Obituaries

Donald Lien

Donald Lien

Oct 17, 2021

Donald Wayne Lien, 71, of Hoyt Lakes died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his home due to natural causes. 

He was born on June 15, 1950 to Nile and Virgie (Bickel) Lien in Moorhead. MN.  Don grew up and attended Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School, Class of 1968.  He was a prolific basketball and baseball athlete during high school and continued...

Robert "Ozzie" Kohler

Robert "Ozzie" Kohler

Oct 15, 2021

Robert “Ozzie” John Kohler, 78, of Mt. Iron died Friday, October 15, 2021 at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth.

He was born on November 23, 1942 to Joseph and Lorraine (Deneault) Kohler in Eveleth.   Ozzie graduated from the Gilbert High School, Class of 1962.  Following high school, he attended Barber School and practiced his trade all over Minnesota.  He was...

Emery C. Trangsrud

Emery C. Trangsrud

Oct 12, 2021

Emery Clarence Trangsrud passed away peacefully October 12,2021at the age of 90 at The Waterview Pines in Virginia, Minnesota.

He was born December 20, 1930 to Melford and Mabel Trangsrud in Duxby, Mn., where ge grew up on the farm and went to school until the 8th grade.  He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith.  He farmed until...

Daniel "Dunc" Gregorich

Daniel "Dunc" Gregorich

Oct 8, 2021

A gathering of family and friends for Daniel Paul “Dunc” Gregorich, 72, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Gilbert, will be 5-7pm Thursday October 14, 2021 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. A family graveside service will be held 10:30am Friday in the Gilbert Cemetery with Fr. Justin Fish officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Gilbert VFW Post. Daniel...

Stacey D. Kelly

Stacey D. Kelly

Oct 6, 2021

Stacey Darryl Kelly, 54, passed away suddenly at his home in Aurora, MN on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  He was born in Augusta, GA on March 16, 1967.  Stacey worked as a truck driver for several years until he was faced with many health challenges.  He enjoyed spending time with his daughters, grandchildren and family.  He loved listening to music and...

Alan D. Braaten

Alan D. Braaten

Oct 5, 2021

Alan D. Braaten, 87, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He passed away peacefully at the Northern Pines Nursing Care Center in Aurora, MN, with family members at his side.

He was born in Biwabik, Feb. 1, 1934, the son of Harold and Ethel “Dollie” Braaten Sr.

On June 1, 1957, Alan married Clara “Joey” Larson in Virginia, MN. Survivors include...

Carol Cina

Carol Cina

Sep 27, 2021

 

Carol Cina, 74 of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away on Sept 27, 2021 in hospice at Waterview Woods Nursing Home, Eveleth, MN.

She was born on Dec. 23, 1946 to Fred A. and Ruth (Bloomquist) Cina of Aurora.

She attended Aurora Hoyt Lakes High School, Macalester College, and graduated from the University of MN.

Following college, Carol worked for...

Jack E. Forward

Jack E. Forward

Sep 25, 2021

Funeral service for Jack Elmer Forward, 81, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 3:00pm Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Pastor John Dietz officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. 

Jack died Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota.

He was born October 10, 1939 in Bemidji, Minnesota to Elmer...

William "Billy" Hill

William "Billy" Hill

Sep 24, 2021

A Celebration of Life for William Leonard “Billy” Hill, 69, of Palo, will be held Friday, October 1, 2021 from 1:00-5:00pm at his home (5317 E Bodas Road, Aurora MN 55705).  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Billy died Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home under hospice care.

He was born April 19, 1952 in Biwabik, Minnesota to...

Ryan L. Horton

Ryan L. Horton

Sep 22, 2021

Ryan Lewis Horton, 35, of Lexington, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Ryan was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Roger L. Horton, Jr. and Roxanne L. Jensen Horton.  He was a self – employed Tatoo Artist.  Ryan grew up in Hoyt Lakes and attended Mesabi East High School.  He was a dedicated member of the swim team for...

Donald J Ritacco

Donald J Ritacco

Sep 20, 2021

Graveside service for Donald James Ritacco, 64, of rural Virginia, will be 10:30am Monday, October 4, 2021 in the West Pike Cemetery in Pike Township, Minnesota with Pastor Bob Romig officiating.  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.

Don died Monday, September 20, 2021 at his residence.

He was born November 22, 1956 in Duluth, Minnesota to Donald and Elizabeth...

John D. Dowling

John D. Dowling

Sep 19, 2021

John Donald Dowling, 88, of Palo died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Spectrum Carefree Living in Aurora.  At his request there will be no services. Arrangements By Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home.

He was born on January 9, 1933 to Larry and Lela (Pasold) Dowling in Boscobel, WI.  He grew up in Boscobel and graduated from Boscobel High School.  John was united...

Jeanette Korsman

Jeanette Korsman

Sep 19, 2021

Funeral Mass for Jeanette K. Korsman, will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Brandon Moravitz celebrating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the church.  Private inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik at a later date. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in...

Thomas Gillach

Thomas Gillach

Sep 19, 2021

Thomas Gillach, Aurora, MN passed away at age 89 on Sunday, September 19, 2021 with family by his side and prayer in his heart. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Laurie McCauley; daughters: Christine (Chad) Bartz, and Catherine (Rachel) Gillach Aure; son James (Deb) Gillach; stepdaughter, Heather (Mike) Moriarity; grandchildren Nathan, Natalie and Caroline Bartz, Alex, Tanner, Mary, and...

Dr. David T. Nemanic

Dr. David T. Nemanic

Sep 17, 2021

Dr.  David Thomas Nemanic, 86, died on September 17, 2021 at the Wealshire of Bloomington.

A celebration of David’s life will be held at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral in Aurora on Saturday, October 16, 2021 with the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service.  Pastor Barbara Hegfors will officiate.

David was born...

Joan M. Willett

Joan M. Willett

Sep 17, 2021

Joan Marie (McNulty) Willett, 66, of Hoyt Lakes, died September 17, 2021, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

She was born May 19, 1955, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to Boyd and Inez (Whalen) McNulty.  Joan was a 1973 graduate of Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School.  In June 1990, she was united in marriage to Russell Willett.

Joan’s careers included clerical,...

Craig Kohler

Craig Kohler

Sep 17, 2021

Memorial service for Craig Timothy Kohler, 70, of Gilbert will be 10:30 am Friday, September 24, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gilbert with Pastor John Dietz officiating.  Friends and family may gather one hour prior to the service at the church.  Inurnment will be in the Biwabik Township Cemetery.  Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.

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James B. Cina

James B. Cina

Sep 8, 2021

James B. Cina, 68, of Virginia passed away on September 8th, 2021 at Essentia Health in Duluth.

He was born on April 2nd, 1953 to Fred A. and Ruth (Bloomquist) Cina of Aurora, Mn. James graduated from Aurora Hoyt Lakes High School.  He attended UMD and Mankato State University.

James lived in Los Angeles, Ca for a period of time...

Larry P. Meehan

Larry P. Meehan

Sep 6, 2021

Memorial Service for Larry Patrick Meehan, 65, of Eveleth, will be 10 am Friday, September 17, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Justin Fish officiating.  Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be at a later date.  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.

Larry was born July 8,...

Shirley Anderson

Shirley Anderson

Sep 6, 2021

Funeral service for Shirley Ann Anderson, 81, of Melrude will be 1 pm Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the Cotton Community Church with Pastor Bob Romig officiating.  A visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Tuesday at the Cotton Community Church and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be in the Ellsburg Riverview...