Pamella Avery
Dec 18, 2025
Pam was welcomed to the family of heaven on Thursday, December 18th, 2025. She took the hand of her husband and waltzed across the golden sidewalks. She loved her children. Lori (Tim) Runquist and Sherry Welsh-Ward; her grandchildren: Cody (Allysa) Runquist, Jessica Runquist, Alexis Runquist, Christian Runquist, Betty (Jeremy) Runquist-Seadorf, Blair Skaggs, Great-grandchildren: Payton, Mya, Carsen, Barrett, Greyson, Jackson, Sophia,...
Charles Mahovlich
Dec 16, 2025
Who ever coined the phrase “the long goodbye“ referring to Alzheimer’s and related dementias was spot on. Charlie succumbed December 16 after a several years battle with this demon. He was born July 8, 1946 to Charles and Virginia (Dalton) Mahovlich in Virginia, Minnesota, and grew up in Gilbert. He graduated from Gilbert High School in 1964 enjoying football, hockey,...
Marlys Claudette (Spangenberg) Rabb
Dec 15, 2025
Marlys Claudette (Spangenberg) Rabb, 87, of Aurora, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in Duluth, Minnesota on December 15, 2025. Marlys was born in Trommald, Minnesota on June 19, 1938 to Raymond and Adeline (Amundson) Spangenberg. She graduated from Aurora High School in 1956 and subsequently worked as a secretary at Boase Elementary School and in the clerical department at the Erie...
Richard Wilson
Dec 9, 2025
Richard Kent Wilson, 88 passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Edgewood Vista in Virginia.
He was born on September 7, 1937 to George and Maybelle Wilson in Chisholm, MN. He was married sixty-six years to his best friend, Betty Pierce. Richard worked multiple part time jobs while being employed by Erie Mining and later LTV Steel for thirty-four years, operating...
Sylvia Maki
Dec 9, 2025
Sylvia Esther Maki, 100 of Palo died Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
She was born on November 16, 1925 in Grand Rapids MI, to parents Frans Oscar Lindholm and Laina Katri Leinonen, both of whom were Finnish immigrants. Her brother Onni Taisto Lindholm, and her grandson Thomas Takahata predeceased her. Sylvia married Arthur Arnold (Arne) Maki...
Theodore "Ted" Grams
Dec 6, 2025
Funeral service for Theodore “Ted” Edward Grams, 90, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 11am Friday, December 19, 2025 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Deacon Mark Skala officiating. Visitation will be 5-7pm Thursday at the funeral home and will continue for one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery.
Ted died...
Lawrence Peggar
Dec 4, 2025
Lawrence Walter Peggar, 84, of Aurora died Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
Lawrence was born on June 26, 1941 to Oscar and Mary (Wirt) Peggar in International Falls, MN. He grew up and attended Indus High School, graduating from the Class of 1959. Lawrence enlisted into the US Air Force and was stationed in Spain. He...
Harry A. Oxford
Dec 3, 2025
Harry Anthony Oxford
June 24, 1939 – December 3, 2025
Harry Anthony Oxford, age 86, of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota, passed away on December 3, 2025, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, due to complications from a sudden illness.
Harry was born on June 24, 1939, at home in White Earth Township, Becker County, Minnesota. He attended St Benedict’s Mission School at White...
Donna Marie Walls
Dec 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Marie Walls, 64, of Eveleth. She died peacefully, surrounded by loving family members, on Tuesday night, December 2, 2025, at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
Donna was born on June 16, 1961, to Joseph and Margaret (Behrens) Schley in Virginia, Minnesota. A proud member of Biwabik High School Class of 1979, she...
Mark Jackson
Dec 2, 2025
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Deacon Mark Skala officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik at a later date. Memorials are kindly preferred in lieu of flowers to the Biwabik Area Civic Association.
Mark Dumas Jackson,...
James Lakso
Dec 1, 2025
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Deacon Mark Skala officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials are kindly preferred in lieu of flowers.
James Matthew Lakso, 64, of Aurora died Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home of natural causes.
Jim was born...
Maria Lozowy
Nov 29, 2025
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Deacon Mark Skala officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery.
Maria Lozowy, 99, of Hoyt Lakes died Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
Tyler Mirau
Nov 26, 2025
Tyler Joel Mirau, age 42, passed away on November 26, 2025, just one month shy of his 43rd birthday. A man of immense heart and quiet strength, Tyler’s life was defined by his incredible athletic talent, his resilience, and his deep devotion to his family.
Born on December 27, 1982, to Patrick "Kirby" and Patricia (Rabb) Mirau, Tyler entered the world...
John "Boiga" Kangas
Nov 21, 2025
John ‘Boiga’ Kangas passed away November 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He spent his final moments at home surrounded by family and friends on the farm he loved so much.
Boiga was born April 15, 1955, in Virginia, Minn., to John and Geraldine Kangas and graduated from Aurora Hoyt Lakes High School class of 1973. A hard-working gentle...
Harry Kuitunen
Nov 15, 2025
Harry Earl Kuitunen, 82, of Biwabik, Minn., passed away at home November 15, 2025, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born on August 28, 1943, to George and Martha (Maki) Kuitunen in Sandstone.
As a young boy, Harry attended Gilbert schools and worked on his family’s farm in Hutter, where he cultivated the skills that would serve him throughout...
Carol Houdek
Nov 15, 2025
Carol Jean Houdek, 85, of Aurora died peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Carefree Living in Aurora.
She was born on September 17,1940 to Louis and Frances (Berg) Albright in Superior, WI. Carol graduated from the Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School, Class of 1958. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Houdek on February 6, 1960. Carol was a devoted wife,...
Jack Larson
Nov 15, 2025
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Biwabik Pavilion with Pastor Jeanne Madsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.
Jack Gregory Larson, 68, of Biwabik died peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at his home...
Maurice Dean Nesset
Nov 7, 2025
Gathering of family and friends for Maurice Dean Nesset, 88, of Grand Rapids and Biwabik will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Gilbert VFW. Inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home of Gilbert.
Dean died Friday, November 7, 2025 at his home in Grand Rapids.
He was born on...
Parker C. Johnson
Nov 2, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Parker Charles Johnson, 24, of Hibbing, formerly of Gilbert, will be 11am on Monday, December 1, 2025 at United In Christ Lutheran Church in Eveleth with Pastor Jeanne Madsen officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatva Funeral Home in...
Ronald Keith Nemanic
Nov 2, 2025
Ronald Keith Nemanic January 7, 1938 – November 2, 2025 Ronald “Ron” Keith Nemanic, age 87, of Hoyt Lakes, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born on January 7, 1938, in Biwabik, Minnesota, to Frank and Rose (Bonacci) Nemanic of Aurora. A proud graduate of Aurora High School, Class of 1956, Ron played football...
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