Obituaries

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.

 

 

Apr 24, 2023

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...

Mar 28, 2023

Mar 27, 2023

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.

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Mar 22, 2023

Mar 20, 2023

Mar 17, 2023

Marvin James Austin passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the age of 84. Born to Martin and Gladys Austin on May 5,1938, Marv led a long and fulfilling life that included service in the United States Navy, a loving marriage of nearly 66 years,overcoming a battle with cancer, and creating a beautiful community of friends and family...

Mar 8, 2023

Carol Ann LaFreniere, 84, of Aurora died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Essentia Health Northern Pines Care Center in Aurora.

Carol was born October 14, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Vida (Holderness) Mathews. She was a graduate of Hibbing High School and on December 1, 1956 married her high school sweetheart, Jim LaFreniere, at Blessed Sacrament Church in...

Mar 8, 2023

Terry Lee Hughes, 68, of Aurora, Minnesota died at his home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Terry was born October 23, 1954 to Eugene and Laura (McNeil) Hughes in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. He met Pamela Craig and they united in marriage on November 23, 1974 in Grand Rapids. Terry loved anything outdoors. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, camping and...

Mar 3, 2023

A memorial service for Marjorie will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 1:00p.m. at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with visitation beginning one hour prior. Inurnment will be at Hoyt Lakes Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Hoyt Lakes Community Center.

 

Marjorie A. Christensen, 89, of Hoyt Lakes, died Friday, March 3, 2023 at Essentia Health...

Mar 2, 2023