Obituaries
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Dylan Lopez
Aug 16, 2026
Dylan Lopez, 23, died Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Dylan was born June 5, 2003 to Kelly Gustafson and Matthew Lopez in Duluth and grew up in Silver Bay. After high school he moved to Two Harbors.
From his youth Dylan enjoyed the outdoors- hunting and fishing, especially with his grandpa. Wherever he was, he would find a place to fish and often...
Ronald J Studier
Aug 10, 2026
Ronald Studier, 86, of Two Harbors, died Monday, August 10, 2026 at Waterview Shores.
Ron was born January 1, 1940 to Eugene and Stella (Dombrowski) Studier in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved to Brimson with his family as a teen, and attended school in Aurora. He was employed as a welder for many years at Northwest Crane in Milwaukee, and at Husky...
Mary Lou Johnson
Aug 3, 2026
Mary Lou Johnson, age 76, of Two Harbors, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, at The Waterview Shores in Two Harbors, following a courageous three-year journey with lung cancer.
Born on May 20, 1950, to Kathryn and Clyde Hedin, Mary Lou was raised in Two Harbors, where she graduated from Two Harbors High School with the Class of 1968....
Helen Bolen
Jul 26, 2026
Helen Bolen, 81, of Two Harbors, died Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Aspirus-St. Luke’s Hospital.
Helen was born May 13, 1945 to Arthur and Magdalene (Falk) Bolen in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended school.
Helen enjoyed playing bingo, shopping, going out to eat, watching old westerns, and spending time with her family. She loved her grandchildren more than anything...
Gary Hanson
Jul 24, 2026
Gary G. Hanson, 84, of Two Harbors, died Friday, July 24, 2026 at Aspirus-St. Luke’s Hospital.
He was born August 19, 1941 to Gustave and Lenora (Bratt) Hanson in Brainerd and moved to Two Harbors with his family in 1950. After graduating in 1959, Gary served in the US Navy, later returning to Two Harbors.
Gary was preceded in death by his...
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