Obituaries

Kristine Sve

Apr 12, 2015

Kristine E. Sve, 48, of Finland, died April 12, 2015 with her loved ones by her side, after a 16 month battle with lung cancer.

She was born on March 11, 1967 to Katherine Cole in Bangkok, Thailand.  Being an Air Force brat is what brought her to Finland at the age of 8 years.  She grew up...

Stephen Komarek

Apr 12, 2015

Stephen Komarek, 67, of Two Harbors passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors, due to complications arising from cancer.

He was born on June 19, 1947 to John and Jennie A. (Larson) Komarek in Duluth. After graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1965 he...

Mason Derosier

Apr 9, 2015

Mason Storm DeRosier, 21, of Silver Bay died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 9, 2015.

He was born on April 12, 1993 to Richard and Lisa (Berglund) DeRosier in Two Harbors.  Mason graduated from William Kelley High School in 2011 and served in the Air National Guard as a firefighter for the 148th Fighter Wing.  He had recently...

Thomas Henley

Apr 9, 2015

Thomas Henley, 66, of Two Harbors died Thursday, April 9, 2015.

Services will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Cavallin Funeral Home in Two Harbors.

Chester Hedin

Apr 6, 2015

Chester Clifford Hedin, 96, of Two Harbors passed away April 6, 2015 at the Moose Lake Mercy Hospital.

He was born on April 1, 1919 to Erick Magnus and Elisa (Schlbostad) Hedin in Duluth, but lived most of his life in Two Harbors. After graduation from Two Harbors High School Chester also served in the CCC that...

David Anderson

Apr 6, 2015

David I. Anderson, 85, formerly of Two Harbors, died surrounded by his loved ones Monday April 6, 2015 at the North Ridge Care Center in New Hope, MN.

Dave was born June 22, 1929 to Iver and Esther Anderson in Two Harbors.

Dave had a passion for railroads and enjoyed a long career working for...

June Olsen

Mar 31, 2015

June Olsen, 93, of Grand Marais died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center after a brief illness.

She was born on January 3, 1922 to Roy E. and Bessie (Tabor) Hanson in Duluth.  June grew up and attended schools in Two Harbors, graduating in 1940.  In 1943, she married Alton Olsen...

Edwin Dettwiler

Mar 30, 2015

Edwin Dettwiler, 90, of Two Harbors, died Monday, March 30, 2015 at Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors.

He was born December 10, 1924 to Edwin O. and Della (Cox) Dettwiler in Huron, South Dakota. Ed Grew up in Huron, and later moved to western Minnesota. He served in the US Army from 1942-1946 in Europe...

Irma Labelle

Mar 27, 2015

Irma V. LaBelle 99, of Two Harbors, died March 27, 2015 at the Barross House in Two Harbors.

Irma was born July 15, 1915 in Harnosand, Sweden, and raised by Einar and Agnes (Hoving) Norell.  She came to America with her family at the age of 9 years.  Irma resided in Duluth and...

Wayne Hansen

Mar 24, 2015

Wayne Edward Hansen passed from this life on Tuesday, March 24 2015, finally succumbing to the devastation of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Wayne (Mr. Wayno to his students) was born on Jan. 8th 1942 in Drayton, North Dakota to Lawrence & Bernice Hansen.  The family lived in Stephen, MN for a number of years until moving to Minneapolis where...

Judy Olson

Mar 21, 2015

Judy Olson, 73, Two Harbors, died Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Solvay Hospice in Duluth, with her family at her side.

She was born December 4, 1941 to Ellert and Mabel (Elg) Lindahl in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident.  After high school in 1959, she attended business college in Minneapolis, returning to Two Harbors...

Eleanor Trewhella

Mar 18, 2015

Eleanor C. Trewhella, 101, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday March 18, 2015 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born February 16, 1914 to Hjalmer and Mary (Erickson) Carlson in Two Harbors, where she grew up and graduated from high school.  She married George Gran in 1939, and after his death, she married Robert Trewhella...

Robert Male

Mar 15, 2015

Captain Robert S. Male

Robert Scott Male, 93 of Two Harbors died Sunday March 15, 2015 at Ecumen Scenic Shores with his family by his side.

He was born January 6, 1922 to Edwin and Laura (Scott) Male in Lorain, Ohio.  As a young boy Robert sailed the Great Lakes with his father who was...

Burton "Buddy" Sveine

Mar 13, 2015

Burton “Buddy” Jerome Sveine 89, of Two Harbors, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2015.

He was born July 3, 1925 to George and Marie (Skarpohl) Sveine in Hanska, Minnesota.  Buddy grew up and attended school in New Ulm.  He married Erma Jean Lauer in Charles City, Iowa in 1948.  Buddy...

Eugene Goedel

Mar 7, 2015

Geno Goedel, 77, Two Harbors, died Saturday March 7, 2015 at home surrounded with love by his devoted wife and children.

He was born October 11, 1937 to Otto and Lilly (Cleuver) Goedel in Wadena, MN.  He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Wadena High School, where he was a four sport athlete in...

Neil Blakestad

Mar 6, 2015

Neil Blakestad, 83, Two Harbors, died peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015 in St. Luke’s Hospital with his family at his side.

Neil was born May 1, 1931 to Sophus and Vera (Clark) Blakestad in Norwalk, IA.  He grew up on the family farm in Iowa and graduated from high school in Northwood, IA in 1949.  Neil...

Marjorie Kylen

Mar 5, 2015

Marjorie E. Kylen, 88, of Two Harbors, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Hastings, MN.

She was born January 4, 1927 to Frank and Eleanora (Wagner) Fields in San Antonio, Texas. She married Tauno Raymond Kylen on February 22, 1946.

Marjorie was a member of Bassett Congregational Church in Brimson, MN and...

Ruth Wahlberg

Mar 4, 2015

Ruth J. Wahlberg, 94, Two Harbors died Wednesday March 4, 2015 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

She was born July 15, 1920 to Julius and Effie (Anderson) Jensen in Two Harbors, where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1938.  She was employed in the Lake County Welfare Office from 1941-1943 and for the War Price...

Audrey Haring

Feb 25, 2015

Audrey V. Haring, 85, of Grand Marais, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center.

Visitation will be from 1 PM until the 2 PM Service, Monday, March 2, 2015 at Cornerstone Community Church in Grand Marais.  Burial will be in Cambria Cemetery, Cambria, Iowa.

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Ernest Engebretson

Feb 18, 2015

Ernest Engebretson, 93, formerly of Silver Bay, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

He was born October 13, 1921 to Otis and Mary (Baker) Engebretson in Webster, Wisconsin where he grew up and attended schools. During World War II he served in the U. S. Army Air Corps in England. He married...