, warm hugs, or incredible home cooking, she had a way of making everyone feel cared for. Cooking and baking were among her many ways of...
Hilary A. Atkins
Sep 11, 2025
Hilary A. Atkins, age 43 of Chisholm, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the St. Mary’s Essential Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on April 27, 1982, in St. Paul, MN, to John and Nancee (Jensen) Atkins.
She grew up in the Twin Cities before moving to Alaska at the age of 10. Hilary started her family...
Ronald J. Deblack
Sep 9, 2025
Ronald J. Deblack, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and lifelong aviator, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, one day after his 73rd birthday.
Born in Hibbing, Minnesota, Ron was the son of Ludwig and Connie Deblack. He spent his early years working alongside his father, a WWII B-25 Pilot whose passion for aviation left a lifelong impact....
Phyllis J. Rhodes
Sep 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 and operated Woof-n-Purr for 30 plus years....
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...
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...
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...
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