Obituaries
Leslie R. "Mick" Bolen
May 20, 2026
Leslie Roger “Mick” Bolen, 86, Knife River, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors.
Mick was born July 6, 1939 to Roger and Sylvia (Salakka) Bolen. He attended schools in Knife River and Two Harbors and was a lifelong resident of Knife River until moving to the Waterview Shores in 2016.
Mick enjoyed long walks in the...
Harlan J Olson
May 20, 2026
Harlan J. Olson, 103, of Two Harbors died Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Waterview Shores.
He was born April 30, 1923 to Thomas and Stella (Johnson) Olson in Evansville, MN. Harlan grew up in Duluth and was drafted into the Army just weeks before his graduation from Denfeld High School. At the age of 101, he was invited to return to...
Patricia M. Anderson
May 19, 2026
Patricia (Leonard) Anderson, 79, of Finland, MN, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at St. Luke’s in Duluth, MN, after a brief battle with dementia.
Born on November 10th, 1946, in Sheboygan, WI, Patricia was the daughter of Clarence Leonard and Mary (Bill) Williams. She grew up in Sheboygan, WI and graduated from North High School. On Aug 2nd, 1992...
Priscilla L. Revier
May 18, 2026
Priscilla Lynn Revier, 86, Tofte, died Monday, May 18, 2026 at North Shore Health in Grand Marais.
Priscilla was born September 17, 1939 to Johannes and Verna (Jacobson) Monson in Two Harbors. She grew up in Tofte and attended school there through the 6th grade, then Grand Marais at the old school 7th and 8th grade, then the new school, graduating...
Paul A. Beckey
May 18, 2026
Paul A. Beckey, 80, of Two Harbors, died Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Barross Cottage.
Paul was born July 13, 1945 to Paul J. and Oma Lea (Lackey) Beckey in Minneapolis, where he grew up and attended school. He met his wife, Sarah Nelson, while working in a record company, where she also worked. They were married July 23, 1971.
Paul...
Margaret L Carlsen
May 11, 2026
Margaret Carlsen, 92, of Schroeder, died peacefully, Monday, May 11, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Margaret was born December 12, 1933 to Conrad and Fern Lorntson at home in Beaver Bay.
She was a trained First Responder, a member of the Sons of Norway Two Harbors Terje Viken Lodge 1-017, a founding member of the Schroeder Area Historical Society, as well...
Janet Mickelson
May 11, 2026
Janet M. Mickelson, 90, formerly of Two Harbors, died Monday, May 11, 2026 at Franciscan Health Center in Duluth.
She was born May 4th, 1936 to Arthur and Anna (Dahl) Udenberg in Two Harbors where she grew up and attended school. A member of the class of 1954, she always looked forward to class reunions. She worked at Carlson's Apparel as...
Rolland A. Adkins
May 10, 2026
Rolland Arne Adkins began his new life in heaven on May 10, 2026. Rollie began his earthly life on May 28th, 1945 the son of Geneva Bruce and Harold Monson in Marshall, MN. They divorced and Geneva married Glenn Adkins, who became a true father to Rollie. Glenn worked for the Minnesota Highway Department, so the family traveled around the...
Bruce Edward Johnson
May 2, 2026
Bruce Edward Johnson, “Baggers”, 66, of Grand Marais died Saturday, May 2, 2026 at home as was his desire. He was diagnosed in 2007 with Oligodendroglioma, a type of brain cancer. Bruce went through surgeries, chemo, and radiation treatments with determination and was known for his positive attitude in all circumstances.
He was born December 26, 1959 to Paul and Ethel...
H Michael Casper
May 1, 2026
Mike (known to many as “H”), 72, died unexpectedly and suddenly of a health event on May 1, 2026, at his home in Silver Bay, Minnesota. We are grateful that he did not suffer.
Mike was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and grew up in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. He moved to Silver Bay, Minnesota, where he taught in the Lake...
Martha F. Hoven
May 1, 2026
Martha Hoven 89, Two Harbors, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Friday, May 1, 2026. She is now at her eternal home with her Lord Jesus.
Martha was born November 15, 1936 to Alfred and Elsie (Lonergan) Hugstad in Kasson, MN. She grew up in Vernon Township, where her father managed the Co-op Creamery, and later Northfield, where her...
Barbara Anderson
Apr 26, 2026
Barbara E. Anderson, 81, of Two Harbors, died Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Agate Bay Assisted Living.
Barb was born January 19, 1945 to Carl and Lillian (Johanson) Lind in Two Harbors, and grew up in Castle Danger, where she lived for most of her life. On September 28, 1963 she married Daniel Anderson. She worked as a cook for several...
Keith Costley
Apr 15, 2026
Keith W. Costley, 81, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center, after complications from a fall.
Keith was born July 5, 1944 to Francis Lane and Phyllis (Giddings) Costley in Two Harbors, where he grew up, attended schools, and was a lifelong resident. He married Linda Gelineau on October 25, 1969. Keith operated Big A...
Allan R. Brandt
Apr 11, 2026
Allan R. “Skipp” Brandt, 88, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Lake View Hospital.
Skipp was born September 2, 1937 to Frank and Eleanor (Mattson) Brandt in Duluth. After serving in the U. S. Navy he moved to Two Harbors and married Roberta Stephenson on November 7, 1959. He worked as a mechanic for “the rest of his...
Jessica Lee Kempffer
Apr 2, 2026
Jessica Lee Kempffer, 46, of Two Harbors passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.
Jessica was born August 31, 1979 in Two Harbors and was baptized at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Her sons were her life! She loved to fish and hunt-and always held bragging rights for the first to bag and tag...
Bruce Fjeran
Mar 29, 2026
Bruce Fjeran, 75, Two Harbors, died Sunday, March 29, 2026 with his family at his side at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Born April 10, 1950 to Alvin and Hazel (Maki) Fjeran, Bruce was a lifelong resident of Two Harbors. After graduating from high school, he was employed on the ore boats and for Reserve Mining before heading into the woods in 1986....
Keith Erickson
Mar 20, 2026
Keith (“Barcelona”) T. Erickson, 73, of Two Harbors—a world traveler, sailor, loyal friend, father, and uncle—sailed his last ship on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by family.
Keith was born on June 22, 1952, to Marvin and Lois (Ryan) Erickson and grew up in Two Harbors. After high school, Keith joined the U.S. Merchant Marine and spent many years on the...
Larry J. Sandretsky Sr.
Mar 18, 2026
An Obituary for Larry James Sandretsky, Sr., in a Poem as He Would Want It
There are some who pass through quietly,
Like a whisper or a breeze,
But Larry wasn’t made for quiet,
He preferred a party, a joke, a tease.
With calloused hands and a guitar in tow,
He played the songs he loved so true,
His Woodtick song would steal the show,
And strangers were...
Leon E. Holbeck
Mar 15, 2026
Leon E. Holbeck, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay. Born on December 11, 1942, in Two Harbors, Minnesota, Leon was the son of Aaron and Eva (Anderson) Holbeck. He grew up in Two Harbors, where he attended school before serving his country in the U.S. Navy.
Following his honorable discharge,...
Gregory C Conway
Mar 12, 2026
Gregory C. Conway, 69 of Silver Bay died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at his home.
He was born in Frankfurt, Germany to SGM William and Edna (Swartz) Conway during one of his father’s deployments. Greg grew up and attended William Kelley high school.Employed by Louisiana Pacific for 36 years unloading logs, heavy equipment operator, and yard maintenance until his retirement in...
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