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Dr. Jennifer Jo Wingren

Dr. Jennifer Jo Wingren

Apr 7, 2021

A gathering of family and friends for Dr. Jennifer Jo Wingren, 48, of Gilbert will be held from 11 am – 2 pm Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.  Current COVID19 mandates of wearing masks and social distancing will be followed.  A celebration of life will be held later this summer.

Jennifer died Wednesday, April...

Gary Fredrickson

Gary Fredrickson

Apr 6, 2021

Memorial service for Gary Earl Fredrickson, 65, of Hoyt Lakes will be 1 pm Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Faith Lutheran Church in Hoyt Lakes with Pastor Charles Barnes officiating.  Friends may gather one hour prior to the service.  All current COVID19 mandates including wearing masks and social distancing will be followed.  Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in...

Ruby Okstad

Ruby Okstad

Apr 6, 2021

A private family memorial service will be held for Ruby Gina Okstad, 96, of Aurora at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Aurora with Pastor Greg Anderson officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Forest Hill Columbarium in Aurora.  Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Ruby died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Essentia Health-Virginia.

She was born on...

Pamela S. Kilpela

Pamela S. Kilpela

Mar 28, 2021

A gathering of family and friends for Pamela S. Kilpela, 62, of Makinen will be held 11:00am – 1:00pm Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Colvin Town Hall.  Burial will be in the Markham Cemetery in Colvin Township.  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

She died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota.

Pamela was...

Devin Michael Erickson

Devin Michael Erickson

Mar 24, 2021

Funeral service for Devin Michael Erickson, 19, of rural Aurora, will be 11:00am Monday, March 29, 2021 at Heritage Trail Bible Church in McKinley with Pastor Gus Layman officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will follow in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery.  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Devin died Wednesday,...

John "Tiny" Collins

John "Tiny" Collins

Mar 24, 2021

A public visitation and reviewal for John Lauren “Tiny” Collins, 83, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 4:00-7:00pm Monday, March 29, 2021 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.  A private family funeral service will be held later.  Burial will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery.

Tiny died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Essentia Health – Northern Pines in Aurora, Minnesota.

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Shirley Bodovinitz

Shirley Bodovinitz

Mar 21, 2021

Shirley Marie Bodovinitz, 82, of Hoyt Lakes died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.

She was born on October 19, 1938 to John and Jennie (Maki) Wainio in Cherry, MN.  She grew up and attended school in Eveleth, graduating from the Eveleth High School, Class of 1956.  She then attended beauty school in Virginia and worked...

Frank Weiss

Frank Weiss

Mar 19, 2021

Funeral Mass for Frank A. Weiss, 102, of Virginia, formerly of Gilbert, will be at 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gilbert, with Fr. Charles Flynn as celebrant.  Visitation will be 11:00am-1:00pm on Tuesday, prior to the funeral, with recitation of the rosary at 11:30am, also at St. Joseph’s.  Burial will be in the...

Matthew Mickelson

Matthew Mickelson

Mar 16, 2021

Matthew John Mickelson, 58, of Biwabik died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

Matt was born on February 26, 1963 to Lawrence and Beverly (Hill) Mickelson in Virginia.  Matt, otherwise known by his friends as “Mutti” or “Mello” graduated from the Horace Mann High School, Class of 1981 as a Biwabik Brave.  During high...

Jeanette Hull

Jeanette Hull

Mar 13, 2021

Jeanette Margaret Hull, 96, of Hoyt Lakes died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.

She was born on November 21, 1924 to Edward and Ida (Larsen) Krueger in Appleton, WI.  Jeanette grew up in Keshena, WI and graduated from the Shawano High School, Class of 1943.  She furthered her education in Milwaukee where she earned...

June M. Hancock

June M. Hancock

Mar 1, 2021

Private family graveside service June M. Hancock, 98, formerly of Forbes, will be held in the Forbes Cemetery.  Public visitation and reviewal will be 3:00-6:00pm Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Current COVID mandates including masks will be followed.

June died Monday, March 1, 2021 at her daughter’s home in West Jordan, Utah.

She was born...

Margaret S. Hudy

Margaret S. Hudy

Feb 28, 2021

Memorial Mass for Margaret Shirley Hudy, 90, of Hoyt Lakes will be 10:30 am Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes with Fr. Peter Lambert celebrating.  Friends and family may gather one hour prior to mass at the church.   Inurnment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora.

Arrangements are by the...

Robert "Bob" Mattson

Robert "Bob" Mattson

Feb 27, 2021

Robert “Bob” Gary Mattson, 80, of Hoyt Lakes died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth.

Bob was born at home in Lancaster, MN on June 23, 1940 to Herbert and Helen (Heinrich) Mattson. Bob graduated from Lancaster High School in 1958 and the family moved to Hoyt Lakes.  Bob attended two years of...

Donna K. Trunzo

Donna K. Trunzo

Feb 18, 2021

Donna Kay Trunzo of Mt. Iron, MN passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

Donna was born August 18th, 1942 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Harvey and Lucille (Foster) Hodgson. She attended Coleraine High School. Donna married Donald Trunzo in 1967 and they enjoyed 54...

Roger Licari

Roger Licari

Feb 12, 2021

A public visitation will be held from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.  Friday, February 19, 2021 at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Biwabik followed by a mass with Fr. Peter Lambert as Celebrant which will be limited to a maximum of 50 attendees.  A public celebration of life will also be held at 1:00 p.m. at Vi’s Pizza...

Lynn Sorila Landgren

Lynn Sorila Landgren

Feb 3, 2021

Lynn Sorila Landgren, age 66, of Prior Lake, passed peacefully on February 3, 2021 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. 

Lynn was born on April 3, 1954 in Gilbert, MN and grew up proud of her Finnish heritage and growing a deep Christian faith.  She graduated from Gilbert High School in 1972 and continued her education at St. Catherine University...

Josephine A. Gustafson

Josephine A. Gustafson

Feb 1, 2021

Josephine "JoAnn" Gustafson, 81, of Gilbert died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Waterview Woods in Eveleth.

At her request there will be no formal service.  A private family burial will take place in the Gilbert Cemetery.

Dan A. Otonichar

Dan A. Otonichar

Jan 31, 2021

Visitation for Dan A. Otonichar, 69, of Mt. Iron, Minnesota will be Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 10am-12:30pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.  Current COVID mandates including masking will be followed.  Graveside burial service will be 1pm Thursday in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik, Minnesota with Mary Lou Sixberry officiating.

Dan died suddenly on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at...

Colleen Dahmen

Colleen Dahmen

Jan 26, 2021

A public visitation for Colleen Marie Dahmen, 81, of Aurora will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.  A private family Mass will be held at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Aurora with Fr. Peter Lambert celebrating.  Current COVID mandates including masks and social distancing will be followed.  Interment...

Joanne J. LaFrenier

Joanne J. LaFrenier

Jan 25, 2021

Memorial service for Joanne J. LaFrenier, 86, of Hoyt Lakes, formerly of Babbitt, will be 1pm Friday, January 29, 2021 at Faith Assembly of God Church in Aurora with Pastor Derrick DeTurk officiating.  Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church.  COVID mandates will be followed.  Burial will be at a later date in the Harris...

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