Obituaries
Thomas J Magnuson
May 31, 2024
Thomas J. Magnuson, 68, of Two Harbors, died Friday, May 31, 2024 peacefully at home in his sleep.
Tom was born to Gustaf “Bob” and Meredith (Freeman) Magnuson on September 25, 1955 in Two Harbors where he grew up and attended schools. After high school, Tom worked with his good friend, Larry at Rasmussen Well Drilling then Husky Hydraulics. After their closure...
Linda M Lamb
May 22, 2024
Linda Marie Lamb, nee Lawrence, 79, of Schroeder, MN, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024, in Duluth, Mn. Born on September 17, 1944, to Thomas Donald and Dorothy Lawrence in North St. Paul, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Timothy Lawrence.
Linda graduated from North St. Paul High School and then began attending St...
Gail J Olsen
May 17, 2024
Gail J. Olsen, 70, of Two Harbors died Friday, May 17, 2024 at her home, following a brief illness.
She was born on January 4, 1954 to Reynold Sr. and Carmen (Legueri) Lakso in Nashwauk, MN. Gail enjoyed gardening; her flowers and vegetables, time at the cabin, taking a loop, cross country skiing, but most of all time with her family. She...
Michael Marksmeier
May 6, 2024
Michael Marksmeier, 54, of Two Harbors, died suddenly on Monday, May 6, 2024, at work in Superior.
Mike was born October 22, 1969, to Duane and Beverly (Carlson) Marksmeier in Two Harbors where he was a life-long resident. After graduating from high school in 1988, he worked at various manufacturing businesses in Two Harbors until 2002, when he went to work...
Susan Sterling
May 4, 2024
Susan L. Sterling “Napa Sue”, 64, of Silver Bay, died unexpectedly while on vacation with her family on May 4, 2024. She was born on October 6, 1959, in Minot, ND to Jack and Audrey Sterling. Sue grew up in Brainerd, MN before returning to North Dakota after college. While working at a NAPA store in North Dakota, Sue earned her nickname, “NAPA...
Delores Jean Saethre
May 1, 2024
Delores Jean Saethre, age 92 of Grand Marais passed away on May 1, 2024, at North Shore Health Care Center. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, on July 1, 1931, to Ethel and Morse Rhea, Delores was the youngest of five sisters. Her childhood was spent at various Coast Guard stations around Lakes Michigan and Superior. Delores attended schools in multiple locations across...
Robert J Connor
Apr 18, 2024
Robert J. Connor, 91, of Silver Bay, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Bob was born July 21, 1932, to Floyd and Marie (Kologi) Connor in Iona Township, Minnesota. After graduating from school in Browerville, he served in the US Army from 1953 until 1955. On December 29, 1955, Bob married Joanne Thompson and together they made their home in...
Clarence Kemp
Apr 16, 2024
Clarence Kemp, 87, of Duluth, formerly of Hovland and Edina, died peacefully at home with his family on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.Clarence was born December 12, 1936, to Clarence O. and Julia (Ahlstrand) Kemp in Eveleth, where he grew up and attended school. Following high school, he attended Dunwoody Institute to learn the carpentry trade. After serving in the U....
Jo Ann M. May
Apr 16, 2024
Jo Ann Marie May, 66, passed away on April 16, 2024, in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Jo Ann was born in Virginia, Minnesota, on December 4, 1957.
Jo Ann is preceded in death by her brother, Glen Jackson; her father, Larry Jackson; and her husband and children's father, Gary Moy.
She leaves behind her three sons, Shawn, Shane, and Steven, all from Washington;...
Charlaine M. Ramnes
Apr 9, 2024
Charlaine (Schrunk) Ramnes, always went by the nickname of Charlie. She passed away peacefully at her daughter Jacquie and Tim Eubanks' home in Two Harbors, Minnesota, on April 9, 2024. Charlie's life was an adventure. She and her husband Lyle were deeply involved in the shoe industry throughout the United States. She opened the way for other women to participate...
Ellen M. Olson
Apr 8, 2024
Ellen M. “Elly” Olson, 84, of Grand Portage died on Monday, April 8, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Elly was born September 22, 1939, to Glen and Ada (Brown) Deremo in Cloquet and grew up and attended schools in McGregor. As a young lady she moved to Hovland to work as a cook at a resort on McFarland Lake, and later...
Richard F. Ogren
Apr 6, 2024
Richard F. Ogren, 89, of Duluth died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
He was born August 19, 1934, to Gunnar and Bertha (Strand) Ogren in Two Harbors where he grew up and attended schools. After high school he worked for Gopher State Telephone Company until enlisting in the Army. After discharge from the Army, Dick returned to the local phone company,...
Dorene L. Morrison
Apr 6, 2024
Dorene L.Morrison, 87, Beaver Bay, died Saturday, April 6, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Dorene was born September 11, 1936, to George and Luella (Nason) Flinders in Fort Frances, Ontario, where she grew up and attended school. As a young lady she met Ronald Morrison and after his discharge from military service, they married April 23, 1955. In 1957, they moved...
Rita Claire Kelly
Apr 6, 2024
Rita Claire Kelly, 93, of Silver Bay died Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her home.
She was born December 31, 1930 to Vincent and Agnes (Dumontet) Driscoll on the family farm in East Grand Forks, where she grew up and attended school. After graduating from Sacred Heart, Rita met Robert Kelly and the two were married on June 24, 1952. Soon after Robert...
Mildred E Goette
Mar 30, 2024
Mildred E. Goette, 93, of Finland, died Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors, after a brief stay there.
She was born on September 24, 1930, to Edward and Tyyne (Tikkanen) Shaffer in Two Harbors and was a life-long resident of Finland. Graduating from high school in Two Harbors in 1948, she married Clarence Goette on April 9,...
Lowell D Hauff
Mar 28, 2024
Lowell Hauff, 61, Two Harbors, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at home surrounded by his family, after a brief illness.
Lowell was born August 26, 1962, to Gabriel and Annaline Hauff in Minneapolis, and grew up in the Twin Cities. Moving to Two Harbors in 2015, he served the area as a propane delivery driver for Federated Co-ops. He enjoyed hunting,...
Yvonne Smith
Mar 27, 2024
Yvonne A. Smith, 91, Grand Marais, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at North Shore Health.
Yvonne was born February 16, 1933 to Olin and Lucille (Bergquist) Anderson in Moose Lake and moved to Grand Marais as a teenager. At a movie show, she met Lonnie Smith and they later married. Yvonne stayed at home taking care of their 4 children until the youngest...
Vernon Dale Willow
Mar 24, 2024
Vernon Willow, 85, of Two Harbors died Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.A brief memorial service, followed by Military Honors will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Cavallin Funeral Home in Two Harbors.
Clifford G. Struve
Mar 21, 2024
Clifford G. Struve, 89, of Silver Bay, died Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Barross Cottages in Two Harbors.
He was born on August 1, 1934, to Edward and Elsie (Back) Struve in Grant Township, O’Brien County, Iowa. Growing up in Iowa, Cliff worked as a farm hand before moving to Silver Bay in 1957 to work at Reserve Mining. He was...
Raymond H Welsh
Mar 15, 2024
Raymond H. Welsh, 72, Two Harbors, died Friday, March 15, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Ray was born August 13, 1951, to Harold and Esther (Purdy) Welsh in Duluth, where he grew up and graduated from East High School. Later he attended UMD where his interest was in geology. He was employed as a deck hand on the Lake Superior ore...
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