Obituaries

Mar 20, 2017

Larry F. Schanno,68, of Finland, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

He was born June 29, 1948 to Franklin and Laura (Dietrich) Schanno in Virginia.  Larry grew up and attended schools in the Ely area before attending Dunwoody Academy for his welding certification.  He was employed as a welder before...

Mar 19, 2017

Eleanor Wotring, 90, of Castle Danger, died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Brightondale Assisted Living in New Brighton.

She was born on December 29, 1926 to Edson and Violet (Coleman) McLaren in Gary, Indiana where she grew up and attended schools. As a young lady, she achieved the rank of Quora Scout with the Girl Scouts.  After...

Mar 19, 2017

Brian Cooley, 43, of Grand Marais, died on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

He was born, November 14, 1973 to Dale and Sharon (Etzweiler) Cooley in Muncy, Pennsylvania.  He grew up in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Montgomery High School.  Brian served in the Coast Guard for 4 years, stationed in Kodiak, Alaska and Duluth, Minnesota. ...

Mar 15, 2017

Evelyn A. Salakka, 95, formerly of Knife River, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Hermantown.

She was born on January 29, 1922 to Sivert and Irma (Swenson) Aakvik in Hayward, Wisconsin.  She grew up in Beaver Bay and Little Marais and after marrying Arnold Salakka in 1941, lived in Knife River until...

Mar 10, 2017

HARVEY L. BOSIACKI

Harvey L. Bosiacki, 71, of Silver Bay, died Friday, March 10, 2017 at his home, where he wanted to be.

He was born April 2, 1945 to Matt and Rose (Trader) Bosiacki in Duluth, where he grew up and attended Hermantown High School.  Harvey served in the US Navy before being employed...

Mar 9, 2017

Alice Laine, 90, of Two Harbors died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born on July 28, 1926 to August and Hilda (Ronkanen) Illikainen in Kettle River. She grew up in Kettle River and attended schools in Moose Lake.  Alice married Reino Laine on October 13, 1949.  She worked as...

Mar 8, 2017

Dennis Duemke, 72, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Ecumen Scenic Shores.

Dennis was born on December 30, 1944 to Bruce and Phyllis (Guptil) Duemke. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from St. Louis Park High School.  After serving with the U. S. Marine Corps Reserves for six years he was employed as a...

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...

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...

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

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 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 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...