All Obituaries

Ron Bigelow, 86, of Two Harbors died on Friday, September 6, 2019 at his son’s home in Monticello, MN. Ron was born on June 5, 1933 to Edward and Mildred (Bromley) Bigelow in Fargo, North Dakota, and grew up in Dodge Center and later Two Harbors, where he graduated from high school in 1951. During the Korean War, Ron served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years. After his military service, he returned to Two Harbors and was employed by the DM&IR Railroad and later Reserve Mining...

John Edwin Novy, age 89, of Two Harbors, passed peacefully on Monday, Sept. 2 at St. Luke’s Hospital in the comfort of his family  John was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on March 27, 1930 to Adeline (Kral) and James Novy. He grew up in Fort Dodge where, at an early age, he developed a great love of aviation. At the age of 17, he joined the Navy and spent 6 years serving in the Pacific. Then, in 1955, he transferred to the Air Force and served his country as an aircraft electrician, an...

Albert Suomi, 84, Two Harbors, died Monday, September 2, 2019 at home. Al was born July 26, 1935 to Alex and Taimi (Jarvela) Suomi in Two Harbors and grew up in Brimson.  He worked as a logger for many years, served in the US Army, and drove truck for Ulland Bros. until becoming an independent grain hauler as Suomi Trucking. He enjoyed time with family and his daily walks. Al was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 59 years, Claudia; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jill...

Trudy Hahn (nee Kovach), age 76 of Lutsen, Minnesota, passed away August 30, 2019 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Margaret Kovach, and brother, Louis Kovach. She is survived by Bob, her husband of 54 years; son, Rob Hahn; daughter, Kristin Altenburg (Scott); grandchildren, Melody Collins, Bobby and Patrick Hahn, and Emily and Stephanie Altenburg; and great-granddaughter, Sophie Altenburg; sisters-in-law...

Eric Olson, 49, of Two Harbors went home to be with Jesus on Friday, August 30, 2019. Eric was born on February 17, 1970 to Gordon and Nancy (Case) Olson in Robbinsdale, and grew up and attended schools in Anoka and Coon Rapids. He was employed as a cook at various restaurants for many years, until heart problems prevented him from working. Eric enjoyed scuba diving and time with his children. He will be greatly missed by his family. Eric was preceded in death by his father, Gordon. He...

Jacob Matthew Racchi came into this world on his own terms on Wednesday, June 7, 2000. He left the same way on Monday, August 26, 2019. Jake was born in Duluth to Julie and Rob Racchi. He grew up in Two harbors with his mom and his sisters, Olivia and Ellie, and spent parts of the summers trucking with his dad across the country. Jacob was an inquisitive, witty and creative young man. He wrote hilarious stories and movies, and designed some of the funniest pictures, he even created a...

Patricia Johnson, 94, died Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Barross House. Services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Cavallin Funeral Home in Two Harbors. Burial will take place at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery with her husband Norman E. Johnson, who died in 2010.

Frank Moschet, 101, of Silver Bay died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his home, just 2 days before his 102nd birthday. He was born on August 23, 1917 to John and Regina (Kullinger) Moschet in Iron Mountain, Michigan where he grew up and attended school. During World War II Frank served in the U. S. Army Air Force as a Gunnery Sergeant aboard a B-29 Superfortress. After the war, he returned to Iron Mountain and worked for Ford Motor Company until the plant was closed. He married Shirley...

Kenneth J. Marchand, 75, Duluth and formerly of Grand Marais, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Benedictine Health Center. He was born October 14, 1943 to Clement “Smokey” and Olive (Gagnon) Marchand in Laurium, Michigan where he grew up.  He moved to Minocqua, Wisconsin, graduated from high school and served 6 years in the US Marines during the Vietnam era.  Moving to Grand Marais, he was employed by Saethre Electric for 14 years and then owned and operated...

Norman Vollmer of Two Harbors, Minnesota, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay. His death was just 18 days after the passing of Donna, his wife of 68 years. He was 93 years old. Norman was born February 23, 1926 to Melvin and Martha (Bohrer) Vollmer in Mannhaven, North Dakota. In 1939, the family moved to Illinois. Norman graduated from Marissa High School in Illinois in 1943. From 1944 to 1946 he served in the U. S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre...