Obituaries

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...

Raymond "Cubby" Brula

Raymond "Cubby" Brula

Jul 22, 2025

A gathering of family and friends for Raymond Joseph “Cubby” Brula, 83, of Gilbert, will be 9am-11am Monday, August 4, 2025 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Burial with military honors accorded by the Gilbert VFW Honor Guard will be in the Gilbert Cemetery.  A luncheon will be served following the committal at the cemetery at the Gilbert VFW Post.

He...

Marie K. Lund

Marie K. Lund

Jul 17, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Marie K. Lund, 88, of Eveleth, will be held 4:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial will be at a later date in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Saginaw, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of your choice in her memory.

Marie was welcomed...

Ann Gradishar

Ann Gradishar

Jul 17, 2025

Ann’s obituary as written by Ann:

Ann B. Gradishar, 97, of Aurora died Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines.  Ann will be inurned into the Forest Hill Cemetery Columbarium in Aurora. At her request, there will be no formal services.

I have said my goodbyes to my wonderful and caring sons, Joseph and Kevin and their families. If you were...

Kathleen Swanson

Kathleen Swanson

Jul 13, 2025

Kathy was born in Eveleth to Ida and John Knaus.  She attended school in Gilbert, MN.  She worked many jobs including F&D Meats, Meyer Teleservices and Finger Hut, where she made many friends.  Once you were Kathy's friend, you were her friend for life.  She enjoyed hockey games, plays, traveling, walks, water aerobics and playing with her great niece and...

Linda Lou Nori

Linda Lou Nori

Jul 2, 2025



Linda Lou Nori, 71, of Palo, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home.

She was born on September 16, 1953, to William and Selmi (Hietala) Lusti in Park Rapids, Minnesota. She grew up and attended high school in Virginia and was a 1971 graduate. It was at this time that she met the love of her...

Henry J. Tamminen

Henry J. Tamminen

Jun 28, 2025

Henry Joseph Tamminen, 77, of rural Gilbert, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Essentia Health – Northern Pines in Aurora.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia, with Fr. Charles Flynn officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial...

Janette Olson

Janette Olson

Jun 28, 2025

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Biwabik Covenant Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church with Hospice Chaplain Jeff Jones officiating. Inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Memorials are kindly preferred in lieu of flowers.

Janette Evelyn...