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Lawrence R. Bradley

Lawrence R. Bradley

Dec 1, 2023

 

Lawrence R. Bradley was born in Lampasas, Texas on Sept. 24, 1924 and died on Dec. 1, 2023 at the age of 99.  

When Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941 was bombed he was one of the first to sign up to serve his country in Lampasas County on Dec. 8, 1941 and was sworn in on December...

Robert J. Larkin Jr.

Robert J. Larkin Jr.

Dec 1, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) Larkin Jr. of Two Harbors, MN passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s on December 1, 2023, at Waterview Shores Care Center with his wife and sons at his side.

Bob was born 80 years ago to Robert Sr. and Lillian Larkin in Austin, MN. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Navy...

Janice M Klein

Janice M Klein

Dec 1, 2023

 

Janice M. Klein, 90, Two Harbors, died Friday, December 1, 2023, in Two Harbors.

 

Jan was born to Emil and Louise (Maas) Engen, November 6, 1933, in Ashland, Wisconsin, grew up in the Sanborn-Mason area and graduated from high school in Drummond in 1951. As a young lady she worked for Munsingwear Company in Ashland.  She and Gordon Klein...

Bradley J Detlefsen

Bradley J Detlefsen

Nov 30, 2023

 

Bradley Detlefsen, 62, Two Harbors, died Thursday, November 30, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital.

 

Brad was born May 24, 1961, to Lester and Arlene (Halvorson) Detlefsen in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident. After graduating from high school Brad worked at LaBounty Mfg, North Shore Mfg and most recently at Serco Loaders, until his health prevented...

Shirley O Moorehouse

Shirley O Moorehouse

Nov 21, 2023

 

Shirley Moorehouse, 97, passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Maple Ridge Care Center in Spooner, Wisconsin.   Shirley was born in 1926 to Walter and Eleanora (Krause) Glaser in Chicago, Illinois.  The family made their home in Riverside, Illinois where Shirley lived with her parents and older brother, Wally.  She graduated...

Kathleen Anderson

Kathleen Anderson

Nov 20, 2023

 

Kathleen R. Anderson, 76, Two Harbors, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital. 

 

Kathy was born December 19, 1946, to Robert “Candy Andy” and Mabel (Johnson) Anderson in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended school. 

 

Kathy went on to St. Barnabas Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis, graduating in 1967. She started her...

Diane Susan Kucinski

Diane Susan Kucinski

Nov 14, 2023

 

Diane Susan (Johnson) Kucinski, 73, of Two Harbors, passed away on November 14, 2023 surrounded by her family. 

Diane was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 12, 1950. A lifelong resident of Two Harbors, she graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1968 and traveled around Europe before earning her associate degree from Bemidji State. She was working...

Shirley Ann (Larson) Delaney

Shirley Ann (Larson) Delaney

Nov 10, 2023

 

Shirley Ann (Larson) Delaney, 86, of Silver Bay, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 10, 2023, at St. Luke’s hospital in Duluth.

 

Shirley was born May 26, 1937, to George and Anna (Seitz) Stern in Bemidji.  In 1955 she married Roger Larson and in 1956 they moved to Silver Bay and raised their family. After Roger’s passing, Shirley was blessed...

Gregory Allen King

Gregory Allen King

Nov 9, 2023

 

Gregory A. King, 73, of Finland, died Thursday, November 9, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

 

Greg was born January 20, 1950, to Percy and Violet (Robinson) King in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and grew up in Wisconsin and later Silver Bay, MN. After graduating from William Kelley High School in 1968, he entered the U. S. Army....

Margaret "Peg" Werner

Margaret "Peg" Werner

Nov 8, 2023

  Margaret “Peg” Werner, 91, Two Harbors, MN and formerly of Bellevue and Toledo, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors, surrounded by her family.  

She was born August 18, 1932, to Allen and Marguerite (O’Mara) Wilhelm in Ohio. She grew up in Bellevue, graduated from Bellevue High School in 1950 and...

