Obituaries

Norma E. Miller

Norma E. Miller

Jan 29, 2014

Memorial service for Norma Ellen Miller, 80, of Gilbert, will be 10:30am Saturday, February 8, 2014 at United Methodist Church in Gilbert with Pastor Mickey Olson officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Norma died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at St. Raphael's Health and Rehab in Eveleth,...

Richard Paul Fontecchio

Richard Paul Fontecchio

Jan 27, 2014

Memorial service for Richard Paul Fontecchio will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Aurora with John Jacquart officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora at a later date. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora....

Gudrun "Goodie" S. Thomas

Gudrun "Goodie" S. Thomas

Jan 23, 2014

Funeral services for Gudrun “Goodie” Sophie Thomas, 101, of Biwabik will be 11 AM Friday, January 31, 2014 at the Community United Church of Christ in Biwabik with Rev. Paul Van Antwerp officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral...

Velda Mae McCullough

Velda Mae McCullough

Jan 20, 2014

A gathering of family and friends for Velda Mae McCullough, 78, of Virginia , will be Monday February 3, 2014 from 4-7pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Velda died Monday, January 20, 2014 at Guardian Angels in Hibbing , MN . Velda was born in Grand Rapids , MN and following her schooling, she married Delmar McCullough. They lived...

Bernard J. Marsnik

Bernard J. Marsnik

Jan 16, 2014

Bernard “Fuzzy” Joseph Marsnik passed away on January 16, 2014 at Essentia Health in Virginia. He was born January 21, 1934 in Ely, Minnesota, the 9th of 13 children to Slovenian parents who stressed the importance of education. As a child, he was an avid sports fan who especially loved baseball. In 1951, he graduated from Ely High School. He...

George M. Sedgeman

George M. Sedgeman

Jan 14, 2014

Funeral service for George Merton "Mert" Sedgeman, 86, of Gilbert, will be 10:30am Monday January 20, 2014 at United In Christ Lutheran Church in Eveleth with Rev. Emily Rova-Hegener officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial with military...

James A. Truman

James A. Truman

Jan 9, 2014

Funeral service for James A. Truman, 66, of Aurora, will be 10am Wednesday. January 15, 2014 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Aurora with Pastor Brendan Johnston officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be in the...

Jack L. Yost

Jack L. Yost

Jan 8, 2014

A gathering of family and friends of Jack Lambert Yost, 67, of Gilbert, will be 5-7pm Thursday January 16, 2014 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Jack died Wednesday January 8, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio. Jack was a 1964 graduate of Aurora High School and later joined the US Marines, serving...

Janet M. Nori

Janet M. Nori

Jan 8, 2014

Funeral service for Janet Nori, 78, of Eveleth, will be 10:30am Monday, January 13, 2014 at United In Christ Lutheran Church in Eveleth with Rev. Emily Rova-Hegener officiating. Visitation will be 2-4pm Sunday at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert, and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial will be in the Markham...

Edward J. Fale

Edward J. Fale

Jan 7, 2014

Funeral Mass for Edward J. Fale, 81, of Babbitt, will be 10am Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Babbitt with Fr. Bill Skarich as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass at church. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora, MN. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Edward...

Bennie Martinson

Bennie Martinson

Jan 2, 2014

Funeral service for Bennie Martinson, 92, of Eveleth, formerly of Biwabik, will be 10am Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Pastor Brenda Tibbetts AIM officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in International Falls, MN. Bennie died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Willow Wood...

James M. Niemi

James M. Niemi

Dec 31, 2013

Visitation for James "Jim" M. Niemi, 57, of Palo, will be from 2-5pm Sunday January 5, 2014 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Jim died Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at his residence. He was born March 22, 1956 in Virginia, MN to Russell and Lucille (Anderson) Niemi. Jim was a 1974 graduate of Aurora/Hoyt Lakes High School and later worked...

Alice E. Wright

Alice E. Wright

Dec 18, 2013

Memorial service for Alice Elaine Wright, 73, of Aurora, will be 1pm Monday, December 23, 2013 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Pastor Barbara Hegfors officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora. Alice died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at St. Mary's -...

Robert "Ozzie" Osborne

Robert "Ozzie" Osborne

Dec 17, 2013

Robert C. Osborne Robert C. Osborne “Ozzie”, 88, of Hoyt Lakes died Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at Essentia Health Northern Pines Hospital in Aurora, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on December 2, 1925 in Ironwood, Michigan to Richard and Keturah Osborne. He attended Ironwood Schools and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1944. He received his...

Edward James Skule

Edward James Skule

Dec 16, 2013

A family gathering for Edward James "Jim" Skule Jr., 74, of Eveleth, formerly of Hutter will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Edward died Monday, December 16, 2013 at St. Raphael's Health and Rehab in Eveleth, MN. Edward was born April 20, 1939 in Eveleth, MN to Edward J. and Hazel (Prout) Skule...

Linda Ruth Jeffery

Linda Ruth Jeffery

Dec 15, 2013

Memorial service for Linda Ruth Jeffery, 70, of Aurora will be 2 PM Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Aurora with Pastor Brendan Johnston officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora....

Darrel H. Starken

Darrel H. Starken

Dec 15, 2013

Funeral Mass for Darrel Henry Starken, 61, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 10 am Monday, December 23, 2013 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes with Fr. Steven Daigle as celebrant. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora and will continue for one hour prior to the mass at church on Monday....

Kay Denise Taylor

Kay Denise Taylor

Dec 13, 2013

Memorial Service for Kay Denise Taylor, 73, of Gilbert will be 10 AM Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Fr. Charles Flynn officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor died Friday, December 13, 2013 at the Essential Health Care Center in Virginia....

Kenneth Leonard Olson

Kenneth Leonard Olson

Dec 11, 2013

A Memorial service for Kenneth “Ole” Leonard Olson, Jr, 64, of Aurora will be held 1 PM Monday, December 16, 2013 at the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora with Fr. Steven Daigle officiating. A visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Inurnment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora. Military honors will be accorded by the...

Wayne N. Hakala

Wayne N. Hakala

Dec 8, 2013

A Celebration of Life service for Wayne N. Hakala, 97, of Markham, will be 11am Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Palo Congregational Church with Pastor Jerry Kosanovich officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Markham Cemetery in Colvin Township. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Mr. Hakala died...