Linda R. Shober
Linda R. Shober, age 74, from Plymouth, MN, formally New Brighton, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS on August 19th. Linda was a 1966 graduate of North St. Paul High School. The...
View ArticleMary Jokela
Mary Jokela, 98, of Ely, passed away at Carefree Assisted Living in Ely. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.Breaking News
View ArticleKeith Vandervort
Keith Vandervort, 60, of Ely, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at his residence. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.Breaking News
View ArticleEdward Francis Klimek
Loving husband, father, and coolest dude, Edward Francis Klimek, was set free from this world on August 28, 2022 at his home in Mountain Iron, Minn., surrounded by his wife and daughters. Ed was born...
View ArticleCharlotte Wiseman Parish
Charlotte Wiseman Parish passed away peacefully on August 26th with her family by her side at her Tullahoma home “The Barn,” the same property where the Wiseman dairy farm was once her family’s...
View ArticleLarry Rom
Larry Rom passed away on September 1, 2022 at Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. He was surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on May 30, 1951 in Winton to Bill and Barb...
View ArticleEditorial: Obituaries - a window into a lifetime
Obituaries are a window into a person’s lifetime and every time we read one we learn something new. This week is no exception. One of the “obits” on page four is for Mary Jokela who back in 1943 was...
View ArticleFrank John Palcher
Frank John Palcher, age 83, born and raised in Ely passed away suddenly on August 14, 2022. Frank was born on December 21, 1938 to Frank and Jennie (Perhay) Palcher. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with...
View ArticleGerald “Gerry” Salo
Gerald “Gerry” Salo, 85, of Tower, Minn. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 2, 2022 at his son Darrel’s house in Red Wing. Gerry was born on February 24, 1937 in Embarrass, Minn....
View ArticleDonna M. Fink
Donna M. Fink, 90, formerly of Ely, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in East Grand Forks. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.Breaking News
View ArticleDolores K. Maki (Kozar)
Dolores K. Maki (Kozar) passed away on September 11, 2022 at Essentia Health in Virginia, MN. Dolores was born on September 27, 1930 to Rose (Peritz) and Anton Kozar in Ely, MN. She was a homemaker who...
View ArticleLloyd G. Herberg
Lloyd G. Herberg, 95, of Babbitt, died of natural causes on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Carefree Assisted Living in Babbitt. He was born on November 5, 1926 in Crookston, MN and was one of 14...
View ArticleDelores Lillian Richter
Delores Lillian Richter, 88, of Embarrass, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at Carefree Living in Ely. A Memorial service will be held Friday, October 28, 2022 at Range Funeral Home in Virginia at...
View ArticleRobert Moseley
Robert Moseley, age 86, of Ely, passed away on September 22, 2022 at Carefree Assisted Living in Babbitt. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home. Breaking News
View ArticleJames Pryatel
James Pryatel, 59, of Hibbing, formerly of Ely, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.Breaking News
View ArticleArden H. Siebert
Arden H. Siebert, 84, of Ely. passed away at his home on Friday, September 30, 2022. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.Breaking News
View ArticleH. Arden Siebert
H. Arden Siebert passed away quietly on September 30, 2022 with his loving wife Darlene by his side. He was born on Mary 27, 1938 in Aurora, IL. He drove truck in Illinois for 17 years. He moved to Ely...
View ArticleCaroll June Erdman (Gustrud)
Caroll June Erdman (Gustrud) was born on June 23, 1930 in Minot, ND and died October 3, 2022 in Roseville, MN. She is preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Vanita (Hansen) Gustrud; husband, Lowell B....
View ArticleNancy A. Rodich
Nancy A. Rodich, 80, of Ely, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Boundary Waters Care Center. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.Breaking News
View ArticleLeo “Cubby” Andrew Kainz
Leo “Cubby” Andrew Kainz, Jr., 66, died on October 5, 2022 at his home in Ely, unexpectedly. Cubby was born to Lenore “Skipper” (Moen) Kainz and Leo A. Kainz, Sr. on December 29, 1955 in Ely, MN. He...
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