Obituaries

Sandra Bangsund

Sandra Bangsund

Nov 1, 2023

Sandra Bangsund, 82, of Two Harbors, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Hilltop Health and Rehab in Duluth.  

Sandy was born September 17, 1941, to Norman and Florence (Rosen) Ronning in Duluth and was a life-long resident of Two Harbors. In 1958 she married James Bangsund and was a homemaker through the years while her children were growing....

Olive E. Aldinger

Olive E. Aldinger

Oct 30, 2023

 

Olive E. Aldinger, 100, Two Harbors, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at her home with her family and best friends by her side.  She was an amazing lady, loving and caring for her family with her great faith in God.

 

She was born November 24, 1922 to Albert and Anna (Lambert) Lessard in Ingram, Wisconsin, where she grew up and attended...

LeRoger J Lind

LeRoger J Lind

Oct 30, 2023

LeRoger James Lind (1942 – 2023)  

We are saddened to announce that our Dad, Lee Lind, 81, of Castle Danger, MN passed away of Alzheimer’s Disease on October 30, 2023. 

 

Lee was born in Castle Danger in 1942 to Roy and Pearl (Hill) Lind. He was the oldest of ten children and spent time as a child helping his...

Dale E Nikula

Dale E Nikula

Oct 25, 2023

Dale E. Nikula, 89, Finland MN, died on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, with his family at his side. Dale was born May 23, 1934, to Edwin and Sophie (Kalander) Nikula in Two Harbors and was a life-long resident of Finland. After graduating from the Two Harbors High School in 1952, he worked as a carpenter alongside...

June B. Anderson

June B. Anderson

Oct 22, 2023

 

June Anderson, 83, Two Harbors, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Lake View Hospital.

 

June was born June 13, 1940, to Jack and Juanita “Bessie” (Morris) Barnes in Trouty, Newfoundland, where she grew up. As a young lady working in nearby St. John’s, she met David Anderson who was serving in the U S Navy. They married on...

Phillip J. Wright

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...