Funeral Homes in Ely, MN

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Daren Streblow (comedian), Jessica Biel (actor and model), and Matt Dean (architect and legislator).

Ely (/ˈiːli/ EE-lee) is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,460 at the 2010 census. It is located on the Vermilion Iron Range, and is historically home to several iron ore mines.Today the city of Ely is best known as a popular entry point for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; the International Wolf Center, and the North American Bear Center.The main street of Ely is lined with outfitters, outdoor clothing stores, and restaurants. State Highway 1 (MN 1), State Highway 169 (MN 169) and County Road 21 (Central Avenue) are the main routes in Ely.

Ely Obituaries

It was noted by Des Moines Register on February 15th, 2021 that Frank Fifo passed away in Ely, Minnesota.  Fifo was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Frank's life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on January 10th, 2021 that Marcella Michel (Turula) passed away in Chicago, Illinois.  Ms. Michel was 97 years old and was born in Ely, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Marcella's life.

It was noted by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on July 25th, 2020 that Virginia Ruth "Virgie" Pelzek (Urbas) perished in McDonough, Georgia.  Ms. Pelzek was 86 years old and was born in Ely, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Virginia Ruth "Virgie"'s life.

It was disclosed on February 6th, 2019 that Anton "Ski" Chmielewski died in Ely, Minnesota.  Chmielewski was 85 years old and was born in Iron River, MI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Anton "Ski"'s life.

It was written on January 21st, 2019 that Jacqueline Faith Pearson (Bodammer) passed on in Ely, Minnesota.  Ms. Pearson was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jacqueline Faith's life.

It was reported by Hartford Courant on October 3rd, 2018 that Bertha Eleanor "Berdie" Fitzgerald (Harju) died in Connecticut.  Ms. Fitzgerald was 94 years old and was born in Ely, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Bertha Eleanor "Berdie"'s life.

It was written on September 7th, 2018 that David A Krikorina died in Ely, Minnesota.  Krikorina was 64 years old and was born in Orlando, FL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor David A's life.

It was reported by Eau Claire Leader-Telegram on May 30th, 2018 that Mildred Ann Mock (Preblich) died in Augusta, Wisconsin.  Ms. Mock was 87 years old and was born in Ely, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mildred Ann's life.

It was noted on May 3rd, 2018 that Donna Jean Ruhl (Dallmann) died in Conrath, Wisconsin.  Ms. Ruhl was 56 years old and was born in Ely, MN.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Donna Jean's life.

It was revealed by Star Beacon on August 13th, 2017 that Ann M Kantola (Moravitz) passed on in Conneaut, Ohio.  Ms. Kantola was 94 years old and was born in Ely, MN.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ann M's life.

History

The city's main street is lined with outfitters, outdoor clothing stores, and restaurants.

Chippewa, or the Ojibwe were the first to inhabit the Ely area. Ely, a miner from Michigan who never saw the town. In 1967, the Pioneer mine closed. Iron ore was first discovered in Ely in 1883, near the west end of what is now called, Miner's Lake. They are believed to have sought refuge with the abundance of blueberries, which is why the townspeople hold the Blueberry Festival every year in late July.

The official website for the city of Ely is https://www.ely.mn.us/.