LeRoy J. Wiirre
Jul 19, 2024
LeRoy Jafet Wiirre, age 89, of Buhl, died July 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. LeRoy was born in New York Mills, MN to Jafet and Tynie Wiirre where he grew up on the farm. He came to the Iron Range where he met his first love Marjorie. LeRoy married Marjorie Heikkinen while also joining the US...
Judith E. Pinkney
Jul 15, 2024
Memorial service for Judith Elaine Pinkney, 83, of Mission Texas and Hoyt Lakes, will be 10:30am Friday, July 26, 2024 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Aurora with Deacon Mark Skala officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery columbarium. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.
Judy...
Mary E. Henry
Jul 14, 2024
A gathering of family and friends of Mary E. Henry, 58, of Hoyt Lakes, will be Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Private family burial will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery.
Mary died Sunday, July 14, 2024 surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic– St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.
She was born...
Dorothy Fossell
Jul 11, 2024
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Aurora. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Forest Home Cemetery in Buyck.
Dorothy LeMay (Christopherson) Fossell,...
Frank Stella
Jul 11, 2024
Frank Anthony Stella, 94, of Silver Bay formerly of Babbitt died Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors.
He was born on June 27, 1930 to John and Ancilla (Dal Soggio) Stella in Bessemer, MI. Frank enlisted into the US Army during the Korean War from January 14, 1949 to January 13, 1952. On May 3,...
Thomas Bombich
Jul 10, 2024
Thomas Edward Bombich, 79, of Eveleth died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at The Waterview Woods in Eveleth.
Thomas was born on July 1, 1945 to Anthony and Sophie (Koroshec) Bombich in Eveleth. He graduated from the Gilbert High School and then attended Eveleth Junior College. He furthered his education at UMD where he earned a master degree in education. Thomas taught...
Marylou Pirnat
Jul 3, 2024
Marylou Elizabeth Pirnat, 75, of Aurora died Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her home.
Marylou was born on November 17, 1948 to Matt and Julie (Halberg) in Biwabik. Marylou worked at several companies over the course of her career including Bauer Welding, Walgreens, and Arrowhead Transit as a volunteer driver. She had a superb work ethic. Marylou excelled at every job...
Christopher Jones
Jul 2, 2024
Christopher Michael Jones, 48, of Mt. Iron died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth with his family by his side.
He was born on February 10, 1976 to Lloyd and Susan (Novak) Jones in Virginia. He graduated from the Mt. Iron-Buhl High School, Class of 1994. Chris furthered his education at UMD where he earned a BS...
Floyd Strehlow
Jul 1, 2024
Floyd Duane Strehlow, 87, of Gilbert died Monday, July 1, 2024 in Virginia.
Floyd was born on November 2, 1936, to Irvin and Sadie (Neuvonen) Strehlow in New York Mills, MN. He graduated 1955 from the New York Mills High School. Floyd was united in marriage to Dorothy Dertinger on December 18, 1955.
Floyd and Dorothy began a new life together on...
Missy Carlson
Jun 30, 2024
Melissa Ann Carlson, 52, of Biwabik died Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
Missy was born on July 16, 1971 to Edward and Donna (Hecomovich) Moe in Virginia. She attended graduated from the first class of Mesabi East in 1989. She furthered her education at Hibbing Community College. Missy had been employed by several restaurants. Missy became...
Ronald Barteck
Jun 29, 2024
Ronald (Ron) James Barteck, 88 years old, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Northern Pines Care Center in Aurora, MN.
Ron was born on April 27, 1936 to Maynard and Leona (Haen) in Sheboygan, WI. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in the spring of 1955. Ron joined the National Guard in High School and he enlisted...
Roger Belange
Jun 27, 2024
Roger A. Belange, 84, of Aurora passed away on Thursday June 27, 2024 in Carefree Living, Aurora. He was born in Goodridge, MN on April 4, 1940 to Joseph and Myrtle Belange. When Roger was 3 the family moved to Thief River Falls where they resided until Roger was 15 and the family then moved to the Iron Range. He...
Darrel M. Holtz
Jun 20, 2024
Darrel Holtz, 81, of Gilbert, MN died peacefully at home on June 20, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born at home on the north farm in Raymond, MN on June 15, 1943 to Irvin and Irene (Thompson) Holtz.
Darrel graduated from Raymond High School in 1961. He joined the U.S. Army Reserves in 1961 and proudly served...
Terry J. Leoni
Jun 19, 2024
Our beloved husband, father, proud Papa, Terry Leoni, 69, of rural Gilbert passed away on June 19, 2024.
Terry lived his entire life in the Gilbert area. He graduated from Gilbert High School class of 1973 and then from UMD. He retired in 2020 after working more than 50 years. He had a great work ethic which started with working at...
Evelyn Marion Chapman
Jun 13, 2024
Evelyn Marion Chapman, 91, of Hoyt Lakes died Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
She was born on November 21, 1932 to Matthew and Ailie (Tusa) Hakala in Eveleth. She grew up and attended Eveleth High School, Class of 1950. She furthered her education at the Eveleth Junior College. Evelyn was united in marriage to Donald Chapman...
Shirley Ann Heglund
Jun 13, 2024
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Aurora with Pastor Zachary Klumpp officiating. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. 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 in the Forest Hill Cemetery in...
Maxine Radke
Jun 10, 2024
Maxine Amelia Radke, 92, of Biwabik formerly of Ormond Beach, FL died Monday, June 10, 2024 at the New Journey Residence in Biwabik. A private family graveside service will be held at the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.
Survivors include her sisters: Anne (George) Potts of Twain Harte, CA, Connie McGraw of Pequot Lakes and...
Lee "Butch" Eli Pontinen
Jun 6, 2024
Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Pastor Jeanne Madsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Lee Eli Pontinen, 75, of Gilbert died Thursday, June 6, 2024 at...
Irene (Mulden Verbick) Fisher
Jun 3, 2024
Irene Fisher of Ely Lake, MN passed away on June 3, 2024 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl. Irene was born on March 19, 1934 to Veikko and Anna Mulden in Embarrass, MN. She grew up in Embarrass, graduating from Gilbert High School. She married Ben Verbick in 1955 and settled in Gilbert where she raised her family. She worked as...
Walter "Sonny" Cromley
May 29, 2024
Memorial service will be 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Aurora Community Center with Pastor Gus Layman officiating. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service. Military honors will be accorded by the Aurora-Hoyt Lakes Color Guard. Inurnment will be in the Embarrass Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home of Aurora.
Walter J. Cromley,...
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