Obituaries
Phillip J. Wright
Oct 20, 2023
Phillip J. Wright, 64, of Two Harbors went home to glory on Friday, October 20, 2023, passing peacefully at his home.
He was born November 8, 1958, to Archie and Jean (Bredahl) Wright and grew up and attended school in Denver. He was self-employed as a plumbing contractor as Big Dog Plumbing in Denver for many years. In...
Roger Allen Saamanen
Oct 12, 2023
Roger Allen Saamanen, 79, formerly of Two Harbors, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 while surrounded by loved ones at his home in Superior.
Roger was born on December 19, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jean and Arne Saamanen. The family moved to the Clover Valley area when Roger was in elementary school, and he graduated from Clover Valley...
Elise Mary LaVick
Oct 8, 2023
Elise Mary LaVick, 63, Tofte, collapsed and died while walking in her yard on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
Elise was born February 4, 1960, to Theodore and Grace Rehmann in Des Moines, Iowa, and grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating from the College of St. Benedict, she resided in the Twin Cities until moving to the family property...
Tonya C Hanson
Oct 7, 2023
Tonya “ Tony” Hanson, 59, Two Harbors, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her family after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Tony was born December 19, 1963, to Glen and Sharon (Koski) Hanson in Duluth. She grew up in Silver Bay and graduated from William Kelley High School in 1982. After her marriage...
Phyllis Jean Gangestad
Oct 2, 2023
Phyllis J. Gangestad, 94, Two Harbors, died Monday, October 2, 2023, at Waterview Shores.
She was born October 25, 1928, to Loren D. and Georgia (Lund) Miller in Maryville, Missouri, attended country grade school and graduated from Maryville High School in 1946. Phyllis attended the School of Cosmetology in Maryville in 1947 and married Melvin Maurice Gangestad on April...
Michael Gene Bustrom
Oct 2, 2023
Michael Bustrom, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, left us on October 2, 2023, at the age of 79. Born on August 20, 1945, Mike lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of many with his warmth, wisdom, humor, and straightforwardness.
From an early age, Mike immersed himself in the outdoors, finding solace and joy in hunting, trapping, and...
James Wynne Davies
Sep 30, 2023
James Wynne Davies, 78, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, September 30, 2023, at home.
Jim was born September 2, 1945, to Robert and Shirley (Rood) Davies in Minneapolis. He graduated Bloomington Senior High in 1964. He went on to play college football and graduated from Ely Community Junior College prior to his enlistment in the US Army. He served as a...
William "Jerry" Gerald Peters
Sep 28, 2023
Jerry Peters, 93, Two Harbors, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Waterview Shores.
He was born August 16, 1930, to Harry and Freda (Marker) Peters in Two Harbors, where he was a lifelong resident. Jerry was employed by Lake County News Chronicle for 32 years and was a paper carrier for the Duluth Herald for 31 years.
He...
Thomas J Raycraft
Sep 24, 2023
Thomas Raycraft, 55, of Two Harbors, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital with family by his side.
Tom was born May 16, 1968, in Two Harbors where he was a lifelong resident. He was a devoted, caring, and compassionate friend. His love for family and friends was even greater than his love for Classic...
James Falkinburg-Gillis
Sep 19, 2023
James Falkinburg - Gillis, age 28, passed away on September 19, 2023, in his home. He was born on March 14, 1995, in Duluth, Minnesota. James grew up in St Paul, MN and moved to Mesa, AZ a few years after graduation to pursue work opportunities with his best friend Anthony. James made his home in Mesa with his...
Janet L Haveri
Sep 18, 2023
Janet L. Haveri, 80, died Monday, September 18, 2023, at Carefree Living in Silver Bay.
Janet was born October 12, 1942, to Everett and Dorothy (Johnson) Tonnar in Flint, Michigan and moved to the Silver Bay area as a child. She graduated from William Kelley High School in 1960 and was a homemaker through the years her children were...
Richard Watson
Sep 9, 2023
Richard W. Watson, 87, Two Harbors, died Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Lake View Hospital after a brief illness.
Dick was born June 26, 1936, to Cleo and Esther (Johnson) Watson in Minneapolis where he grew up and attended school. As a young man he entered the U. S. Air Force and was stationed in Duluth as a radio operator....
Eleanor L Waha
Sep 6, 2023
Eleanor L. Waha, 99, of Grand Marais, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at North Shore Health.
She was born July 24, 1924, to Alfred and Mabel (Berglund) Saethre in Wood Lake, Minnesota, moved to Grand Marais at the age of five and graduated from high school in 1941. She attended weather bureau school and was employed by the US Weather...
Larry R. Udenberg
Sep 5, 2023
Larry R. Udenberg, 84 of Two Harbors, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Larry was born March 7, 1939, to Arthur and Anna (Dahl) Udenberg in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident. After finishing high school, Larry was employed by the D M & I R Railroad, Reserve Mining Co, and...
John N. Cox
Sep 4, 2023
John N. Cox, 76, Two Harbors, passed away peacefully on Monday September 4, 2023, at Lake View Hospital.
John was born to Samuel and Elizabeth (Ebert) Cox on October 18, 1946, in Two Harbors where he grew up. After he graduated from high school in 1964, John worked at J C Campbell Lumber, then entered the Air Force...
Ruth E Roberts
Sep 2, 2023
Ruth E. Roberts, 106, Two Harbors, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Barross Cottages, after a brief illness. Ruth was born May 27, 1917 to Horace and Ada (Tippet) Andrews in Two Harbors where she was a lifelong resident. After graduating from high school in 1935, she attended Duluth Business University and was employed at Commercial State Bank from 1937-1946. Ruth married Dolph...
Rose M. Shepersky
Aug 30, 2023
Rose Mary Shepersky, 79, of Two Harbors, died August 30, 2023, at her home with family at her side.
Rose was born November 7, 1943, to Lawrence and Ethel (Christenson) Kohmetscher in Litchfield, Minnesota, where she grew up and attended Catholic school. She met Lyle when he moved to town for work, and they married February 27, 1960. Lyle’s work...
Robert L Martinsen
Aug 23, 2023
Robert Martinsen, 72, of Silver Bay, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at home.
He was born April 29, 1951, to John and Joyce (Olson) Martinsen in Amery, WI. Bob moved to Silver Bay as a child and after high school served in the US Navy. Upon his discharge, Bob worked in California and Pennsylvania before returning to Silver Bay where he...
Genevieve A Ek
Aug 21, 2023
Genevieve (Jean) A. Ek, 81 years old, passed away peacefully at home, August 21, 2023.
Jean was born in Sheboygan, WI, on December 23rd, 1941, grew up in Racine, WI, and moved to Two Harbors in 1957. Jean remained in Two Harbors on her own accord after her family moved to Oregon, graduating from THHS in 1961, building her...
Judith Marie Holbeck
Aug 5, 2023
Judith Marie Holbeck, 76, Duluth, formerly of Two Harbors, died Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Westview Assisted Living.
Judy was born October 21, 1946, to Aaron and Eva (Anderson) Holbeck in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended schools, and later graduated from Denfeld High School.
Despite her disability, Judy enjoyed remembering her family with birthday cards, and playing...
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