Obituaries

Jun 6, 2019

Gert Lamo, 93, of Two Harbors died Thursday, June 6, 2019 surrounded by her family at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born on September 17, 1925 to Gustav and Thora (Carlsen) Kragseth in Two Harbors, where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1943.  During her marriage to Jim Erickson they raised...

Jun 2, 2019

Spencer David Sande, 25, of Two Harbors, MN passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 as a result of an ATV accident, with his friends at his side.

Spencer was born April 4, 1994 in Duluth and grew up in Two Harbors where he attended THHS and graduated in the Class of 2012.

Spencer was...

Jun 1, 2019

Milford Johnson, 91, formerly of Two Harbors, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 in California, where he had moved to be with a daughter after his wife, Monica’s death in 2018.

Milford was born February 17, 1928 to Milford Iver and Myrtle Dora (Sivertson) Johnson in Duluth, MN. As of one of the pioneer commercial fishing families on...

May 29, 2019

Peggy Johnson, 82, of Silver Bay died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home.

She was born on May 18, 1937 to John and Margaret (Pearson) Hedenberg in Duluth where she grew up and attended schools.  After graduating from East High School she attended Gustavus-Adolphus College in St. Peter where she met her future husband,...

May 29, 2019

Richard C. “RC” Nolander, 80, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

He was born August 30, 1938 to John and Helen (Bender) Nolander in Two Harbors, where he grew up and graduated from high school.  After attending UMD, RC was employed by the City of Two Harbors for many years as an...

May 15, 2019

Jim Hanson, 82, of Two Harbors died, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

He was born on September 7, 1936 to Arthur and Celia (Lee) Hanson in Knife River where he grew up and was a third-generation commercial fisherman.  Jim married Pat Wallace on October 25, 1958 and together they made their home in Clover...

May 14, 2019

Nancy Jean Olson, 78, of Lutsen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Duluth, MN.

She was born February 4, 1941 to Donald and Lorraine (Haroldson) Larson in Winona, MN.  Nancy graduated from Hopkins High School and attended St. Olaf College.

She retired from A. H. Bennett Company after 24 years.

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May 14, 2019

Vivian Delores Sande age 82.

Vivian grew up in Larsmont where she met and married her childhood sweetheart, Lloyd.  She was a devoted mother and wife who loved life and lived it to the fullest.  Spending quality time with friends and family brought her much joy.  She always had a kind word and a smile for those...

Apr 27, 2019

Helen Louise (Lueck) Winslow of Two Harbors passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 in her home following a brief illness.

She was born on February 1, 1928 to Fred and Rose Lueck in Aitkin, MN where she was raised.  In 1946, Helen married Warren Grubb and they moved to Duluth where they raised their family.  She...

Apr 25, 2019

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Margaret Brelie, 93, of Two Harbors passed peacefully, Thursday, April 25, 2019, surrounded by her family.

The middle child of three daughters, Margaret was born February 1, 1926, to Joe and Bertha Warner in Mankato, Minnesota. The family settled in Renville, Minnesota, where Margaret worked hard alongside her dad on...

Apr 24, 2019

Kristi Marie (Johnson) Stark, 51, of Duluth, formerly of Northeast Minneapolis and Two Harbors, passed away unexpectedly April 24, 2019.

She was born April 12, 1968 in Richfield, Minnesota as the fifth and youngest child to loving parents Alvin and Doris (McNabb) Johnson. Kristi attended elementary school in Lakeville, later transferring to St. Louis Park, where she...

Apr 23, 2019

Kirk Johnson, “Erwin”, 62, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Lake View Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, after a brief illness. He was brave, determined and hopeful. He never gave up, but his body did.

Kirk was born December 12, 1956, the youngest of five to Shirley “Tootsie” (Kirkhus) and Kenneth “Bogo” Johnson. A...

Apr 19, 2019

Betty Barthman, 80, of Two Harbors went home to meet Our Lord on Friday, April 19, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

She was born on December 29, 1938 to Andrew Blaise and Grace (Pouliot) Muckenhirn in Watertown, MN. Betty grew up and attended schools in Delano, MN. She graduated from McPhail College of Music with...

Apr 17, 2019

William (Bill) Henry Miller II (70) died unexpectedly on April 17, 2019. He was born February 22, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to Warren Krug Miller and Mille Marie (Barthell) Miller.  He lived in the Chicago suburbs during the 1950’s and early 1960’s.  Growing up the oldest of 6 siblings coupled with his Dad dying when Bill was 15, created...

Apr 13, 2019

Helen E. Maki, 94, Brimson, died Saturday April 13, 2019 at Bayshore Health in Duluth.

She was born November 30 1924 to Sylvester and Lizzie (Ranua) Tapio in Meadow Township in Wadena County, Minnesota.  Helen married Martin Jacob Maki in Cleveland, Ohio on January 21, 1942. While they lived in Duluth Heights, she was employed by St....

Apr 12, 2019

Giles Anderson, 86, Two Harbors, died Friday, April 12, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospice.

Bucko was born September 28, 1932 in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident. After graduating from high school in 1950, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Returning from his military service, he attended UMD.  Bucko was...

Apr 6, 2019

Lisa Pettis, 55, Duluth/French River, died Saturday April 6, 2019 at her home.

Lisa was born November 21, 1963 to Gary and Mary Ann (Lukkonen) Sironen.  She attended North Shore Elementary and graduated from Two Harbors High School, later studying nursing at UMD and completing school at Lake Superior College as a Health Unit Coordinator.

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Mar 31, 2019

Judy Duhaime, 80, Grand Portage, died Sunday, March 31, 2019 at North Shore Health.

Judy was born April 3, 1938 in Virginia, MN and grew up in Duluth to parents Ray and Esther Wick. She married Albert “Buddy” Duhaime on August 18, 1956 in Grand Marais and they made their home in Duluth for many years, where...

Mar 22, 2019

Lyle Fox, 70, Two Harbors, died Friday, March 22, 2019 at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth.

He was born October 18, 1948 to George Scott and Anna Mae (Wobbema) Fox in Grand Rapids where he grew up and attended schools.  Lyle proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the Army.  Upon his discharge, he was employed...

Mar 21, 2019

Robert Earl Barthell, 65, Two Harbors, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation in Duluth after a battle with lung cancer.

He was born November 15, 1953 to Milton and Blanche (Wells) Barthell in Owensboro, Kentucky.  He grew up in Hoffman Estates, Illinois where he attended Twinbrook Grade School, Helen Keller Jr. High...