Obituaries

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...

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...