Obituaries

Anthony "Tony" Ahlin

Anthony "Tony" Ahlin

Jan 29, 2013

A private family graveside for Anthony J. "Tony" Ahlin, 93, of Aurora, will take place in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik, MN. A gathering of family and friends will be 3pm Friday, February 1, 2013 at The Lodge at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Raphael's Health and Rehab Center. Anthony died Tuesday,...

Dorothy E. Poderzay

Dorothy E. Poderzay

Jan 26, 2013

Funeral service for Dorothy Evelyn Poderzay, 79, of Gilbert, will be 11am Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Rev. Joel Rova-Hegener officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Dorothy died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Essentia Health - Virginia. She was born June 24, 1933 in Brainerd, MN to Francis and Evelyn...

George H. Ostby

George H. Ostby

Jan 20, 2013

Memorial service for George H. Ostby, 86, of Biwabik, will be 10am Friday, January 25, 2013 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert with Rev. Joel Rova-Hegener officiating. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik, MN. George died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Clayridge Assisted Living in Biwabik....

Ella M. Jensen

Ella M. Jensen

Jan 20, 2013

Funeral Mass for Ella Mae Jensen, 84, of Hoyt Lakes, will be 2pm Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes with Fr. Justin Fish as celebrant. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-6pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora and will continue for one hour prior to the mass at church on Thursday. Burial will...

William I. Novak

William I. Novak

Jan 19, 2013

Funeral Mass for William I. "Bill" Novak, 84, of Gilbert, will be 11am Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Frank Perkovich as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass at the church. Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. William died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at...

Eric Knudson

Eric Knudson

Jan 19, 2013

Eric Knudson, 61, of Biwabik died after an 11 year battle with multiple myeloma Saturday January 19, 2013 peacefully at his residence surrounded by family. Memorial Service will be held 11 am Tuesday January 22, 2013 at Virginia Bible Chapel, 600 7th Ave W, Virginia, Minnesota. Eric was born December 4, 1951 to Lyle and LuVerne (Tweeter) Knudson in Montevideo,...

Amelia Louise Bronich

Amelia Louise Bronich

Jan 17, 2013

Amelia Bronich, 96, died Thursday January 17, 2013 in Eveleth Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at St. John's Catholic Church in Biwabik, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to service, interment at Lakeside Cemetery, Fr. Frank Perkovich officiating, services by Ziemer Moeglein Shatava Funeral Home of Gilbert. Amelia was born August...

Luke Ribich

Luke Ribich

Jan 14, 2013

Visitation for Luke J. Ribich, 84, of Duluth, will be 5-7pm Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Graveside service with military honors accorded by the Gilbert VFW Post will be 10am Friday, January 18, 2013 in the Lakeside Cemetery in Biwabik. Fr. Frank Perkovich will officiate. Luke died Monday, January 14, 2013 at Essentia Health in...

Josephine "Pep" Kern

Josephine "Pep" Kern

Jan 12, 2013

Funeral Mass for Josephine "Pep" Kern, 92, of Gilbert, will be 2pm Wednesday, January 16, 2013 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. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Josephine died...

William V. Perko

William V. Perko

Jan 9, 2013

William V. Perko, age 90, died on Wednesday January 9, 2013, a resident of St. Michael's Nursing Home in Virginia. Memorial Mass will be held 10 AM Tuesday January 15, 2013 at St. John's Catholic Church in Biwabik. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service, Fr. Steven Daigle officiating. Services by Ziemer Moeglein Shatava funeral home of Gilbert....

Barbara Ann Arn

Barbara Ann Arn

Jan 6, 2013

Memorial service for Barbara Ann (Bliss) Arn, 44, of Gilbert, will be 10am Friday January 11, 2013 at the Biwabik Covenant Church with Rev. Jeffrey Jones officiating. Friends may gather one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. Barbara died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Essentia Health - Virginia. She was born...

William R. Nutley

William R. Nutley

Jan 5, 2013

William Robert Nutley, 77, of Lakeland, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at his residence. There will be no formal funeral service, however, please keep Bill and his family in your prayers. On-line condolences may be sent to bill_lill@netzero.com Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. He was born December 18, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Pearl (Hahn) Nutley....

Jenny "Ivanka" Sodnik

Jenny "Ivanka" Sodnik

Jan 5, 2013

Funeral Mass for Jenny "Ivanka" Sodnik, 85, of Duluth, formerly of Gilbert, will be 10am Thursday, January 10, 2013 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gilbert with Fr. Charles Flynn as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to mass at the church. Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Jenny died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Crossroads in Duluth,...

Loretta B. Taylor

Loretta B. Taylor

Jan 2, 2013

Funeral service for Loretta B. Taylor, 81, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hoyt Lakes, will be 10:30am Monday, January 7, 2013 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Virginia (Midway) with Rev. Paul Losik and Rev. John Cowan officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-3pm at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert and will continue for one hour prior to the service at...

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.