Obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

Ronald A. Kappes, 81, of Two Harbors died Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

He was born to Felix and Helen (Wagener) Kappes in Ada, MN and grew up and attended schools in Twin Valley, MN.  Ron enlisted in the US Army, serving from 1960 until 1961.  He moved to Two Harbors in 1997 and was self-employed as a cement...

Jan 8, 2023

Anna L. (Everson) Speck, 96, of Grand Marais, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the North Shore Care Center in Grand Marais.

Anna was born April 18, 1926, to Adolph and Celia (Johnson) Everson at the family home on Maple Hill, Grand Marais, Minnesota. She fondly told memories of living on the farm where she...

Jan 5, 2023

Robert J. McCormack, 98, died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at The Wellington Senior Living in St. Paul.

Bob was born February 3, 1924 in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Roswell and Catherine Myrne (Parks) McCormack. While Bob was an infant, his father died of tuberculosis, so Bob returned to his grandparent’s farm in Cherokee, Iowa, where he grew up and attended school....

Jan 3, 2023

On January 3rd at 7:40PM, Ricky Allen Waldron passed away at home at 62 years old, from a long battle of COPD.

He was born November 6th 1960 in Aurora MN and moved to Two Harbors where he grew up and raised his family with his wife Deborah Waldron. Ricky was a husband, dad, brother, a Pa,...

Jan 2, 2023

Pamela Moe Kaviani went home to heaven on January 2, 2023. She was born in Two Harbors on July 14, 1972 and graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1990. She moved to California in 1991, where she loved the ocean and the warm California weather. She attended Pierce College and studied acting.

Pamela met Reza in...

Jan 1, 2023

Mary Anne Stebbins, 84 Silver Bay, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on Dec 29, 1938 to Rose and Albert Bleninger in Clements, MN. She graduated from Waubun High School in 1956 as the Salutatorian. In her senior year, she was one of few chosen in the state to...

Jan 1, 2023

William Raymond “Ray” Willow, 92, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

Ray was born March 25, 1930 to William and Lillian (Lake) Willow in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident. After high school he went to work for the DM&IR Railroad. His work was interrupted by being...

Dec 30, 2022

Jane Lois (Benson) Anderson, age 98, a long-time Two Harbors resident, died on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Barross Cottage, and now is with her Lord and Savior.

Jane was born on October 31, 1924 at the hospital in Two Harbors to Peter Severn and Jennie Olae (Johnson) Benson.  She and her two siblings grew up in...

Dec 29, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of our dear Arnold Pederson, who joined the Norwegians in heaven on December 29 from his bed at Barross Cottage II in Two Harbors.  His daughter Sandy was at his side while his wife of 68 years, Irja, was napping in the living room.  He was 100.

Arne was born...

Dec 28, 2022

Kenneth Eino Tuorila, 85, Silver Bay, passed away at home on December 28, 2022.

Ken was born November 5, 1937 to Eino and Hazel (Hotakainen) Tuorila in Blowers Township.  He graduated from Sebeka High School in 1955.  After graduation he moved to the North Shore where he met the love of his life, Carol Nelson.  They were...

Dec 24, 2022

Roderick A. Falk, 70, Two Harbors, died peacefully on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

Rod was born 9/13/1952 in Duluth MN. After graduating from high school in 1972, Rod served his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany.  Returning to Two Harbors he was employed as a welder and advanced...

Dec 21, 2022

PRC Clifford Theodore “Ted” Hanson, US Navy Retired, 91, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors.

Ted was born December 23, 1930 to Clifford and Ethel (Johnson) Hanson at the family home in Larsmont, where he grew up. He attended schools in Two Harbors, and after high school, entered the U.S. Navy...

Dec 17, 2022

Jean Boostrom Blackwell Roberts, age 97, passed away on December 17, 2022.  Jean was born January 3, 1925 at home on the west side of the Grand Marais harbor.  She was the second of two children of Alec and Josephine Zimmerman Boostrom.  In 1943, after graduation from high school in Grand Marais, she went to Chicago for training as a...

Dec 16, 2022

Larry Frank Gamer of Grand Marais, MN entered his heavenly home on Friday, December 16, 2022 at the age of 84.

He was born May 4, 1938 in Minneapolis, MN to Kenneth and Viola (Ahrens) Gamer.

Larry is survived by his wife Patricia; children Randy (Traci) and Roxann; grandchildren Ashley, Brittany (Chris), Amber, Jared (Hannah), Trevor, Tanner,...

Dec 16, 2022

Larry Dean “Uff Da” Olson, 74, Two Harbors, died December 16, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Larry was born January 5, 1948 to Galen and Tillie (Brattlie) Olson in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and grew up in Two Harbors. After graduating from high school in 1966, Larry served his country in the U. S Air Force at various bases around...

Dec 11, 2022

Alexander Voll, 26, of Silver Bay died unexpectedly on December 11, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 20, 1995 to Charles and Patricia (Powers) Voll in Monticello and grew up in Silver Bay

Alex enjoyed family, friends, his pets, sketching and music... lots and lots of music.

He was preceded in...

Dec 11, 2022

Thomas Charles Ludolph, 75, Silver Bay, MN died Sunday, December 11, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

Tom was born May 31, 1947 to Thomas F. and Alice M. (Simpson) Ludolph in Waterloo, Iowa. He grew up and attended school in Waterloo and Evansdale, and after graduating from Waterloo East High School in 1965, he attended...

Dec 10, 2022

James Graden, 80, Two Harbors, died Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Jim was born January 7, 1942 to Kenneth and Bertha (Parent) Graden in Two Harbors, where he grew up and attended school. After graduating from high school, he served his country in the U. S. Navy for several years. Upon discharge from the...

Dec 9, 2022

Mother, Sister, Friend, Grandmother and so, so much more:

On December 9 of 2022 Michele found her wings to soar and has been preceded in death by her sister Jacqueline Lind, father Leroy Lind, husband Richard Murdock, mother Betty Christensen, and brothers-in-law Gary Fergon and Francis Swartout.

She is survived by her daughters Danielle (Jason) Pierce,...

Dec 9, 2022

Gertrude Freeman, 93, of Madison, died peacefully Friday, December 9, 2022 at Unity Point Meriter Hospital.

Gertrude was born November 6, 1929 to Earl Freeman and Bernadette (Hayes) Freeman and grew up and attended school in Two Harbors.  She graduated with a BS in physical therapy from the University of MN, Minneapolis, and a master’s in physical...