Obituaries

Sep 30, 2022

John D. Rinne,79, of Brimson, died peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2022 at Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors.

John was born January 27, 1943 to Arne and Elfie (Peterson-Niemi) Rinne in Two Harbors and was a life-long resident of Brimson. After graduating from high school, he served in the Army National Guard for several years. He...

Sep 25, 2022

Myrtle (Myrt) Hambleton joined the angels on September 25, 2022. Myrtle was a wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and friend, and was loved by all. She had a deep faith in the promise of Jesus. Her smile was infectious and will always be remembered. She had a gift for touching the lives of those around her with an unwavering...

Sep 23, 2022

Ronald G. Morrison, 76, of Gilbert passed away Friday, September 23, 2022 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors.

He was born on November 10, 1945 to Clayton and Elizabeth (Frikken) Morrison in Staples and grew up in Staples and Twig before graduating from Proctor High School.  Ron enlisted in the Navy, serving 3 years, mostly aboard the...

Sep 18, 2022

Edna Marie Haggerty, 97, formerly of French River, died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Barross Cottage in Two Harbors.

She was born on April 7, 1925 to Gustav Adolph and Alma (Kattilakoski) Sundstrom in Duluth. As an infant, after the incapacitation of her mother, she was taken in and raised by her dear uncle and aunt, John...

Sep 16, 2022

Harvey Roy Morck, age 97, died peacefully on September 16, 2022 with his family by his side at the Waterview Shores Care Center in Two Harbors, Minnesota.

Harvey was born in Superior, Wisconsin on August 22, 1925 to Helga (Karlsen) and Lars Morck, joining his sister Daisy. Helga later married Victor Skoog, and his brother Ken Skoog...

Sep 15, 2022

Sandra A. McDonald, 76, Silver Bay, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.

She was born February 25, 1946 in Appleton, Minnesota to Evelyn and Walt Mattila.  Sandy was raised in Silver Bay and graduated from William Kelley High School in 1964.  She met her best friend and the love...

Sep 12, 2022

Chloe Noelle Hietala, 20, of Two Harbors passed away tragically from injuries sustained in a car accident in South Carolina.

Chloe was born December 9, 2001 to Derrick and Anita Hietala. She grew up in Two Harbors, where she graduated from Two Harbors High School in 2020. Chloe was very active in school sports, her favorites being...

Sep 12, 2022

Rev. John Hanson Reppe passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors, MN. He was 98 years old.

He was born on May 17, 1924, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Clara and Ole Reppe, the oldest of 6 children. After graduating from Stanley High School in Stanley, Wisconsin, Pastor Reppe attended St. Olaf...

Sep 8, 2022

Charlene M. Rehklau (Coleman) passed away on September 8, 2022. Charlene was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Oran and Uleen Fisher on July 31, 1938. Proceeding her in death are husbands Ronald L. Coleman in 1981 and Elton Rehklau in 2014.

Surviving are her daughters Terri (Herb) Minke and Kathy (Dr. Shawn) McMahon, both of Two Harbors,...

Sep 5, 2022

Florence “Marion” Johnson passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 5th.  Marion was born on October 19, 1930, to Gust and Esther Gustafson in Two Harbors, Minnesota.  She was married to her high school sweetheart, Weldon A. Johnson, for 63 years.  Together they built Weldon’s Gift Shop in 1963. For many years Marion operated the Gift Shop, at...

Sep 3, 2022

Mary A. Kor, 79, formerly of Two Harbors, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Essentia Health in Duluth.

Mary was born February 11, 1943 to Martin and Mary Catherine (Walker) Kor in Tracy, Minnesota. She had lived in Two Harbors since 1970 and was employed as a bookkeeper for the Lake County Highway...

Sep 3, 2022

Marilyn Schaefer quietly departed this life on Saturday, September 3.  For those who are unaware of who Marilyn was, you only have to ask the myriad of dog owners (she knew many of them) and shop keepers as well as others around town who had the pleasure of her visits, accompanied by her faithful companion, Maggie.  The two had...

Sep 3, 2022

Donald Falk, 85, Two Harbors, died Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Waterview Shores.

Don was born September 26, 1936 to Verner and Elsie (Lindgren) Falk in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident. He was employed by the City of Two Harbors for 37 years, retiring in 1994 after 26 years as a clerk at the...

Sep 1, 2022

David J. Kruczynski, 55, of Two Harbors died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at home of natural causes

He was born on May 12, 1967 in Duluth to Joanne Button and Robert Kruczynski.  Dave grew up and graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1985 before enlisting in the Marine Corps, serving from 1985-1988.  After his...

Aug 29, 2022

Raymond “Ray” Ellis Svir passed on August 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Ray was born September 24, 1927 to George and Emelia (Rushman) Svir in Barnett Township, Greenbush, MN.  He grew to manhood on the family farm before meeting the girl of his dreams, Arlene Smith of Greenbush, MN and they were married...

Aug 28, 2022

Darren Roger Davidson, 49, Two Harbors, died Sunday, August 28, 2022 at home surrounded by family and friends, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Darren was born November 6, 1972 to Roger Davidson and Gloria Swanson in Two Harbors, where he was a lifelong resident. After graduating from high school in 1991, he attended...

Aug 26, 2022

Elizabeth Samuell of Two Harbors, known to her family and friends as Betty, passed peacefully in her sleep on August 26th at her favorite place, her cabin on Christianson Lake.  Betty was surrounded by her loving family who had the honor of caring for her in the last few months during her hospice.

Betty was born in...

Aug 22, 2022

Jeanette Jackson, 83, of French River, died Monday, August 22, 2022 at BeeHive Homes Assisted Living in Duluth.

Jeanette was born September 15, 1938 to Christian and Ida (Jacobson) Hammer in Grand Marais, and grew up in Hovland. After high school she moved to Duluth to attend beauty school. While living in Duluth she met Jerry Jackson...

Aug 14, 2022

Ronald W. Bock, 82, of Silver Bay died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors.

He was born on August 17, 1939 to Roy and Gladys (Nelson) Bock in Brainerd, where he grew up and graduated from high school.  Ron moved to Silver Bay in 1957 and was employed by Reserve Mining until...

Aug 5, 2022

Allen R. Heil, 78, of Two Harbors, died peacefully on August 5, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, with his devoted granddaughter by his side.

Allen was born on August 1, 1944, to Joseph and Gertrude (Bauch) Heil in Barron, WI and grew up in Two Harbors. After graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1962, he married...