Obituaries

Jun 8, 2023

 

Memorial service for Alan Ross Sheppard, 38, of Duluth will be 11 am Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Pastor David Aho officiating.  Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service.  Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Virginia at a later date.

Alan died Thursday, June 8, 2023...

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May 8, 2023

A visitation for Janet Louise Kokal, 61, of Mt. Iron, Minnesota will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.

Janet died on Monday, May 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

Janet was born June 8, 1961 in Virginia, Minnesota to Robert and Phyllis (Hansen) King.

She is...

Apr 29, 2023

Marlynn Frances Koski, 87, of Aurora, died on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Northern Pines Nursing Home in Aurora.

She was born on May 7, 1935 in Belgrade, Minnesota to Louis and Angeline (Anzelc) Karish.

Marlynn graduated from Biwabik High School in 1953 and then attended the Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis.

In 1954, she was involved with...

Apr 29, 2023

Apr 27, 2023

Jeremy James Voight, 47, of Virginia, Minnesota died on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home in Virginia.

Jeremy was born on December 4, 1975 to Randy and Brenda (Moore) Voight.

Per the families wishes, no services will be held.

Interment will be at a later date in Forbes Cemetery.

 

 

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Apr 21, 2023

Obituary for Robert Gouldin Robert “Bob” Lee Gouldin, 87, of Sturgis, SD formally of Makinen, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023 at the Fort Meade VA in Sturgis with family by his side. Bob was born on April 9, 1936 in Wadena, MN to James and Elizabeth Gouldin. As a child he loved to fish so much...

Apr 15, 2023

Apr 11, 2023

Joanne Doris Barstad, 82, of Aurora, died Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora. A memorial service for Joanne will take place at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 21st at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Aurora with Pastor Greg Anderson officiating.  Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church.  Inurnment will be in...

Apr 4, 2023

Esther Gladys Anderson, 97, formerly of Aurora, MN died on April 4, 2023. She was born on January 18,1926 to Anna Irene (Swahn) and Carl Oscar Peterson in Woonsocket, RI. At the age of 11, her family moved to the village of Slatersville. She attended Kendal Dean Elementary School and graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1943. She graduated from...

Apr 4, 2023

A celebration of life for Joseph Peter Kennedy, 69, of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota will be held at a later date.

Joe died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

He was born December 28, 1953 to Michael and Eleanor (Hendrickson) Kennedy Sr. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1972. Following high school,...

Apr 2, 2023

A graveside service for Erdman “Norsky” August Templin will be held at a later date. Following the graveside service, a luncheon will be held at the American Legion in Aurora.

Norsky died on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Essentia Health-Virginia surrounded by his loving wife and family.

He was born February 22, 1934 in Brainerd, MN to Henry and Daisy...

Mar 30, 2023

Jennifer Ann (Anderson) Barfknecht age 56 of Virginia, Minnesota, passed away March 30th, 2023.

Jennifer was born January 27th 1967 in Virginia, Minnesota to her parents James & Karen Anderson and was raised in Gilbert Minnesota. Jennifer obtained her Associates Degree at Mesabi Community College and spent several years working as an advocate for Iron Range residents at Arrowhead Economic...

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Mar 25, 2023

A prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora led by Pastor Barbara Hegfors.  Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service.  Inurnment will be in the Waasa Cemetery in Embarrass at a later date.  Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Viola “Vi” Irene...

Mar 22, 2023