Richard W. Ivansek,87, of Babbitt, a proud U.S.Navy veteran, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2020 at the Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital in Ely. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.

Mona (Rikhus) Akemann, passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Babbitt on March 10, 2020. She was born April 19, 1956 in Fargo, ND to Ray and Orpha (Mellum). She graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1974. Mona worked at a number of manufacturing plants in Albert Lea and Minneapolis and at Zup’s Food Market in Babbitt. She was a big fan of the Vikings and Twins. She was an avid reader, hanging with friends and enjoyed going to casinos. She was preceded in death by her...

Grant Allen Olsen, 83, died peacefully at his home in Babbitt, MN on Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was born February 26, 1936 in Two Harbors, MN to Gudrun (Knudson) and Johannes Olsen. He was the youngest of eight children; seven boys and one girl. His sister Helen was not pleased her parents brought another boy home from the hospital and she chose to call him Allen. From then on he went by Allen to family and friends and only later in life did people begin calling him Grant. Allen...

Guong Nguyen (Becky Kess), who was born in Tay Ninh on February 4, 1949, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Virginia Care Center. Guong, also known as Becky Kess liked to travel to Vietnam in the winter months where the sun was warmer. She always waited for the blueberries to ripen in July. Becky’s summers were filled with flowers decorating the front porch and for 18 years she was Becky at Becky’s Oriental Foods. Her daughter Kim is now operating the business. Guong...

Marcella Gardiepy, 90, of Ely, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Carefree Assisted Living in Ely. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.  

Andre Louis Widmer, 84, originally of Switzerland, passed away peacefully at Carefree Living in Ely on February 19, 2020. Andre is survived by his daughter Jacqueline, son-in -law Christoph, grandchildren Alexandra and Natalie, brother Hans with sister-in-law Doris and their families in Switzerland and Canada, brother Oswald with sister-in -law Ursula, nephews Jean-Pierre and Andre as well as many longtime friends throughout the world. Andre was born June 4th, 1935 in Zofingen,...

Joel Adamic, formerly of Ely, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Joel G. Adamic, age 69, of Stillwater, went home to the Lord February 15, 2020. Joel was a man who lived his faith by example. He guided without judgement, allowing his children to make their decisions, standing by whatever the results may be with a support and love. He forgave readily and without question. In his quickness to forgive, one could learn the compassion of Christ. His love for his family was boundless; he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He displayed a true...

Judith “Susie” May Dargontina died at Brookdale Memory Care January 29, 2020 following a long battle with dementia. She was 73. Susie was born on May 9, 1946 in Ely, MN to her parents, Steven and Rose Pluth. She graduated from Ely Memorial High School in 1964, and Pine City Technical and Community College in 1966. She married Albert Dargontina in 1969. She lived and worked in Ely as an administrative assistant for the Ely Medical Center.  Susie worked for the State of...

MARJORIE D. TREMBATH, 86, of Ely, passed away at the Cook Nursing Home on January 30, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. First Lutheran Church in Ely with visitation one hour prior.  Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.