Obituaries: October 30, 2020

Charles E. Morcom
Charles E. “Chuck” Morcom, 74, of Tower, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at his Lake Vermilion home, surrounded by his family. At his request, no funeral service will be held.
Chuck was born on Dec. 21, 1945, in Soudan, to Ronald and Molly (Brula) Morcom. Chuck served in the National Guard and was retired from US Steel as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed spending winters in Florida, and his favorite activities were photography, video editing, painting Bob Ross style, and enjoying his summers at Lake Vermilion.
Chuck is survived by his three sons, Scott Morcom, Bryan Morcom and Christopher (Autumn) Jacobson; three grandsons, Dylan Morcom, Connor Morcom and Jackson Jacobson; stepson, Adam Jacobson; two brothers, Jim Morcom of Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Ron Morcom of Tower; three nephews, Eric (Marcie) of Denver, Colo., Tom of Babbitt and Dan (Monica) of Rochester; and niece, Heather Morcom of Denver, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Molly; and brother, Clifford.

Stephen Chiabotti
Stephen Chiabotti, 69, of Montgomery, Ala., originally of Soudan, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, the family intends a memorial and interment at the U.S. Air Force Academy at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Montgomery Area Food Bank.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Gornick Chiabotti; wife, Nila Pearson Chiabotti; daughter, Teal and son, Matthew; grandson, Henry; sister, Rita; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Carl M. Pineo
Carl Marshall Pineo Jr., 91, of Virginia, died on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Private services will be held. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you for the outstanding care that Carl received from Dr. Peterson and the Essentia East Range Hospice team. Family services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Rita Trenti Pineo; son, Gordon; daughters, Debra (Michael) Finn, Katherine (Paul) Belobaba, Mary (Wade) Thurman and Carol (Thomas) Farniok; grandchildren, Shannon (Cullen) Warren, Alex (Hannah) Finn, Christian (Charlotte) Belobaba, John (Carly) Pineo, Nick Pineo, Audra Thurman, Hannah (Reid) Thurman, Carl Farniok and Hale Farniok; four great-grandchildren; loyal friends; the very best neighbors; and extended family.

Imogene E. Butler
Imogene E. Fawkes Butler, 94, of Virginia, formerly of Iron Hub, died on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, at the Waterview Pines in Virginia. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Iron Hub. Funeral arrangements are with Koop Funeral Home of Crosby.
She is survived by four sons, James (Judy) Butler of Babbitt, Thomas Butler of Brooklyn Park, Daniel (Paula) Butler of Cohasset and Timothy Butler of Babbitt; two daughters, Debra (Bruce) Andersen of Hinckley and Julie Peloquin of Virginia; three sisters, Arlis Stanich of Ironton, Maridee (Louis) Smilich of Deerwood and Glenda (Dewey) Nyberg of Lindstrom; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.