Obituaries

May 26, 2022

Marjorie Ellen Zoesch formerly of Delafield and Phillips Wisconsin passed away peacefully on May 26, 2022.

Known as Marj to her family and friends, was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 16, 1934, the youngest of three children of Arnold and Alice Thorsen.

Marj is survived by her children, Dawn (Marty) Boulanger of Two Harbors,...

May 24, 2022

Ronald D.C. Thureen, 89, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

Ron was born April 9, 1933 to Carl J. and Marie J. (Stordahl) Thureen in Duluth, where he grew up, attending Congdon Elementary, East Middle, and Central High School. After earning an Associate’s Degree from Gustavus Adolphus College, he served...

May 22, 2022

Muriel D. Widen, 98, Two Harbors, died Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Waterview Shores.

Muriel was born March 14, 1924 to James and Margaret (Towl) Donovan in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident. In 1945, she married Raymond Widen and together they owned and operated Ray’s Shoes for 27 years.

Muriel was a...

May 21, 2022

Our beloved Auntie Donna passed away peacefully with family at her side, on Saturday May 21, 2022. She was one month short of her 97th birthday. She was born to Aleda Marie (Lindberg) Joynes and John Thomas Joynes in Grand Marais, MN on June 24, 1925. She was the youngest of 6 siblings, Floyd, Howard, Glenn, Norman, and her...

May 16, 2022

Charlene E. Rolando, 91, of Silver Bay, passed into the Lord’s hands on Monday May 16, 2022, at Global Point Senior Living in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Charlene was born August 11, 1930 daughter of Charles and Irene (Christian) Pregl in Chicago, Illinois. As a child she moved to Ely, Minnesota where she graduated from Ely...

May 16, 2022

Marlene Mattson, 88, of Two Harbors, died Monday, May 16, 2022 at Edgewood Assisted Living in Hermantown.

Marlene was born June 18, 1933 to Hilmer and Violet (Barthell) Sunde in Knife River and graduated from Clover Valley High School.   She was employed at several financial institutions for many years, the longest being at St. Louis County Federal...

Apr 29, 2022

Ruth Abbott, 82, Two Harbors, died Friday, April 29, 2022 at Waterview Shores.

Ruth was born May 26, 1939 to Melvin and Margaret (Pearthree) Sather in Duluth, where she grew up and graduated from Proctor High School. She was married to Gerald Abbott on May 17, 1957 and they have made their home in Two Harbors since...

Apr 28, 2022

Frances P. Magnuson, 97, of Two Harbors died Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors.

Fran was born on November 5, 1924 to Louis and Mary Prebil in Chisholm, MN where she grew up and graduated from high school.  She moved to Duluth and attended Duluth Business School, studying clerical work.  It was in...

Apr 26, 2022

Darcy James Heyer, 69, Isabella, passed away April 26, 2022 at his home.

Darcy was born in Hibbing, MN, and as a young man, proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and college football,and loved his Seattle Seahawks! Darcy was a terrific pool player, and could easily beat you one-handed....

Apr 25, 2022

Roman Wacker, 84, Two Harbors, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Lake View Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Roman was born March 26, 1938 to Mathew and Marie (Heimenz) Wacker in Morrison County, MN.  He grew up living on Hannah Lake near Hillman, MN and had made his home in Two Harbors...

Apr 19, 2022

Ina Ethel (Banttari) Backman died peacefully on April 19, 2022 at Barross Cottage 2 in Two Harbors, MN.  She was 95.  Ina was born November 7, 1926 in Bismarck, ND to Jacob and Hilma Banttari.  When she was about 6 years old, she moved with her family to a farm near Hibbing, MN and after a few more years...

Apr 19, 2022

Richard Carlson, 79, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Lake View Memorial Hospital with his family at his side.

Dick was born March 21, 1943 in Minneapolis to Robert Carlson and Hildur (Peterson). After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army from 1961 until 1964 stationed in France. He was employed...

Apr 18, 2022

Alma Oman Carlson, 96, of Two Harbors, passed away on April 18, 2022.

Alma was born in Brimson on October 18, 1925, as the sixth child of Axel and Adelina (Skogman) Oman. Alma enjoyed time with her family and friends, knitting, crocheting, playing cards, sewing, and many years of bowling.

Alma wrote this obituary herself...

Apr 10, 2022

Dennis Robert Prestidge, 83, of Two Harbors passed away surrounded by family on April 10, 2022.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many and will be missed by all.

Dennis was born on June 23, 1938 to Donald and Viola Prestidge in Buffalo, Minnesota.  He moved to Silver Bay, Minnesota at the...

Apr 9, 2022

Eric M. Scheidt, 36, of Duluth died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

He was born on November 18, 1985 to Michael Scheidt and Gina Heinzen in Florissant, MO, and moved home to Silver Bay where he remained until after graduating high school.

Eric moved to Superior, WI where he attended WITC and received his Industrial...

Apr 7, 2022

Donald E. Lovaas, 95, of Grand Marais, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, April 7, 2022 with family by his side.

Don was born November 3, 1926 to Dan and Mabel (Strom) Lovaas in Bock, Minnesota. He graduated from Mora High School in 1944, then served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Following...

Apr 4, 2022

Hilda Helen Carlson went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 4, 2022.

She was born July 31, 1929 in Willow River, MN to Jim and Caroline Wagner.  After finishing school, she went to work at Dix Café in Moose Lake.  Hilda met Axel Carlson and they were married on February 26, 1949.  In 1955...

Apr 2, 2022

Jeffrey L. Garner, 71, Two Harbors, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Jeff was born November 15, 1950 to George and Marceline (Helmer) Garner in Bloomington, Minnesota, and grew up in Atwater. After graduating from high school in 1968, he served stateside in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. Jeff moved...

Mar 30, 2022

John M. “Jack” Neylon, 77, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.

Jack was born February 10, 1945 to James and Lois (McCannell) Neylon in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident. After high school he served in the U. S. Army National Guard as a track vehicle mechanic, stationed in...

Mar 28, 2022

Kerry J. Danielson, 71, of Silver Bay, died Monday, March 28, 2022 at Miller-Dwan Medical Center after a recent diagnosis of leukemia, with his wife and family at his side.

Kerry was born December 8, 1950 to Ken and Marion (Erickson) Danielson  in Duluth and had made his home in Silver Bay since moving there with his...