Obituaries

Dec 27, 2014

Walter E. Aldinger, 94, of Fairbanks/Brimson, died Saturday December 27, 2014 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay.

He was born February 2, 1920 to John and Eva (Wittmeier) Aldinger in Herreid, South Dakota, where he grew up and attended school through the 8th grade.  Walter moved to Ingram, Wisconsin and farmed until he...

Dec 24, 2014

Mrs. Margaret Irene Sandvik, 92, of Two Harbors, MN, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the Barross Cottages in Two Harbors.

Born July 7, 1922 in Kettle River, MN, she was the daughter of Emil August and Hilda (Oja) Lampinen.  She was the wife of Alfred Sivert Sandvik, her husband of over 60 years, who died November...

Dec 18, 2014

Neilo (Nels) Evert Kinnunen, veteran of the U.S Army, died peacefully on December 18, 2014 at the age of 90 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay.

He was born November 26, 1924 in Menahga, Minn. to Andrew and Ida Kinnunen.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Helmi, on May 16,...

Dec 17, 2014

Beth Marie Schield, 54, Two Harbors, received the best Christmas gift of all, as she won the victory over sin and death by grace through faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She entered the Church Triumphant on December 17, 2014. She died at home.

She was born on August 23, 1960 to Donald and Alice...

Dec 14, 2014

Helen Schuelke, 83, of Two Harbors died Sunday, December 14, 2014 at her home.

She was born on October 31, 1931 to Oscar and Alice (Ballard) Anderson in Neilsville, WI where she grew up and attended schools.  She was married to Clarence R. Schuelke Sr. on February 3, 1951 at Zion Lutheran Church in Granton, WI.  Together...

Dec 6, 2014

Scott Donald Suomi, 40, of Duluth and formerly of Two Harbors, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

He was born November 21, 1974 to Donald and Barbara (Hietala) Suomi in Aurora, Minnesota.  Scott grew up in Two Harbors and managed the high school basketball team. He worked for the City of...

Dec 4, 2014

Elsie C. Olson, 91 of Two Harbors, passed away Thursday Dec, 4, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born November 2, 1923 to Ernest and Ellen (Berquist) Larson in Duluth, MN. Elsie grew up in Two Harbors, graduating with the class of 1941.  She attended Duluth Business University and worked in...

Dec 1, 2014

Jay A. Kieft, 55, of Lutsen died Monday December 1, 2014 at the Cook County North Shore Hospital, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

He was born May 25, 1959 to Jake and Gert Kieft in Sioux Center, Iowa where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1977. Jay attended Central College in...

Dec 1, 2014

Tom was born in Minneapolis, MN on January 22, 1930 the 1st of 7 children and died December 1, 2014 at the age of 84.

Tom attended Two Harbors High School.  He then joined the Air Force for serving four years with the 15th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron.  After discharge he opened a TV repair business and service...

Dec 1, 2014

Marge Carlson, 91, of Two Harbors died Monday, December 1, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

She was born on April 16, 1923 to Fred and Lula (Burgin) Lamm in Monticello, MN.  Marge grew up and graduated from high school in Elk River before attending nurse’s training in Minneapolis.  Shortly after finishing nurse’s training, Marge moved to Two...

Nov 29, 2014

Donovan Ray Brazell, 55, of Grand Marais died Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Cook County North Shore Hospital after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

He was born on September 18, 1959 to Robert and Nancy (Bystrom) Brazell in Grand Marais and graduated from Cook County High School in 1979.  Donnie was the yard foreman at...

Nov 24, 2014

Lillian Merle Thornborrow Munson, Our Queen Mum, 89, passed away peacefully in her home, in Silver Bay, MN on November 24th 2014.

She was born June 2, 1925 in Oadby, England.  She married Leslie Raymond Thornborrow in 1944.  She survived blackouts, air raids, food rations, and all the turmoil of World War II.  She followed...

Nov 4, 2014

Beatrice Mae Carr, currently of Two Harbors, MN died November 4, 2014 after suffering a fall.

Beatrice was born on May 7, 1922 in Manvel, ND north of Grand Forks, to Doris 'Nettie' (Laidley) and Albert J Wendt.

Beatrice graduated High School from Manvel School and moved to Clinton, IA shortly after. While...

Oct 20, 2014

Gary W. Gubrud, 67, of Silver Bay, died Monday, October 20, 2014 in Ecumen Scenic Shores, Two Harbors.

He was born on September 30, 1947 to Warren and Alice (Tollefson) Gubrud in Bagley, MN.  Gary moved to Silver Bay at a young age and graduated from William Kelley High School in 1965.  He worked for LTV for...

Oct 18, 2014

The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death of our baby Carol Ann Marie Hoffman, on October 18, 2014.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Albert and Carol Roney, and Larry Southwood. Carol Ann is survived by her parents, Christopher Hoffman and Laura Roney; brother, Maxwell; grandparents, Susan...

Oct 16, 2014

Eugene V. Pearson, 87, Hovland, MN died Thursday October 16, 2014

Gene was born on April 16, 1927 to Clair and Alice (Weisz).  Gene grew up in Bloomington, MN where he attended primary and secondary school.  Upon graduation, Gene entered the US Army.  After a medical discharge, Gene enrolled at the U of MN where he graduated...

Oct 15, 2014

Sherry Farlow, 66, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at her home.

She was born January 23, 1948 to June (Hendrickson) and Eslie Pratt Sr. in Aitkin. As a child she moved with her family to Silver Bay, and in 1963 to Two Harbors. She attended schools in Silver Bay and Two Harbors, graduating in 1966. ...

Sep 29, 2014

Erma M. Kirk, 94, of Grand Marais died Monday, September 29, 2014 at the North Shore Hospital in Grand Marais.

Erma was born May 11, 1920 to George and Clara (Nelson ) Knott in Pine River, MN.  She grew up working on the family farm Pine River.  Erma was married to Archie Kirk...

Sep 27, 2014

Jeanne C. Parke, 89, of Two Harbors died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores, with her son, Eddy and grand-dog, Trixxie by her side.

She was born May 2, 1925 to Louis and Esther (Soderberg) Dahl in Two Harbors.  Jeanne grew up in Two Harbors and graduated from THHS in 1943.  She married...

Sep 23, 2014

Joyce M. Kehoe, 85, Grand Marais, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in the Cook County North Shore Care Center.

She was born to Oswald and Lizzie (Erickson) Haugen in Aitkin, Minnesota where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1948. She then attended Registered Nurses Assistant training, was married and enjoyed raising her 4 children....