Obituaries

Dec 13, 2020

Mary M. Olin, 85, Grand Marais, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 in the Minnestoa Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay.

Mary was born November 17, 1935 to Mike and Sophie (Connor) Powell in Grand Marais.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxilary and enjoyed bingo, word searches, puzzles, bowling, an occasional slot machine, and most of...

Dec 5, 2020

On December 5, 2020 the world lost an angel.  Donna Mae Gustafson made the news and the next morning started her day with a Diet Coke and Christmas movies before her final journey to heaven.  Always one to live life with laughter and smiles, she left this world as the sun rose to remind us of her favorite song,...

Dec 4, 2020

Robert C. Oslund, 89, of Silver Bay, died on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was so appreciative of the care he received there.

Bob was born April 12, 1931 in St.Paul to Willis and Martha (Moenke) Oslund. He grew up in Forest Lake, graduating from Forest Lake High School in...

Nov 29, 2020

Beatrice M. Fjeran, 95, of Two Harbors died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

Bea was born February 28, 1925 to Paul and Elsie (Oberg) Saari in French River, where she grew up alongside her sister Lou. She graduated from Clover Valley High School in 1943. She married Ryal Gelineau in 1944 and...

Nov 26, 2020

Joanne Mae Anderson, 89, of Two Harbors, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020.

She was born September 8, 1931 in Toimi, MN. She grew up in Two Harbors and married her high school sweetheart in 1952.  They would later move to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin where they raised their family.

Joanne graduated summa cum laude from...

Nov 26, 2020

Rodney G. “Sonny” Roff, 77, of Two Harbors, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Waterview Shores.

He was born on May 5, 1943 to George and Hilda (Forsell) Roff in Duluth, where he grew up and attended school. He moved to Two Harbors in 1965 and was employed by Reserve Mining and later Maher Trucking.

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Nov 21, 2020

Barbara Jean (Brown) Beatty, 72, of Two Harbors, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 21st, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Barbara was born on March 27, 1948 in St. Paul, MN.  She was adopted and raised by her loving parents, Verne and Pearl (Force) Brown of Two Harbors and Pequaywan Lake and graduated from...

Nov 21, 2020

Margaret “Margie” Hartshorn, 64, Finland, died on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital due to complications of Myotonic Dystrophy.

Margie was born April 10, 1956 to Edwin and Olga (Lebak) Dahle in Two Harbors.  She grew up in Little Marais, graduating from William Kelley High School.  Margie married Paul Hartshorn on May 19, 1979 and together...

Nov 19, 2020

Rollie Klindworth, 58, of Two Harbors, MN died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Rollie was born April 30, 1962 to Wilbur and Marilyn (Sprick) Klindworth in Lake City, Minnesota. Rollie was a member of New Hope Church.

He enjoyed operating his family farm, spending time with family and friends,...

Nov 18, 2020

Stanley M. Hovdestad, 82, formerly of Tucson, AZ died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay, with his wife, Wendy at his side.

He was born on October 18, 1938 to Anton and Olivia (Thompson) Hovdestad in Moorhead, MN where he grew up.  Stanley graduated from Park Rapids High School before...

Nov 18, 2020

Eugene (Gene) Himes, 77, died November 18, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

Gene was born on May 12, 1943 to Delmar and Ruth (Kalander) Himes in Duluth, grew up in Finland and graduated from Kelley High in June 1961.  He attended UMD until joining the U. S. Navy in San Diego on Dec. 31, 1963....

Nov 18, 2020

Leroy Teschendorf, 76, formerly of Finland, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors.

Leroy was born August 2, 1944 to Albert and Lorraine (Meyer) Teschendorf in Glencoe, MN where he grew up and attended school.  After school he served in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant and served in the...

Nov 17, 2020

With a sad heart, the children of the Frey family announce the passing of their mother, Marie Frey, who was 93 years old. She lived a rich and robust life in Silver Bay, MN and lived her final years in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. The family will be ever grateful to the nurses and...

Nov 4, 2020

Feudor Aijala, 84, Silver Bay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

Feudor was born on April 20, 1936 to Felder and Saima (Mattson) Aijala in Ely where he grew up and attended Ely Junior College.  Feudor continued his education at the University of MN- Duluth, obtaining a Bachelor’s in...

Nov 3, 2020

Cathy Globe, 76, Silver Bay, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.

Cathy was born January 9, 1944 in Oscoda, Michigan, where she grew up and attended school. She lived in Omaha, Nebraska for several years, moving to Minnesota in 1986. She married the love of her life, Michael Globe on May...

Nov 2, 2020

We are saddened to share that our loving husband, father, brother, grandfather,and great grandfather. Our friend and neighbor, Virgil L. Jasmer went to his heavenly home at age 88 on November 2, 2020 with his beloved wife Jo of 65 years and family by his side.

Virg was born July 17, 1932 to Art and Irene Jasmer...

Oct 26, 2020

Janet Hurd (Bohm), born January 11, 1942 to Hubert Witte DDS and Elsie (Erickson) Witte, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020, at Barross Manor in Two Harbors, MN.

Jan was a member of Living Waters Fellowship in Two Harbors. She enjoyed going to church and especially out to dinner afterwards. She grew up In Frederic, WI...

Oct 24, 2020

Thomas J. Fitzgerald, 90, Finland, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at home.

Thomas was born March 25, 1930 to the late Walter and Helen Fitzgerald in Ashland, WI.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Phyllis; 5 sons, Gary, Michael, Patrick, David, and Mark; 3 step-daughters, Patricia, Donna, and Susan; 19 grandchildren;...

Oct 20, 2020

Janet Katharine Meany, 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

A 56-year resident of Duluth’s North Shore, Janet was born on June 19, 1931 to Elmore and Kathryn (Huchthausen) Olson in Minneapolis. She graduated from Carleton College in 1953 and completed a Master of Fine Arts degree in...

Oct 20, 2020

Charles H. “Chuck” Toftey, 80, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth.

He was born July 13, 1940 in Joliet, Il. to John and Ione (Seglem) Toftey.  He lived in Duluth, MN until Junior High School, moved to Grand Marais, Minnesota where he attended Cook County High School graduating in...