Obituaries

Alvin E Akemann

Alvin E Akemann

Aug 16, 2020

 Alvin Eugene Akemann, a resident of Babbitt, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 16th, 2020 at his home. He went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 90 years.

Alvin was born on December 14, 1929 in Wells, Minnesota, the sixth of ten children born to Herman and Elsie (Wilder) Akemann. He was joined in...

Tom Ferris

Tom Ferris

Aug 13, 2020

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes. Inurnment will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Columbarium.  Per the CDC COVID19 recommendations social distancing and wearing masks will be observed and no lunch will be served.  Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Stanley Thomas “Tom”...

Clyde Salmi

Clyde Salmi

Aug 10, 2020

A public visitation for Clyde Ernest Salmi, 76, of Biwabik will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.  Social distancing will be followed and masks are encouraged.  Interment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik.

Clyde died Monday, August 10, 2020 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center...

Beth Amy Bilderback

Beth Amy Bilderback

Aug 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Beth Amy Bilderback, of Hoyt Lakes, announces that she passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5th 2020, at the age of 62 years old.

Beth will be greatly missed by her significant other Alan Sondles, by her children Chris Stage, Lisa (Jason) Austin, Casey (Beth) Stage, Kati Stage. Seven grandchildren, Liam,...

Tylan R Velzke

Tylan R Velzke

Jul 26, 2020

A Memorial Service for Tylan Ray Velzke, 20, of Aurora, will be held at a later date.

 

 

John Goritchan

John Goritchan

Jul 24, 2020

John Goritchan

 September 28th, 1933-July 24, 2020

John Goritchan, 86, of Aurora, passed away quietly on Thursday July 24, 2020 at Walker Methodist Care Center in Minneapolis.

He was born September 28th, 1933 in Cermonic, Slovenia, the son of Elizabeth and John Goritchan Sr. John and his family moved to the United States when he was 18 years old and...

Richard J. Luoma

Richard J. Luoma

Jul 23, 2020

Graveside service for Richard John Luoma, 75, of Makinen, will be 11am Saturday, August 15, 2020 in the Makinen Cemetery.  Military honors will be accorded by the Gilbert VFW Post Color Guard.  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.

Richard died Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his home in Makinen.

He was born March 25, 1945 to Albert and Elvie...

Robert L. Perpich

Robert L. Perpich

Jul 23, 2020

Robert L. “Bob” Perpich

Sept 23 1934-July 23 2020

Robert L Perpich died Thursday, July 23 at his home in Gilbert MN after a brief illness.

Bob was born Sept 23 1934 to Jerry and Mary (Biondich) Perpich. He graduated from Gilbert High School in 1952 and began his career with Pickands Mather at the Corsica Mine, Lake Mine, and...

Charles Johnson

Charles Johnson

Jul 18, 2020

Charles John Johnson, 73, of Hoyt Lakes, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home.

He was born on August 2, 1946 to Gerald and Joyce (Brehmer) Johnson in St. James, MN.  Charles grew up in Hoyt Lakes and graduated from the Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School, Class of 1964.  After high school he furthered his education...

James D Wallace

James D Wallace

Jul 10, 2020

A gathering of friends and family for James David Wallace, 21, of Palo will be held from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

James passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born on...

Jerome "Jerry" Hustad

Jerome "Jerry" Hustad

Jul 8, 2020

Jerome (Jerry) Bernett Hustad passed away on July 8, 2020 suddenly but peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Jerry was born on October 19, 1940 to Chester (Chet) and Lillian Hustad in Alexandria, MN.  He graduated from Alexandria High School.  He was married to Phyllis Englebrecht on May 18, 1963 and they remained married for over 57 years. 

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Marvin Niemi

Marvin Niemi

Jul 8, 2020

Funeral service for Marvin “Marv” Bernhardt Niemi, 86, of Aurora will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Pastor Isabelle Westman officiating.  Friends and family may gather one hour prior to the service.  Social distancing of six feet will be observed.  Marvin’s family prefers that all who attend wear a mask.  Military...

Arie D Van Reese

Arie D Van Reese

Jun 30, 2020

Arie David Van Reese age 75, of Hoyt Lakes, MN, died in his home the morning of June 30, 2020, surrounded by his wife and three daughters.

He was born February 22, 1945 in Albert Lea, MN to Leonard and Barbara (Giedd) Van Reese.

Arie moved to Duluth as a child and lived in the Homecroft area where he attended...

Sophie K Frost

Sophie K Frost

Jun 29, 2020

Public visitation and reviewal for Sophie Katherine Frost, 66, of Biwabik Township, will be 3-6pm Monday, July 6, 2020 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.  A private family funeral service will be held on Tuesday.  Burial will be in the Biwabik Township Cemetery.

Sophie died Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home in Biwabik Township.

She was born June 14,...

Delores J Johnston

Delores J Johnston

Jun 28, 2020

Memorial Service for Delores Johnston, 88, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 3:00pm Friday, July 10, 2020 at the Hoyt Lakes VFW Post with Rev. Charles Barnes officiating.

 

Delores died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Carefree Assisted Living in Aurora, Minnesota.

Douglas C Thiel

Douglas C Thiel

Jun 17, 2020

Douglas Clark Thiel, 63, of Virginia, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. 

 Doug was born in Webster, South Dakota on November 26, 1956 to Earl and Ardith Thiel.  At the age of 2, their family moved from Waubay, South Dakota to Hutter, Minnesota. Doug was the eighth of ten children. He attended Horace Mann Elementary School in McKinley, Minnesota....

Herbert J. Akins Jr.

Herbert J. Akins Jr.

Jun 14, 2020

Private family Mass of Christian Burial for Herbert “Herb” Joseph Akins Jr., will be held at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Hoyt Lakes with Fr. Peter Lambert as celebrant.  Visitation and reviewal for family and friends will be held Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 3:00-6:00pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.  Burial will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial...

Roger A Thompsopn

Roger A Thompsopn

Jun 10, 2020

Memorial services for Roger Allen Thompson, 62, of Hoyt Lakes will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Aurora with Pastor Derrick DeTurk officiating.  Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church.  Current social distancing guidelines per the CDC will be followed.  

Roger died Wednesday, June 10, 2020...

Patricia "Pat" Chlebowski

Patricia "Pat" Chlebowski

Jun 9, 2020

Graveside service for Patricia “Pat” Mae Chlebowski, 80, of Hoyt Lakes will be 11 am Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Memorial Cemetery in Hoyt Lakes. Pastor Mary Lou Sixberry will be officiating. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Patricia died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

Pat was born on...

Michael Fahey

Michael Fahey

Jun 7, 2020

Michael Edward Fahey 72, of Coleraine, passed away Sunday June 7, 2020 peacefully surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.

 He was born September 15, 1947 in Grand Forks ND to Myron and Elaine Fahey. He graduated from Gilbert High School in 1965. Mike was Veteran of the US Army from June 1967-Jan 1970 was stationed in Korea...