Obituaries

Clifford Wichern

Clifford Wichern

Oct 26, 2020

Clifford Emil Wichern, age 79, of Babbitt, MN, passed away on October 26th, after an 8 1/2 year battle with cancer. 

Cliff was born on December 18th, 1940 in Ada, MN. After graduation, Cliff went into the Navy where he proudly served his country for 4 years. 

In 1962, Cliff met Jean (Aho), and they wed on August 24th, 1963. ...

LaVerne M Newton

LaVerne M Newton

Oct 14, 2020

LaVerne M. Newton 90, died October 14, 2020 in Essentia St Mary’s in Duluth.  She was born Sept. 6, 1930 in Biwabik and lived there all of her life.

 Her parents were Frank and Jennie (Anderson) Guimont.  She graduated from Horace Mann High School in Biwabik in 1948 and Duluth Business School in 1949.

She married Bob Newton on Sept....

Anthony J Ahlin

Anthony J Ahlin

Oct 8, 2020

Tony “Fred” Ahlin, 71, of Eveleth, ended his long-time battle with a Traumatic Brain Injury and a short fight against COVID-19 on October 8, 2020 at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth.

He was born in Biwabik, Minnesota to Anthony and Maggie (Grebenc) Ahlin.  He graduated from Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School in 1967, became a lab technician and later enlisted in...

Maggie Lois Forward

Maggie Lois Forward

Oct 4, 2020

Maggie "Lois" Forward was born April 2, 1949 in Lima, OH. She moved to northern MN in 1986.

She died October 4, 2020 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing, MN.

Maggie was employed at K-Mart, she was there the day the store opened and closed. During her years there she had may different positions including personnel manager. She also loved helping...

Gene V Souder

Gene V Souder

Sep 30, 2020

Gene V. Souder, 79, of McKinley, died September 30, 2020 at Waterview Woods in Eveleth, MN.

 

At this time there will be no services.  Burial will be in the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Turtle River, MN.

Robert Lind

Robert Lind

Sep 24, 2020

A gathering of family and friends for Robert “Bob” William Lind, 88, of Eveleth will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday, October 1 ,2020 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. 

Robert died on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at St. Luke’s in Duluth.

Bob was born on April 13, 1932 to Bill and Anne (Krawchuk) Lind in...

Patricia L Miller

Patricia L Miller

Sep 20, 2020

A private family graveside service for Patricia Louise Miller, 84, of Aurora, will be held 1:30pm Friday, September 25, 2020 in the Biwabik Township Cemetery.  A private family viewing and visitation will be held prior.

Patricia died Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Essentia Health – Northern Pines in Aurora, Minnesota.

She was born June 26, 1936 in LaGrange, Indiana to...

Rosemary J Skala

Rosemary J Skala

Sep 20, 2020

Mass of Christian Burial for Rosemary J. Skala, 78, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 11am Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Hoyt Lakes with Fr. Peter Lambert, Fr. Eamonn Boland and Deacon Mark Skala celebrating the mass. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass at the church.  Burial will be in the Hoyt...

Michael Mancina

Michael Mancina

Sep 17, 2020

A gathering of family and friends for Michael Steven Mancina, 66, of Makinen will be held from noon  -  2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.  A graveside service will immediately follow at the Eveleth Cemetery with Father Michael Garry officiating.  Social distancing and masks will be required. 

Michael passed away Thursday, September 17,...

Helen F Pechar

Helen F Pechar

Sep 13, 2020

Private family Mass of Christian Burial for Helen F. Pechar, 93, of Gilbert, will be 10:30am Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Michael Garry as celebrant.  Private visitation will be one hour prior at the church.  Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery.  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.

Helen died Sunday,...

Curtis C Kivi

Curtis C Kivi

Sep 13, 2020

A gathering of family and friends of Curtis “Curt” Kivi, 56, of Coon Rapids, will be 10am-1pm Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.  Current COVID-19 guidelines regarding social distancing and a mask requirement will be followed

Curtis died unexpectedly at his home in Coon Rapids on Sunday, September 13, 2020.

He was born April 25, 1964...

Dan J Marafiot

Dan J Marafiot

Sep 11, 2020

Dan Joseph Marafiot was born July 25, 1944 in the Biwabik Hospital to Joseph and Gertrude (Conaway) Marafiot. He graduated from Biwabik High School and, as part of a graduation gift, took a train trip to California to visit family.

He worked many jobs over the years, including at a local radio station, City of Biwabik, St. Louis County Social...

Lucille V Geist

Lucille V Geist

Sep 11, 2020

Lucille Virginia Geist, age 88, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020. She was born November 16, 1931 at her Miller grandparents farm in Hazelton, KS to Frank and Pearl Sanders. She married Clarence William Geist on September 5, 1948 in Kiowa, KS.

While traveling for Clarence’s construction work, the family lived in many areas all over Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, New...

Marietta E Bol

Marietta E Bol

Sep 8, 2020

Marietta Eileen (Corey) Bol, born December 17, 1934, passed away peacefully on Sept 8, 2020, while surrounded by family.  Marietta was born in Winona, the eighth of ten children born to Gayle and Eleanor Corey.  She married Paul Babbini and had three daughters, Marie, Julie and Anna.  She married Gerald Bol in 1972 and welcomed his five children into her...

Johanna Schaefbauer

Johanna Schaefbauer

Sep 3, 2020

A public visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with a rosary being recited at 5:45 p.m.  Social distancing and masks will be required.  A private family mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in GIlbert.  Interment will be in the Biwabik Township Cemetery. 

Johanna Schaefbauer proudly...

Lynn Kopp

Lynn Kopp

Sep 2, 2020

A graveside service for Lynn Lee Kopp, 70, of Hoyt Lakes will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2020 at the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery with Lynn Jr. and Larry Kopp officiating.   Military honors will be accorded by the Aurora-Hoyt Lakes Color Guard.  Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Lynn died Wednesday, September 2, 2020...

Marcy Keil

Marcy Keil

Aug 25, 2020

A public visitation for Marcy Jo Keil, 63, of Aurora will be held from 9 a.m. – 11a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.  Inurnment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery Columbarium in Aurora at a later date.

Marcy died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle...

Frances McKenzie

Frances McKenzie

Aug 24, 2020

A public visitation will be held from 12-2 pm Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.  A private family service will be held.  Interment will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Frances Idell McKenzie, 81, of Virginia passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at her...

Alvin E Akemann

Alvin E Akemann

Aug 16, 2020

 Alvin Eugene Akemann, a resident of Babbitt, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 16th, 2020 at his home. He went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 90 years.

Alvin was born on December 14, 1929 in Wells, Minnesota, the sixth of ten children born to Herman and Elsie (Wilder) Akemann. He was joined in...

Tom Ferris

Tom Ferris

Aug 13, 2020

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes. Inurnment will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Columbarium.  Per the CDC COVID19 recommendations social distancing and wearing masks will be observed and no lunch will be served.  Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Stanley Thomas “Tom”...