Obituaries

Gloria Lindahl

Gloria Lindahl

Nov 1, 2026

Gloria Lindahl, 92, Two Harbors, died Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Aspirus-St. Luke’s Hospital.

Gloria was born April 26, 1934 to George and Viola (Nauha) Miller in Duluth, and was a life-long resident of Two Harbors. During high school she was very artistic and musical. Shortly after graduating from high school in 1952, Gloria went to work for the local phone...

Joan A Burke

Joan A Burke

Oct 28, 2026

Joan Burke, 88, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Lake View Hospital.

She was born June 20, 1938, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Oscar and Ann Anderson. After graduating high school, she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, where she served as secretary to the commanding general at Parris Island, South Carolina.

After her honorable discharge, Joan returned to Superior,...

Sandra L. Beck

Sandra L. Beck

Oct 26, 2026

Sandie Beck, 83, Two Harbors, died Monday, October 26, 2026 at Aspirus-St. Luke’s Hospital.

She was born March 25, 1943 to Oliver and Virginia (Stanchfield) Otterblad in Cheyenne, WY. Sandie grew up and attended school in Two Harbors and later retired from Lake County Human Services.

A diehard Vikings fan, Sandie enjoyed cheering on the Vikings and sitting in the sun on...

Susan Ann Scheradella

Susan Ann Scheradella

Oct 23, 2026

Susan Ann Scheradella, 65, of Silver Bay, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Susan was born November 23, 1960, to William and Marjorie Jepperson in Two Harbors. She grew up in Silver Bay and graduated from William Kelley High School. While working in Lutsen, she met Rick Scheradella, and the two were...

Ken Sandvik

Ken Sandvik

Oct 19, 2026

Kenneth Alfred Sandvik, 78, of Arden Hills, MN, died Monday, October 19, 2026 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Born March 18, 1948 in Two Harbors, MN, he was the son of Alfred Sivert and Margaret Irene (Lampinen) Sandvik. He was the husband of Glennis Elaine Sandvik, his wife of over 19 years, who died in February...

"Tootie" LeBlanc

"Tootie" LeBlanc

Oct 17, 2026

Tootie (Lois) Engman LeBlanc

The 1956 Centennial Queen of Duluth, MN, passed away on October 17, 2026 surrounded by family.

She was born 9/13/1937 in Saginaw, MN

She married Patrick LeBlanc, in December 1959. Both were 1955 graduates of Proctor High School, and moved to Silver Bay, MN soon after.

Together they raised 4 sons, Patrick Jr., Guy, Wade, and Mark. They founded North...

Joan Rae Anderson

Joan Rae Anderson

Oct 13, 2026

Mrs. Joan Rae Anderson passed away suddenly on October 13, 2026, following a brief illness. She was born on April 30, 1933 to Roy & Marietta Bowden, of Lake Park, IA. The third of six children, Joan spent the early part of her life in Lake Park, eventually wedding Mr. William Anderson, also of Lake Park in 1951. William and...

Armida Thompson

Armida Thompson

Oct 12, 2026

Armida M. Thompson, 88, Silver Bay, died Monday, October 12, 2026 at Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors.

Armida was born October 18, 1937 to Andres and Mercedes Medina in El Paso, Texas, where she grew up and attended school. After high school she attended business college, then worked as a secretary at Fort Bliss Army base. There she met Vernon...

Prudence C. Melnotte

Prudence C. Melnotte

Oct 10, 2026

Prudence C. Melnotte, 81, Silver Bay, died October 10, 2026 unexpectedly at her home.

Prudence was the youngest of 5 children born June 10, 1945 on a Sunday morning, just in time for Sunday School. She met Peter Melnotte in Beaufort, SC while serving in the Women’s Marines and Peter the Navy. They were married on December 31, 1964 and moved...

John T Bachar

John T Bachar

Oct 10, 2026

John Bachar, 74, of Grand Marais, Minnesota, passed away on October 10, 2026.

John dedicated his career to the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, retiring from his work in Forestry. His commitment to caring for the land reflected the way he lived—steady, thoughtful, and deeply connected to the outdoors. He was also a proud member of the Knights of...

