Corrine Mjelde
November 10, 1929 — September 16, 2011
CORRINE "CORKY" MJELDE
Corrine "Corky" Mjelde, 81, of Two Harbors, died Friday, September 16, 2011 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.
She was born November 10, 1929 to Clifford and Alice (Englestad) Orvik in Nielsville, Minnesota. Corky attended grade school in Nielsville and high school in Climax. After graduation she went on to attend college in both Fargo and Moorhead before marrying Archie Mjelde in 1948.
Corky worked for Lake County School District 381 for 25 years, starting in the kitchen but spending most of her time as a teacher's aide, where she enjoyed working with children. She was a longtime member of Sychar Lutheran Church and Royal Neighbors of America.
Corky is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Patsy.
She is survived by her husband Archie; sons Greg (Marilyn) of Ogilvie and Grant (Mary) of Two Harbors; grandchildren Ross (Sarah), Wade (Shannon), Beth (Ryan) Huddy, Shawn, and Brook; great-grandchildren Mackenzie, Mason, Brody, and Violet; and sister, Ramona Whitson.
Corky's family would like to thank the staff of Carefree Living in Silver Bay and Ecumen Scenic Shores for their excellent care. Also thank you to Dr. McMahon and Pastor Paul Taintor.
Visitation will be from 10 AM until the 11 AM service on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Cavallin Funeral Home.