Obituaries
Obituaries
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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