Joyce LeGeault

Joyce LeGeault

Oct 9, 2026

Joyce LeGeault

6/30/1939 - 10/9/26

In Loving Memory

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, Joyce lived her life with quiet strength, humility, and grace. Reserved and fairly stoic by nature, she showed her love in the simple, lasting ways that mattered most—through her devotion to her family, her steady presence, and the life she shared with those around her.

Joyce shared 66...

Kyle J. Nelson

Kyle J. Nelson

Oct 5, 2026



Kyle John Nelson, 59, of Lutsen, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2026, while doing what he loved most: playing a round of golf at Superior National.

Kyle was born on April 28, 1967, to Lloyd and Betty Nelson of Lutsen, where he was raised and lived his entire life. True to the Nelson family tradition, Kyle was a gifted...

Larry R. Peterson

Larry R. Peterson

Oct 3, 2026

Larry R. Peterson, 78, Two Harbors, died Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Essentia Health.

Larry was born September 28, 1948 to Carl Arthur and Ardelle (Carlson) Peterson in Two Harbors, where he grew up on the family dairy farm and learned to work at a young age. After high school he served in the Army National Guard. He worked as a...

Raymond A. Weideman

Raymond A. Weideman

Sep 27, 2026

Ray passed peacefully into his Heavenly Father’s loving arms September 27, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in Silver Creek Township May 13, 1937, to Edwin and Frances (Udelhofen) Udenberg. Ray took his stepfather’s last name when his mother married Arnold F. Weideman.

Ray grew up primarily in Silver Creek Township with short stays in Michigan and Illinois. Ray married Lois Ramey...

James R Holbeck

James R Holbeck

Sep 12, 2026

James “Jim” Holbeck, passed away on September 12, 2026 after a difficult battle with cancer.

He was born on September 6, 1961 and was a proud East High School graduate and a dedicated member of the IBEW Local 242. Jim will be remembered for his strength, loyalty, and hard work.

The family extends a heartfelt thanks to everyone at Ecumen Lakeshore- both...

Orville L. Knaffla

Orville L. Knaffla

Sep 11, 2026



Orville Knaffla, 94, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. Born in Crookston, Minnesota on April 28, 1932 to Emil and Olga (Smith) Knaffla, Orville lived a life defined by quiet strength, hard work, and a deep love for his family. After spending time in Alvwood, Orville eventually found his true home in Murphy City. He was a husband, dad,...

Gordon Klein

Gordon Klein

Sep 10, 2026

Gordon C. Klein, 93, Two Harbors, died Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the Benedictine Health Center.

Gordy was born to Clarence and Hazel (Olson) Klein, September 9, 1933 in Ashland, Wisconsin, grew up in Sanborn, Wisconsin and graduated from Drummond High School in 1951. Gordy and Janice Engen married in 1953. After graduating from Northland College in Ashland in 1955, and...

Gloria Mae Clark

Gloria Mae Clark

Sep 9, 2026

Gloria “Tootsie” M. Clark, 93 of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Waterview Shores.

Gloria was born September 27, 1932 to Norman Sr. and Zelpha (Birdsill) Thorson in Clifton Township, WI. The family purchased a dairy farm in Exeland, WI in 1947 which is where she met her future husband, Willard Clark. The two were married January 27, 1952,...

Vaughn Richard Hoff

Vaughn Richard Hoff

Aug 30, 2026

Vaughn Richard Hoff (76), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 30, 2026, from complications due to injuries sustained in a fall. Vaughn’s gentle demeanor, humor, and steadfast nature made him a treasure to his family and all that knew him.

Vaughn was born on January 20, 1950, in Littlefork, Minnesota. In 1956, his family moved...

Elsie Marie Potter

Elsie Marie Potter

Aug 17, 2026

Elsie Marie Potter, 96, of Silver Bay, died Monday, August 17, 2026 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.

Elsie was born December 17, 1929 to Edith Gustafson (Ferdig) and Alfred Gustafson in Frederic, Wisconsin.

Elsie was a member Sychar Lutheran Church Quilting Club, and in the past Garden Club, Card Club, and the Good Cheer Club in Frederic.

She enjoyed sewing, reading, traveling, dancing,...