Obituaries

Jan 18, 2019

Marion Ann McKeever, 75, of Schroeder, MN died on January 18, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on May 23, 1943 to Walter and Mary (Iola) Wojtysiak in Duluth, MN. Marion grew up in Hovland, MN and graduated from Cook County High School and Duluth Business School. On the day after her graduation, May...

Jan 13, 2019

Helene B. Smith, 97, Grand Marais, died Sunday January 13, 2019 at North Shore Health.

She was born on September 15, 1921 to Leno and Margaret (Smith) Mosher in Rockford, Illinois, and moved to Cook County at age seven. Over the years she worked at many different jobs, the last being 16 years a prep cook at...

Jan 11, 2019

Clarice Krotz, 69, Grand Maris, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at North Shore Health in Grand Marais.

Clarice was born December 17, 1949 to Clarence and Dorothy (Rindahl) Krotz in Grand Marais, where she was a life-long resident.  In 1965 at 16 years old, Clarice soloed our father's J3 Piper Cub airplane on floats.   After high school...

Jan 8, 2019

Frank Hebl, 79, formerly of Menomonie and Madison, WI died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Barross Cottages in Two Harbors, Minnesota, after a short battle with dementia.

Frank was born on January 29, 1939 to Francis and Janet (Miller) Hebl in Madison where he grew up, graduating from Edgewood High School.  He served in the U.S. Coast...

Jan 6, 2019

Leslie Clarence Haack transitioned to eternal life and was reunited with the love of his life, Betty Ann, on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the age of 91 years, three months and one day following a week-long stay at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Les was born on October 5, 1927 in Polley, Wisconsin to Natalia Deutschlander Haack...

Jan 5, 2019

Heaven received another angel on January 5, 2019.  Tyyne slipped peacefully, with her family at her side, on the morning of her 67th wedding anniversary, just 11 days short of her 99 birthday.

She was born on January 16, 1920 in Two Harbors to Kalle and Amalia (Oksanen) Moisio, who owned a boarding home on First Avenue,...

Jan 4, 2019

Bill Fieldson, 83, of Two Harbors, died on Friday, January 4, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

He was born on March 8, 1935 to William J. and Luna (Wrick) Fieldson in Mapletown, PA.  Bill grew up in Waynesburg PA, enlisting in the US Air Force in 1952 and retired after 21 years of service in 1973 achieving...

Jan 2, 2019

Rolf Skrien, 97, Grand Marais, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at North Shore Care Center, with his family at his side.

He was born on February 18, 1921 to Albert and Charlotte (Skalet) Skrien in Ulen, Minnesota.  Rolf graduated from high school in Morris, then attended West Central School of Agriculture and San Diego Vocation...

Jan 1, 2019

Gerald (“Jerry”, “Papa”) Raymond Osowski, 80, of Lutsen, formerly of Brooklyn Park, MN passed away at his home, Friday, January 18, 2019.

Graveside service with military Honors were held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at St Vincent DePaul Cemetery (9100 93rd Avenue North – Brooklyn Park, MN).

Dec 30, 2018

Leonard Olson, 78, Two Harbors, died Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

He was born September 15, 1940 to Edwin and Lola (Nelson) Olson in Two Harbors where he was a lifelong resident.  After graduating in 1958, he enlisted in the US Army and served until 1964.  Upon returning home, he was employed at Reserve...

Dec 29, 2018

Frank L Carlson, 92, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, Dec 29th, at Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors, MN, surrounded by family and friends.

Frank was born August 27th, 1926 to Carl and Queenie Carlson in Spencer, Iowa. Frank moved to Two Harbors as a child and grew up on a farm right outside of town....

Dec 26, 2018

Linder (Pete) Edward Pederson, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the North Shore Hospital in Grand Marais. He was born November 30, 1932 in Greenbush Township (Princeton), Minn. to Olaf and Agnes (Anderson) Pederson.

He leaves his wife of 39 years, Kathy (Haugen) Pederson, two sons David (Debra) Pederson and Steven Pederson, both from Princeton,...

Dec 26, 2018

Reino Laine, 91, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.

Reino was born on April 3, 1927 to John and Lydia (Salmi) Laine in Automba Township, in rural Carlton County where he grew up and attended school.  After returning from the military, he married Alice Illikainen on October 13, 1949...

Dec 19, 2018

June Juenemann, 72, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth. She died peacefully after a battle with cancer.

June was born June 4, 1946 to the late Walter and Dorothy (Morris) Anderson in Two Harbors. She is survived by her sisters Kathy and Margaret and her nephews, including Ethan and Spencer...

Dec 14, 2018

Irene Karla Baumann, 82, longtime resident on the Gunflint Trail of Grand Marais, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 14 at the Grand Marais Hospital.

She was born January 30, 1936 to Charles Edward Wilson and Lucille Marie Eckstrand-Wilson in Richfield, Minnesota, where she grew up.

Irene married her love, John Baumann on June...

Dec 13, 2018

James C. Samuell (Jim), 84, of Two Harbors, Mn, passed away in the morning of Thursday, December 13, 2018 peacefully in his bed with family holding his hand.  Jim was born on April 17, 1934 to John C. Samuell (Jack) and Elizabeth (Kreiner) Samuell in Crosby, Mn.

Jim grew up and went to school in Aitkin, Mn,...

Dec 11, 2018

Carmen Lakso, 91, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 25, 1927 to Fred and Mary (Straface) Legueri in Nashwauk where she grew up attended schools. On October 16, 1948 she married Reynold Lakso in Nashwauk where they made their home, later moving to Hill City, and to...

Dec 8, 2018

Adele Anderson, 84, of Two Harbors died peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born on September 23, 1934 to Arthur and Aili (Knuutti) Wick in Ely and grew up in Two Harbors.  Adele worked as a nurse’s aide for many years, although she worked various other jobs.

Dec 2, 2018

Arlen Tackett, 68, Silver Bay, died Sunday December 2, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

He was born January 14, 1950 to John and Eleanor (Velasquez) Tackett in Alameda, California where he grew up and attended school.  Arlen was trained as a staircase builder in British Columbia, worked in maintenance at UC Berkley, and served in the Peace...

Nov 13, 2018

Philip K. DuFresne, 104, Two Harbors, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2018 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

He was born June 20, 1914 to Henry and Hulda (Johnson) DuFresne in North Dakota.  When he was a child, his mother remarried and they moved to Two Harbors, where Phil remained the rest of his life.  He...