Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

Jun 28, 2023

 

Saphyre Kathryn Johnson, age 28, of Bemidji Minnesota unexpectedly and tragically passed away

on June 28 of 2023 in Fargo, North Dakota. A memorial service and celebration of life gathering will

take place on July 11th, 2023, at 1pm, at the North Hope Church of Aurora Minnesota.

The address for the church is 802 W 3rd Ave N, Aurora,...

Jun 11, 2023

 

Memorial Mass for Frances Ida Preiner, 89, of Gilbert will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Charles Flynn celebrating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the church.  Inurnment will be in the Gilbert Cemetery.  Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.  Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava...

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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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...