Obituaries

Mar 26, 2011

Randy L. Rustad, 56 of Duluth, formerly of Two Harbors, died Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born October 1, 1954 in Duluth to Everett and Lucille (Mathisen) Rustad. Randy grew up in Two Harbors, and graduated from Two Harbors High School. Randy worked various...

Mar 23, 2011

Coral Jean Johnson 80, of Two Harbors, formerly of Silver Bay, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Ecumen Scenic Shores Care Center in Two Harbors.

She was born October 9, 1930 to Ben and Mary (Satter) Johnson in Two Harbors. Coral married Milton Johnson on April 2, 1949 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Two Harbors. They...

Mar 20, 2011

RAYMOND ARNOLD BUTLER

Raymond A. Butler, 81, of Silver Bay died Sunday, March 20, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

He was born on May 11, 1929 to Elmer and Olga (Ecklund) Butler in Oak Park, MN. Ray grew up in rural Oak Park and attended rural school, graduating from Foley High School in 1948....

Mar 19, 2011

John Allan Brandt 41, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, March 19, 2011, on the Yukon Trail near Isabella, due to injuries sustained from a snowmobile accident .

He was born October 14, 1969 to Allan "Skipp" and Roberta (Stephenson) Brandt in Two Harbors, where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1988. John married Sarah...

Mar 15, 2011

Jacob Brian Evjen 20, of Mt. Iron, and Silver Bay, died unexpectedly, Tuesday March 15, 2011 at his home.

He was born March 14, 1991 to Brian and Julie(Hayes)Evjen in Buffalo, Minnesota. Jake grew up in Silver Bay, and played hockey and football at William Kelley High School, where he graduated from in 2009. He enlisted in...

Mar 14, 2011

Lloyd Hendrickson, 89, Grand Portage, died Monday, March 14, 2011 in the North Shore Care Center.

Lloyd was born November 4, 1921 in Two Harbors to Leonard and Elvira (Peterson) Hendrickson. He grew up in Grand Portage and attended school there. After his marriage to Fern Smith on March 11, 1939, they made their home at Hat...

Mar 13, 2011

GLADYS MILDRED HIMANGO

Gladys M. Himango, 90, formerly of Two Harbors, passed away on Sunday March 13, 2011 in the Golden Living Center East in Rochester, Minnesota.

Gladys was born January 1, 1921 in Cloquet, Minnesota to Alfred and Grace (Garrett) Arthur. Her childhood interests included running track, dancing and spending memorable days with her friends...

Mar 12, 2011

Lois G. Zimmerman, 84, former resident of Grand Marais, died March 12, 2011 in McAllen, Texas.

Lois is survived by her husband of 65 years, Perry Zimmerman and three children: Cheryl Howell of Lincoln, California, Gary Zimmerman of Royalton Minnesota and Richard Zimmerman of Sumner, Washington along with six grandchildren, Carrie, Jackie, Kyle, Jessica, Nicole, and Conner...

Mar 3, 2011

JANICE M. OLSEN

Janice M. Olsen, 75, of Two Harbors passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

She was born on March 2, 1936 to Helge and Svea (Sundstrom) Jackson in Duluth. Jan grew up in French River and attended schools in Clover Valley. On September 11, 1954 she married Keith...

Mar 1, 2011

Marion Corrine Buckman 91, of Schroeder died Tuesday March 1, 2011 at the North Shore Care Center in Grand Marais.

She was born on October 21, 1919 to Sofus and Ella Christopherson in Popple River, Wisconsin where she grew up and was the youngest of three children.

After graduating high school in Popple River, Marion married...

Mar 1, 2011

Neil Ojard, 48, of Knife River, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at St Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

He was born October 15, 1962 to Hans and Jacqueline (Erickson) Ojard in Cloquet. He moved to Knife River in 1969 where he grew up and attended school. He later worked at Hardees in Two Harbors and was active at...

Feb 26, 2011

Margaret A. Johnson, 91, Two Harbors, died Saturday, February 26, 2011 in the Sunrise Home.

She was born September 20, 1919 to George and Nora (Westman) Pyette in Duluth. She grew up near the Baptism River on the North Shore and attended schools in Beaver Bay and Two Harbors. Margaret married Emil Johnson on July 20, 1940...

Feb 23, 2011

Elna Mattson Cole died peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 surrounded by family.

She was proud of her hometown of Fertile, MN, where she was born on February 28, 1914. Elna attended Moorhead State Teachers College and taught school for many years. She married Hughlun Cole in 1939. They moved to Two Harbors in 1955, where Elna...

Feb 20, 2011

Nicholas Steven Gatz, 56, of Silver Bay died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at his home.

Steven was born on February 21, 1954 to Nicholas and Gladys (Thomas) Gatz in Hinsdale, Illinois where he grew up and attended schools. He was self employed as a house painter, but painting for leisure was his true joy. Steve also enjoyed...

Feb 17, 2011

Orla Louise Iverson, 78, long time resident of Silver Bay, MN, died Thursday Feb 17, 2011 at a nursing home in Duluth, MN.

She was born January 7, 1933 to Oscar and Irva (Jordon) Hopland in Guthrie, MN. At the age of 8, Orla moved to Cass Lake where she graduated from high school in 1951. She...

Feb 17, 2011

Keith Alan Broadbent, 54, Two Harbors, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Keith was born Jan 25, 1957 to Julie Ann (Swenson) and Clinton Broadbent of Coon Rapids, where he graduated from high school. He loved listening to music, going to concerts, and traveling. Keith moved to Two Harbors in 1998 and resided at Safe Harbor...

Feb 16, 2011

Harlan Olson 63, of Lutsen died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 16,2011 in Lutsen.

He was born July 8, 1947 to Benny and Ruby (Severson) in Enderlin, North Dakota. Harlan grew up in Minneapolis, and graduated from West High School. He attended St. Cloud St. College for one year before enlisting in the Army. He served in Vietnam for...

Feb 14, 2011

Helen Lorraine Anderson, age 81, of Two Harbors and a former Silver Bay resident, passed away February 14, 2011.

Born December 8, 1929, she is survived by her husband David; children, Christine (Gary) Bearl, Martin (Susan), and Daniel (Candy); and grandchildren, Autumn, Erin, David (Cerian), Laney, Amanda, Christopher and Sean.

Helen used her incredible talents to...

Feb 11, 2011

Donna M. Stadler, 78, Silver Bay, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born September 10, 1932 to Clifford and Evelyn (Wolfe) Duffney in Faribault, Minnesota, where she grew up, graduating from high school in 1950. Donna married Donald Stadler in 1954 and they moved to Beaver Bay, to Palisade Head in...

Feb 11, 2011

SHERRY LYNN BANGSUND

Sherry Bangsund, 49, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota was granted her Angel's Wings and went to heaven, Friday, February 11th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. While her body could no longer fight this insidious disease, her mind was strong and inspirational to the end.

Sherry was born August 17, 1961 to...