Obituaries

Apr 13, 2011

Anne Veronica (Prebonich) Maurin, 100 years young!

Born in Keewatin, MN of Croatian decent August 22, 1910 died peacefully April 13, 2011 surrounded by family. Survived by children Kathyrn Levitan, Patrick (Elizabeth) Maurin, Judy (John) Brisky, Margaret Lozenski and grandchildren Peter, Lara, Clair, Angie, Karen, Joe, Lisa, Mary Lee, 10 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved...

Apr 6, 2011

Mille was born October 11, 1919 to Andrew and Hannah Elisabeth (Haapala) Barthell.

Growing up, she was the youngest, which afforded her some special opportunities. Having older siblings she was never at a loss for friends. She had many playmates, friends, and boyfriends. Mille grew up helping out with many of the chores around the resort and...

Apr 4, 2011

ROBERT L. ABBOTT

Robert L. Abbott, 53, Brimson, passed away on Monday April 4, 2011 at his home.

Bob was born in Duluth on October 1, 1957 to Gerald and Ruth (Sather) Abbott. He grew up in Two Harbors and after graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1975, served in the U. S. Army for...

Apr 3, 2011

Cora Katzele, 86, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2011 in Two Harbors.

Cora Williams Katzele was born in Redwood Falls, MN, January 12, 1925 to Cora and Howard Williams. Cora married Ed Katzele in 1945. Cora and Ed raised her 3 younger siblings, Pat, Daizy, and Dorie, upon the death of their mother. In 1963, after...

Mar 28, 2011

ARLENE MYRNA TRENDE

Arlene M. Trende, 83, formerly of Silver Bay, died Monday, March 28, 2011 in St Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

She was born December 3, 1927 to Ernest and Alvina (Westphal) Kohlmeyer in Preston, Minnesota. She grew up in the Preston area, graduated from Harmony High School and married Frederick Trende on September 20,...

Mar 27, 2011

Lorraine M. Brassill, 81, Two Harbors, died at Ecumen Scenic Shores (Sunrise Home) on Sunday March 27, 2011, joining her husband on what would have been their wedding anniversary. She was born September 5, 1929 to Joseph and Margaret Cardinal in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident. Lorraine worked alongside her husband on the family farm...

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...