Obituaries

Nov 21, 2022

Jeffrey Lynn McCabe passed away of natural causes at his home on the 21st of November, 2022.  He was born and raised in Dilworth, Minnesota where he was valedictorian of his High School class.  Upon graduation he worked for the Minnesota DNR out of the Grand Marais office.  Disabled out of the fisheries, he became a rural route postal...

Nov 17, 2022

Donald J. Cavallin, 84, Two Harbors, died Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.

Don was born September 23, 1938 to Swaney and Margaret (Driscoll) Cavallin in San Diego, California, and had lived in Two Harbors since his childhood. After graduating from high school he was employed for a short time at the...

Nov 11, 2022

Phyllis Sandmann, 87, of Silver Bay, died Friday, November 11, 2022 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home.

She was born June 28, 1935 to John and Ruth (Scheid) Hughes in Princeton, Wisconsin and grew up and graduated from high school in Amery, Wisconsin. She married Galen Sandmann in 1954 and they moved to Silver Bay in 1955 where...

Nov 11, 2022

Lucille A. “Bubbles” Johnson, 95, of Two Harbors, died Friday, November 11, 2022 at Barross Cottage.

Lucille was born March 9, 1927 to Gothard David and Victoria (Holm) Bystedt in Two Harbors where she was a lifelong resident.  After high school, she worked for the DM& IR Railroad as a telephone operator for several years.  After her...

Nov 8, 2022

Ervin James (Jim) Beaster of Hovland, Minnesota passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022 in the loving company of his family.  Born September 25, 1942 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, he lived a full life of adventure and achievement including an active childhood with his siblings (David, Joan, and Tom), service overseas in the Army, a bachelor of science...

Nov 5, 2022

Dennis Wirt, 76, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the family cabin on Cadotte Lake.

Dennis was born May 9, 1946 to Tauno and Jean (Ryan) Wirt in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident.  After graduating from high school Dennis served in the U. S. Navy.  Dennis was a longtime employee of...

Nov 4, 2022

Sandra J. Klemmer, 71, of Finland died Friday, November 4, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family after a brief illness.

She was born March 20, 1951 to Johnnie and Francis (Lah) Morris in Ely but grew up in Silver Bay.  Sandy married Kevin D. Klemmer on January 2, 1971 and together they made their home in...

Nov 1, 2022

William “Bill” Ralph Butz, Age 99, of Grand Marais MN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Bill was born Aug 7, 1923, in Allentown PA, to Ralph and Minerva (Baer) Butz. He graduated from Allentown High school, then served in the Army Air Corps during World War II for 3 1/2...

Oct 30, 2022

Lawrence Lee Buesgens, 73, Two Harbors, died Sunday, October 30, 2022 at his home.

Larry was born June 16, 1949 in Shakopee, MN to Gerald and Helen (Savage) Buesgens, the second oldest of 13 children.  He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1967.  From there he served in the Marines, doing a tour in Vietnam from...

Oct 15, 2022

Ruth (Kalander) Himes, 103, died Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Carefree Living in Silver Bay.

Ruth was born May 7, 1919 in Finland, MN to Toivo and Edla Kalander in the log house her father built in 1918. After attending Park Hill School for first and second grade, she was promoted to fourth grade at the Finland...

Oct 14, 2022

Andrea Jackopich, 63, Grand Marais, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2022 at home.

She was born March 4, 1959 Andy and Francis Hazel (Evans) Koenig and grew up and attended schools in Sheboygan, WI.  Andrea moved with her mother to Grand Marais during her high school years and was employed for various hotels doing housekeeping and...

Oct 12, 2022

Dorothy E. Anderson, 91, of Duluth Township, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 12, 2022 after a brief illness, surrounded by loving family members.

Dorothy was born October 17, 1930 to Ingvald and Mabel (Soreng) Sande in Two Harbors.  She grew up in Larsmont until she married John Anderson, and they built their home in Two Harbors where they...

Oct 11, 2022

George Ralph Anderson, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Lester Park He was born in Two Harbors and lived almost his entire life in Knife River, Minnesota. He attended school in Knife River and graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1954 where he played football and hockey.

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Oct 1, 2022

Troy Haveri, 50, Two Harbors, died Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Waterview Shores.

Troy was born June 23, 1972 to Ward and Mary (McGraw) Haveri in Two Harbors, and grew up and attended school in Silver Bay. After attending vocational school in Brainerd, he returned to the North Shore and worked at the Cliff Dweller Resort in...

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...