Obituaries: September 27, 2024

Brody J. Horn
Brody Jon Horn, 33, of Babbitt, died unexpectedly due to injuries sustained in an ATV accident on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, along the Stoney Trail near Babbitt. A celebration of life will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Biwabik Pavilion. Memorials are kindly preferred in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements are by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.
He is survived by his mother, Kelly Laugen of Biwabik; love of his life, Samantha Orcutt of Babbitt; children, Izzik, Maci and Paisley; brother, Trenton “TJ” Horn of Eveleth; grandparents, Diane and Russell “Joe” Laugen of Aurora and Solomon Horn of Owosso, Mich.; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Linda A. Rafac
Linda Ann Rafac, 75, of Embarrass, passed from this life on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Essentia Health in Virginia. There will be a private service held for the immediate family. Friends are invited to send cards and remembrances in her name to PO Box 61, Embarrass MN 55732.Funeral arrangements are with Landmark Funeral Home in Virginia.
She is survived by her partner of 35 years, Jim Samanich of Embarrass; and brothers, Joseph and James.

Frances L. Scofield
Frances Lorraine Fredlund Scofield, 97, of Bear River, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Guardian Angels Nursing Home. An evening visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30 at Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Bear River Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to Bear River Lutheran Church or the Bear River Fair Fund.  
She is survived by her children, Carol (Nels) Mahle of Cumming, Ga., Dianne (Alan) Yonk of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Cynthia (Mike) Petroske of Side Lake, Nancy (John) Stoneburner of Side Lake, Alan (Cherie) Scofield of St. Cloud, David (Leslie) of Bear River, Christopher (Deb) of International Falls and Melissa (Dan) Baumgartner of Wyoming, Minn; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and in-laws, Agnes Eddy, Irene Hardy, Faye and Ralph Schmidtke, Shirley Scofield and Margaret Scofield.
 
Patrick J. Boffa
Patrick Joseph Boffa, 74, of Babbitt, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Waterview Woods Assisted Living in Eveleth. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Babbitt. Memorials are preferred to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Babbitt, the Ely Food Shelf, Contented Critters of Ely, and veterans’ organizations of your choice. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely. 
He is survived by his sisters, Roxanne (Brad) Sader and Jill (Dave) Lossing; brother, Joseph (Patty) Boffa; nieces and nephews, Amy Sader, Chris Lossing, Kate (Matt) Hall, Derek (Carlyn) Lossing, Jay (Natasha) Boffa, Emily (Eddy) Acquah, Cory Lossing and Shannon Boffa; and many great-nieces and great-nephews of whom he was very fond, 

Margaret H. Skube
Margaret Helen Sipola Skube, 88, of Ely, passed away at Essentia Health in Duluth on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. The visitation and funeral will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Ely with visitation at 10 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m. The Skube family would like to thank the Ecumen community and the Shores staff for all their support and care for Margaret. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.
She is survived by her children, Roxanne Skube Korman (Dennis) of Cloquet, Richard Skube of St. Louis Park, Randy Skube (Becki) of Minnetonka, Renata Skube (Steve), Renee Beaumier (Matthew) and Rhonda Strum (Scott), all of Duluth; nephew, Greg Tulla (Jodi); sister, Doris Sipola; grandchildren, Katrina Souders (Russell), Nicholas Skube (Hannah), Henry, Claire and Abby Beaumier, Owen Strum and Lindsey Tulla; and many nieces and nephews.

Carol F. Norby
Carol F. Zbacnik Norby, 88, of Ely, passed away on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Per her request, there will be no formal funeral service. Burial will be in the Ely Cemetery. Arrangements are with Landmark Funeral Home of Virginia.
She is survived by her son, Emil “Moe” (Pam) Norby of Amery, Wis.; daughter, Fay (Tom) Manning of Cottage Grove; granddaughter, Alicia (Madi) Norby; brother, Tom Zbacnik; brother-in-law, David Chelesnik; and many nieces, nephews and family friends.

Wilfred Braun
Wilfred “Bill” Braun, 92, of Ely, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. Bill donated his remains to the University of Minnesota medical research. Services will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Ely on Saturday, Oct. 12 with a social session starting at 10 a.m. and a service at 11 a.m. Luncheon will follow in the basement of St. Anthony’s with burial at the Ely Cemetery at a later date.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Georgia Sames Braun; children, Mary (Chris) Peterson, Tom (Deb) Braun, Mike (Chris) Braun, Cindy Kuhar, Beth Patterson, Cecilia (Randy) Bennett, Peter (Karen) Braun and Cathy Braun; daughter-in-law, Robin Braun; brothers, Jim (Wanda) Braun and Alan (Norma) Braun; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.