Obituaries

Dec 20, 2017

Walter John Skalsky – 101yrs 6mos 17 days, of Silver Bay, passed away on December 20, 2017 at Northern Pine Assisted Living Center in Pine City, MN.

He was born on June 3, 1916 to Andrew and Magdalena (Gascek) Skalski in Minneapolis, but grew up in Hibbing, MN and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1937. He...

Dec 20, 2017

Charles “Chuck” David Trieschmann

“Waabooz”

“I was born, June 13, 1942, I lived --in Duluth and Clover Valley, and I died December 20, 2017.”  That is the obituary Chuck would have written.  He was a man of few needs, but incredible generosity. He was proud of his Ojibway heritage, his service in Vietnam and over...

Dec 16, 2017

Charlotte Ann (Curry) Maciejewski, 72, of Lutsen, MN, formerly of Bloomington, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 16, at North Shore Hospital in Grand Marais, MN.

Born October 5, 1945, in Bloomington, IN., she was the daughter of Henry and Annabelle Curry.  Charlotte graduated from Indiana University in 1970, with a degree in social work.  She spent...

Nov 25, 2017

Terry Gerard, 63, of Two Harbors died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, November 25, 2017.

He was born on February 19, 1954 to Miles Earl and Georgia Francis (Clark) Gerard.  Terry was a mechanic for several businesses and later became self -employed.  He enjoyed going to breakfast at Judy’s Café for his morning coffee, and was a...

Nov 17, 2017

Dale Eugene Tressler, 91, of Two Harbors, passed away November 17, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center with his family at his side.

Dale was born March 21, 1926 in Confluence, Pennsylvania to Walter and Olive Tressler.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ella Smith; a daughter, Carol;...

Nov 16, 2017

Mary Ann Pearson, 91, of Two Harbors passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at her home.

Mary Ann was born in Two Harbors on February 25, 1926 and lived in Two Harbors her entire life. She married the love of her life, Delray Pearson on February 6, 1948 and they were married...

Nov 14, 2017

Shirley Mae Moschet, 89, of Silver Bay, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her home.

Shirley was born December 10, 1927 to Albert and Angeline (St. Louis) Tippett in Iron Mountain, Michigan, where she grew up and graduated from high school.  Shirley was employed in Chicago for the federal government, then returned to Iron Mountain, where she...

Nov 7, 2017

Bonne J. Kohn 85, formerly of Silver Bay, died Tuesday November 7, 2017 at Golden Oaks Assisted Living in Hermantown.

She was born August 13, 1932 to Fred and Augusta (Colburn) Zeroth in Sioux City, Iowa.  Bonnie grew up in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin and graduated from Turtle Lake High School. She married Marvin Kohn on...

Nov 3, 2017

Lee A. Ramsdell 67, of Isabella, went to join his loved ones in Heaven, Friday, November 3, 2017.

He was born August 3, 1950 to Evelyn (DeChaine) and Aaron Ramsdell in Brainerd.  He attended Bemidji State College and majored in teaching and industrial Arts in 1973.  He had a teaching job offer, but decided to work at...

Oct 31, 2017

Robert Naslund, 93, Two Harbors, died suddenly on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at home.

Bob was born September 13, 1924 to John and Anna Maria (Buskala) Naslund in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident. After graduating from high school in 1942, he enlisted in the Army, serving from October 1943 until February 1946 as a...

Oct 19, 2017

Alice Semrud Powell, 79, of Grand Marais, died peacefully Thursday, October 19, 2017 at North Shore Hospital in Grand Marais surrounded by family and friends.

She was born May 27, 1938 at the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis.  Alice grew up in Hopkins MN, lived in Chicago IL for a couple of years, then attended Minneapolis Art Institute...

Oct 19, 2017

Don Warm, 85, of Silver Bay passed away unexpectedly in the late morning hours of October 19, 2017 at Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors.

Donald (Don) Warm was born on October 4th, 1932 in North Germany Township, located in Wadena County in west central Minnesota.  He was the firstborn offspring and only son of Lawrence...

Oct 13, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Murray, 92, of Grand Marais, formerly of White Bear Lake, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Cook County Northshore Hospital.

Betty was born August 23 1925 to Robert Clarke and Elizabeth (Edgar) Murray in St. Paul, and moved to Wausau where she graduated from high school.  She attended Carroll College in Waukesha, then returned...

Oct 10, 2017

Robert F. Olson, 77, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Bob was born October 20, 1939 to Edgar and Agnes (Yingling) Olson in Duluth and grew up in Williston, North Dakota. As a young man, he returned to Minnesota and was employed at Moline Manufacturing as a machinist for over 40...

Oct 9, 2017

Kenneth C. Larson, 90, of Two Harbors died October 9th, 2017 at Ecumen Scenic Shores, Two Harbors, Mn.

He was born August 5, 1927 to Hannah and Clayton Larson in Lansing, Michigan; the oldest of three children, sister Eleanor and brother Harold.

He grew up in Mancelona, Michigan and began sailing at 16, after graduating from...

Oct 6, 2017

Vicky Johnson, 56, of Silver Bay, died unexpectedly Friday, October 6, 2017 at Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors.

She was born November 24, 1960 to LeRoy and Mary (Pieper) Eberle in Quincy, Illinois, where she grew up and attended school. She was raised by her brother Leland and sister in law, Linda. Vicky moved to Isabella...

Oct 6, 2017

Mabel Sofia (Oling) Hoseth, Two Harbors, died peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Ecumen Care Center.  She and her twin sister, Viola, were born to Swedish immigrant parents, (Albert and Irene (Kronman) Oling,  from Finland on November 27, 1920, at home on the Oling farm outside of Two Harbors.  She had five additional siblings and lived her...

Oct 3, 2017

Joanne Sansom, 67, Two Harbors, died unexpectedly on Tuesday October 3, 2017 at Lake View Memorial Hospital with her family at her side.

Joanne was born August 11, 1950 to Kermit and Jean (Gardner) Ek in Two Harbors where she was a lifelong resident.  She was a homemaker through the years and married Frank Sansom on April...

Sep 28, 2017

Blaine Godin Fenstad, 83, Little Marais, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Blaine was born May 10, 1934 to Ben and Agnes (Godin) Fenstad of Little Marais, Minnesota.  He graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1952, and in 1958 graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Forestry.  From 1960 to 1961,...

Sep 25, 2017

Kenny Lovaas, 88, Grand Marais, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, September 25, 2017 at North Shore Health.

Kenny was born February 1, 1929 to Daniel and Mabel (Strom) Lovaas in Bock, MN where he grew up and attended schools in Mora.  He moved to Grand Marais in 1947 after graduating high school and attending...