Obituaries: November 5, 2021

James J. Quigley III
James J. Quigley III, 85, of San Diego, Calif., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. A memorial service is being planned for later this year.
Jim was born on April 17, 1936, in Philadelphia, Pa. He graduated from Ely High School in 1954. He then graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. He later received a Master’s degree in Mathematics from St. Mary’s College in Winona. He worked for Westinghouse, IBM and Hewlett Packard. Jim and family spent many summers at their cabin on One Pine Lake. Canoe trips were always a part of their annual traditions.
Jim is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Taylor Quigley; children, James IV (wife, Judy), John (wife, Lori), Ann Graham (husband, Bill), Kathleen Tanaka (husband, Don) and Suzanne Wilson (husband, Riley); and grandchildren, Dakota, Joshua, Montana, Leyna, Keynan, Matthew, Makaela, Grace, Caden, Jenna, Alyssa and Riley.
He was preceded in death by his father, James J. Quigley Jr.; mother, Helen Wilson; and stepfather, Frank Wilson (former music teacher at Ely High School).

Dwayne L. Katzenberger
Dwayne “Dewey” Louis Katzenberger, 59, of Cook, passed away on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Oct. 30 at Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.
Dewey was born on June 9, 1962, in Hagerstown, Md., to Martin and Mae (Morris) Katzenberger. Dewey attended grade school at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hagerstown, where he also served as an altar boy. The family moved back to Cook, where Dewey graduated from Cook High School in 1981. Soon after, Dewey joined the Marines. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps and later joined the U.S. Army where he honorably served his country in Iraq and Kuwait, earning many service medals, badges and ribbons. In 2007, Dewey was injured while serving and retired shortly thereafter.
Dewey enjoyed hunting with his sister and fishing with family. He loved hanging out and spending time with family and friends. He was always joking and laughing. His family lovingly remembers him as a great guy; he was kind, loving, lighthearted, and just a joy to be around.
Dewey is survived by his sons, Kyle Katzenberger, John Katzenberger and Ben Minick; brother, Glen Katzenberger; sisters, Sharon (William) Stodard and Dona (George) Aune; grandkids, Jayson Katzenbeger, Ethan Katzenberger, Tia Katzenberger and Bella Tweeten; nieces and nephews, James A. Stodard, Theresa Elizabeth Stodard, Byron Martin Miller, Veronica Katzenberger, Todd Katzenberger, Irene Katzenberger, Duna Katzenberger, Dee Ann (Brian) Hill, Shanda Anderson, Danielle Drozdek and Kaylin Rankila (Pat Russell); great-niece, Ziva Russell; and numerous other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joseph Katzenberger; mother of his children and soulmate, Ann Whiteside Katzenberger; and great-niece, Peytynn Russell.

Janice A. Bagwell
Janice Ann Stepan Bagwell, 83, of Eastland, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at her home. A Holy Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Ranger, Texas. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family, please address them to her daughter, Kelley Bagwell Everett, 1014 Darcy St., Galveston, TX 76554. Arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Eastland.
Jan was born on June 3, 1938, to Anton Stepan and Ann Pauline Bobence in Soudan. She was a graduate of Tower-Soudan High School and McConnell Airline School. She worked for Continental Airlines in Chicago, where she met her love, Gerald Bagwell. They married in Irving, Texas, in 1962 and had one daughter, Kelley, in 1963. They settled in Euless, Texas, until 1972, then spent the next ten years in Lubbock, Texas. In 1982, they moved to Eastland, where Jan was employed and retired from Eastland National Bank where she was a bank teller and mainly worked the drive-through. Her line was often long, as people waited for her cheerful greeting and beautiful smile. Her outgoing, upbeat personality would make your day. She never met at stranger.
Jan was proud of her Slavic heritage and loved her polka music. Her beauty was obvious from the outside, but her inner beauty is what made Jan special. She was a selfless, loving wife, mother and friend. Jan was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She will be missed by many.
Jan is survived by her daughter, Kelley Bagwell Everett and husband, Dell, of Galveston, Texas; brother, Tony Stepan and wife, Cindy, of Killeen, Texas; one grandchild, Kaelin Adell Everett; cousins, nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald.
Jan’s final words to all are, “Have fun and play polka!”

Frank J. Akins
Frank J. Akins, 86, formerly of Ely, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, at Vermilion Senior Living in Tower. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 5 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Ely with visitation being held one half hour prior to the service at the church. Family arrangements have been entrusted to Kerntz Funeral Home of Ely.

Charles E. Lindquist
Charles E. Lindquist, 80, of Babbitt, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital. A funeral service will be held in Iowa in 2022. Arrangements are with Landmark Funeral Home in Virginia.
He is survived by a stepdaughter, Karan Appelquist of Babbitt.

Earl K. Sanders
Earl K. Sanders, 82, of Embarrass, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at Hope Lutheran Church in Embarrass with Pastor Brian Birk officiating. A private family burial will be at a later date at the Embarrass Cemetery. Arrangements are with Landmark Funeral Home in Virginia.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Wells Sanders; sons, Alan and Steven (Amber); daughter, Aimee (John) Anderson; grandchildren, Amanda, Harley, Jessica, Michelle, Brittney, Ash, Coltan and Erin; great-grandson, Mekiyah; and by other family members.

James Markovich
James “Jimmy” Markovich, 77, originally of Ely, passed away from complications due to COVID-19 on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas, with his wife and children by his side. A celebration of life will be held in Hill City in the spring.
He is survived by his wife, Nanci Gowell Blanchard; children, Bill (Stephanie LeDuc) Markovich of Grand Forks, N.D., and Candy (Mario) Costa of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; stepchildren, Greg (Lisa) Blanchard of Hill City, Mark Blanchard of Farmington and Matt (Julie) Blanchard of Ramsey; siblings, Patti (Dennis) Gowell of Ely and Susie (Dean) McCauley of Ocala, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Pat (Larry) Fillbrandt of Bovey, Susie (John) Mueller of Backus and Yvonne Gowell of Wenatchee, Wash.; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and special friends; and beloved dogs, Sophie and Abby.