Roger W. Johnson Roger Wallace Johnson, 93, of Ely, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. A spring 2020 memorial will be planned. The family wishes to thank Paul and Marisa Haraldson, Mary Louise … more

Rita F. Plotnik Rita Frances Plotnik, 84, of Willmar, died on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at Carris Health Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, Dec. 27 at the … more

Alan Kratz Alan Kratz, 73, of White Iron Lake-Ely, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at his home, after a short, brave struggle with pancreatic cancer. Per Al’s wishes, there will be no … more

Kenneth J. Schlueter Kenneth Joseph Schlueter, 74, of Babbitt, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at Carefree Living in Babbitt on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, surrounded by his loving … more

Franklin Preshiren Franklin “Frank” Preshiren, 72, of Hoyt Lakes, originally of Ely, died on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at his home. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. … more

Bishop Paul D. Sirba Bishop Paul David Sirba, 59, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Duluth, beloved shepherd of the people of the Diocese of Duluth, dear son, brother, uncle and … more

Alice O. Holkko Alice Olga Holkko, 97, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at Essentia Health Virginia Care Center. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Our Savior’s Lutheran … more

Jerome J. SchauerJerome “Jerry” Joseph Schauer, 61, of Orr, passed away at his home on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, due to natural causes. A celebration of life to be held at 2 p.m. on … more

Lorraine E. ConnorLorraine Elizabeth Connor, 75, of Nett Lake, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Nett Lake Baptist … more

Jerry P. DiwishekJerry Peter Diwishek, 84, of Ely Lake, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at his home. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. … more