Obituaries

May 5, 2018

Frank Johnson, 80, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, May 5, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth MN, surrounded by his family.

Frank was born March 17, 1938 to Milford and Myrtle (Sivertson) Johnson in Duluth MN. Frank grew up in Two Harbors MN and on Isle Royale, where his family were commercial fisherman....

Apr 26, 2018

John H. DeCorsey III, 66, of Two Harbors, died Thursday, April 26, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth with his family by his side.

He was born September 8, 1951 to John H. and Audrey DeCorsey II and grew up in White Bear Lake.  John enlisted in the US Army and served during the Vietnam War...

Apr 25, 2018

Avis Johnson, 79, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth.

She was born October 20, 1938 to Carl and Emmy (Erickson) Magnuson in Two Harbors where she grew up and later graduated from Two Harbors High School.  Avis attended Duluth Business University for a year, earning a secretarial certificate.  Avis...

Apr 20, 2018

Elzie G. Gowin, 90, of Silver Bay, died Friday April 20, 2018 at his home in Silver Bay.

He was born April 16, 1928 to Wesley and Louise (Buck) Gowin in Farimount, North Dakota.  Elzie worked at Reserve Mining in Silver Bay for 35 years.  He was known for his woodworking, especially the many rocking horses.

Apr 9, 2018

Ken Kari, 74, Two Harbors, died Monday, April 9, 2018 at home.

He was born January 5, 1944 to Elmer and Evi (Erickson) Kari in Two Harbors where he was a lifelong resident.  Ken was a 1962 graduate of Two Harbors High School and served in the US Army from 1964-1967.  He served at the US Embassy...

Apr 3, 2018

Lu Pettijohn, 104, Grand Marais, died Tuesday April 3, 2018 at North Shore Health.

She was born July 13, 1913 to John and Estelle (Willing) Kasner in Foley, Minnesota.  She grew up in Foley, Hibbing, and St. Cloud, graduating from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud.  She entered St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1931...

Apr 1, 2018

Margaret Hokanson, 95, Two Harbors, died on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born September 2, 1922 to George Sr. and Helen (Dibble) Mallory in Crosby and grew up in Clover Valley.  She married Alden “Hokie” Hokanson December 27, 1947 in Hinckley and they made their home in Two Harbors since 1951....

Mar 28, 2018

Angeline (Ann) Van Eckhout Bugge joined her Heavenly Father on March 28, 2018. She died peacefully surrounded by her family and many friends at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Lester Park. Angie was born November 11, 1917 in Drake, ND. She grew up with five brothers and one sister on a local grain and livestock farm and graduated from Drake...

Mar 23, 2018

Ida M. Koehler, 89, of Silver Bay, died Friday March 23, 2018 at Care Free Living in Silver Bay.

She was born March 8, 1929 to Edward and Ethel Temby in Cleveland, Ohio.  Ida graduated from Ashland High School in Wisconsin.  She married Martin Walter Koehler in 1948, and they raised their family...

Mar 17, 2018

Ron Anderson, 74, Two Harbors, died Saturday March 17, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born October 24, 1943 to Carl and Eunice (Erickson) Anderson in Duluth, where he graduated from Central High School.  Grub joined the Navy during the Vietnam War and served aboard the U.S.S. Kearsarge.  In 1966, he married...

Mar 17, 2018

Victor Glenn Pederson, 66, Grand Marias, died unexpectedly on Saturday March 17, 2018 at North Shore Health.

He was born September 21, 1951 to Glenn N. and Myrtle (Powell) Pederson in Eureka, California. He grew up in Grand Marais where he attended school and worked as a logger for most of his life.

He enjoyed...

Mar 14, 2018

Jean D. Sullivan, 98, Two Harbors, died Wednesday March 14, 2018 at Ecumen Memory Care in North Branch.

She was born March 17, 1919 to Anthony and Rose (Nose) Kocjancich in Aurora, Minnesota. She grew up in Aurora and Meadowlands.  Jean married Merle Sullivan on October 12, 1940 and moved to Two Harbors in 1968. ...

Mar 11, 2018

Dr. Calvin DeWitt Gruver, Two Harbors, died peacefully on March 11, 2018, at Chris Jensen Home in Duluth. He was born March 3, 1929 in Mora, and graduated from Mora High School. After working in his father’s lumberyard in Two Harbors for a few years, Cal began his education at the Univ. of MN. He was drafted into the...

Mar 4, 2018

Neil Soderstrom, 74, of Wingdale, NY, died Saturday, March 3, 2018 after a brief fight with cancer.

Neil was born March 31, 1943 to William and Mabel (Anderson) Soderstrom in Two Harbors and graduated with the class of 1961. He graduated with a degree in Journalism from Principia University in Elsah, IL (where he played football). While...

Mar 3, 2018

Ryan Barg, 34, of Knife River, died on Saturday, March 3, 2018.

Ryan was born June 18, 1983 to Ronald and Joni (Lundstrom) Barg in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.  Ryan attended high school in Anoka, MN, where he enjoyed playing golf, baseball, and hockey, graduating in 2001.  Ryan then attended UMD in Duluth, specializing in business.  Ryan worked...

Feb 27, 2018

Rick Scheradella, 58 of Silver Bay, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born September 5, 1959 to Richard Sr. and Marlene (Krause) Scheradella in Waukesha, WI.  Rick grew up and attended schools in Brookfield before enlisting in the Army.  After his service,...

Feb 26, 2018

Mike Ulanowski, 58, of Two Harbors died peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018 at his home after struggling with the loss of his wife.  He is now at peace.

He was born on December 22, 1959 to Lawrence W. and Veronica C. (Kozienski) Ulanowski in Chicago.  Mike grew up and graduated from high school in Silver Bay...

Feb 25, 2018

Roger Smith, 68 of Two Harbors, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at his home in Two Harbors.

He was born May 4, 1949 to Wayne and Ethel (Hagen) Smith in Fairmont, Minnesota, where he grew up and attended school. In 1985, Roger moved to Two Harbors.  He enjoyed spending time outdoors.

Roger was...

Feb 18, 2018

Floyd “Babe” Kempffer, 86, Two Harbors, died Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay.

He was born September 28, 1931 to Howard and Pearl (Sutton) Kempffer in Two Harbors, where he was a lifelong resident. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Babe returned home and was employed as...

Feb 13, 2018

Daniel J. Cleveland 59, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his home in Two Harbors.

Services are pending.

A complete obituary will appear at a later date.