Obituaries
Steven D. Swanson
Aug 25, 2025
Steven D. Swanson, 52, of Two Harbors, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, following medical complications. In keeping with his wishes, he was able to give the gift of life through organ donation.
Steven was born March 31, 1973, to Dennis and Jan (Scotland) Swanson. He grew up in Two Harbors and graduated...
David Huseby
Aug 19, 2025
David Huseby died peacefully on August 19, 2025, surrounded by his family in Duluth, MN.
He was born in Two Harbors (1933) to Esther and Carl Huseby growing up near Schroeder in Cook County, MN.
David married the love of his life, Thea, in 1952, and together they raised two children, Kathy and Diane.
He was a lifelong, proud member of Operating Engineers...
Janice Mae Rudloff
Aug 18, 2025
Janice M. Rudloff, 90, of Lax Lake, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Jan was born May 21, 1935 to George and Mae (Laverance) Lieske in Henderson, Minnesota, where she grew up on the family farm and attended school. After high school she attended Concordia College-St. Paul and worked for a short time as a teacher. She married Donald Trost...
Rhonda Rae Silence
Aug 16, 2025
Rhonda Rae (Bockovich) Silence died at home on Saturday, August 16, 2025 after decades of living with blood cancer.
Rhonda was born to Roberta (Oberg) and Richard Bockovich on May 17, 1957, at Fort Carson Army Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where her father was serving in the U.S. Army. The family moved home to Grand Marais when Rhonda was a...
Lawrence R. Smith
Aug 15, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Smith, age 89, passed away peacefully August 15, 2025.
He was born in Grand Marais, MN to Earl and Myrtle (Linnell) Smith. He married the love of his life Janice Seglem in 1961.
Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who cherished his family above all else. He and Jan built a life of love, laughter, and lasting...
Mary C Mickle
Aug 6, 2025
Mary C. Mickle, 84, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025 with her family by her side.
She was born August 3, 1941 to Joseph and Irene (Hansen) Zapolski in Two Harbors where she grew up and attended school. She married James Mickle in March of 1962 which started their journey of many travels. Although she loved to travel, Two Harbors was always...
Judith Brander
Aug 3, 2025
Judith “Judy” Brander, age 85, of Two Harbors, MN, passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2025. Born on February 17, 1940, in Segog, Judy spent most of her life in the close-knit town of Two Harbors, where she became something of a local celebrity. For over 30 years, she worked at the local TownMart, where she greeted customers with her...
Allen Wayne Huset
Aug 2, 2025
Allen Wayne Huset, 74, of Silver Bay, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Throughout his long journey with the illness, he faced every challenge with dignity, resilience and unwavering strength. His determination and spirit inspired all who knew him and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all...
Ruth Parker Goodenough
Jul 29, 2025
Ruth Parker Goodenough (87) of Two Harbors died at Barross Cottages on July 29, 2025, with daughter Mary and staff Sally at her side, after a long journey with dementia and a short journey with heart failure.
Ruth was born on July 27, 1938, to Sydney and Mary Parker in Toronto, Ontario. The second of five daughters, she re-met her daddy...
Alan L Havlick
Jul 26, 2025
Alan Havlick, 75, Two Harbors, died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Aspirus-St. Luke’s Hospital.
Born December 15, 1949 to Leslie and Agnes (Listerude) Havlick in Minneapolis, he grew up in Richfield before the family moved to Two Harbors to operate Big Noise Bar. Al graduated in the Class of ’67 then enlisted in the US Navy, serving in Iceland. Returning to...
Elaine S. Mattson
Jul 26, 2025
Elaine Mattson, 70, Two Harbors, died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Aspirus-St. Luke’s Hospital.
Elaine was born October 8, 1954 to William and Joan (McGregor) Hungerford in Duluth and was a life-long resident of Two Harbors. After graduating from high school in 1973, she earned an Associates degree from Fond-Du-Lac Community College and Duluth Community College. Early in her working life...
Susan Carol Miklavcich
Jul 17, 2025
Susan Carol (Skeeter) Miklavcich, beloved daughter, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025 at the age of 82. Born on July 5, 1943 in Ely, Minnesota to Frank Miklavcich and Carol (Chinn) Miklavcich, Susan's life was marked by compassion, quiet strength, and a deep commitment to those she held dear.
Susan grew up in Ely, Minnesota, where summers...
Janice Marie Smith
Jul 11, 2025
Janice Marie (Seglem) Smith passed away July 11, 2025 at Diamond Willow Memory Care.
Jan was born October 7, 1942 to Carl and Bernice Seglem in Grand Marais, MN. She married her loving husband Lawrence Smith in 1961, they later moved to Duluth and later to Clover Valley, Island Lake, and back to Clover Valley where she lived out her life....
Gloria Mae Dobesh
Jul 10, 2025
Gloria Mae Dobesh of Aitkin, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN. Gloria had moved to the Veterans Home during the summer of 2023, along with her husband Fred, to be near family.
Gloria was a ‘Leap Year Baby’ born February 29th, 1936, to Arnold and Gota (Mellstrom)...
David E. Ziburski
Jul 4, 2025
David Edwin Ziburski passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Lakeview Hospital in Two Harbors. Dave is the beloved son of Edwin and Ruth Ziburski. Born August 3rd, 1951 in Park Falls, Wisconsin. He graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1969. After high school, he trained in auto repair at Duluth Technical College in 1970.
As a young...
Suzann Johnson
Jul 3, 2025
Suzann (Sue) Johnson was born on December 17th 1945, to John and Florence Skadberg in Duluth Mn. She passed away peaceful surrounded by her family at home in Two Harbors on July 3rd 2025.
She lived a full and fascinating life. Born a premie, the daughter of a commercial fisherman of Isle Royale, growing up there and in Grand Marais, moving...
David R Koski
Jul 1, 2025
David R. Koski of Two Harbors, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Waterview Shores. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
David was born November 25, 1933 and is preceded in death by his parents Carlo and Lila (Anderson) Koski. David grew up in Minneapolis, MN and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree...
Michael J. Van Horn
Jun 21, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of beloved Michael J. Van Horn.
Mike was born in Sewickley, PA to Merle and Mary Ann Van Horn on December 3, 1966 and died in his garden at his forever home in Two Harbors on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the age of 58 years old.
He dedicated his services to...
Scott A. Manseau
Jun 20, 2025
Scott Allan Manseau, 56, Silver Bay, died Friday, June 20, 2025 at home, surrounded by his family and close friends.
Scott was born November 9, 1968 to Horace and Roberta (Laituri) Manseau in Virginia, and grew up in Eveleth. In 2020 he moved to the North Shore, married Kim, had a ready-made family, and worked in sales at Sonju Motors.
He loved...
Jane Lois Krause
Jun 17, 2025
Jane L. Krause, 96, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
She was born on April 23, 1929 to Alan and Julia (Peterson) Cox in Dearborn, Michigan, and moved to Duluth as a child, where she grew up on Park Point and attended Central High School. As a young lady she was employed at Minnesota Woolen, sewing wool clothes and...
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