Obituaries

Jan 1, 2020

Brad Anderson, 67, passed away in his home on January 1, 2020.

After graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1971 he enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and served as a mechanic from 1971 to 1975.

A “jack of all trades” he enjoyed golfing and bowling, woodworking and tinkering with anything, especially cars....

Jan 1, 2020

Dennis T. Lehtinen, 67, Finland, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his home with his family at his side, after a short illness.

A life-long resident of Finland, he graduated from William Kelley High School in Silver Bay in 1971. After high school he worked for Reserve Mining Company until 1983, then drove logging truck for his...

Dec 18, 2019

Nicholas H.W. Ojard, 32, of Knife River died tragically on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in a snowmobile accident in Colorado.

He was born on December 6, 1987 to Gary and Vicky (Bissell) Ojard in Duluth.  Nick lived in Aurora the first 4 years of his life, but since that time has made Knife River his home.  He...

Dec 15, 2019

Kevin Carl Bergman, 57, of Two Harbors died suddenly on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors.

He was born on August 11, 1962 to Carl and Lorraine (Hanson) Bergman in Two Harbors where was a lifelong resident.  After high school, Kevin was employed at Midwest Timber for a short time and...

Dec 14, 2019

Eugene “Sonny” Udenberg, 82, Two Harbors, died Saturday, December 14, 2019 in the Barross Manor.

Sonny was born July 22, 1937 to Clifford and Hazel (Thorson) Udenberg in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident. As a young man, he was employed by the DM&IR Railway as a section laborer. After the death of his father-in-law,...

Dec 12, 2019

James F. Hulburt, 95, formerly of Maple Grove, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 in Waterview Shores in Two Harbors.

Jim was born October 10, 1924 to William and Rose Ann (Obert) Hulburt in Maple Grove          .  During World War II he served in the Army Air Force in the Pacific Theater.  After the war he had a...

Dec 4, 2019

James Bert “Frenchie” Cardinal died peacefully in Duluth, MN on December 4, 2019 at the age of 87.

James is survived by his son, Jim Cardinal and his wife, Lori, of Layton, Utah; his son Joe Cardinal of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota; and his granddaughter, Jamie, and grandsons, Jimmy and Jonathan.  James is preceded in death by his...

Nov 29, 2019

Alice D. Otterblad, 95, of Two Harbors, died Friday, November 29, 2019 at Carefree Living in Silver Bay.

She was born March 5, 1924 to Gilbert and Emma (West) Peterson in Two Harbors where she was a life-long resident. After graduating from high school in 1943 she worked for the D M & I R Railroad as...

Nov 27, 2019

Howard Abrahamson, 90, Grand Marais, died November 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.

Howard was born March 7th, 1929 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and was adopted by Thomas and Lucille Abrahamson from Aberdeen, South Dakota.  Howard grew up and attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and graduated with a degree in Business...

Nov 13, 2019

Mark Matthew Kennedy, 65, of Fridley, MN passed away on November 13th, 2019.

Survived by his wife, Coreen (Marklund) Kennedy; daughters, Christy (Matt) Swedell, Susan (Jeremy) Dallmann; son, Matt Kennedy; sisters, Carol (Bob) Umhauer and Barbara (Larry) Lund; and 5 cherished grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents, Beatrice (Kislia) Kennedy and Curtis Kennedy.

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Nov 3, 2019

Donald W. Lieffring, 84, Two Harbors, died Sunday, November 3, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

Don was born February 24, 1935 to Laurence and Ethel (Schafer) Lieffring in Elmwood, Wisconsin. His first years were spent on a farm in Eau Galle, Wi until the family moved to Cumberland, Wi where he graduated from high school. He first...

Nov 1, 2019

There was a little girl named Audrey born on March 5th, 1919 to Fabian and Cornelia Poulin.  Audrey was the youngest of four.  Two brothers, Raymond and Walter and a sister, Genevieve.

As she grew up in Two Harbors, she had many interests and friends.  One day she met a boy named Arnold Grudnosky.  They...

Oct 24, 2019

Barbara A. Lugeanbeal, 78, Two Harbors, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.

Barbara was born August 22, 1941 the only child of George and Mary Ellen (Manock) Lugeanbeal in East Peoria, Illinois.  Barb was a dancer at a young age and added swimming in high school. She was also a member of the...

Oct 16, 2019

Joyce Wright, 76, of Larsmont, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at St Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, after a long illness.

She was born on November 16, 1942 to Charles and Esther Simpson in Austin, Texas where she grew up.  Joyce met Bruce Wright in Wichita, Kansas and they moved to the North Shore in 1972.  She...

Oct 13, 2019

Hugh Bishop, 79, of Two Harbors passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2019 surrounded by his family at Bayshore Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Hugh was born to Harold and Lois (Munholland) Bishop in Brainerd, MN on August 2, 1940 and grew up on a small farm near Backus, MN.  After serving one term in the U.S....

Oct 12, 2019

Reynold Lakso, Sr. 93, Two Harbors, died Saturday, October 12,2019 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors.

Rey was born May 27, 1926 to Lauri and Sally Lakso in Orr and grew up and attended schools in Hibbing.  After graduation, Rey served in the US Navy from 1944 until his discharge in 1946.  Returning to Hibbing, he was...

Oct 12, 2019

Rosalie Ann Johnson lived in Grand Marais, Minnesota and died October 12, 2019.

Rosie was born to Stanley and Florence Cukla on April 15,1954 in Thorp, WI and the family moved shortly after to East St. Paul, MN.  Rosie came to Grand Portage to spend the summers as a teenager with her brother Bob and made many...

Oct 9, 2019

James D. West, 81, Lutsen, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.

Jim was born July 8, 1938 to Carl and Dora (Nelson) West in Kingsford, Michigan, where he grew up. As a teen he moved to Lutsen and graduated from Cook County High School in 1956. Jim was self-employed...

Sep 30, 2019

Tim, 57, passed away after living with the ALS on September 30th, 2019. Tim was born on April 6th, 1962 to John and Betty Lekatz in Aurora, MN. He was the middle child of 3 brothers and graduated from Aurora Hoyt Lakes High in 1980. After graduating, he attended Eveleth Technical Community College as an Auto Technician, while working at the local...

Sep 28, 2019

Doris Vincent, 87, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Mille Lacs Health, Senior Care Unit in Onamia.

Doris was born and raised in a small but quaint mining town in upstate New York.  Doris grew up in a close loving family, with 2 brothers and 5 sisters, attending grade school and high school at Lyon Mountain School. ...