Roger Dale Anderson, 65, passed away unexpectedly Thursday March 1, 2018, in Ely MN. He was born on August 14,1952,to Milton and Audrey Anderson. He was one of three brothers. He graduated from JFK, Babbitt, MN, in the class of 1970. He attended St. Cloud State and Vermilion Community College. He married LaDonna Kim (Steenerson) on September 4, 1976. Roger worked for the Frontier Telephone Co. for 32 years before retiring in 2007. He loved to play guitar and...

George Rukavina passed away on December 6, 2017, in his home. He was born to Steve Rukavina and Kathryn (Karakas) Rukavina on January 26, 1928. George attended the Ely Schools until he quit in 1946 to go to work and take care of the family. He started work for the Forest Service in 1944, the following year he worked for the DMIR railroad, joined the Army in 1946, putting one year in Korea, was honorably discharged and returned to work on the railroad. He was a part of a team...

June Marie Johnson, 74, passed away on Monday, May 21 at Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely, after a long battle with cancer. June was born in Fairmont, MN on June 13, 1943, the daughter of Lester and Caroline Fritz. She grew up in Fairmont, graduating from Fairmont High School in 1962. June and Paul met while working at a summer job and later married at Immanual Lutheran Church in Fairmont in 1963, spending 55 years together. She enjoyed doing all kinds of craft...

Marie Josephine (Dolly) Fink, 95, of Ely, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely.  Marie was born on March 19, 1923 to Jacob and Mary Strezishar. She attended Ely schools. On December 25, 1943 she married Frank Fink. She lived in Ely all of her life other than a brief stay in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1944. Marie worked various jobs but she was most recognizable as the candy lady at Parkside Milk Bar. She loved that job and generations...

Diane Laura (Kukson) Zavodnik   Diane Laura (Kukson) Zavodnik, 62, of Eveleth, MN passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. Diane was born in Winton, MN on January 24, 1956 to Bernhart and Eileen Kukson.  She married Anthony Zavodnik on December 17, 1977.  Diane was a devoted wife and mother who loved raising her children and being with family and friends.  Knitting, fishing, and going to the cabin were her favorite activities.  Diane...

Mary Jane Johnson, age 67, of Ely, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on February 5, 1950, and was the daughter of John and Ann Benko.             Mary Jane had been a lifelong resident of Ely. She attended the Ely schools, graduating in 1968, and afterward from Ely Junior College. Mary Jane went on to attend the University of...

Eloise Lozar departed planet earth on May 16, 2018 with the strength and courage she displayed throughout her 73 years. She was guided through the journey with overflowing human kindness and love from the most important people in her life. Life began on May 22, 1945 with the help of Betty Ann and Tony Jerich. She is survived by Larry Lozar, husband and true companion for 52 years, brother Greg (Sally) Jerich of Eagle River, Alaska, two purring kids - Leo and Julia, and...

Katherine A. “Kay” Klabe, 100, of Ely died peacefully on March 27, 2018 at her home. She was born on November 30, 1917 in Ely to Steve and Katherine (Jaketic) Golobich and attended school there. Following high school graduation, she moved to Chicago to visit friends and search for a job. Kay quickly found work in the big city and began her career in the corporate insurance and administrative field. On September 27, 1952 she married Milton L. Klabe of...

Jean M. (Dolly) Larson (82) passed away April 3, 2018, at the Boundary Waters Care Center (BWCC) in Ely.  Dolly’s last actions were to blow kisses of goodbye. She had a sweet and laughing spirit and often gave kind words to people she met. Dolly is survived by her husband Clary Larson, children Gary (Margie), Robert (Barbara), Diane, and Mary Kay.  Also surviving are nine Grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren; her brother Robert Grant; ...

Jerome (Jerry) Baudek, 61, of Chandler, AZ died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 19, 2018.  Jerry was born March 24, 1957 in Winton, MN.  He graduated from Ely Memorial High School in 1975.  Jerry was always involved in athletics and was a letterman in swimming and golf. After high school he worked briefly at Erie Mining.  Jerry’s deep-rooted love of Minnesota did not waiver, but his passion for golf and warm climates led him to Florida...