Obituaries

Jan 25, 2011

CLAYTON D. HAKALA

Clayton D. Hakala passed away on Jan. 25, 2011 in Grand Portage, MN at age 74.

He was born in Iron Belt, WI and lived in Duluth for many years. He was a Korean and Vietnam veteran. He is survived by Barbara Hakala (wife), Michele Beeksma (daughter), Rosalie Nelson, Sharon Morrison, Stella Morrison,...

Jan 8, 2011

Vernon D. Colden, 69, of Two Harbors died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the Sunrise Home. Vernon was born October 19, 1941 to Clarence and Lillian (Tapa) Colden in Ogema Township, MN. Vern grew up and attended school in Duluth before joining the Army in 1963. He served as a dental lab technician at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in...

Jan 1, 2011

Larry Glenn Johnson, 64, died peacefully Saturday, January 1, 2011 in St. Mary's Medical Center with his family lovingly by his side.

Larry was born March 7, 1946 to Bjarne and Gladys (Morris) Johnson in Duluth, and grew up in Grand Marais, Minnesota where he graduated from Cook County High School in 1964. After attending Vocational School...

Dec 29, 2010

Steve Nelson, 51, of Finland, MN, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in the Cook County North Shore Hospital.

He was born August 24. 1959 to Harold "Holly" and Janet (Lind) Nelson in Little Falls, Minnesota and grew up in Grand Marais, graduating from Cook County High School in 1977. In 1978, he graduated from Duluth Vocational Technical...

Dec 29, 2010

Elizabeth Vold, 96, Two Harbors, died Wednesday in the Sunrise Home.

She was born June 25, 1914 to Peter John and Anna (Yernberg) Olson in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident, graduating from high school in 1932. She married Daniel Vold on December 18, 1940 and worked as a seamstress from her home for over...

Dec 26, 2010

Marjorie J. Snell, 68, of Two Harbors, died Sunday, December 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born August 20, 1942 to Niilo and Martha (Keranen) Gustafson in Duluth. Marjorie grew up in Clover Valley and graduated from Clover Valley High School. She married Charles "Bob" Snell and they made their home in...

Dec 24, 2010

Duane M. "Dewey" Fransen , 60, of Knife River, died Friday, December 24, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born December 28, 1949 to George and Lida (Sunde) Fransen in Duluth. Dewey was a lifelong resident of Knife River, who drove truck for Ready Mix. He married Judy Mickelson in September of 1971...

Dec 19, 2010

SHIRLEY A. LUNDQUIST

Shirley Lundquist, 80, Two Harbors, died Sunday December 19, 2010 peacefully at home.

She was born October 2, 1930 to Gilbert and Mabel Dahlberg in Duluth where she grew up and graduated from Central High School. She was married to Roy Lundquist for nine years, and after her divorce attended drafting school. She...

Dec 16, 2010

Arnold LeClair, 91, of Two Harbors, died Thursday, December 16, 2010 in the Sunrise Home.

He was born July 19, 1919 to Peter and Elizabeth LeClair in Two Harbors where he was a lifelong resident. Arnold graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1937, attended Duluth Junior College for two years and was subsequently employed by the...

Dec 13, 2010

Ray Runkel, 70, Two Harbors, entered into eternity on Monday, December 13, 2010 unexpectedly at home.

Ray was born February 25, 1940 in Treverton, Pennsylvania to Lester and Gertie (Crissinger) Runkle. He grew up in Pennsylvania, and later served in the U. S. Air Force where he was a technical illustrator and taught in a military school....

Dec 8, 2010

Marian Abbott, 84, Two Harbors, stepped into eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 in the Sunrise Home while surrounded by her family.

Marian was born January 6, 1926 to George and Marie (Melbo) Waldron in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended schools. She also lived in Beaver Bay...

Dec 7, 2010

Karen A. Nurmi, 88, of Beaver Bay, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in St Luke's Hospital.

She was born November 8, 1922, to Oscar and Lena (Slater) Lovold in Beaver Bay. Karen grew up, attended school and graduated from high school in Two Harbors in 1939. She lived in Seattle for several years, where she worked for...

Dec 1, 2010

John W. "Jack" Carr, 85, passed away at home on Wednesday December 1, 2010. He was born on April 3, 1925 in St. Paul, MN to John and Astrid (Megard) Carr. He attended school in St. Paul and Two Harbors. He joined the Marine Corps in 1942 and served 4 years with two tours of overseas duty in...

Nov 30, 2010

Mayme R. Runnberg, 92, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in the Sunrise Home with her family at her side.

She was born September 1, 1918 to Victor and Ida (Stenbacka) Grondahl in Isabella, Minnesota, where she grew up. She graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1936 and lived in Isabella until moving to Finland...

Nov 29, 2010

George Swanson

George Swanson 81, of Two Harbors, died Monday, November 29, 2010 at the MN Veteran's Home in Silver Bay.

He was born July 6, 1929 to Richard and Elsie (Johnson) Swanson in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident. After high school, George served in the U. S. Navy, and then returned to...

Nov 27, 2010

Leon Edward Boulanger 53, of Two Harbors, died unexpectedly, Saturday, November 27, 2010 at Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors.

He was born February 5, 1957 to Loren and MaryAnn (Jeppson) Boulanger in Two Harbors. Leon grew up and graduated from high school in Two Harbors, where he was a three sport letterman in track, basketball,...

Nov 16, 2010

GEORGE M. SVEE

George M. Svee, 88, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at the Sunrise Home, after battling with cancer for over 20 years.

He was born May 17, 1922 to Lars and Sigfrida (Robertsen) Svee in Trondhjem, Norway. George came to the U.S. with his family in 1923, and they...

Nov 4, 2010

Valenda K. Laska, 53, Two Harbors, died suddenly on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Lake View Memorial Hospital. She was born February 19, 1957 to Amos and Shirley (DuBois) Johnson in Red Wing, where she grew up and attended schools until moving to Florida when she was 15 years old. After graduating from Merritt Island High School she...

Oct 30, 2010

Frank Wotring, 93, of Two Harbors died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

He was born May 11, 1917 to Clark and Mabel (Fix) Wotring in Hibbing. After graduating from McGregor High School in 1935, he served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and was a survivor of the attack on Pearl...

Oct 30, 2010

LeeAnne M. Lund 68, of Grand Marais died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the North Shore Hospital in Grand Marais, due to complications related to a brain injury in 2005.

She was born April 25, 1942 to Phillip and Margot (Huntsberger) Larson. LeeAnne grew up in Edina, attended school in Washburn, graduating in 1960. She graduated from...