Richard Wilson
Dec 9, 2025
Richard Kent Wilson, 88 passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Edgewood Vista in Virginia.
He was born on September 7, 1937 to George and Maybelle Wilson in Chisholm, MN. He was married sixty-six years to his best friend, Betty Pierce. Richard worked multiple part time jobs while being employed by Erie Mining and later LTV Steel for thirty-four years, operating...
Sylvia Maki
Dec 9, 2025
Sylvia Esther Maki, 100 of Palo died Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
She was born on November 16, 1925 in Grand Rapids MI, to parents Frans Oscar Lindholm and Laina Katri Leinonen, both of whom were Finnish immigrants. Her brother Onni Taisto Lindholm, and her grandson Thomas Takahata predeceased her. Sylvia married Arthur Arnold (Arne) Maki...
Theodore "Ted" Grams
Dec 6, 2025
Funeral service for Theodore “Ted” Edward Grams, 90, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 11am Friday, December 19, 2025 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Deacon Mark Skala officiating. Visitation will be 5-7pm Thursday at the funeral home and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery.
Ted died...
Lawrence Peggar
Dec 4, 2025
Lawrence Walter Peggar, 84, of Aurora died Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
Lawrence was born on June 26, 1941 to Oscar and Mary (Wirt) Peggar in International Falls, MN. He grew up and attended Indus High School, graduating from the Class of 1959. Lawrence enlisted into the US Air Force and was stationed in Spain. He...
Harry A. Oxford
Dec 3, 2025
Harry Anthony Oxford
June 24, 1939 – December 3, 2025
Harry Anthony Oxford, age 86, of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on December 3, 2025, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, due to complications from a sudden illness.
Harry was born on June 24, 1939, at home in White Earth Township, Becker County, Minnesota. He attended St Benedict’s Mission School at White...
Donna Marie Walls
Dec 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Marie Walls, 64, of Eveleth. She died peacefully, surrounded by loving family members, on Tuesday night, December 2, 2025, at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
Donna was born on June 16, 1961, to Joseph and Margaret (Behrens) Schley in Virginia, Minnesota. A proud member of Biwabik High School Class of 1979, she...
Mark Jackson
Dec 2, 2025
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Deacon Mark Skala officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik at a later date. Memorials are kindly preferred in lieu of flowers to the Biwabik Area Civic Association.
Mark Dumas Jackson,...
James Lakso
Dec 1, 2025
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Deacon Mark Skala officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials are kindly preferred in lieu of flowers.
James Matthew Lakso, 64, of Aurora died Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home of natural causes.
Jim was born...
Maria Lozowy
Nov 29, 2025
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Deacon Mark Skala officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery.
Maria Lozowy, 99, of Hoyt Lakes died Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
Harry Kuitunen
Nov 15, 2025
Harry Earl Kuitunen, 82, of Biwabik, Minn., passed away at home November 15, 2025, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born on August 28, 1943, to George and Martha (Maki) Kuitunen in Sandstone.
As a young boy, Harry attended Gilbert schools and worked on his family’s farm in Hutter, where he cultivated the skills that would serve him throughout...
Carol Houdek
Nov 15, 2025
Carol Jean Houdek, 85, of Aurora died peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Carefree Living in Aurora.
She was born on September 17,1940 to Louis and Frances (Berg) Albright in Superior, WI. Carol graduated from the Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School, Class of 1958. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Houdek on February 6, 1960. Carol was a devoted wife,...
Jack Larson
Nov 15, 2025
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Biwabik Pavilion with Pastor Jeanne Madsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.
Jack Gregory Larson, 68, of Biwabik died peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at his home...
Maurice Dean Nesset
Nov 7, 2025
Gathering of family and friends for Maurice Dean Nesset, 88, of Grand Rapids and Biwabik will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Gilbert VFW. Inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home of Gilbert.
Dean died Friday, November 7, 2025 at his home in Grand Rapids.
He was born on...
Parker C. Johnson
Nov 2, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Parker Charles Johnson, 24, of Hibbing, formerly of Gilbert, will be 11am on Monday, December 1, 2025 at United In Christ Lutheran Church in Eveleth with Pastor Jeanne Madsen officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatva Funeral Home in...
Ronald Keith Nemanic
Nov 2, 2025
Ronald Keith Nemanic January 7, 1938 – November 2, 2025 Ronald “Ron” Keith Nemanic, age 87, of Hoyt Lakes, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born on January 7, 1938, in Biwabik, Minnesota, to Frank and Rose (Bonacci) Nemanic of Aurora. A proud graduate of Aurora High School, Class of 1956, Ron played football...
Jim B. White
Oct 30, 2025
Jim White was born on June 13, 1961 in Aurora to Bruce and Donna White and passed away peacefully on October 30th, 2025 at Essentia Health in Duluth surrounded by loved ones.
Jim loved the outdoors. He enjoyed his rural property, farming, hunting at the shack, and fishing on the river. Younger days spent enjoying many trips with his dad and...
Shirley Jean Maki
Oct 29, 2025
Funeral service for Shirley Maki will be at 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2025 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Palo with Pastor Jeanne Madsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Rauha Cemetery in Palo. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Memorials are kindly preferred...
Caroline K. Paine
Oct 13, 2025
A family graveside service for Caroline K. Paine, 86, of Makinen, was held 11am Friday, October 17, 2025 at Rauha Cemetery in Palo. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.
Caroline died Monday, October 13, 2025 at Carefree Living in Aurora, Minnesota.
She was born February 13, 1939 in Strathcona, Minnesota to William and Marcella (Vanous) Puttbrese. Caroline was a graduate of...
Jerome "Jerry" Kurpius
Oct 13, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Jerome Louis “Jerry” Kurpius, 91, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 2pm Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Hoyt Lakes VFW Post. A private family burial will be held in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.
Jerry died Monday, October 13, 2025 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center in...
George Paun
Oct 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Peter Paun on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 76.
He was born on July 29, 1949, at the More Hospital in Eveleth, Minn., to Loretta and George J. Paun. He was the eldest of seven children. His siblings included Lois (Carter)) Hagen, Joyce (Bob) Koivu, William...
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