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Maynard "Squeaky" Carl Schumacher

Maynard "Squeaky" Carl Schumacher

Sep 20, 2023

 

Maynard “Squeaky” Carl Schumacher, 93, of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota died on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

He was born August 21, 1930 in Mayer, Minnesota to Martin and Eleonora (Rolf) Schumacher.

Squeaky was a 1948 graduate of Central High School in Norwood-Young America. In 1951, he joined the Army and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in...

Marlene D. Sale

Marlene D. Sale

Sep 16, 2023

Memorial service for Marlene Dee Sale, 87, of Aurora, will be 10:30am Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Pastor Barbara Hegfors officiating.  Friends may gather one hour prior to the service.  Inurnment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora.  A luncheon will follow at the Aurora American Legion.

 

Marlene died Saturday, September 16,...

Harland A. Nygard

Harland A. Nygard

Sep 16, 2023

 

Harland A. Nygard passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Northern Pines Nursing Home Facility with his family at his side.  He was born on July 29, 1934 in Two Harbors, MN to Haino and Lorena Nygard. He was married to Charlotte Urick in Gilbert, MN on Valentines Day, 1953. The two lived in Biwabik their entire...

Brock "Buck" Buckmaster Hascall

Brock "Buck" Buckmaster Hascall

Sep 9, 2023

 

Brock “Buck” Buckmaster Hascall, 23, of Wright, MN died Saturday, September 9, 2023.

He was born on June 21, 2000 to Brandi (Ehrich) and Kenneth Hascall in Duluth.  He grew up in David City, NE and attended Aquinas Catholic High School until his family moved to Wright where he graduated from the Cromwell-Wright High School, Class of 2018.  Brock...

Grace Marie Cherro

Grace Marie Cherro

Sep 2, 2023

 

Grace Marie (Hartman) Cherro, 98, of Aurora, Minnesota died on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.

Grace was born August 10, 1925 in Trego, Wisconsin to Herman and Lillian (Kehoe) Hartman.

She attended school in Spooner, Wisconsin. She then moved to Duluth and worked at Woolworth.

Grace was united in marriage to James John Cherro...

Jerome Welch

Jerome Welch

Aug 31, 2023

 

It is with sadness that we announce Jerome “Jerry” Thomas Welch, age 89, of Gilbert, was called home to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father.  He passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 under the care of Solvay Hospice House in Duluth due to complications from mesothelioma 14 days before his 90th birthday.  Jerry’s family is grateful to...

Connie Rae McGath

Connie Rae McGath

Aug 22, 2023

 

Connie Rae (Liimatta) McGath, 72, formerly of Palo, Minnesota died on Tuesday, August, 22, 2023 at Essentia Health- Virginia.

Connie was born April 8, 1951 in Biwabik to Reino and Doris (Kilpela) Liimatta.

After moving from Minnesota, she has been a resident of Columbus, Indiana for the last 30 years. She liked to read and visit with people. She...

Roberta Gail Belland

Roberta Gail Belland

Aug 20, 2023

 

Roberta Gail Belland, 69, of Pineville, Minnesota died on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at her home.

Roberta was born September 23, 1953, in Bemidji, Minnesota to Robert and Marlyce (Jallen) Nelson.

She worked as a cosmetologist for most of her life, and had owned her own salon for several years in Biwabik, MN before retiring.

Roberta was a fun...

Beverly Teppen

Beverly Teppen

Aug 2, 2023

 

Beverly Ann (Nelson) Teppen, 87, of Virginia died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

Beverly was born on April 16, 1936 to Miles and Helen (Robinson)

Nelson in Dawson, ND. She graduated from the Grand Rapids High

School, Class of 1954. She furthered her education at NDSU where she earned a degree as...

Sylvia Bernice Thelen

Sylvia Bernice Thelen

Jul 30, 2023

 

Sylvia Bernice (Cope) Thelen, 88, of Aurora, Minnesota died on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Carefree Living in Aurora.

Sylvia was born March 5, 1935 to James and Marie (Westlund) Cope in Cloquet, Minnesota.

