Mildred “Millie” Alice Soderberg Cooley passed away peacefully on November 29, 2018, in Ely, MN at the age of 102. “Millie” was born in Soudan, MN, on August 1, 1916, one of 12 children. Her father, Gustaf “Charles” and Mother Signe Soderberg were Swedish immigrants who took advantage of the mining opportunities that were available on the Iron Range.  An independent person, Millie left the Iron Range in her late teens, and some years later, married...

Dorothy M. (Deyak) Popesh, age 93, a life long resident of Ely, passed away on Friday, April 19, at CareFree Assisted Living/Ely, surrounded by her family and Carefree "family" staff. Dorothy was born on February 10, 1926 to Frank and Angela Deyak, and attended Ely Schools. She was united in marriage to Anthony J. Popesh, and they were married for 52 years until his passing in 2000.  Dorothy was a homemaker and a very loving, caring, fun-loving Mother, Grandmother,...

Ed Marsolek Sr., 79, of Ely, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.

Scott M. Johnson, 65, of Ely, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.

William "Bill" Campbell, 83, of Ely, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Boundary Waters Care Center. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.

Lori Kuhar, 58, of Maplewood, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.

  Jean M. Maki, 76, of Ely, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 after a courageous four and a half year battle with cancer.  She was born to the late Frank and Mary Miklausich on November 25, 1942.  She married Bill Maki on July 3, 1965 and they enjoyed 54 years together.   Jean attended Ely schools, Vermilion Community College, and University of Minnesota-Duluth, where she earned her degree in elementary education. After teaching for five years, Jean's most...

Robert (Bob) Kovall was born December 5, 1919 to Steve and Margaret  (Starcinich) Kovall. He died in the gentle, caring hands of Boundary Waters Care Center and Essentia Hospice on March 25, 2019 in his 100th year of life.  Bob called Ely home his entire life. He was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. In 1946 he married Dorothy (Dolly) Senta, with whom he raised five children. Bob took great pride in his work. In 1949 he graduated from Dunwoody Institute...

    Leroy “Roy” Jenson joined this world on September 23, 1945. Son of Clarence Jenson and Clara Jenson.                     Brother of Delores, and Marvel.   Roy was drafted into the United States Army in 1965-1967. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a helicopter gunner. In later years he so enjoyed exchanges with other Veterans and those...

Jim Krings, 64, passed away on March 22, 2019 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Jim was an avid fisherman, who enjoyed hunting and had a great love of the outdoors. Jim is survived by his wife Darla(Richter), his son and best friend: Cory(Amanda) Krings, (2) brothers: David Krings and Bobby Krings, (2) brother-in-laws: Art(Patty) Richter and David(Amy) Richter, (2) sister-in-laws: Louise Nordling and Connie(Don) Stocks and numerous nieces, nephews and great nices and nephews. Jim was...