All Obituaries

Scott (nee Katerina) Connor Yeo, age 28 years, was born in Novosibirsk, Siberia in the Russian Federation.  Scott was adopted by Charles and Theresa Yeo in 1994 as a toddler, and was raised in Baltimore, Maryland and the Philadelphia area. Scott attended The Calvert School in Baltimore, MD and completed high school at The Merion Mercy Academy in Merion, PA, where he was a music major. Scott was a fun-loving child, an excellent skier, a talented musician and drummer, and excelled in...

Robert J. “Robbie” Olsen Jr., 88, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors He was born on April 17, 1932 in Minneapolis and resided at the Children’s Society Home until his adoption by the Robert J. Olsen Sr. family in Two Harbors.  Robbie graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1950 and in 1952, married Jeanne Erickson.  He worked several jobs until his retirement from the City of Two Harbors. Robbie was a member of...

Linda Brink (Ward), 71, formerly of Silver Bay, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1949 to Lyman and Ruth (Bawden) Ward in Faribault, and grew up in Waterville.  Linda married Richard Brink on July 23, 1976 and moved to Silver Bay in 1980.  They then resided in Waterville for several years, returning to Silver Bay in 2009. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Lyman and Ruth Ward, her husband Richard...

Joseph Fabini, 85, of Two Harbors died peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Two Harbors. He was born on May 28, 1935 to Joseph and Kathryn Fabini in Walsenburg, Colorado where he grew up.  At age 17, Joe enlisted in the Air Force, serving for 21 years.  He moved to Two Harbors in 1965 where he resided until his death. Joe was an active member of the American Legion, VFW, and Loyal Order of Moose and was well known by the nurses at Lake View Hospital for his monthly candy...

David W. Hecker, 94, Silver Bay, died unexpectedly, “ when his heart stopped beating” (to use his words), on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors. David was born June 26, 1926 to Louis Jacob and Jesse (Jensen) Hecker in Alhambra, California.  He grew up in San Gabriel, CA and attended Garfield High School.  David was active duty at the end of WWII, serving in the U. S. Navy from 1944 until 1946.  After military service, he...

It is with much sorrow that we announce the death of our friend and father David Bergerson at the age of 97.  He was born in 1923 to Benjamin and Anna Marie Bergerson in Two Harbors, Minnesota.  He was preceded in death by sons Paul and Phil, daughter-in law Beth, brothers Phillip, Grover, Arvid, Louis, and Kermit, and sisters Geraldine (Sis) and Marjorie.  He is survived by wife Lillian, sons Gary (Karen) and Terry, daughter-in-law Judy, grandchildren Lauren and Michael, and...

Yvonne S. Stark, 85, of Two Harbors, died January 31, 2021 at Lake View Memorial Hospital. She was born January 21, 1936 to Gerald and Sally (Moe) Thiele in Superior, Wisconsin.  Yvonne grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior East High School in 1954.  She married James Stark on May 25, 1956 and they moved to Two Harbors in 1958.  Yvonne was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and enjoyed crossword puzzles, feeding birds, squirrels, and chipmunks, photography,...

Coreen Elizabeth Kennedy (Marklund), age 66, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021. Cory will be forever remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. In June 1979, she married Mark Kennedy who preceded her in death in 2019. She was also preceded in death by parents, Marvin and Irene Marklund; and brothers, Stephen and Jon Marklund. Cory is survived by her children, Christy (Matthew) Swedell, Susan (Jeremy) Dallmann, and Matt Kennedy; grandchildren, Emily, Julia and...

Robert D. Davies, 77, of Two Harbors, died on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Waterview Shores after suffering for several months with dementia. Bob was born August 22, 1943 to Robert and Shirley Davies in Bloomington, Mn, where he grew up and and graduated from high school. He served in the U. S. Army from 1964-1970 where he was awarded the National Defense and Good Conduct Medals.  While in the Army he received training in electronics communication and after his discharge, worked and...

JoAnn Gow, 90, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Waterview Shores. She was born July 20, 1930 to Theodore and Mary (Woitel) Freeberg in Two Harbors, where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1948.  She married Robert Gow in 1950 and was a homemaker through the years. JoAnn enjoyed bowling, traveling with Bob, and time with family and friends.  She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; and...