Obituaries

Nov 9, 2018

Toni Almstedt, 71, of Two Harbors, died at home on Friday, November 9, 2018 after a lengthy illness.

She was born on December 13, 1946 to Vincent and Ruth (Griffith) Barto in Harvard, IL where she grew up and attended school.  Toni graduated from UWS with a Bachelor’s Degree in January of 1970 and married Peter Almstedt...

Nov 5, 2018

Claire Johnson, 68, of Two Harbors died suddenly on Monday, November 5, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

She was born on June 30, 1950 to Edgar O. and Lucille (Anderson) Johnson in Two Harbors where she grew up and attended schools.  Claire attended UMD before becoming employed as a medical lab tech in Aitkin and...

Oct 21, 2018

Darrellyn Barrett, 65, of Grand Marais, died suddenly on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born January 1, 1953 in Duluth to Betty (Manning) and Douglas Dissell. After growing up in Burbank, California she lived in Minnesota for several years and was employed by the St. Paul Pioneer...

Oct 8, 2018

Gary Ralph Lowell Nelson passed away at his home on October 8, 2018 with his daughters holding him in their arms, fulfilling his wishes on how he wanted his final days to be spent.  He was diagnosed with Mesothelioma in 2015, and his family is ever- grateful for the extra time they had with him beyond what was originally expected.  He...

Oct 3, 2018

Leah C. Williamson, 84, of Silver Bay died on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born November 7, 1933 to Archie and Josephine (Sha) Loomer in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, where she grew up, graduated from high school, and Fergus Falls Teacher’s Training.  After teaching for two years in...

Sep 21, 2018

Ronald Clement Sr., age 84, of Silver Bay passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 21, 2018 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay.

Ron was born on July 31, 1934 to Louis and Lillian (Page) Clement in Ashland, WI.  Ron grew up in Saxon, WI and graduated from Saxon High School in 1953....

Sep 19, 2018

Donald Wick, 90, of Castle Danger (Two Harbors) died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

He was born on May 8, 1928 to Albin and Clara (Jacobson) Wick in Two Harbors and was a life-long resident of Castle Danger. After graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1946, he served in the U. S. Army,...

Sep 14, 2018

Aileen Marie (Olson) Johnson died Friday September 14, 2018.

She was born on November 22, 1928 to Harold and Edna (Hangartner) Olson, and was the eldest of five children, including Christine Hebert, Linda Albert, and two siblings who preceded her in death, Don Olson and Mary Gray.

Aileen was a lifelong Two Harborite. In high...

Sep 12, 2018

Dick Olson, 74, Two Harbors, died Wednesday September 12, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

He was born December 14, 1943 to Galen and Tillie (Brattlie) Olson in Crookston, Minnesota, and grew up in Two Harbors. After serving in the US Army, he was employed as a printer at the Duluth News Tribune.

Dick enjoyed hunting...

Sep 10, 2018

Sylvia Hanson, 75, Two Harbors, died Monday September 10, 2018 at home.

She was born May 14, 1943 to Hugo and Florence (Field) Sundling in Detroit, MI.  Sylvia graduated from Duluth East High School and UMD where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.  She married Richard Hanson and they raised their family in Owen, WI...

Sep 7, 2018

Patricia Marietta Held Lorntson of Beaver Bay and Ecumen Scenic Shores Assisted Living Center of Two Harbors passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018.  A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the United Protestant Church in Silver Bay at 11 AM. After the service there will be a luncheon served in the fellowship hall....

Sep 3, 2018

Donna Nordean, 82, Two Harbors, died Monday September 3, 2018 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

Donna was born June 27, 1936 to Harry and Mildred (Wiehe) Lofgren in Hibbing. On August 1, 1959 she married John W. Nordean in Aitkin, and later they moved to Two Harbors where they raised their family. Donna was employed by the City...

Aug 30, 2018

Gwendolyn Ronhovde, 82, of Silver Bay died on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at her home.

She was born on April 12, 1936 to George and Alice (Davis) Olson in rural Lake of the Woods County where she grew up.  Gwen moved to Silver Bay in 1957 and after raising her family, worked at various occupations in Silver...

Aug 29, 2018

Elaine Melby-Moen died August 29, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born May 11, 1926 to Arthur W. and Dorothy (Wilber) Mickelson in Wausau, Wisconsin. Growing up she also lived in Kentucky, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Attending 5 high schools in four years she was 1942 Homecoming Queen in Two Harbors and graduated from Roosevelt High...

Aug 24, 2018

Larry Holmes, 85, of Two Harbors, died Friday August 24, 2018 at home surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with ALS.

Larry was born August 18, 1933 to Merle “Jack” and Ella (Patterson) Holmes in Two Harbors where he was a lifelong resident.  After graduating from high school in 1951, Larry went to work at...

Aug 14, 2018

Nellie Johanna Hecker, 75, of Silver Bay, died unexpectedly while travelling through Parkersburg, West Virginia on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

She was born May 1, 1943 to Ragner Per and Jane (Tuin) Sander in Los Angeles, California.  Johanna graduated from Western Pilgrim High School in El Monte, CA before attending Francis Asbury Bible School in Milan, IL. ...

Aug 12, 2018

Joan, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and dawgie in the early morning of Sunday August 12th, 2018.  She was born April 20th, 1938 to Milton and Georgia Helvig of Two Harbors, MN.

Joan grew up and graduated from Two Harbors High School.   She worked at the DM & IR Railroad Telephone Company in...

Aug 11, 2018

Serene Wesala, 78, of Little Marais, died Saturday August 11, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

Serene was born November 20, 1939 to Theodore and Solvig (Blix) Peterson in Littlefork, moved to Isabella as a child and to Little Marais in 1949. She graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1958, and was...

Aug 2, 2018

Glenn Udenberg, 90, of Two Harbors, died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at home with his family at his side.

He was born on July 7, 1928 to Silas and Rebecca (Rafn) Udenberg in Grand Marais, though he grew up and lived most of his life in Silver Creek.  During the Korean Conflict he served in the US...

Aug 2, 2018

Jeremy Spry, 38, formerly of Silver Bay, died Thursday, August 2, 2018 unexpectedly in an accident while living in Minneapolis.

Jeremy was born December 15, 1978 in Fairmont and grew up in Silver Bay after being adopted at age five by Jim and Marie Spry.

As an adult Royce was employed as a meat-cutter at...