Obituaries: May 9, 2025

Marie L. Zavodnik
Marie Louise Zavodnik, 79, longtime resident of Soudan, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely. A private graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Lakeview Cemetery in Tower. Following the burial, there will be a luncheon for family and friends at 11:30 a.m. at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Tower. Family services are provided by Bauman-Vermilion, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Tower.
She is survived by her brother, Anthony (Kathleen) Zavodnik of Soudan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Frank J. Lietz
Frank Joseph Lietz, 101, of Cook, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Carefree Living in Cook. A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook with Pastor Ron Anderson officiating. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and share their memories.
He is survived by his children, Jim (Wanda) Lietz, Donald (Virginia) Lietz, Kathleen (James) Manwaring, Patty (Kirk) Forsline and Frank J. Lietz Jr.; eight grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.  

Millicent M. Holter
Millicent Marie Prince Holter, 88, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025.
A private family burial will occur at a later date. Arrangements are with Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

Nancy M. Menelli
Nancy Mae Joki Menelli, 95, a longtime resident of Mt. Iron and originally of Soudan, passed away at Waterview Pines in Virginia on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Landmark Funeral Home in Virginia. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Virginia.
She is survived by her children, JoAnne (Dan) Santelli and Steven (Gail) Menelli; brother, David (Gayle) Joki; grandsons, Ray (Lisa) Santelli, Tony and Cory (Amy) Santelli; great-grandson, Anthony Santelli; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Theresa Burandt
Theresa Burandt, 75, of Eagles Nest, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Ely. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church. Arrangements are pending with Bauman’s Vermilion Funeral Home in Tower.