Paul E. Bergman

Paul E. Bergman

Nov 1, 2023

 

Paul E. Bergman, 68, of Cook, Mn, formerly of Two Harbors passed away Nov 1, 2023, in Sunrise Hospital, Nevada after complications from many health issues.

 

He was born to Dean and Annie Bergman July 31, 1955, in Two Harbors, where he grew up on the family farm. Paul attended Two Harbors High School, he was very athletic and enjoyed competing mostly in football, basketball, and track. After high school, Paul had several different jobs including, J.C. Campbell’s, and Jones Products. He went to work for the D...

Sandra Bangsund

Sandra Bangsund

Nov 1, 2023

Sandra Bangsund, 82, of Two Harbors, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Hilltop Health and Rehab in Duluth.  

Sandy was born September 17, 1941, to Norman and Florence (Rosen) Ronning in Duluth and was a life-long resident of Two Harbors. In 1958 she married James Bangsund and was a homemaker through the years while her children were growing....

Olive E. Aldinger

Olive E. Aldinger

Oct 30, 2023

 

Olive E. Aldinger, 100, Two Harbors, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at her home with her family and best friends by her side.  She was an amazing lady, loving and caring for her family with her great faith in God.

 

She was born November 24, 1922 to Albert and Anna (Lambert) Lessard in Ingram, Wisconsin, where she grew up and attended...

LeRoger J Lind

LeRoger J Lind

Oct 30, 2023

LeRoger James Lind (1942 – 2023)  

We are saddened to announce that our Dad, Lee Lind, 81, of Castle Danger, MN passed away of Alzheimer’s Disease on October 30, 2023. 

 

Lee was born in Castle Danger in 1942 to Roy and Pearl (Hill) Lind. He was the oldest of ten children and spent time as a child helping his...

Dale E Nikula

Dale E Nikula

Oct 25, 2023

Dale E. Nikula, 89, Finland MN, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, with his family at his side. Dale was born May 23, 1934, to Edwin and Sophie (Kalander) Nikula in Two Harbors and was a life-long resident of Finland. After graduating from the Two Harbors High School in 1952, he worked as a carpenter alongside...

June B. Anderson

June B. Anderson

Oct 22, 2023

 

June Anderson, 83, Two Harbors, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Lake View Hospital.

 

June was born June 13, 1940, to Jack and Juanita “Bessie” (Morris) Barnes in Trouty, Newfoundland, where she grew up. As a young lady working in nearby St. John’s, she met David Anderson who was serving in the U S Navy. They married on...

Phillip J. Wright

Phillip J. Wright

Oct 20, 2023

 

Phillip J. Wright, 64, of Two Harbors went home to glory on Friday, October 20, 2023, passing peacefully at his home.

 

He was born November 8, 1958, to Archie and Jean (Bredahl) Wright and grew up and attended school in Denver. He was self-employed as a plumbing contractor as Big Dog Plumbing in Denver for many years. In...

Roger Allen Saamanen

Roger Allen Saamanen

Oct 12, 2023

Roger Allen Saamanen, 79, formerly of Two Harbors, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 while surrounded by loved ones at his home in Superior. 

Roger was born on December 19, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jean and Arne Saamanen.  The family moved to the Clover Valley area when Roger was in elementary school, and he graduated from Clover Valley...

Elise Mary LaVick

Elise Mary LaVick

Oct 8, 2023

Elise Mary LaVick, 63, Tofte, collapsed and died while walking in her yard on Sunday, October 8, 2023.  

Elise was born February 4, 1960, to Theodore and Grace Rehmann in Des Moines, Iowa, and grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating from the College of St. Benedict, she resided in the Twin Cities until moving to the family property...

Tonya C Hanson

Tonya C Hanson

Oct 7, 2023

Tonya “ Tony” Hanson, 59, Two Harbors, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her family after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  

Tony was born December 19, 1963, to Glen and Sharon (Koski) Hanson in Duluth.  She grew up in Silver Bay and graduated from William Kelley High School in 1982.  After her marriage...

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