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Harold Johnson

Harold Johnson

Nov 2, 2021

Funeral service for Harold Waino Johnson, 84, of Palo will be 11:00 am Monday, November 8, 2021 at the Palo Congregational Church with Pastors Belle Westman and Hal Kamppi officiating. A visitation will be held from 1-3 pm Sunday at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Military honors...

Dr. Rosemary Fruehling

Dr. Rosemary Fruehling

Nov 1, 2021

Dr. Rosemary Therese Fruehling, age 88 of Minnetonka, MN passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her family on November 1, 2021.

Rosemary was born on January 23, 1933 to Italian immigrants, Tony and Mary (Scalise) Leoni who settled on the Mesabi Iron Range in Gilbert, MN.

She is preceded in death by her two parents and three brothers,...

Rosemarie A. Biondich

Rosemarie A. Biondich

Oct 26, 2021

A private family funeral service for Rosemarie A. Biondich, 89, of Gilbert, will be held at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Fr. Justin Fish officiating.  Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery.

Rosemarie died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth, Minnesota which was home to her for the past four years.

She was born November...

Rodney A. Salo

Rodney A. Salo

Oct 25, 2021

Memorial service for Rodney Arvid Salo, 80, of Aurora, will be 11:00am Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Aurora with Pastor Greg Anderson officiating.  Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be at a later date in the Nashwauk Cemetery.Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.  In lieu of...

Donald "DW" Howes

Donald "DW" Howes

Oct 25, 2021

A gathering of family and friends of Donald Wayne “DW” Howes, 88, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 12(noon)-2pm Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.  Inurnment will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery.

Donald died Monday, October 25, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

He was born October 24, 1933 in Duluth to Eugene...

Joy C. Craven

Joy C. Craven

Oct 24, 2021

Funeral service for Joy Christine Craven, 49, of Gilbert will be 6pm Monday, November 1, 2021 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Pastor Mary Lou Sixberry officiating.  Visitation will begin at 5pm.  A reception will follow the service at the Gilbert VFW Post.

Joy died Sunday, October 24, 2021 at St. John’s Northeast Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota.

She was...

Doris E. Messner

Doris E. Messner

Oct 21, 2021

A gathering of family and friends for Doris Elaine Messner, 96, of Hoyt Lakes, will be from 1:00pm-3:00pm Friday, October 29, 2021 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.  Burial will take place at a later date in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Cass Lake, Minnesota.

Doris died Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Essentia Health – Northern Pines in Aurora, Minnesota.

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Karen H. Kiviluoma

Karen H. Kiviluoma

Oct 20, 2021

Kiviluoma, Karen "Karina, Kaisu, Kaarina", of Makinen, MN, passed away October 20, 2021, one week before her 97th birthday at her daughter’s home in St. Paul, MN.

Karen was born in Kauhajoki, Finland, to Hilma and Richard Maenpaa.  She married Edward in Finland, and he brought her back to Palo, Minnesota.  They had one daughter, Kirsti.  Together Ed and Karen...

Donald Lien

Donald Lien

Oct 17, 2021

Donald Wayne Lien, 71, of Hoyt Lakes died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his home due to natural causes. 

He was born on June 15, 1950 to Nile and Virgie (Bickel) Lien in Moorhead. MN.  Don grew up and attended Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School, Class of 1968.  He was a prolific basketball and baseball athlete during high school and continued...

Robert "Ozzie" Kohler

Robert "Ozzie" Kohler

Oct 15, 2021

Robert “Ozzie” John Kohler, 78, of Mt. Iron died Friday, October 15, 2021 at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth.

He was born on November 23, 1942 to Joseph and Lorraine (Deneault) Kohler in Eveleth.   Ozzie graduated from the Gilbert High School, Class of 1962.  Following high school, he attended Barber School and practiced his trade all over Minnesota.  He was...

Emery C. Trangsrud

Emery C. Trangsrud

Oct 12, 2021

Emery Clarence Trangsrud passed away peacefully October 12,2021at the age of 90 at The Waterview Pines in Virginia, Minnesota.

He was born December 20, 1930 to Melford and Mabel Trangsrud in Duxby, Mn., where ge grew up on the farm and went to school until the 8th grade.  He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith.  He farmed until...

Daniel "Dunc" Gregorich

Daniel "Dunc" Gregorich

Oct 8, 2021

A gathering of family and friends for Daniel Paul “Dunc” Gregorich, 72, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Gilbert, will be 5-7pm Thursday October 14, 2021 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. A family graveside service will be held 10:30am Friday in the Gilbert Cemetery with Fr. Justin Fish officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Gilbert VFW Post. Daniel...

Stacey D. Kelly

Stacey D. Kelly

Oct 6, 2021

Stacey Darryl Kelly, 54, passed away suddenly at his home in Aurora, MN on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  He was born in Augusta, GA on March 16, 1967.  Stacey worked as a truck driver for several years until he was faced with many health challenges.  He enjoyed spending time with his daughters, grandchildren and family.  He loved listening to music and...

Alan D. Braaten

Alan D. Braaten

Oct 5, 2021

Alan D. Braaten, 87, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He passed away peacefully at the Northern Pines Nursing Care Center in Aurora, MN, with family members at his side.

He was born in Biwabik, Feb. 1, 1934, the son of Harold and Ethel “Dollie” Braaten Sr.

On June 1, 1957, Alan married Clara “Joey” Larson in Virginia, MN. Survivors include...

Carol Cina

Carol Cina

Sep 27, 2021

 

Carol Cina, 74 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away on Sept 27, 2021 in hospice at Waterview Woods Nursing Home, Eveleth, MN.

She was born on Dec. 23, 1946 to Fred A. and Ruth (Bloomquist) Cina of Aurora.

She attended Aurora Hoyt Lakes High School, Macalester College, and graduated from the University of MN.

Following college, Carol worked for...

Jack E. Forward

Jack E. Forward

Sep 25, 2021

Funeral service for Jack Elmer Forward, 81, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 3:00pm Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Pastor John Dietz officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. 

Jack died Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota.

He was born October 10, 1939 in Bemidji, Minnesota to Elmer...

William "Billy" Hill

William "Billy" Hill

Sep 24, 2021

A Celebration of Life for William Leonard “Billy” Hill, 69, of Palo, will be held Friday, October 1, 2021 from 1:00-5:00pm at his home (5317 E Bodas Road, Aurora MN 55705).  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Billy died Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home under hospice care.

He was born April 19, 1952 in Biwabik, Minnesota to...

Ryan L. Horton

Ryan L. Horton

Sep 22, 2021

Ryan Lewis Horton, 35, of Lexington, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Ryan was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Roger L. Horton, Jr. and Roxanne L. Jensen Horton.  He was a self – employed Tatoo Artist.  Ryan grew up in Hoyt Lakes and attended Mesabi East High School.  He was a dedicated member of the swim team for...

Donald J Ritacco

Donald J Ritacco

Sep 20, 2021

Graveside service for Donald James Ritacco, 64, of rural Virginia, will be 10:30am Monday, October 4, 2021 in the West Pike Cemetery in Pike Township, Minnesota with Pastor Bob Romig officiating.  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.

Don died Monday, September 20, 2021 at his residence.

He was born November 22, 1956 in Duluth, Minnesota to Donald and Elizabeth...

Jeanette Korsman

Jeanette Korsman

Sep 19, 2021

Funeral Mass for Jeanette K. Korsman, will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Brandon Moravitz celebrating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the church.  Private inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik at a later date. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in...

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