Obituaries
Joanne I Button
Feb 16, 2025
Joanne Button, 78, of Two Harbors died Sunday, February 16, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital.
She was born December 31, 1946 to Joseph and Elizabeth Irene (Hansen) Zapolski in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended school. After graduating in 1964, she attended beauty school and worked as a hairdresser for several years. Later she decided to stay at home...
Fred J. Dobesh
Feb 13, 2025
FRED JAMES DOBESH
Fred James Dobesh, 94, of Aitkin, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Minnesota Veterans home in Silver Bay, with his loving wife Gloria asleep in the bed next to him. They had moved to the Veterans home during the summer of 2023 to be near family.
Fred was born September 7, 1930...
Robert E. Carlson
Feb 11, 2025
Robert E. “Bobby” Carlson, 90, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Waterview Shores.
Bob was born January 20, 1935 to Earl and Pauline (Armata) Carlson in Ironwood, Michigan, where he grew up and attended school. After his marriage to Shirley Chipperi in 1956, they moved to the North Shore where they raised their family. Bobby was employed at Reserve...
Dolores Wilson
Feb 9, 2025
Dolores LaCoste Wilson, of Silver Bay, was born on June 9, 1933, and passed away on February 9, 2025. Known by everyone as “Dee,” she is survived by her children, Kirk Bigby, Pamela Steeg (Robert), and Scott Wilson; her grandchildren, Aaron (Anna) and Merrill Steeg and Brian Bigby; and her great-granddaughter, Amelia Steeg.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, she...
Beau Michael Cardinal
Feb 7, 2025
Beau Cardinal, 34, of Two Harbors, died Friday, February 7, 2025.
Beau was a wonderful son. He told us more than once that our home was his "Safe Place". He was a very caring person with a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. He always wanted to help others through their problems. He enjoyed having fun with his friends and many...
David B Johnson
Feb 4, 2025
David B. Johnson, 62, of Finland, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at home.
Dave was born to C. Bruce and Alice Johnson in Duluth.
He is survived by wife, Dianne; son, David (Jen); grandsons Jeremiah and Waylon; daughter, Bambi (David); mother, Alice; and sister, Deb.
Per Dave’s request, no services will be held.
Keith A. Olsen
Feb 2, 2025
Keith A. Olsen, 90, Two Harbors, died Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Lake View Hospital.
Keith was born October 3, 1934 to Arthur and Marjorie (Cooke) Olsen in Duluth and grew up in rural Duluth. After graduating from Clover Valley High School in 1952, he worked as a carpenter for several years. In 1960 he moved to Two Harbors, where he...
Joan Scallen
Feb 2, 2025
Joan Carroll Wilson Scallen, beloved wife, devoted mother, and faithful servant of God went peacefully into the embrace of her Lord and her loving husband, Terry, on February 2, 2025, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.
Joan was born on November 23, 1934, to Ben and Rose Wilson of St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated fourth in her class...
Joan Hall Daugherty
Feb 1, 2025
Joan Daugherty, known by her friends and family as Jody, from Grand Marais, MN, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 1, 2025 at the age of 85.
Jody was born an only child to Dwight and Roberta (Pittenger) Keller on April 23, 1939 in Mansfield, OH. She met Jim and they married on October 12, 1957. Jim was...
Alice Kallinen
Jan 29, 2025
Alice Kallinen, age 87, of Silver Bay, died peacefully Wednesday morning, January 29, 2025 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors. She was born November 24, 1937 to William and Violet (Cole) Widman in Brainerd, MN, and grew up in Pillager MN.
In 1960, Alice married Merlin Kallinen and moved to Silver Bay, MN, where they welcomed three children. Alice was an...
Sharon L Larson
Jan 29, 2025
Sharon Louise Larson, 82, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 surrounded by her family at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth.
She was born February 9, 1942 to John and Mildred (Berg) Anderson in Burbank, California, and grew up in Duluth. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1960 and as a young lady worked at Bridgeman’s in West Duluth for...
Kenneth L Kruger
Jan 28, 2025
Kenneth L. Kruger, 87, of Silver Bay died peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth with his family by his side.
He was born September 8, 1937 to Ben and Rena (Wiley) Kruger in Dodge County, MN. He graduated from Hayfield High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1964 plus four years in the...
Rosemary Spina
Jan 24, 2025
Rosemary Spina, a life-long resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully at the Waterview Shores Care Facility, in Two Harbors, MN, on January 24, 2025.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mary Olivieri; loving husband, Harmon Spina; brothers, John and Frank Olivieri; sister, Dora Blakemore; and her granddaughter, Ashley Spina.
She is survived by her sons, Patrick...
Carol E Nelson
Jan 15, 2025
Carol Nelson, 86, of Two Harbors, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her beloved home on the North Shore of Lake Superior. A life well-lived, Carol’s journey was marked by devotion, kindness, and a passion for nurturing the lives of those around her—family, friends, and the many who sought her wisdom.
Carol’s life was filled with accomplishments...
Royal E Wehmanen Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
Royal E. Wehmanen, 61, of Two Harbors died unexpectedly at home on January 13, 2025
Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Living Waters Fellowship in Two Harbors.
Kenneth L. Westin
Jan 11, 2025
Kenneth Lennard Westin, 79, passed away peacefully January 11, 2025, at his son’s home in Ironton, MN.
Ken was born to Lennard and Mildred (Korpi) Westin, October 17, 1945, in Minneapolis, MN.
The family moved from Minneapolis to Sandstone where they lived for several years before settling in Silver Bay, MN. Ken graduated from Silver Bay in 1963 and attended Vo Tech...
Grant Parcells
Jan 10, 2025
Grant unexpectedly passed away in the place he loved most, our cabin on the Gunflint Trail. He was finally getting excited about retirement. We spent Christmas to New Years there quietly and alone. Grant was sleeping in until 8am and drinking coffee until 10am. As anyone knows, this is not his typical 5am rise, and out the door with second...
Betty Lillback
Jan 10, 2025
Betty Lillback, 86, of Finland, died Friday, January 10, 2025 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Fort Frances, Ontario to Gus and Isabel (Leeson) Lindholm on May 20, 1938. In 1954, the family moved to Evergreen Lodge near Beaver Bay and Betty graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1955. In 1956, she and Donald Lillback were married...
Merlon Mayrand
Jan 2, 2025
Merlon Mayrand 83, longtime resident of Silver Bay and Beaver Bay, passed away January 2, 2025 at Carefree Assisted Living in Silver Bay.
Merlon was born on June 1, 1941 to Isabelle and Willard Smith in Minneapolis.
He proudly served his country in the Navy. He was an accomplished photographer who shot many space shuttle launches in Florida as well as many...
Lois K. Cavallin
Jan 2, 2025
Lois Cavallin, 94, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Lakeview Hospital.
Lois was born September 28, 1930, the first child of Russell and Lura (Ruff) Peterkin in Columbus, Ohio. Her father had come to Ohio from Virginia, Minnesota to attend Ohio State University, and there met and married her mother, from a small town nearby. The family moved to Virginia, where...
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