Obituaries

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 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

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 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...

Aug 3, 2022

Esther Sophie Olson, 103, of Silver Bay passed away on August 3, 2022 at Carefree Living.

She was born in Gonvick, Minnesota, on June 30, 1919 to Ole and Betsy Dahl.  Esther was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.  She married Tenny L. Olson of Trail, Minnesota on December 19, 1943 and they had two sons,...

Aug 2, 2022

Gary Cavallin, 80, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Waterview Shores.

Gary was born March 24, 1942 to Swaney and Margaret (Driscoll) Cavallin in Two Harbors where he was a lifelong resident.  He was employed as a heavy equipment operator and member of Operating Engineers Local # 49 for 40 years.

Gary was...

Jul 30, 2022

Linda Burtzel, 75, Two Harbors, died Saturday, July 30, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Linda was born December 7, 1946 to William and Isabelle (Atkins) Bangsund in Two Harbors, where she grew up and graduated from high school. After her marriage to Joseph Burtzel on January 23, 1965, they lived in Illinois for a short...

Jul 29, 2022

Bobby Jackson, age 42, passed away unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota on July 29, 2022. Bobby’s passing was related to an underlying health condition that had been complicated by COVID-19.

Bobby was born October 30, 1979 in Everett, Washington to Robert Brydon and Elaine Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Kate Jackson and...

Jul 25, 2022

A light of the world has gone out, Donna Laakkonen passed away July 25, 2022 at 11:55 PM.

Donna was a great lady and served her community for 42 years in the DMV office, and as a driver for AEOA.  She never once collected disability, working her career with one hand, even working two jobs for over 18 years.

Donna...

Jul 24, 2022

Janet Marie Nelson, 78, Tofte, died Sunday, July 24, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

Janet was born February 22, 1944 to Leon and Alice Dorothy (Wadsworth) Revier in the village of Pine City and grew up and attended schools in Sandstone. She and John Nelson married on August 4, 1962, and eventually made their home...

Jul 22, 2022

Edwin J. Gudowicz Jr., 69, Two Harbors, died Friday, July 22, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

Ed was born July 30, 1952 to Edwin and Julia (Wall) Gudowicz in Laona, Wisconsin and grew up in Armstong Creek.  He graduated high school from Armstong-Goodman School before attending UW-Steven’s Point, obtaining a degree in Forestry.  During high...

Jul 17, 2022

Gary Carlson, 70, of Two Harbors, died Sunday July 17, 2022 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.

Gary was born August 8, 1951 to Bertil and Audrey (Sandwick) Carlson in Two Harbors.  He grew up in Knife River, and after graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1969 he attended college and worked as a vet tech in...

Jul 16, 2022

Lisa Lee Lujan, 63, Two Harbors, died Saturday, July 16, 2022 surrounded by her family at St. Luke’s Hospital.

She was born April 11, 1959 to Donald and Yvonne (Johnson) Grosskurth and grew up in Two Harbors.  Lisa was a lifelong resident of Two Harbors, attending schools with the Class of 1977.  Lisa was employed in the...

Jul 10, 2022

Mildred L. “Millie” Oberg, 95, of Duluth, died Sunday, July 10, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Millie was born April 5, 1927 to Arthur and Henrietta (Letts) Peters in Alexander, Iowa, where she grew up and attended school. Attending nursing school in Moline, Illinois, she met Donald Oberg and they married in 1947. They returned to Don’s family...