Shelby Jean Stickney, age 63 of Eveleth died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 13, 2016. She was born July 18, 1953 in Virginia, the daughter of Louis Frank and Rose Irene (Smolke) Omersa. Shelby grew up in Eveleth, graduated from Eveleth High School and married her High School sweetheart, David John Stickney on August 26, 1972. They lived in Mankato for a brief period and returned home to purchase the Mesabi Sign Company in 1976. Shelby and Dave were inseparable; you would rarely see one without the other. They were very active in the area's business communities, and whole-heartedly supported local causes, events, and charities. They loved people; world travel; sunny, warm destinations; sports cars; their Range friends; their Highland Woods Community friends in Bonita Springs; and most especially, their family. Shelby was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Eveleth and the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce.

Shelby is survived by brothers: Louis Omersa, Gene Omersa, and Lance Omersa all of Eveleth; mother-in-law: Jean Stickney of Virginia; sisters-in-law: Paulette (Gerald) Bundich of Rice Lake, WI, Barbara (Larry) Olson of Aurora, and Debbie Poderzay of Mt. Iron; brother-in-law: Keith (Tammi) Stickney of Zimmerman, MN; the "kids" Jasmine and Bailey; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Louis & Rose Omersa.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in the Resurrection Catholic Church in Eveleth. Reverend Father Frank Perkovich will officiate. A Gathering time for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Church. Private family inurnment will follow in the Eveleth Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Jerod Ruotsalainen, Michael Vergin, Shawn Omersa, Brett Bundich, Paul Olson, Scott Olson, David Poderzay, and Corey Poderzay.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Eveleth Area Community Foundation Fund, or the Mesabi Humane Society.

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .

Gathering Time for Family & Friends 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon ,Saturday, September 24, 2016
Resurrection Catholic Church
301 Adams Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734
Memorial Mass 12 Noon ,Saturday, September 24, 2016
Resurrection Catholic Church
301 Adams Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734
Private Inurnment 1:15 p.m.
Eveleth Cemetery
851 Park Avenue Eveleth, MN 55734