Obituaries

Terry Kylmala

Terry Kylmala

Oct 1, 2025

Terry Lee Kylmala, 81 of Embarrass, MN peacefully passed away at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN on October 1, 2025. Terry was born on November 16, 1943 to Reino & Alice (Hayden) Kylmala.

Terry served in the Nazy in the Seabees. He married Doris Seppala and they moved to Embarrass, MN. He and Doris started and ran Kylmala...

Wendell Corbett

Wendell Corbett

Sep 29, 2025

Memorial Mass for Wendell and his son, Brent will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Aurora with Fr. David Forsman celebrating. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the church. Inurnment will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava...

Kenneth "Kenny" Liimatta

Kenneth "Kenny" Liimatta

Sep 28, 2025

A celebration of life will be held from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Gilbert Cemetery with Deacon Mark Skala officiating followed by a gathering at the Dugout Bar in Gilbert.

Kenneth “Kenny” John Liimatta, 44, of Gilbert died...

Patricia A. Swanson

Patricia A. Swanson

Sep 26, 2025

Graveside service for Patricia Ann Swanson, 90, of Aurora, formerly of Ashland, will be 11am Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora with Pastor Barbara Hegfors officiating. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Patricia died September 26, 2025 at her home under the care of her granddaughter, Elecia and hospice.

She was born June 11, 1935 in Ashland,...

Linda Levander

Linda Levander

Sep 16, 2025

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Palo with Pastor Jeanne Madsen officiating. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be in the Biwabik Township Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Memorials are kindly...

Robert "Bob" Boerger

Robert "Bob" Boerger

Sep 15, 2025

Funeral service for Robert D. Boerger, 79, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 11am Friday, September 26, 2025 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Pastor Barbara Hegfors officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora.

Robert died Monday, September 15, 2025 at his home in Hoyt Lakes.

Bob was born...

Raymond L. Kiefat

Raymond L. Kiefat

Sep 13, 2025

Raymond Lloyd Kiefat, 94, of Hoyt Lakes, died Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Essentia Health-Northern Pines Hospital in Aurora.

Ray was born on October 3, 1930, to George and Lena (Hanson) Kiefat in Aneta, ND. He was united in marriage to Bernice Cecilia Hassa in Minneapolis in 1954 and they were married for 64 years when Bernice passed away in...

Kirk M. Okstad

Kirk M. Okstad

Sep 10, 2025

A gathering of family and friends for Kirk Michael Okstad, 47, of Aurora, will be from 3:00pm-5:00pm Friday, September 19, 2025 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial will be at a later date in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora.

Kirk died Wednesday, September 10, 2025 in Aurora.

He was born January 19, 1978 in Virginia, Minnesota to Richard and Julie...

Jeffrey Lynn Hall

Jeffrey Lynn Hall

Sep 8, 2025

Jeffrey “Rat” Hall

March 1, 1953 – September 8, 2025

Jeffrey Lynn Hall, 72, of Eveleth, died on Monday, September 8, 2025 at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth.

He was born March 1, 1953 to Alvey and Lorna (Rivers) Hall in Eveleth, where he was raised and lived. Jeff was united into marriage to Addy Mattson on January 29, 2003. Jeff worked as...

Ronald Knutson

Ronald Knutson

Sep 5, 2025

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Virginia with Pastor Brad Felix officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Military honor will be accorded by the Gilbert Color Guard. Inurnment will be in the Buhl Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in...

Keith R. Himmelright

Keith R. Himmelright

Sep 4, 2025

A memorial service conducted by the family of Keith Raymond Himmelright, 85, of Eveleth, will be held 11am Friday, September 26, 2025 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Pastor Brian Haynes officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A Military Honors Burial will be held in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik with a celebration of his...

Evelyn Soderberg

Evelyn Soderberg

Aug 31, 2025

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2025 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the church. Interment will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home of Aurora.

Evelyn Mary Soderberg, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, August 31,...

Brent Corbett

Brent Corbett

Aug 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brent Corbett, age 54, of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota. Born on February 9, 1971, Brent was always passionate about his education and career. He graduated from Mesabi East High School and moved on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of North Dakota. He worked as...

Ruth Eilola

Ruth Eilola

Aug 27, 2025

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Virginia with Pastor Brad Felix officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home of Aurora. Memorials are kindly preferred in lieu of flowers.

Ruth Aileen Eilola, 84, of Tower died Wednesday, August 27,...

Gerald A. Mattson

Gerald A. Mattson

Aug 21, 2025

Gerald Arne “Jerry” Mattson, age 89, of Aurora, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by family, after a short illness.

Jerry was born on May 26, 1936, in Palo, Minnesota, to Arne and Hilja (Paaso) Mattson. He grew up in Duluth, but during high school, his family moved back to Aurora, and he graduated from...

Anthony "Butch" Ceglar

Anthony "Butch" Ceglar

Aug 13, 2025

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Aurora with Pastor John Jacquart officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery Columbarium in Aurora. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Memorials are kindly preferred in lieu...

Mayo W. Chance

Mayo W. Chance

Aug 13, 2025

Mayo Wayne Chance 1925-2025

Funeral Services for Mayo Wayne Chance, 100, of Hoyt Lakes will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2025 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Zachary Klumpp officiating. Visitation will be 3 – 5 pm Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church...

Duane S. Rudolph

Duane S. Rudolph

Aug 13, 2025

“Dewey” (Duane) Stanley Rudolph passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on August 13th, 2025 at the age of 77.

Dewey was born to Maurice and Lillian on October 13th, 1947. He grew up on a farm in Vergas, Minnesota where he was proud to have attended a one room school house. At a young age, his family moved...

Michael B. Jensen

Michael B. Jensen

Aug 6, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Michael Bruce Jensen, 60, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 1:00-4:00pm Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Hoyt Lakes VFW Post. Private family burial was held in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Mike died suddenly Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at his home in Hoyt Lakes.

He was born December 1, 1964...

Elsie R. Lehtinen

Elsie R. Lehtinen

Aug 5, 2025

Elsie Lehtinen passed away on August 5, 2025, at Essentia Northern Pines Nursing Home in Aurora, Minnesota. She was born on June 8, 1924, and lived to celebrate her 101st birthday.

She was born in Palo, Minnesota, in a house that her father built. Her parents were Matt and Elina (Autio) Raihala, both immigrants from Finland. She was the youngest of...