Obituaries

Judith A. Nikunen

Judith A. Nikunen

Dec 31, 2012

Judith Ann Nikunen, 74, of rural Gilbert died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at the Virginia Convalescent Center. She was surrounded by family members as she went to rest in peace with our Lord in Heaven. Judy was born August 1, 1938 in Biwabik to Joe and Gertrude Marafiot. She grew up in Biwabik and she was united in marriage on...

Timothy G. Spurlin

Timothy G. Spurlin

Dec 24, 2012

A gathering of family and friends for Timothy G. Spurlin, 69, of Palo, will be held from 4-6pm Friday, December 28, 2012 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. A private family burial will take place in the Rauha Cemetery in White Township. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Timothy died surrounded by family on Monday, December 24, 2012 at...

John P. Zamlen

John P. Zamlen

Dec 22, 2012

Funeral service for John Peter Zamlen, 87, of Biwabik, will be 11am Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Fr. Charles Flynn officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date in the Eveleth Cemetery. Mr. Zamlen died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Virginia Regional Medical Center....

Leland A. Engelstad

Leland A. Engelstad

Dec 19, 2012

Funeral service for Leland A. Engelstad, 80, of Biwabik, will be 10am Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Community United in Christ Church in Biwabik with Rev. Rodney Slessor as officiant. Vistitation will be Friday from 5-7pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with a Masonic Service at 6:30pm. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service at the...

Eleanor A Leinonen

Eleanor A Leinonen

Dec 19, 2012

Memorial service for Eleanor Ann (Halmet) Leinonen, 71, of Palo, will be 11am Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Palo Congregational Church with Rev. Roger Millheim officiating. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Rauha Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora....

Robert G. Bryan

Robert G. Bryan

Dec 19, 2012

Memorial service for Robert G. Bryan, 79, of Biwabik will take place at a later date. Robert died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at his residence.

Elizabeth Klobuchar

Elizabeth Klobuchar

Dec 17, 2012

Funeral Mass for Elizabeth Klobuchar, 94, of Gilbert, will be 10am Friday, December 21, 2012 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Charles Flynn as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass at church. Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Elizabeth died Monday, December 17, 2012 at...

Robert R. Carpenter

Robert R. Carpenter

Dec 15, 2012

Robert Reed Carpenter, 80, of Hoyt Lakes, died Saturday December 15, 2012 peacefully surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday December 18 at the Ziemer Moeglein Shatava Funeral Home of Aurora, and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Wednesday Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes. Fr. Steven Daigle...

Robert G. Kochendorfer

Robert G. Kochendorfer

Dec 9, 2012

Funeral service for Robert G. Kochendorfer, 75, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 11am Thursday, December 13, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Aurora with Rev. Karl Helwig officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7pm 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 Hoyt Lakes...

Catherine M. Gabrio

Catherine M. Gabrio

Dec 1, 2012

Memorial service for Catherine May Gabrio, 76, of Biwabik, will be 2pm Friday, December 7, 2012 at Community United Church of Christ in Biwabik with Rev. Rodney Slessor officiating. Friends may meet the family at 1:30pm at the church. Spring inurnment will be in Aitkin, MN. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Catherine died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at...

Rose Mary Veronick

Rose Mary Veronick

Dec 1, 2012

Funeral Mass for Rose Mary Veronick, 97, of Gilbert, will be 10am Friday, December 7, 2012 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Charles Flynn as celebrant. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the mass at church. Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. In lieu of flowers or...

Lisbeth M. Knight

Lisbeth M. Knight

Dec 1, 2012

Memorial Service for Lisbeth M. Knight, 65, of Cherry, will be 11am Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Grace Bible Church in Iron, MN. Pastor Marvin Aultman will officiate. Lisbeth died Saturday Dec. 1, 2012 at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN. Survivors include her son, Don (Christy) Knight; daughter, Lori (John) Thomas; grandchildren, Gunner, George, Annelise and Lauryn; aunts, cousins and...

Anna V. Harris

Anna V. Harris

Nov 10, 2012

Anna Victoria Harris, 92, of Biwabik Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Anna Victoria Harris, 92 of Biwabik died Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Northern Pines Essentia Health Nursing Home in Aurora. Anna was born on March 11, 1920 to Nels Gustaf and Anna Lisa (Mickelson)...

Helen Zallar

Helen Zallar

Nov 10, 2012

Helen (Mahovlich) Zallar, 95, of Gilbert, died Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota. Helen was born February 27, 1917 in Gilbert to Matt and Milka (Zoretich) Mahovlich. She was a lifetime resident of GIlbert and graduated from Gilbert High School in 1935. After graduation Helen worked as a typist at the high school for a year...

Geraldine E. Sohlstrom

Geraldine E. Sohlstrom

Nov 4, 2012

Geraldine "Gerry" Elizabeth Sohlstrom, 84 of Hoyt Lakes, completed her life's journey on Earth the same way in which she lived, with grace and dignity, on Sunday November 4, 2012 at Chris Jensen Nursing Home. Gerry was born May 12, 1928 in Duluth to Clarence and Elizabeth (Mortel) Walter. She grew up in Duluth and attended Cathedral High School. On...

Helen G. Mattson

Helen G. Mattson

Nov 3, 2012

Helen Gertrude Mattson, 82, of Biwabik passed away peacefully Saturday November 3, 2012 at Essentia St. Mary's in Duluth. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Friday November 9, 2012 at United Church of Christ in Biwabik. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Re. Rod Slessor officiating. Services by Ziemer Moeglein Shatava Funeral Home of Gilbert. Helen was born March...

Rose Marie Hultgren

Rose Marie Hultgren

Oct 30, 2012

Funeral Mass for Rose Marie (Goryance) Hultgren, 87, of Aurora, will be 10am Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Aurora with Fr. Steven Daigle as celebrant. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7pm with 6:30pm prayers at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to mass at church on Tuesday. Burial will...

Jill Marie Cundy

Jill Marie Cundy

Oct 27, 2012

Jill Marie Cundy, 54 of Aurora, died unexpectedly after a brief illness Saturday October 27, 2012. Memorial service will be held 10 AM Saturday November 3, 2012 at United Methodist Church of Aurora, visitation one hour before service, Pastor Barb Hegfors officiating. Services by Ziemer Moeglein Shatava funeral home. Jill worked at Vaughn's restaurant as a dishwasher, and helped Jim...

MARTIN JAMES SKALA

MARTIN JAMES SKALA

Oct 24, 2012

Martin James Skala, 73, of Hoyt Lakes, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 24, 2012 surrounded by his family after an eight month battle with cancer. Visitation will begin at 9 A.M., followed by 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday October 29, 2012 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes, Fr. Steven Daigle officiating. Services by Ziemer...

ELMER OLIVER NELSON

ELMER OLIVER NELSON

Oct 23, 2012

Elmer Oliver Nelson, 87, of Virginia, died Monday, October 22, 2012 at St. Michael's Health and Rehab in Virginia. A private family service will take place at a later date. Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Elmer was born December 27, 1924 in South Haven, Michigan to Elmer and Signe (Pudas) Nelson....