Obituaries

Janice Mattson

Janice Mattson

Feb 1, 2016

A gathering of family and friends of Janice Renee Mattson, 35, of Aurora, will be held from 12 noon until 2 pm Friday, February 5, 2016 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. A graveside committal will immediately follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora. Janice died Monday, February 1, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth as a result...

Nancy K. Rollins

Nancy K. Rollins

Jan 30, 2016

Funeral service for Nancy Rollins, 78, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 10:30am Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Trinity Methodist Church in Hoyt Lakes with Pastor Jerry Kosanovich officiating. There will be no public visitation prior to the service. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. She died...

Joseph Cvek

Joseph Cvek

Jan 25, 2016

Memorial Mass for Joseph John Cvek, 82, of Cloquet, formerly of Virginia, will be 10:30am Friday, February 12, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Charles Flynn as celebrant. Friends may gather one hour prior to the mass at church. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in Virginia, Minnesota. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava...

Michael Menton

Michael Menton

Jan 25, 2016

Michael Dean Menton, 59, died Jan. 25, 2016. He was born Aug. 26, 1956 in Hibbing, MN. "Mike" graduated from the Horace Mann High School in Biwabik, MN. He worked for several years as an Optician in Rochester, MN. After relocating, he purchased Pearle Vision Center in Duluth and became the owner/manager of the business. Many happy years were spent...

David Wolner

David Wolner

Jan 24, 2016

Memorial Service for David D. Wolner, 58, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 11am Friday, January 29, 2016 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Pastor Barbara Hegfors officiating. Friends may gather from 9am until the time of service. Inurnment will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery. Dave died Sunday, January 24, 2016 at his home surrounded by family after...

Dennis Winger

Dennis Winger

Jan 22, 2016

Funeral service for Dennis L. Winger, 63 of Aurora will be 5 pm Monday at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with John Jacquart officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the Remer Cemetery at a later date. Per Dennis’s request, everyone is encouraged to attend his funeral services in blue jeans and...

Beatrice K. Miles

Beatrice K. Miles

Jan 16, 2016

Memorial service for Beatrice K. Miles, 61, of rural Aurora, will be 3pm Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Heritage Trail Bible Church in McKinley, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Beatrice died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Essentia Health - Duluth, MN.

James A. Patton

James A. Patton

Jan 13, 2016

Memorial Service for James Allan Patton, 64, of Embarrass, will be 10:00am Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Grace and Truth Bible Church in Aurora with Pastor Daniel Miller officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. James died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth,...

Twila Saloga

Twila Saloga

Jan 9, 2016

Funeral service for Twila Mae Saloga, 77, of Hoyt Lakes will be 11 am Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Reverend Randy Melhus officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Markham Cemetery. Mrs. Saloga died Saturday, January 11, 2016 at her daughter’s...

Robert A. Swan

Robert A. Swan

Jan 2, 2016

Funeral service for Robert Arthur Swan, 81, of Eveleth, formerly of Palo and Zim, will be 10am Saturday, January 9, 2016 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Palo with Pastor Barbara Hegfors officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Rauha Cemetery in White Township, MN. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert....

Thomas Lesemann

Thomas Lesemann

Jan 2, 2016

Funeral service for Thomas “Tupu” Lloyd Lesemann, 67, of Pike River, will be 10:30am Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Virginia with Pastor Nathan Sager officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Visitation will also be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial with military honors will...

Thomas Smolich

Thomas Smolich

Jan 1, 2016

Funeral Mass for Thomas Edward Smolich, 91, of Aurora, will be 10am Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Aurora with Fr. Steven Daigle as celebrant. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7pm with recitation of the rosary at 6:30pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Visitation will also be one hour prior to mass at the church...

Dennis H. DePaulis

Dennis H. DePaulis

Dec 21, 2015

Memorial service for Dennis Henry DePaulis, 79, of Gilbert, formerly of Aurora, will be 10am Monday at Grace and Truth Bible Church in Aurora with Pastor Daniel Miller officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora, Minnesota. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Dennis died Monday, December...

Julia Beryl Toms

Julia Beryl Toms

Dec 19, 2015

Funeral Service for Julia Beryl Toms, 94, of Hoyt Lakes, will be at 1 pm Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Virginia, with Fr. Rick Swenson officiating. Visitation will be from 3-5 pm Monday at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be...

John Aho

John Aho

Dec 19, 2015

John H. Aho, 68, of Aurora died December 19, 2015 at the Essentia Health – Northern Pines in Aurora. John was born on January 9, 1947 in Hibbing, MN. He grew up in Hibbing and Aurora. Following school, John entered the US Army serving his country during Vietnam. He had worked various jobs. Most recently was a custodian for the...

Richard E. Perkins

Richard E. Perkins

Dec 17, 2015

A gathering of friends and family for Richard E. Perkins, 60, of Aurora will be held from 1-3 pm Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Richard died Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora. He was born on April 27, 1955 to Leslie and Delores (Gohl) Perkins in Grand Rapids, MN. He...

Thomas M. Royer

Thomas M. Royer

Dec 13, 2015

Thomas Michael Royer August 13, 1953 – December 13, 2015 Tom was 62 years old when he passed away peacefully at his home in Andover, Minnesota, surrounded by his daughter and caregivers. His humor and courage were present until his final breath. Tom was born in Virginia, MN, and spent his early days as an Aurora/Hoyt Lakes resident. He traveled...

Rhonda J. Henry

Rhonda J. Henry

Dec 12, 2015

Funeral service for Rhonda Joy Henry, 53, of Aurora, will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church in Hoyt Lakes with Pastor Barbara Hegfors officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the...

Ina S. Kumpula

Ina S. Kumpula

Dec 9, 2015

Funeral service for Ina Sarah Kumpula, 98, of Aurora, will be 10:30am Saturday, December 19, 2015 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Palo with Pastor Art Dale officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at a later date in the Rauha Cemetery in Palo. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora....

Mary E. Schmitt

Mary E. Schmitt

Dec 8, 2015

Funeral Mass for Mary E. Schmitt, 90, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 10am Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes with Fr. Steven Daigle as celebrant. Visitation will be Monday from 4-6:30 pm with recitation of the rosary at 6pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Visitation will also be for one hour prior...