All Obituaries

Richard E. Mozzetti, 78, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on June 17th, 2018 after a long illness. Dick was born on November 6th, 1939 and was raised in Virginia, MN. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Elementary Education. He moved to Silver Bay, MN to teach elementary school and lived there for the remainder of his life, teaching 5thgrade until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merico and Jane Mozzetti,...

Corinne Hangartner, 53, of Silver Bay died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Carefree Living in Silver Bay, following a lengthy illness. She was born on January 10, 1965 to James Chupurdia and Virginia Hangartner in Two Harbors.  Corinne grew up and spent most of her life in Silver Bay, where she was employed at Carefree Living.  Her focus in life was her children, grandchildren, and the rest of her family along with the residents and staff of Carefree Living.  Corinne...

Linda Costley, 70, Two Harbors, died Monday June 11, 2018 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth with loved ones by her side.   Linda was born January 9, 1948 to Ryal and Beatrice (Saari) Gelineau in Duluth and lived in Two Harbors for most of her life.  She graduated in the Class of 1966 and on October 25, 1969 married Keith Costley. Linda was employed by the D M & I R in Duluth for several years, and later worked in the business office at Lake...

Ron Kari, 59, of Two Harbors died Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Cavallin Funeral Home in Two Harbors.

Richard Stavig, 92, of Two Harbors died peacefully in his home on June 2, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 31, 1926 to Benhardt and Cecelia (Tulibacki) Stavig in Duluth.  Richard was a Veteran, having served in the Merchant Marines, Coast Guard, Army, and Air Force Reserves.  He married Myrna Mae Peterson on June 1, 1949.  They lived in Duluth until 1963 when they moved the family to Two Harbors.  Richard was employed at Reserve Mining as...

Charles Vincent, 88, formerly of Silver Bay, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. Charlie was born to Horace and Rosanna (Darling) Vincent on September 17, 1929 in Dannemora and grew up on a small dairy farm at nearby Chazy Lake, in upstate New York. He attended grade school at Ellenberg Depot and graduated as valedictorian of his high school class at Dannemora. Charles enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1946 and was honorably discharged in March 1948.  Charles...

Allen J. Thorngren, 93, of Beaver Bay Township, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay. He was born in Duluth, to Frank and Agnes (Lind) Thorngren, on April 4, 1925.  Al was a lifelong resident of the North Shore and grew up in Beaver Bay.  He graduated high school in Two Harbors and served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946.  Al married his first love, Margaret Novotny in 1945.  They returned to the North Shore, and he worked as...

Michael Bruzik, 53, of Two Harbors, formerly of Alexandria, died Thursday, May 17, 2018. He was born on July 24, 1964 to Marvin and Maureen (Stoetzel) Bruzik in Browerville, Minnesota.  Mike grew up in Hastings, where he graduated from high school.  He attended Alexandria Technical College and Concordia University obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. Michael married Noel Roos, and they have been together for 17 years.  He was a wonderful stepfather...

Ronald Myers Sr, 69, of Silver Bay died, Tuesday May 15, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Services are pending.    

Peter Melnotte, 74, of Silver Bay, passed into the Lord’s presence on Saturday May 12, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Peter was born November 22, 1943 to Claude and Jennie (Leinonen) Melnotte in Galveston, TX.  As a very young child, Peter moved with his family to Northern Minnesota, where he grew up and graduated from Cherry High School.  He served in the US Navy before marrying Prudence Carol Langlois on December 31, 1964.  Together they moved to...