Obituaries

Aug 21, 2015

Dennis G. Barich, 64, died in his residence in Two Harbors.

He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Barich.

Dennis is survived by his mother, Celine Barich of Eveleth; and twin sister, Deborah (Clay) Worthley of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Per Dennis’ request, no services will be...

Aug 11, 2015

Bert C. Keller, 95, passed away on August 11, 2015 at Golden Oaks Advanced Assisted Living in Proctor.

He was born on January 31, 1920 in Two Harbors to Stephen and Selma Keller.  Bert was a graduate of Two Harbors High School before serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II as a Staff Sergeant...

Aug 8, 2015

Mary Lupa, 86, of Two Harbors died Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born on October 25, 1928 to James Howard and Helen Luna (MacDougald) Estelle in Crossett, Arkansas, where she grew up and attended schools. After attending Arkansas A& M University in Monticello, AR, she married Al Lupa.  She...

Aug 6, 2015

Clarence W. Goette, 88, Finland, died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 6, 2015 with his family nearby.

Clarence was born September 28, 1926 to Frank and Barbara (Herriot) Goette in Crosby and attended schools in Prairie Lake, Crosby and Emily. As a member of Operating Engineers Local #49, he traveled for work for many years, later...

Aug 5, 2015

Larry Levenske, 79, Two Harbors, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

Larry was born September 30, 1935 to Steve and Veronica (Schettek) Levenske in Traverse City, MI.  He grew up in Grand Marais and later moved to Two Harbors where he graduated from high school in 1954.  On July 13, 1957 Larry married his...

Jul 28, 2015

Richard (Dick) Charles Nelson, 83, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday July 28, 2015 at the Barross Cottages in Two Harbors.

He was born in Two Harbors on April 10, 1932, the son of Charles and Olga (Simonsen) Nelson.  In 1958, Dick moved his family to Phoenix then to Prescott, Arizona.  He worked in construction as a heavy...

Jul 24, 2015

Polly Nelson, 73, of Grand Marais died Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center.

She was born on March 16, 1942 to Edward and Dorothy (Greenley) Lehto in Wisconsin, moving to Grand Marais in 1950.  She was employed as a receptionist at the Cook County North Shore Hospital for many years, and...

Jul 17, 2015

Donna Lei Sorum Anderson, 73 of Two Harbors, passed away Friday July 17, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth of natural causes.

She was born on February 12, 1942 to Donald and Lillian (Skalstad) Wahl in Fergus Falls.  Donna grew up and attended schools in Elbow Lake.  She led the life she wanted to live, out...

Jul 14, 2015

Mabel Serina Jacobson, 90 of Little Marais, died Tuesday July 14, 2015 at home with her daughters at her side.

She was born September 3, 1924 to Amund and Gunhild      (Gunderson) Lintvet in Oklee, Minnesota, where she grew up and graduated from high school.  Mabel attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s...

Jul 13, 2015

Larry Muellerleile, 51, Two Harbors, died Monday July 13, 2015 at home.

He was born January 2, 1964 to Wayne and Betty Jean Mullerleile in Two Harbors where he grew up and attended schools.  Larry was employed at Louisiana Pacific for 20 years and since that time had been self-employed in property maintenance.  Larry will be remembered...

Jul 9, 2015

Ernie Riley, 91, of Two Harbors died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 27, 1924 to Joseph and Eda (Allert) Riley in Knife River where he grew up, attending the country schoolhouse in Larsmont.  Ernie left school early to enlist in the U.S....

Jul 6, 2015

Margaret Sande 95, of Two Harbors, died Monday July 6, 2015 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth.

She was born May 3, 1920 to John and Bertha (Anderson) Carlson in Silver Creek Township.  Margaret went to country school in Silver Creek through 8th grade.  She then attended Two Harbors High School, graduating in 1938....

Jul 2, 2015

The only child of Finnish immigrants Charles and Hilma Maki Ukkonen, Helen was born March 23, 1918, in Two Harbors and passed away July 2, 2015, living the entirety of her 97 years in the family home on South Ave.

After graduating Two Harbors High School, Helen studied bookkeeping at Duluth Business College. She was employed at...

Jun 23, 2015

Donna Schroeder, 82, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday June 23, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital under hospice care with her family at her side.

She was born May 9, 1933 on the family farm in Bejou, MN to Olai and Agnes (Lee) Motteberg.  Donna graduated from high school in Gary, MN and was married to Charles Schroeder...

Jun 20, 2015

Joan B. McInerney, 85, of Two Harbors, died, Saturday June 20, 2015 at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, with her family, friends and Jesus at her side.

Joan was born Aug. 12, 1929 to Frank and Pearl (Lueck) Miller in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident. She graduated from high school in 1947 and...

Jun 20, 2015

Patsy Ruth Thomas died June 20, 2015 at the age of 80 years young while on a visit to her son in Minnesota.

She was a resident of the Masonic Home Burlington NJ, and an active member of Eastern Star Chapter # 147.

Memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Sunday,...

Jun 19, 2015

Rosalyn “Ros” McMains, 93, of Two Harbors, died Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Barross House in Two Harbors.

She was born May 13, 1922 in Seaforth, Minnesota, and in 1940 moved to Two Harbors. Ros married Richard McMains in 1942.  She was an excellent cook and homemaker and a devoted wife and...

Jun 18, 2015

LILLIAN M. SMITH

Lillian M. Smith, 77, of Two Harbors, went to be with her Lord, Thursday June 18, 2015 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 17, 1937 to Albert and Emilie (Goodyear) Ruberg in Two Harbors, where she grew up.  Lillian married Arthur D. Smith on April 2, 1955 in Two...

Jun 8, 2015

Arnold G. Overby, 80, of Beaver Bay, died Monday June 8, 2015 at home with his family at his side.

He was born June 9, 1934 in Two Harbors to Otto and Gladys (Lind) Overby, grew up in Castle Danger, and graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1952.  After serving in the U. S. Army, he...

Jun 7, 2015

Lois Quigley, 87, of Two Harbors, died Sunday June 7, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital, with her family at her side.

She was born August 7, 1927 to Louis and Esther (Wiklund) Johnson in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident.  After graduating from high school as salutatorian in 1945, Lois was employed as a secretary...