Obituaries

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...

Jan 10, 2017

Pat Oman, 82, Brimson, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Makinen.

Pat was born March 14, 1934 to John and Jennie (Blatnick) Hobrle in Eveleth, grew up in Makinen, and graduated from Cotton High School. She worked in Duluth for several years until her marriage to Alex Oman and together they raised their...

Jan 9, 2017

John Harju, 59, of Two Harbors died suddenly on Monday, January 9, 2017 in Two Harbors.

He was born on March 6, 1957 to Erkki and Alli (Kuivasmaki) Harju in Two Harbors where he grew up and attended schools.  John worked as a carpenter with his father for many years before going to work for the City...

Jan 9, 2017

Vi Graden, 97, of Two Harbors died Monday January 9, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth.

She was born in Two Harbors on March 21, 1919 to Theodore and Augusta (Henrickson) Alstrom.

Vi was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Peacemakers Quilting Group, and the VASA Lodge.  She enjoyed baking, sewing, cooking, knitting, crocheting,...

Jan 8, 2017

Alice Findley, 63, passed away peacefully at her home in the woods on Sunday, January 8, 2017 surrounded by her husband and children.

Alice was an amazing wife, mother, and friend to many people.  She had so many different chapters of her life that made her story a one of a kind.  Alice was born in New...

Jan 6, 2017

Thomas A. Kucinski, 66, of Two Harbors, passed away on January 6, 2017 surrounded by family at Solvay Hospice Care Center.

Tom was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 29, 1950 to Anthony and Emily Kucinski.

After graduation from high school, Tom sailed the Great Lakes and later worked as a foreman on the ore...

Jan 5, 2017

Leonard A. Kytola, 81, Silver Bay, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

He was born March 21, 1935 to Aimo and Grenneth (Rostveit) Kytola in Floodwood. During his childhood (WW II era) he lived in many different locations throughout the United States. After graduating from Floodwood High School in 1952, he worked...

Dec 24, 2016

Charles Brembt, 88, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

He was born Nov 29, 1928 to Walter and Emma Brembt in Pleasantville, New Jersey.  Chuck was a 30 year veteran who served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  He was a longtime employee of Pamida,...

Dec 23, 2016

Jillene Innis, 54 of Two Harbors, died Friday December 23, 2016 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis, surrounded by loved ones.

Jill was born November 1, 1962 to Gordon and Joyce (Carlson) Molitor in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended schools.  She worked at Hardees and won awards for her biscuit making.  Jill also was...

Dec 19, 2016

Ed Nordahl, 77, of Two Harbors, formerly of Hoyt Lakes, was peacefully called to his heavenly home with his family at his side on Monday, December 19, 2016 in Duluth.

He was born to Erling and Margit Nordahl on July 1, 1939 in Two Harbors, MN.  Here he would grow up through the trials and tribulations of...

Dec 19, 2016

Violet M. Franklin, 91, formerly of Silver Bay, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, with her family at her side, Monday December 19, 2016 at Franciscan Health in Duluth.

She was born December 14, 1925 to Elmer and Annie (Leverson) Robinson in Chetek, Wisconsin, where she grew up and attended school. As a young...

Dec 17, 2016

Stan Lujan, 59, Two Harbors, died Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home.

Stan was born on September 11, 1957 to Peter and Margaret (Rosen) Lujan in Two Harbors.  He graduated from Two Harbors High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country for five years as a Microwave Radio Technician.  Upon...

Dec 15, 2016

Pat Chupurdia, 92, formerly of Silver Bay, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Aftenro Home in Duluth.

Pat was born on January 1, 1924 to Joseph and Helene (Dahl) Patterson in Huron, South Dakota.  At an early age, she moved with her family to South St. Paul, where she attended South St. Paul High School....

Dec 11, 2016

Carroll M. Nygaard, 85, formerly of Duluth, died Sunday, December 11, 2016 in Two Harbors, where he had lived for the past four years.

Carroll was born on July 5, 1931 to Carl M. and Alma C. (Ausland) Nygaard in Drake, North Dakota. He grew up there and later in Brainerd where he graduated from high school. ...