Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

Darwyn R. Haveri,  83, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Diamond Willow, Proctor after a difficult struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Darwyn was born December 7, 1939 to Sulo and Vera (Anderson) Haveri in Two Harbors, and grew up in Finland where he was a life-long resident. He was hired by Erie Mining Railroad right out of high school and continued...

Apr 27, 2023

 

Andre B. Floen, 86, of Bradenton, Florida, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in her daughter’s home at Longboat Key, FL.  She was born August 10, 1936 in Littlefork, Minnesota to Lawrence Joseph LaChapelle & IdaMay (Stephenson) LaChapelle.

Andre married Sidney R. Hart in Littlefork, MN on December 10, 1955.  She moved with her...

Apr 25, 2023

Bonnie G. McGregor, a loving wife, mother and grandmother died peacefully, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 10, 1946 in Davenport, IA to Elbert and Anita (Mavity) Wiseman.  Bonnie later moved with her family to a farm in Clover Valley, MN.  After attending Clover Valley High School, she worked at the Scenic Cafe...

Apr 19, 2023

 

Don Swanson, 93, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Two Harbors

Don was born to Arvid and Margaret (Erickson) Swanson on April 13, 1930 in Two Harbors and was a life-long resident of the Two Harbors area.   He started driving for a living at age 16 for the Scandinavian Cooperative Store in Two Harbors, and also worked...

Apr 17, 2023

 

Andrēa Marie (Poupore Kempffer) Scribner, 35, Two Harbors, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 17, 2023 in Two Harbors.

Drēa was born November 30, 1987 in Duluth and grew up in Two Harbors, graduating from Two Harbors High School in 2006, and UMD in 2009.  She married the love of her life, Brian Scribner in 2010.  Wherever she...

Apr 4, 2023

Lynette Swanson, 64, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Lynette was born February 3, 1959 to George and Marjorie (Sande) Swanson in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident. She was a loving care-giver and enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and lawn care.

Lynette was preceded in death by...

Mar 28, 2023

Madelyn Blaisdell, 84, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Waterview Shores.

Madelyn was born June 8, 1938 to Esaias and Hildegard (Eklund) Lofgren in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident. She graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1956 and went on to complete her nurses training at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN....

Mar 27, 2023

Patricia D. “Patty” Haveri, 77, of Two Harbors, died Monday, March 27, 2023 at Barross Cottage in Two Harbors.

Patty was born June 26, 1945 to Clifford and Alice (Hicks) Lovold, and grew up on the North Shore of Lake Superior, graduating from Wm Kelley High school. She married Doug Haveri and together they moved to Two...

Mar 23, 2023

Kathleen Mary Freeberg Zellers, 73, born May 5, 1949, to Carl Arthur Freeberg and Mary (Hohnleitner) Freeberg, passed away suddenly on March 23, 2023.

Born in Two Harbors, Kathy spent most of her career working at Lake View Hospital as a nurse in the Emergency Room. She found the work gratifying and felt honored to be able...

Mar 22, 2023

Arnie Piirainen, 64, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home.

Arnie was born May 26, 1958 to Elias and Elsa (Ahonen) Piirainen in Two Harbors, where he grew up and attended schoool. After graduating from high school in 1976, Arnie attended vocational school. He was employed as a draftsman for Larson Boats in...

Mar 13, 2023

George P. “Chub” Starkovich, 79, of Silver Bay, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, after fighting a hard battle with renal cancer.

He was born June 3, 1943 to George and Mary “Mitzi” (Evatz) Starkovich in a coal camp in Standardville, Utah.  At the founding of these new communites, the family...

Mar 12, 2023

Michael A. Scheidt, 71, of Silver Bay, died Sunday, March 12, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Mike was born in Jamestown, North Dakota to Raymond and DeLaine (Monson) Scheidt and grew up and attended schools all over the states - graduating high school in Michigan City, Indiana, and later obtaining a degree from WITC...

Mar 9, 2023

Donald “Don” A. Jones, 78, of Two Harbors died Thursday, March 9, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

He was born on April 3, 1944 to Lawrence and Esther (Granberg) Jones in Two Harbors where he was a lifelong resident.  Don was employed for many years by Reserve Mining Co., retiring in 2007.  He was a...

Mar 8, 2023

On the afternoon of March 8, 2023 with an old hymn of the faith playing in the background William J. Berry of Silver Bay passed peacefully to his eternal home. He was surrounded by wonderful staff of the MN Vet’s Home who cared and kept him company until it was time for him to leave his home of 5...

Mar 2, 2023

Mary Lee Hatch, 78, of Two Harbors, peacefully passed away March 02, 2023 in her home with her beloved dog "buddy" in her lap.

Mary was born June 13, 1944 in LaCrosse, WI to Chester and Arlene Thomason. As a child her family moved to Finland, MN. Mary later moved to Two Harbors to raise her family....

Feb 27, 2023

Marvin C. Knaffla, 95, of Two Harbors, died Monday, February 27, 2023 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Fisher, Minnesota to Emil and Olga (Smith) Knaffla on January 16, 1928. Growing up in Crookston and Alvwood, he married in 1951 and moved to International Falls. During the Korean War he served in the U.S....

Feb 24, 2023

Our beloved son, Zachary James Shogren died on February 24, 2023.  He is the son of Jim and Jenny Shogren, brother to Krissy and Evan, grandson to Martha Hoven.

Zach was born April 12, 1988 at Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors.

He had a kind heart and loved his family.  Zach received unconditional love...

Feb 22, 2023

Eleanor G. Bohlen, 92, of  Two Harbors, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.

Eleanor was born July 28, 1930 to Edward and Gertie (Veen) Harms in Corona, South Dakota, where she grew up and attended school. On October 2, 1949 she married Arthur Bohlen and together they moved to Two Harbors in 1961...

Feb 20, 2023

Phillip A. Houle, 81, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2023 at home.

Phil was born to Ragnvald Jarl “RJ” and Hilja (Haveri) Houle on February 25, 1941 in Two Harbors. He grew up in Little Marais and graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1958.  In 1961 he married Carolyn Swardstrom and together they made their...

Feb 15, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Hatch, 84, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Waterview Shores.

Jerry was born February 6, 1939 to Chester and Frances Hatch in Storm Lake, Iowa and grew up on a farm in Olivia, MN. As a young man he moved to the North Shore and was employed at Reserve Mining Company for...