Obituaries

Mar 6, 2017

Forrest Osterholm, 89, of Silver Bay, died Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home.

He was born on August 9, 1927 to Axel Hjalmer and Mary (Aili) Osterholm in Bessemer, Michigan, where he grew up and attended school.  After graduation, Ozzie enlisted in the US Army, serving as a paratrooper.  Employment at Reserve Mining led...

Mar 6, 2017

Bob Carlson, 88, Two Harbors, died suddenly on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Lake View Memorial Hospital after spending a wonderful evening with his family.

Bob was born on April 18, 1928 to Ernest and Karin “Carrie” (Skoog) Carlson in Geneva, Illinois, and moved to Two Harbors as a teenager. During World War II he served in...

Feb 28, 2017

Peggy Brisson, 63, of Grand Marais died unexpectedly due to complications from pneumonia on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth.

She was born on September 17, 1953 to George and Alice (Rude) Brisson in Duluth.  Peggy grew up and attended schools in Grand Marais where she was a lifelong resident.  She was employed...

Feb 22, 2017

Jack Ray, 83, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital following complications from surgery.

Jack was born August 5, 1933 to Ben, Sr. and Nora Evalyn (Tipton) Ray in Vonore, TN. The family moved to South Range, WI when Jack was 14 years old. He attended Superior Central and Northwestern High School,...

Feb 15, 2017

Dorothy Cox, 91of Silver Bay, MN died on February 15th, 2017 at Carefree Living in Silver Bay after a short illness.

Dorothy was born December 21, 1925 to John and Francis (Mramor) Koscak in Chisholm, Minnesota where she grew up and graduated from high school. Dorothy then attended the University of Minnesota for 3 years majoring in...

Feb 13, 2017

Wallace (Wally) R. Carlson, 88, died peacefully of natural causes on February 13 2017, at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

Wally was born on July 17, 1928 in Two Harbors, MN, to parents John and Bertha Carlson where he grew up on a farm in Silver Creek with his many siblings.

In 1951 Wally...

Feb 9, 2017

Theodore (Ted) Earl Smith SR., 92 of Grand Marais, MN died on Thursday, February 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife Elsie and family at North Shore Health.

Ted was born on September 25, 1924 to Rodney and Pearl (Cronkite) Smith in Mineral Center, MN where he grew up on the family farm.  He enlisted into the...

Feb 9, 2017

Mildred “Sissy” G. Loining MacFarlane passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Barross Cottage II in Two Harbors, MN to be with the Lord and the loved ones she so dearly missed. Millie was born May 7th 1925 to Thomas and Inga Loining in Duluth, MN and raised in Knife River, MN.  Millie enjoyed attending Knife River...

Feb 8, 2017

Eileen Netland-Hall, 93, of Tofte went to her Savior on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at North Shore Health in Grand Marais.

She was born on June 17, 1923 to Martin and Alice (Ellquist) Erickson on Maple Hill, near Grand Marais.  Eileen was a lifelong resident of Cook County, graduating from Cook County High School in 1940.  She...

Feb 1, 2017

David P. Battaglia, 86, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital with his family at his side.

Dave was born on January 21, 1931 to Dominic and Mary (Polga) Battaglia in Buhl, where he grew up and attended school.  He attended Virginia Junior College and received his Bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State...

Jan 31, 2017

Ronny Bonneville, 63, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth.

Ronny was born on October 17, 1953 to Raymond and Rosalie (Rose) Bonneville in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident.  Ronny worked at the Knife River DAC for many years.

He enjoyed drinking coffee...

Jan 26, 2017

In the early morning of January 26, 2017, Paul Walter’s hearty enthusiastic voice was blended with all the host of heaven. This man, who loved generously, treasured most being ‘papa’ to his grandchildren. Called as a teen to be a pastor, Paul served Methodist, Evangelical Covenant and Baptist churches in Mississippi, Virginia and Minnesota, including Lester Park UMC and...

Jan 24, 2017

Donna L. Carlson, 83, formerly of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Edgewood Vista in Hermantown.

She was born on February 8, 1933 to Joseph and Aileen (Wuolle) Reyes in Chicago, Il.  She moved to Two Harbors where she was employed at the Lake County News Chronicle for many years.

In her spare...

Jan 22, 2017

Bonifacio Fuentes, 86, Two Harbors, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, with his family at his side.

Boni was born on October 6, 1930 to Bonifacio and Luisa (Torres) Fuentes in Jayuya, Puerto Rico where he grew up and attended schools.  Entering the U. S. Air Force in 1952, his first...

Jan 22, 2017

Gregory W. “Abe” Kellerman, 67 of Silver Bay passed away at home on Sunday, January 22, 2017 with his loving wife and family by his side.

Abe was born February 20, 1949 to John and Phyllis (Meacham) Kellerman in Crosby, MN. He married Bonnie Church in Minneapolis in 1970, and in 1977 they moved to Silver Bay,...

Jan 19, 2017

Gerry Baumann, 95, of Two Harbors died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Lake View Memorial Hospital with her family at her side.

She was born on August 13, 1921 to Herman and Josephine (Mazurak) Matushek in Chicago, IL where she grew up, graduating from Lindblom High School in 1939.  Gerry worked in Chicago and met her future...

Jan 16, 2017

Lynn Spry, 63, of Grand Portage died on Monday, January 16, 2017 at home surrounded by her family after a valiant battle of nearly two years with cancer.

She was born on December 3, 1953 to Malcolm and Harriet (Emerson) Londo in Mahnomen where she grew up and attended school in Naytahwaush.  After her marriage to Paul...

Jan 13, 2017

Evaline Pinske, 93, of Two Harbors passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2017 at home with her family by her side.

She was born on March 9, 1923 to Burley and Maud Ford in McCreary, Manitoba, Canada.  The family moved to Minnesota where she met and married Herman Pinske in 1946 in Ada.  They moved to...

Jan 12, 2017

Betty Johnson, 90, of Two Harbors died Wednesday, January 12, 2017 in Woodbury, Minnesota.

She was born on February 16, 1926 to Alfred and Alfina (Fredson) Johnson in Two Harbors where she was a lifelong resident.  After graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1944, Betty received her Registered Nursing Certificate from Cook County Nursing...

Jan 11, 2017

Don Roberts 73, of Grand Marais, died after a courageous battle with cancer, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in North Shore Health in Grand Marais.

He was born December 7, 1943 to Donald and Patricia (Brown) Roberts in Duluth.  Don grew up on the East coast and Alaska, and graduated from Holy Cross High School in Delaware.  He...