William Alan Jofs
Dec 25, 2024
William A. Jofs, 85, of Aurora, passed away on December 25, 2024, at Northern Pines, surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 20, 1939, to Ruth and William Jofs, Bill dedicated 37 years of his career to Minnesota Power, where he progressed from lineman to customer service representative, serving the community he called home. A member of the Eveleth National Guard...
Richard A. Hayes
Dec 21, 2024
Our mighty Beer Hunter, Richard A. Hayes, 70, of Hoyt Lakes, has left on his final journey for answers. His mission is to find out if it’s true that in Heaven there is no beer. He will be sending signs so watch for empty Bud cans.
Rich passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 21, 2024, after a battle with...
Tammy L. Azure
Dec 19, 2024
A gathering of family and friends of Tammy Louise Azure, 52, of Aurora, will be 10am-12noon Friday, December 27, 2024 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.
Tammy died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s in Duluth, Minnesota.
She was born June 8, 1972 in Virginia, Minnesota to Ervin and Helen (Wells) Azure. She attended Gilbert and Mesabi East...
Rachael D. Zank-Cleveland
Dec 15, 2024
Private family services for Rachael Dawn Zank-Cleveland, 62, of Hoyt Lakes, will be held at a later date. She died Sunday, December 15, 2024 at her home under hospice care, with her husband Scott at her side.
Beatrice Ione Collins
Dec 14, 2024
Memorial service for Beatrice Ione Collins, 81, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 11am Friday, December 20, 2024 at Trinity Methodist Church in Hoyt Lakes with Pastor Mary Lou Sixberry officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.
Bea died Saturday,...
Betty Jean Snodgrass
Dec 14, 2024
Betty Jean (Frye) Snodgrass, 80, of Gilbert, passed away December 14th, 2024, surrounded by her family at St. Lukes in Duluth.
Betty was born December 5th, 1944 in Canyon MN to Dorothy and Wilmer Frye, the youngest of 16 children. She graduated from Cotton High School in 1962. In her younger years she took part in Basketball, Pool, and Bowling leagues.
Betty...
Dorothy Jean Strehlow
Dec 12, 2024
Graveside services will be held in the spring of 2025 in Greenwood Cemetery, New York Mills at a later date. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.
Dorothy Strehlow, 88, of Virginia, formerly of Lakeland died Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Virginia.
Dorothy was born on March 16, 1936, to Raymond and Laura (Imsande)...
Patricia Brula
Dec 9, 2024
Patricia “Pat” (Milos) Brula, 78, of Virginia died Monday, December 9, 2024, at Essentia Health-Virginia in hospice care. She chose to donate her body to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program for medical research.
Pat was born on July 2, 1946, to Francis and Marian (Ruotsi) Milos in Biwabik. She grew up on the family farm in Hutter with her...
Joel T. Evers
Dec 9, 2024
Joel Evers 1940-2024
Joel died peacefully at home December 9, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He was 84 years old.
Born in 1940 to Mary Louise (Franz) Evers and John A. Evers in Freeport Illinois. Joel graduated from Freeport High School in 1958. After high school he attended UW-Platteville for a year then returned to Freeport where he worked for Freeport...
Molly Alyse Thiel
Nov 26, 2024
A celebration for the life of Molly Alyse Thiel, 22, of Gilbert, will be held Monday, December 2, 2024 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Graveside service will be held 1:00pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in the Gilbert Cemetery.
Molly died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in Leonidas, Minnesota.
Molly currently was employed as a leasing specialist for Thies and Talle...
Elizabeth "Betty" Korva
Nov 25, 2024
A gathering of family and friends of Elizabeth Angela Korva, 73, of Palo, will be 5-7pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial will take place at a later date in the Rauha Cemetery in Palo.
Betty died Monday, November 25, 2024 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.
She was born March 7,...
Donna Marie Miller
Nov 20, 2024
Donna Marie Miller, 93, of Aurora, MN, passed away in the company of her family on November 20, 2024 at Carefree Living in Aurora.
Donna was born on March 26, 1931 to Edward and Myrtle (Anderson) Storey in Gonvick, MN. She married Roy Miller and the couple moved to the Aurora area, raising their four daughters along the St. Louis River.
Donna...
Deidre Roxanne Richardson
Nov 15, 2024
Deidre Roxanne Richardson, 74, of Aurora, MN, passed away of a brain aneurysm on Friday November 15, 2024 at Essentia Health St Mary’s Medical Center.
Dee was born on August 6, 1950 to Stanley and Evelyn (Carlson) Ballard, as the youngest of three children. Her father was tragically killed in an automobile accident when she was just a year old. She...
Carolyne L Pulver
Nov 15, 2024
Carolyne Lee Pulver at 81 years old passed peacefully in her bed Friday night, at her side was her granddaughter Emma, her daughter Wendy, and her great grandson Parker. She goes to join her Mother, Father, and Husband Don Pulver; Brothers Don and Bob Luther, along with her nephews Robby Luther and Jeffrey Cole, with whom she shared a special...
Lynn DeForest Babcock
Nov 8, 2024
Lynn DeForest Babcock, 82, of Palo passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
He was born on September 19, 1942 to Lloyd and Lydia (Moberg) Babcock in St. Vincent Township, MN. Lynn grew up in Kittson County and graduated from high school in June 1960. He enlisted in the US Marine...
Orlen Helgerson
Nov 7, 2024
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2024 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. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.
Orlen Helgerson, 92, of Palo died Thursday, November 7, 2024 at...
Darald Wayne Bogart
Nov 6, 2024
Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Aurora with Pastor John Jacguart officiating. Friends and family may gather one hour prior to the services. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.
Darald Wayne Bogart, 72, of Hoyt Lakes died Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Essentia Health-Northern Pines in Aurora.
He was...
Karen J. Wallace
Nov 5, 2024
Karen Joy Wallace, age 82, passed in her sleep on her birthday, November 05, 2024, at the Buffalo Glenn.
Karen was born on November 5th, 1942, to Lewis and Lucille Boorom, in Tacoma, Washington. Karen grew up in Detroit Lakes, Mn.
Karen married the love of her life, Richard Wallace, on June 13th, 1959, at the Holy Rosary Church, in Detroit Lakes,...
LeRoy E. Gramstrup
Nov 5, 2024
A Celebration of Life for LeRoy E. Gramstrup, 87, of Virginia, will be Monday, November 11, 2024 from 1:00-3:00pm at The Hive Restaurant in Aurora. Burial will be at a later date in the Rauha Cemetery in Palo. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora.
LeRoy died Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm, Minnesota.
LeRoy is survived by his...
Daniel Spear DeVaney
Nov 1, 2024
Daniel Spear DeVaney, 94, of Duluth, formerly of Hoyt Lakes, died on Friday, November 1, 2024 at home, surrounded by family at The Crest, Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, Minnesota.
He was born on October 20, 1930 in Rolla, Missouri to Fred and Martha (Spear) DeVaney. Dan was in the Hibbing High School Graduation Class of 1948, with whom he met yearly...

