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Jeffrey Gorecki Obituary

Jeffrey John Gorecki, age 38, of Babbitt, Minnesota passed away March 10, 2025 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Jeffrey loved hunting, snowmobiling, fishing, four-wheeling and spending time with his children doing anything outdoors. He is survived by his daughter, Jayden Gorecki, son, Jackson Gorecki and former wife Erica Hohiesel; parents Beverly Tuura and Loren Gorecki, sister Ashley Gorecki; beloved pets Anna, Hazeand Boone; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother Kyle Gorecki in February, 2025; maternal grandfather Bernard Tuura, paternal grandparents John and LaVerne Gorecki, three aunts and three uncles. Celebration of Life will be April 5, 2025 from 1-3 p.m. at the Hideaway in Babbitt, Minnesota. Jeff was an organ donor and saved the lives of three people. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home in Ely, MN. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jeffrey John Gorecki, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Ely Echo on Apr. 3, 2025.

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