Mary A. Noson
Jan 9, 2021
A private family Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Antoinette Noson, 98, of Chisholm, formerly of Aurora, will be held at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Aurora, Minnesota with Fr. Peter Lambert as celebrant. A public visitation will be held from 3-6pm Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial will be in the Forest Hill...
David G. Swenson
Jan 9, 2021
David G Swenson, 84, of Aurora, MN passed away at his home peacefully on January 9, 2021. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora, MN.
He was born on May 17, 1936 to Harry and Phebe (Mills) Swenson of Remer, MN where they lived on a farm. He was the youngest out of his ten brothers and sisters.
At age 15...
Frances Ambrozich
Jan 7, 2021
Frances Hiti Ambrozich, age 89, passed away in Huntington Beach, CA on January 7, 2021. Graveside service will be 12noon Friday, January 22, 2021 in the Gilbert Cemetery with Deacon Dan Schultz officiating. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.
Frances was born in Sparta, Minnesota in 1931 as the 11th of 12 children to Frank and Annie Hiti....
Larry B. Olson
Jan 4, 2021
Larry Benedict Olson 80, passed away in his home in rural Gilbert surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday January 4th, 2021. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert, Minnesota.
He was born on November 22, 1940 to Raymond and Bernice (Trettle) Olson in Cloquet. Larry was united in marriage to Susan Olson on May 3rd,...
Roberta Elo
Dec 30, 2020
Roberta Ruth (Mitchell) Elo, longtime resident of Aurora, passed away peacefully at Carefree Living in Aurora, on December 30th just days before her 90th birthday. She was born January 8th, 1931, the 4th child of Ruth & Elmer Mitchell in Fraser, MN. Roberta and Bob, love of her life, were married June 6th, 1949, and were married 54 happy years...
Jeremy R. Gulbranson
Dec 25, 2020
Jeremy Ray Gulbranson
February 24, 1979 – December 25, 2020
Jeremy Ray Gulbranson, 41, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He became ill with liver disease this fall and moved back home to Minnesota from South Dakota to be treated at the Mayo Clinic. He had almost completed the process of becoming...
Joseph H. Hoglund
Dec 25, 2020
Funeral service for Joseph Henry Hoglund, 91, of Eveleth, will be 11am Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Pastor Randy Melhus officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Current COVID mandates including masks and social distancing and funeral home capacity will be followed. Burial will be at a later date in the...
Willard V. Lakela
Dec 22, 2020
A public visitation for Willard Victor Lakela, 89, of Palo, will be from 1:00pm-3:00pm Monday, December 28, 2020 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Military honors by the Aurora/Hoyt Lakes Color Guard will be at 1pm. Current COVID mandates including masks and social distancing must be followed. Burial will be at a later date in the Rauha Cemetery in Palo.
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Jeffry M. Burke
Dec 20, 2020
Jeffry M. Burke passed away at his home in Aurora, Minnesota surrounded by loving family on December 20, 2020 at the age of 53.
He is survived by his parents, Michael and JoAnn Burke of Aurora, MN; sister, Carolyn (Randy) Peterson of Eveleth, MN; nieces, Siri (Nate) and Kira (Dylan); grand nieces, Kembri and Ariana; aunts, uncles and cousins.
He...
Alice R. Niemi
Dec 19, 2020
Alice Ruth (Lamppa) Niemi, 92 yrs old
Born: June 22, 1928
Died: December 19, 2020
Born on June 22, 1928 in Embarrass, Minnesota and died 92 years, and 23 miles farther, on December 19, 2020 in Virginia, Minnesota. Alice lived in Embarrass for the first 72 years of her life, marrying her husband Leonard Niemi at the age of...
Richard W. Panyan
Dec 18, 2020
Richard William Panyan, age 90, of Gilbert, passed away peacefully on Friday Dec. 18, 2020, at Carefree Living in Virginia, Mn.
He was born in Buhl, MN on January 17, 1930 to Matt and Emma (Skibba) Panyan. While growing up in Buhl, he participated in athletics and was All Conference in football, winning a championship. In basketball, he narrowly lost...
William J. Schmitz
Dec 17, 2020
Funeral service for William J. Schmitz, 92, of Aurora, will be 10:30am Monday, December 21, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Aurora, with Pastor John Jacquart officiating. Current COVID mandates including wearing masks and social distancing will be necessary. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial with military honors accorded by the Aurora/Hoyt Lakes...
Marlene Y. Laakkonen
Dec 16, 2020
A private family Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Marlene Y. Laakkonen, 84, of Gilbert, will be 10am Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Michael Garry as celebrant. Inurnment will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Current COVID mandates will be followed.
Marlene died Wednesday, December 16,...
George V Hill
Dec 13, 2020
George Victor Hill, 83, of Chisholm died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Fairview Mesabi Medical Center in Hibbing.
He was born on April 29, 1937 to John and Ethel (Frasa) Hill in Virginia. George attended school in Virginia and then worked for the Oliver Mining Company and later US Steel-Minntac from where he retired after thirty years of service. While...
Reva M. Tyssedal
Dec 12, 2020
Reva May Tyssedal, 82, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Essentia Health in Virginia, Minnesota. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.
She was born January 30, 1938 in Pine River, Minnesota to Raymond and Thelma (Smith) Houser. She married Donald Tyssedal on January 29, 1955. Reva worked in housekeeping at Virginia Regional Medical Center and retired from there with...
John Nartnik
Dec 5, 2020
A graveside service for John Steve Nartnik, 94, of Virginia will be 1 pm Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Gilbert Cemetery with Deacon Dan Schultz officiating. Mask wearing and social distancing will be observed. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.
John died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Essentia Health Virginia.
John was born on August 4,...
Catherine Louise Johnson
Dec 2, 2020
A gathering of family and friends of Catherine Louise Johnson, 66, of Gilbert, will be 9am-11:30am Monday, December 14, 2020 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Current COVID mandates will be followed and masks will be worn during the gathering. Graveside service will be held at 11:45am in the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.
Catherine died...
Violet V Olson
Dec 1, 2020
Violet Olson of Hoyt Lakes passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the age of 96, surrounded by family.
She was born on November 5, 1924 to Olaf and Helga (Johnson) Bystedt in Duluth. Married to Harold ‘Shorty’ Olson, she was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time at the family cabin in Brimson, and took the greatest...
Carole-Jean Marie Rolstone
Nov 27, 2020
Private family graveside service for Carole-Jean Marie Rolstone, 78, of Gilbert, will be held in the Gilbert Cemetery. Pastor Mary Lou Sixberry will officiate. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.
Carole died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Waterview Pines in Virginia, Minnesota.
Carole was born October 12, 1942 in Eveleth, Minnesota to Michael and M. Rose (Stanaway) Biondich. She...
Nancy E Johnson
Nov 26, 2020
Funeral arrangements for Nancy E. Johnson, 85, of Aurora, are pending. Services will be held at a later date due to the COVID pandemic.
Nancy died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

