Obituaries
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...
Gary Allen Waldron
Dec 31, 2024
Gary Allen Waldron, 73, formerly of La Crosse, WI, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Viewcrest Nursing Home in Duluth, surrounded by loved ones.
Gary was born on September 3rd, 1951, in Two Harbors, MN, the son of Roy and Dale (Mallory) Waldron.
Gary enjoyed fishing, drawing, carving, and taking road trips, especially out West. He was also passionate about music...
Darold E. Rosbacka
Dec 30, 2024
Darold E. Rosbacka, age 85, peacefully passed away at home in Grand Marais on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born to Urho and Hilma Rosbacka in Cloquet, Minnesota, on January 20, 1939. Darold graduated from Cloquet High School in 1957 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies with a minor in Physical Education from...
Scott N. Roen
Dec 29, 2024
Scott Roen, 71, died Sunday, December 29, 2024 unexpectedly at his home in Castle Danger.
Scott was born January 1, 1953 to Palmer and Evelyn (McCorison) Roen, and grew up in and around Gooseberry Falls State Park, where Palmer was the first Park Manager.
Scott dedicated his life to stewardship: of his friends and family, his pets, communities of faith, and the...
Nyles Edward Kean
Dec 26, 2024
Nyles Edward Kean, 71, Two Harbors, died Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Medical Center.
He was born November 29, 1953 in Minneapolis. At a young age, he moved to Two Harbors with his parents Thomas and Alice (Bortnem) Kean and graduated from Two Harbors High School in the Class of 1972. Ed enlisted in the Navy...
Alan R. Taenzer
Dec 24, 2024
Al was born on April 1st 1937 & died December 24, 2024 at 87 years of age. He grew up in a northwest Chicago neighborhood. His family was a fabulous group of artists. His Grandfather, Bendix Taenzer was published in the “Saturday Evening Post.” His parents, Roderick and Marcella Taenzer were also artists who grew up in St. Louis, Missouri...
Willard M Clark
Dec 23, 2024
Willard Clark, 92, Two Harbors, died Monday, December 23, 2024 at Waterview Shores.
Willard was born December 30, 1931 to Jasper and Freda (Dahlen) Clark in Weirgor, Wisconsin. He graduated from Bruce High School in 1949 before being drafted in to the Army. His wedding to Gloria Thorson had to be moved up two weeks in order for him to make...
Dolores Hazel Johnson
Dec 23, 2024
Dolores Hazel Johnson, 98, Two Harbors, died Monday, December 23, 2024 at Waterview Shores.
Dolores was born November 20, 1926 to Archie and Cecelia (Kesler) Lessor in Cloquet, where she grew up, graduating from Cloquet High School in 1944. She married Roger E. Johnson on April 22, 1950 and made her home in Two Harbors since that time. During her working...
Lola M Esterly
Dec 21, 2024
Lola M. Esterly, 91, of Duluth, formerly of Two Harbors, died Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation in Duluth.
She was born July 31, 1933 to John and Florence (Coutier) Schrum in Willow River. Lola graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1951, and married Philip A. Esterly that same year. They lived at four corners in Waldo...
George A Dugas
Dec 11, 2024
George Arthur Dugas, 73, Two Harbors, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 while working in his at-home shop. The garage was truly George’s happy place, where he tinkered on ‘projects’ to the backdrop of classic rock.
George was born November 3, 1951 in Little Falls, MN, the second of eight children of Edmund and Elizabeth (Wippler) Dugas. The family...
Warren W. Johnson
Dec 10, 2024
Warren Johnson’s spirit parted ways with his body on December 10 at the age of nearly 97.
Warren had strong, straight, skilled hands that he used his entire life to create, build, care, and repair. He began learning from his uncles and father who were mechanics and engineers on farms, the railroad, and in the military, to make the most of...
Harlan F Schwab
Dec 9, 2024
Harlan Frederick Schwab, aged 86, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024.
Harlan Frederick Schwab was born January 23, 1938, in Blue Earth, MN. He was the 5th of 8 children blessed to Fred and Gladys Schwab. He attended school in Blue Earth, MN and completed the U.S. Army basic training with an honorable discharge in 1963.
Harley considered the true treasures of...
David Allan Rogers
Dec 9, 2024
David Allan Rogers, 67, of Silver Bay died Monday, December 9, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.
He was born April 12, 1957 to Harlan and Lavera “Jean” (Hodgson) Rogers in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and was a life-long resident of Silver Bay.
Dave enjoyed his Harley-Davidson, classic muscle cars, kayaking, snowmobiling, drives on the North Shore and hiking with his dogs.
He...
Leland B James
Dec 6, 2024
Leland B James, (Jesse) 81, of Grand Portage passed away December 6th, 2024 in the North Shore Health Hospital with his wife by his side.
Jess was born in Ada, Minnesota on May 11, 1943 to Margaret (Marge) and Loren James. They lived a short time in Ohio. At the age of 4, Jess and his mom moved to Grand Portage...
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