All Obituaries

Catherine A. Sumner, 71, of Two Harbors, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at her home. Cathy was born to Robert M. and Lucile (Wetzstein) Cresap on July 16, 1950 in Berwyn, Illinois where she grew up and attended schools.  She was employed for many years as a nursing assistant before moving to Two Harbors in May of 2006. Cathy was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and served both in its MOPS and VBS programs.  Her love of the Lord was most important in...

Gary J. Gustafson, 68, Silver Bay, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 23, 2021 at home. Gary was born to D. D. and Marian (Sundberg) Gustafson on September 13, 1952 in Two Harbors, and was a lifelong resident of Silver Bay. After graduating from high school in Aurora, Gary served in the Army National Guard #109th in Duluth. He was employed by LTV Steel on their railroad for over 30 years. Gary enjoyed hockey, fishing, hunting and trapping, playing cards with his buddies, and was a loyal...

Carol Johnson, 68, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Waterview Shores, where she had lived for the past 9 years. Carol was born July 12, 1953 to Norman and Pauline (Hansen) Simonsen in Duluth and lived in Two Harbors for most of her life.  She married Donald Johnson in 1972 and he preceded her in death in 2012.  Her parents also preceded her in death. Carol enjoyed time with her family. She is survived by her sisters and brother, Peggy (Bruce “Pinky”) Lind,...

James R. Larson, 61, of Silver Bay, died Monday, July 19, 2021 at home. Jim was born on January 27, 1960 in Hayward, Wisconsin, and moved to Silver Bay as a child. As a young man he served in the U. S. Army Airborne. After living in Indiana for several years, he returned to Silver Bay in 1990. Jim was employed as Director of Maintenance at various North Shore resorts, and was an active volunteer with North Shore Partners. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, agate picking, and...

Daniel A. DeChantal Sr., 26, Two Harbors, died Friday, July 16, 2021 at home. Dan was born to Brian DeChantal and Jackie (Prestidge) on April 28, 1995 in Duluth and was a lifelong resident of Two Harbors, where he was employed at  Louisiana Pacific for several years. Dan enjoyed fishing, hunting, agate picking, and time with his son and the rest of his family. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Collette Swanson. Dan is survived by his son, Daniel Jr.; mother of his son,...

Linda Marie Nylen-Sunde, 73, of Two Harbors died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Carefree Living in Silver Bay. She was born on March 19, 1948 to Victor and Edna (Sundstrom) Nylen in Duluth, grew up in French River, and graduated from Clover Valley High School in 1966.  She is preceded in death by her father, Victor Nylen; a son, Michael Sunde; a grandson, Joe Gillis; and a brother, Alan Nylen. Linda is survived by her loving partner in life, Don Sunde; daughter, Beth (Sean) Gillis of St....

Stanley Hankiewicz, 68, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at St.Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness Stan was born to Tadeusz “Ted” and Katherine (Pater) Hankiewicz on April 14, 1953 in Duluth and was a lifelong resident of Two Harbors.  As a teenager he was employed at Puent’s Superette and after high school went to work for Husky Hydraulics for 12 years.  Later, he was a service maintenance manager at Serco Loaders for 28 years.  Stan was a...

Margaret “Marge” Swindlehurst, 83, of Silver Bay died on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Carefree Living. She was born on September 2, 1937 to Michael and Margaret (Matanich) Paun in Ely, MN where she grew up and graduated from Ely High School in 1955.  Marge was employed as a secretary for Hunkin for a short time before her marriage to Robert Swindlehurst in 1959.  She then worked for Lake Superior School District for over 20 years in various positions. Marge was a member...

Carolyn A. Zastera, 57, of Duluth, died on Monday, July 12, 2021 in her sleep. She was born in Two Harbors to Joe and Ann Zastera on May 7, 1964.  Carolyn lived in Two Harbors until moving to Northfield in 1977, residing under the care of Laura Baker Services Association.  She returned to the North Shore in March of 2020, under the care of A&E Homes in Duluth. Carolyn enjoyed the Minnesota Vikings, wrestling, music, and trips with her care staff and her sister. She is...

Lois Irene Antonich, 92, passed away July 11, 2021. She was born to Walter and Esther Holbeck on December 30, 1928. She graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1946 and married Rudy Antonich in 1947. She is survived by her seven children, Larry (Mary), Steve (Bev), Kathy, Terry, Pam (Laird), Jill, Tom (Jenny); six grandchildren, Karen (Brandon), Brian, Megan, Melissa, Jenny (Arne), Sarah and eight great grandchildren, Lillian, Allyson, Sadie, Penny, Courtney, Oshie, Arianna, Laird. She was...