Obituaries

Walter "Wally" Gross

Walter "Wally" Gross

Feb 12, 2019

A visitation and gathering of family and friends for Walter “Wally” Dean Gross, 45, of Aurora, will be held from 5-7pm Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.

 

Wally died suddenly on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Essentia Health in Aurora, Minnesota.

 

He was born January 7, 1974 in Indiana to Leo and Norma Gross....

Joan M (Urick) Schreck

Joan M (Urick) Schreck

Feb 12, 2019

Memorial service for Joan Margaret (Urick) Schreck, 87, of Biwabik, will be 11am Monday, March 11, 2019 at Community United Church of Christ with Pastor John Szarke officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service.  Inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik, MN.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Community United Church...

Robert J Jorgenson

Robert J Jorgenson

Feb 11, 2019

A gathering of family and friends of Robert James Jorgenson, 88, of Embarrass, will be held Friday, March 1, 2019 from 12noon-2pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Inurnment will be in the Embarrass Cemetery.

 

Robert died Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence.

 

He was born March 5, 1930 in Grand Forks, ND to George and Cora...

Sherry M Pike

Sherry M Pike

Feb 10, 2019

Sherry Marie Pike, 71, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her home in rural south Eveleth.

 

She was born March 15, 1947 in Biwabik, Minnesota to John and Mary (Janezich) Noson. Sherry grew up in Aurora and graduated from Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School in 1965. She later attended classes at Eveleth Vocational Technical Institute. On April 14,...

Don R Truman

Don R Truman

Feb 1, 2019

Private family services for Don Ray Truman, 70, of Hoyt Lakes will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora, Minnesota.  Memorial contributions may be directed to

gift-of-life.org/donation in memory of Don Truman or The Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 2nd St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902.  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home...

Dr. James Matchefts DDS

Dr. James Matchefts DDS

Feb 1, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Resurrection Catholic Church in Eveleth with Fr. Michael Garry celebrating. A visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Wednesday with the recitation of the rosary at 6:30 p.m. at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert and will continue one hour prior to mass at the church.  Military...

Beverly Anderson

Beverly Anderson

Jan 23, 2019

Funeral service for Beverly Jane Anderson, 82, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 10:30am Friday, February 1, 2019                       at Faith Lutheran Church in Hoyt Lakes with Pastor Brian Birk officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery. Beverly died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Essentia Health –...

Edward J Modetz

Edward J Modetz

Jan 18, 2019

Edward J. Modetz, 96, of Aurora passed away peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2019.

Ed was born August 1,1922 in Aurora Minnesota to John and Julia (Barle) Modetz. After Graduating from Aurora High School, he served with the US Navy on the USS Ranger during WWII. His family proudly honors him for his service during WWII.

When he returned from...

Nathan C Lobb

Nathan C Lobb

Jan 17, 2019

Funeral service for Nathan Clifford Lobb, 61, of Palo, will be 11am Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the Loon Lake Community Center in Palo with Pastor Eric Braun officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be in the Markham Cemetery in Colvin Township, MN.  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are...

Robin Jarvi

Robin Jarvi

Jan 12, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial for Robin Lee Jarvi, 62, of Eveleth will be 10 am Friday, January 18, 2019 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Eveleth with Fr. Michael Garry celebrating. A visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Thursday with a recitation of the rosary at 6:30 pm at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Visitation will continue one hour...

Cecilia Henry

Cecilia Henry

Jan 10, 2019

Funeral service for Cecilia C. Henry, 86, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 11am Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Hoyt Lakes with Pastor Barbara Hegfors officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will take place in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed...

Carol Stephens

Carol Stephens

Jan 9, 2019

A gathering of family and friends of Carol Jean Stephens, 76, of Aurora will be 12-2 pm Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with a reception immediately following at the American Legion in Aurora. Inurnment will be in the Forest Hill Columbarium at a later date. Carol died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital...

Ruth Kenyon

Ruth Kenyon

Jan 8, 2019

  Private graveside services will be held for Ruth Audrey Kenyon, 88, of Aurora at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora at a later date. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Ruth died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at the New Journey Residence in Biwabik. Ruth was born on November 19, 1930 to Richard and Alma (Hendrickson) Sundstrom...

Joshua LaValley

Joshua LaValley

Jan 6, 2019

Private family viewing and visitation for Joshua LaValley, 33, of Aurora will take place at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. He died January 6, 2019 near Hibbing, Minnesota.  

Leonard Pylka

Leonard Pylka

Jan 3, 2019

Leonard Raymond Pylka, 99, of Duluth, formerly of Aurora, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth.

 

He was born July 19, 1919 in Embarrass to John and Annalisa Pylka. He was the youngest of 16 children, born on the odd years, including a...

John N Clark

John N Clark

Jan 2, 2019

A visitation for John Neil Clark, 68, of Biwabik, will be held 9am-11am Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Immediately following, a luncheon will take place at the Gilbert VFW Post.  Private family burial will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik, Minnesota.

 

John died suddenly on Tuesday, January 2, 2019 at Northern Pines Medical...

Clayton W Okstad

Clayton W Okstad

Dec 31, 2018

Funeral service for Clayton Wallace Okstad Sr., 93, of Aurora will be 11 am Monday, January 7, 2019 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Aurora with Pastor Barb Hegfors officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Military honors will be accorded by the Aurora-Hoyt Lakes Color Guard.  Inurnment will be in the Forest Hill...

Carole Ann Nelson

Carole Ann Nelson

Dec 30, 2018

Memorial service for Carole Ann Nelson, 83, of Babbitt will be held at 11 am Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Babbitt with Pastor Jonathan Varn officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Inurnment will be in the Argo Cemetery in Babbitt at a later date.  Arrangements are by...

Hilda "Ilene" Ventrella

Hilda "Ilene" Ventrella

Dec 27, 2018

A prayer service for Hilda “Ilene” Ventrella, 83, of Hoyt Lakes will be 11 am Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Deacon Mark Skala officiating. Visitation one hour prior to the service.  Inurnment will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Ilene died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Spectrum Carefree...

Wayne R Mayer

Wayne R Mayer

Dec 25, 2018

Funeral Mass for Wayne Robert Mayer, 90, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 10:30am Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Hoyt Lakes with Fr. Peter Lambert as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass at church.  Burial will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery.  Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home.  In lieu of...