Obituaries

James Lakso

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

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.

Harry Kuitunen

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jim B. White

Jim B. White

Oct 30, 2025

Jim White was born on June 13, 1961 in Aurora to Bruce and Donna White and passed away peacefully on October 30th, 2025 at Essentia Health in Duluth surrounded by loved ones.

Jim loved the outdoors. He enjoyed his rural property, farming, hunting at the shack, and fishing on the river. Younger days spent enjoying many trips with his dad and...

Shirley Jean Maki

Shirley Jean Maki

Oct 29, 2025

Funeral service for Shirley Maki will be at 11 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2025 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Palo with Pastor Jeanne Madsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Rauha Cemetery in Palo. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Memorials are kindly preferred...

Caroline K. Paine

Caroline K. Paine

Oct 13, 2025

A family graveside service for Caroline K. Paine, 86, of Makinen, was held 11am Friday, October 17, 2025 at Rauha Cemetery in Palo. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Caroline died Monday, October 13, 2025 at Carefree Living in Aurora, Minnesota.

She was born February 13, 1939 in Strathcona, Minnesota to William and Marcella (Vanous) Puttbrese. Caroline was a graduate of...

Jerome "Jerry" Kurpius

Jerome "Jerry" Kurpius

Oct 13, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Jerome Louis “Jerry” Kurpius, 91, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 2pm Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Hoyt Lakes VFW Post. A private family burial will be held in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

Jerry died Monday, October 13, 2025 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center in...

George Paun

George Paun

Oct 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Peter Paun on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 76.

He was born on July 29, 1949, at the More Hospital in Eveleth, Minn., to Loretta and George J. Paun. He was the eldest of seven children. His siblings included Lois (Carter)) Hagen, Joyce (Bob) Koivu, William...

Gregory J. Angeloni

Gregory J. Angeloni

Oct 8, 2025

A gathering of family and friends of Gregory John "Reno" Angeloni, 63, of Aurora, will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.

Greg died Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Essentia Health – Northern Pines in Aurora, Minnesota.

He was born on April 24, 1962 in Virginia, Minnesota to Reno and Beverley (Curnow) Angeloni. Greg...

Scott Omersa

Scott Omersa

Oct 2, 2025

Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. David Forsman celebrating. A visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert and will continue one hour prior to Mass at the church. Memorials are kindly preferred in lieu of flowers.

Scott John Omersa, 62, of...

Keith Kraft

Keith Kraft

Oct 1, 2025

With deep love and sadness, we announce that Keith Allen Kraft, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in the place he cherished most—outdoors at his lake home in Biwabik, MN.

Born March 18, 1948, in Kittery, Maine, Keith was the son of Joseph P. and Dorothy Kraft. He graduated high school from Robert W. Traip Academy in Kittery,...

Keith Kraft

Keith Kraft

Oct 1, 2025

With deep love and sadness, we announce that Keith Allen Kraft, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in the place he cherished most—outdoors at his lake home in Biwabik, MN.

Born March 18, 1948, in Kittery, Maine, Keith was the son of Joseph P. and Dorothy Kraft. He graduated high school from Robert W. Traip Academy in Kittery,...

Terry Kylmala

Terry Kylmala

Oct 1, 2025

Terry Lee Kylmala, 81 of Embarrass, MN peacefully passed away at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN on October 1, 2025. Terry was born on November 16, 1943 to Reino & Alice (Hayden) Kylmala.

Terry served in the Navy in the Seabees. He married Doris Seppala and they moved to Embarrass, MN. He and Doris started and ran Kylmala...

Bryan Shicks

Bryan Shicks

Sep 30, 2025

"So no matter what, if you have given your life to Jesus, rest assured, the best is yet to come." — Bryan’s spoken testimony, September 14, 2025

Bryan Ellis Shicks was born November 18, 1963, to Vel and Pat Shicks. They brought him home to Dundee, IL, where his two-year-old sister, Ruth Ellen, waited eagerly to meet her blonde-haired, blue-eyed brother.

In...

Wendell Corbett

Wendell Corbett

Sep 29, 2025

Memorial Mass for Wendell and his son, Brent will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Aurora with Fr. David Forsman celebrating. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the church. Inurnment will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava...