Obituaries
Daniel "Buddha" Lusk
Aug 15, 2024
Daniel P. “Buddha” Lusk, 73, Two Harbors, died Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Essentia Health in Duluth.
Dan was born August 20, 1950 in Duluth to Donald “Red” and Selma “Sally” (Hagberg) Lusk. He grew up in Knife River and Two Harbors and after graduating from high school in 1968 enlisted in the US Navy. After his service, Dan returned to...
Mary Anne Daniel
Aug 14, 2024
Mary Anne Daniel’s bright and beautiful spirit left her body on August 14, 2024 from an infection caused by a rare tick-borne virus called Powassen.
As per her wishes she received a green burial so that her elements can rejoin the source from which we all come.
Mary Anne was an active student of philosophy, the holocaust and climate change. She loved...
Sandra Kay Gangestad
Aug 9, 2024
Sandra K. Gangestad, 74, of Two Harbors died Friday, August 9, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth after a too long battle with cancer. Her family and friends’ hearts were all present and she was surrounded with love.
She was born September 24, 1949 to Milton and Coral (Johnson) Johnson in Two Harbors. Sandee grew up and attended schools in...
Arne Swanson
Aug 8, 2024
Arne G. Swanson, 89, died Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Essential Health.
Arne was born April 26, 1935 in Duluth to Rudolph and Agda (Jansson) Swanson who were immigrants from Smaland and Varmland, Sweden. He was baptized and confirmed in the Swedish Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in Two Harbors, where he sang in the choir. He graduated with honors from Two Harbors...
Susen Marie Parker
Aug 6, 2024
Susen Parker, 68, of Silver Bay, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
She enjoyed camping, fishing, walks on the beach, sitting around the campfire with her family, telling jokes, traveling, time with her grandchildren, and rides on her 4-wheeler with her dog, Tess.
Susen was preceded in death by her father.
She is survived by her sons,...
Penny Marie Stark
Aug 5, 2024
PENNY MARIE (Sveine) STARK
Penny was greeted into heaven by God and her family on Monday, August 5th, at 72 years old.
She was born to Burton (Buddy) and Erma Jean Sveine on October 12, 1951 in New Ulm MN. Penny was a funny, caring, strong willed woman but most importantly she was always committed to God. She loved working at her dad’s...
Arthur J. Ernest Jr.
Aug 4, 2024
Arthur Jeffrey Ernest Jr. passed away peacefully at home at the age of 67 surrounded by his family, after a 14 month battle with renal cell carcinoma. Arthur was born in Ontonagon, MI on May 24th, 1957. He grew up in Sawbill Landing and spent most of his life logging in Isabella, MN. He attended highschool in Silver Bay, MN....
Keith Esse
Aug 3, 2024
Keith Esse’s independent spirit in life was present within minutes of his passing suddenly from complications of esophageal cancer on August 3rd. He was 66 years old.
Keith found peace and contentment traveling in places like Montana where he attended college, out West exploring slot canyons and historic sites with his family, and home outside Two Harbors where he built his...
Teal'c Lillis
Jul 31, 2024
Teal’c Lillis, 15, of Silver Bay, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
Teal’c was born September 16, 2008 to Robert and Sonya (Zona) Lillis in Duluth and lived with his family in Silver Bay his whole life.
Although he had a lifelong battle with Kabuki Syndrome Type II, his personality...
James J. Jones
Jul 22, 2024
James “Jim” Joseph Jones, 66, of Brimson, Minnesota, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Jim passed away at his home. A memorial service will be held at Cavallin Funeral Home on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 1 pm. After the service, family and friends are welcome to join us at 917 12th Ave, Two Harbors...
Helen Olsvik
Jul 21, 2024
Helen Olsvik, 97, Two Harbors, died Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Aspirus-Lake View Hospital.
Helen was born April 20, 1927 to Gust and Esther (Backlund) Gustafson in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident. After graduating from high school in 1945, she attended training at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis and in 1949 was registered as an x-ray technician. Returning to...
Pamela Kathleen Coolidge
Jul 13, 2024
Pamela Kathleen Coolidge, 86, of Two Harbors MN, passed away peacefully Saturday July 13th surrounded by family.
She was born on April 19, 1938, to Alberta (Gissler) Waite and Al Philips in Duluth MN. Pamela attended Duluth East High School where she was an involved honor student. Pamela met the father of her seven children (Truman Hinden) while visiting her family...
Charles Ernest Nelson
Jul 7, 2024
Charles Ernest Nelson, 93, of Lutsen, died Sunday, July 7, 2024 at North Shore Health.
Charlie was born August 1, 1930 to Edwin and Rose (Matts) Nelson in Lutsen, where he was a life-long resident. After high school he served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War, where he received the Korean Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars as...
Howard Abrahamson
Jun 24, 2024
Howard Abrahamson, 92, of Duluth Township, died Monday, June 24, 2024 at The Waterview Shores in Two Harbors.
Howard was born August 14, 1931 to Arthur and Eleanor (Peterson) Abrahamson in Duluth Township where he lived on the family property for nearly all his life, building a new home there in 1961. He began his 36 year career with the Railroad,...
Carla M Beck
Jun 19, 2024
Carla Beck, 89, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth with her children at her side.Carla was born March 5, 1935, to Esther (Neihless) and Carl Huseby in Two Harbors. Carla grew up in Little Marais and attended school in Grand Marais, where she graduated in 1953.
Carla married John Beck on November 12, 1955,...
Mavis Louise Williams
Jun 14, 2024
Mavis Louise (Taylor) Williams beloved mom, grandma and great grandma age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early hours of Friday, June 14, 2024.
Mavis was born at home in Randall, MN on December 10, 1936 to Andrew “Creed” Taylor and Mary (Bollin) Taylor. Mavis was the oldest of five children. She graduated from Little Falls High School...
Greta Stefanich
Jun 11, 2024
Greta Mae Lindquist Stefanich, age 91, passed away on June 11th, 2024, in Silver Bay Minnesota. Greta was born on May 24th, 1933, in Pine City, Minnesota. She was the youngest child of Allen Lindquist and Ruth (Scofield) Lindquist. She was educated in the Pine City Public Schools. After graduating high school, she moved to the Twin Cities to work....
John LaMont Clark
Jun 11, 2024
John LaMont Clark, 59, of Two Harbors died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors after a lengthy illness.He was born in Two Harbors on September 10, 1964 to Willard and Gloria (Thorson) Clark where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1983. John was an gifted athlete in both baseball and hockey and was...
Eloise Anne Christiansen
Jun 6, 2024
Eloise “Ellie” Christiansen, 69, of Grand Marais died suddenly on June 6, 2024 in Grand Marais.
She was born June 6, 1955 to Ronald and Dorothy (Nicolaison) Whipkey in Iowa City, IA. The family moved around quite a bit during Ellie’s childhood before settling in Grand Marais, where she graduated with the Class of 73. Ellie attended Vo-Tech in Wadena then returned to...
Lois J Cross
Jun 5, 2024
Lois J. Cross, 89, of Two Harbors, formerly of Cumberland, Maryland died Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at The Waterview Shores in Two Harbors.
She was born September 22, 1934 in Cumberland, Maryland to Russell and Nina (Devor) Leasure, the eldest of four children. Her sisters were Erma, Shirley, and JoAnn. Lois attended Fort Hill High School in Cumberland and married Dwayne Jackson Simpson. The...
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