She married Benjamin Thelen on June 15, 1957.

Sylvia moved to Aurora in 1964 where she lived for the rest of her life.

She enjoyed...

Ruth Helen Joy Meyer

Ruth Helen Joy Meyer

Jul 26, 2023

 

Ruth Helen Joy (Tapa) Meyer, 86, of Aurora, MN passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Essentia Health- Northern Pines in Aurora.

She was born at home in rural Skime, MN on December 23, 1936, near Roseau, MN to John and Wilruth (Knutson) Tapa.

Ruth enjoyed gardening, reading, wildlife, watching sports, bingo,...

David Daniel Akins-Miller

David Daniel Akins-Miller

Jul 25, 2023

 

A Celebration of Life for David Daniel Akins-Miller, 62, of Aurora, will be held 11 am Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.  Immediately following a gathering will take place at the Aurora American Legion Post.  Burial will be at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sons of the...

Paul N. Haverkamp

Paul N. Haverkamp

Jul 23, 2023

 

Funeral Mass for Paul Norbert Haverkamp, 79, of rural Gilbert, will be 10am Saturday, July 29, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Brandon Moravitz as celebrant.  Visitation will be Friday from 5-7pm with recitation of the rosary at 6:30pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert and also one hour prior to the mass at the...

Branden Bruce Elias

Branden Bruce Elias

Jul 17, 2023

 

Branden Bruce Elias, 23, of Gilbert, Minnesota died on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Valley City, North Dakota.

Branden was born December 30, 1999 to Heather Lammers (Hagen) and Daniel Elias.

He graduated from Virginia High School in 2018. He loved to be outside. He enjoyed spending time at the shack and doing things with friends.

He is survived...

Kraig Mugge

Kraig Mugge

Jul 17, 2023

 

Kraig Thomas Mugge, 54, a resident of Babbitt, Minnesota, passed away on July 16, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 5, 1968, the son of Alan and Judy Mugge who resided in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.

 

Kraig had an adventurous spirit and found solace in the great outdoors. He graduated from Aurora Hoyt Lakes High School...

Bonita Anderson

Bonita Anderson

Jul 17, 2023

 

Bonita Bernice Anderson (Botten), 86, of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, died on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Northern Pines Nursing Home in Aurora, Minnesota.

Bonnie was born on October 23, 1936, in Duluth, Minnesota to Edwin and Bernice Botten (Lindstrom).

She attended school in Proctor, Minnesota.

She married William Anderson on October 8, 1954. They moved to Hoyt Lakes in...

Carter Hagen

Carter Hagen

Jul 16, 2023

 

Carter Hollis Hagen, 75, of Gilbert, Minnesota died peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Essentia Health Hospital in Virginia, Minnesota.

Carter was born September 7, 1947 in Ada, Minnesota to Carl and Hazel (Larson) Hagen.

After high school, Carter enlisted in the Air Force in July of 1966. During his time in the Air Force, he served...

Donna Mae Hull

Donna Mae Hull

Jul 14, 2023

 

Donna Mae Hull, 64, of Bonita Springs, Florida, formerly of Aurora, Minnesota, and Hudson, Wisconsin, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Donna was born May 16, 1959 to Eddie and Luella (Borowicz) Grembowski in Tower, Minnesota. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1977.

She married...

Marlene Elaine Kovich

Marlene Elaine Kovich

Jul 8, 2023

 

Memorial service will be 11 am Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Fr. Daniel Hammer officiating.  Friends and family may gather one hour prior to the service.  Immediately following the service there will be a gathering at the Gilbert VFW for a time of lunch and fellowship.  Inurnment will be in the Calvary...

John "Bwana" Biondich

John "Bwana" Biondich

Jul 5, 2023

 

Funeral service for John M. “Bwana” Biondich III, 73, of Gilbert, will be 11am Monday, July 10, 2023 at Community United Methodist Church in Gilbert with Pastor Mary Lou Sixberry officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Military honors will be accorded by the Gilbert VFW Post with burial in the Gilbert Cemetery. ...

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