Bernadine “Bernie” Joan Krtinich passed away on April 17, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 26, 1935, to Bernard and Bertha (Maki) Oja on the family farm in Jacobson. Bernie grew up in the Pengilly area where she met her husband George Krtinich and they were united in marriage on January 31, 1953, in the Nashwauk Lutheran Church. They moved to Babbitt in 1956 where they raised their two sons, Danny and Steve. Bernie was employed by the Jaeger family at...

Jeanette (Jean) May Kosorok sadly passed away on April 17 in her home surrounded by her daughters. Jean was born on May 8, 1936. She was the eldest of eight children. Jean married Bill Kosorok on January 1, 1955. Jean was an amazing and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening. She loved the holidays and any family gathering, which she made so special. We...

Enola L. Loomis, 89 born into God’s Kingdom on March 9, 1935 to Edward and Lydia Nelson. She was born into God’s grace through Holy Baptism. Enola entered peacefully into God’s Kingdom of Glory on April 9, 2024. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Ely, MN. She had been joined in marriage to Don Loomis on June 25, 1955. Celebrating 68 years together was a milestone that brought them both great joy. Throughout her years she had enjoyed being a secretary at Twin...

Pamela Johnson, age 62, passed away at her residence in Ely on April 12, 2024.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home. 

Florence Telich, 100, left us on February 14, 2024 at Carefree Living in Ely, MN. She was the youngest child of nine, born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 11, 1923 to John and Appelonia Zitko. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Jo Ann and Jon Erickson of Minneapolis, nephew Matt Smrekar of Ely and numerous nieces and nephews. During World War II Florence worked at the General Electric Equipment war plant in Cleveland, Ohio. Florence met Joe Telich in Cleveland at a...

Jean M. Worth, age 88, passed away on April 11, 2024, at the Carefree Living in Babbitt.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.

Richard Fred Hall, age 80, passed away March 31, 2024 at the Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely. Dick was born in Ely to Russell and Irene (Buescher) Hall. He graduated from Ely Memorial High School In 1961. From there, he attended and graduated from UMD with his Bachelor's Degree and received his Master's Degree from Bemidji State University. In 1966, Dick married Victoria Saari and had two children, Jenny and Russell. He taught at William Kelly High School in Silver Bay, MN and...

Delphi (Del) Grebenc, age 93,of Ely, passed away at Boundary Waters Care Center on March 22, 2024. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home. 

Ray H. Hario, 80, a lifelong resident of Ely, MN died Saturday, March 9, 2024 in Care Free Living in Ely, MN.  He was born December 23, 1943 to Howard and Alma (Mackala) Hario in Soudan, MN.  Ray attended Ely High School, Vermillion Community College and lastly graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in engineering.  He was employed as an engineer with LTV/Erie Mining Company.  Ray was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Ely,...

Philip Arthur “Phil” Hagedorn, age 85, passed away on March 13 at his home in Ely, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ruth Hagedorn; sister, Monica Theis; infant son, Peter and grandson, Henry. He is survived by his wife, Dulcie; children, Christopher (Sarah Streitz), Jane (Doug) Anderson, Elizabeth (Andre) Debrey, and Jason (Jeanne) Stahlberg; nine grandchildren; brothers, John and Peter, and sister, Julie; and first wife Elizabeth Hagedorn. Phil grew up...