Obituaries
Charles R Aune
Mar 20, 2025
Charles R. Aune, 64, of Duluth Township died Thursday, March 20, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Lori Joy Dukat
Mar 17, 2025
Lori J. Dukat, 64, of Two Harbors, died Monday, March 17, 2025 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale.
Lori was born March 19, 1960 to Lloyd and Joyce (Hessen) Kersey in Chicago. Her grandparents were early Two Harbors settlers, Nels and Dagny (Soderberg) Hessen. While she was young, Lori’s family lived in various cities around the U.S. until settling in Camillus,...
Joseph J. Seeber
Mar 13, 2025
Joseph Seeber, 86, of Two Harbors died Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Waterview Shores.
He was born July 28, 1938 to Joseph and Matilda Seeber in Jersey City, New Jersey and attended schools in Lyndhurst, graduating in 1957. Joe joined the Air Force in 1958, serving in San Antonio and Biloxi before being transferred to the Finland Air Base. He met...
Jean A Johnson
Feb 22, 2025
Jean Alice Johnson, 79, of Lakewood Township Duluth departed to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet.
She was born on December 8, 1945, in Duluth to Einer and Alice (McMillan) Jensen. Growing up, she attended Duluth schools and graduated from East High. In 1964, at age 18 she married Roland Wayne...
Sophia Rose Marie Hansen
Feb 20, 2025
Sophia Rose Marie Hansen, beloved daughter of Darryl and Jessalyn Hansen, was born into the loving arms of Jesus on February 20, 2025 at 6:13 am. Although already in Jesus’s arms, we will forever cherish the time spent with her and hold her close in our hearts.
Sophia is survived by her parents, Darryl and Jessalyn; siblings, Sawyer, Olivia, Paige and...
Joanne I Button
Feb 16, 2025
Joanne Button, 78, of Two Harbors died Sunday, February 16, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital.
She was born December 31, 1946 to Joseph and Elizabeth Irene (Hansen) Zapolski in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended school. After graduating in 1964, she attended beauty school and worked as a hairdresser for several years. Later she decided to stay at home...
Fred J. Dobesh
Feb 13, 2025
FRED JAMES DOBESH
Fred James Dobesh, 94, of Aitkin, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Minnesota Veterans home in Silver Bay, with his loving wife Gloria asleep in the bed next to him. They had moved to the Veterans home during the summer of 2023 to be near family.
Fred was born September 7, 1930...
Robert E. Carlson
Feb 11, 2025
Robert E. “Bobby” Carlson, 90, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Waterview Shores.
Bob was born January 20, 1935 to Earl and Pauline (Armata) Carlson in Ironwood, Michigan, where he grew up and attended school. After his marriage to Shirley Chipperi in 1956, they moved to the North Shore where they raised their family. Bobby was employed at Reserve...
Dolores Wilson
Feb 9, 2025
Dolores LaCoste Wilson, of Silver Bay, was born on June 9, 1933, and passed away on February 9, 2025. Known by everyone as “Dee,” she is survived by her children, Kirk Bigby, Pamela Steeg (Robert), and Scott Wilson; her grandchildren, Aaron (Anna) and Merrill Steeg and Brian Bigby; and her great-granddaughter, Amelia Steeg.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, she...
Beau Michael Cardinal
Feb 7, 2025
Beau Cardinal, 34, of Two Harbors, died Friday, February 7, 2025.
Beau was a wonderful son. He told us more than once that our home was his "Safe Place". He was a very caring person with a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. He always wanted to help others through their problems. He enjoyed having fun with his friends and many...
David B Johnson
Feb 4, 2025
David B. Johnson, 62, of Finland, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at home.
Dave was born to C. Bruce and Alice Johnson in Duluth.
He is survived by wife, Dianne; son, David (Jen); grandsons Jeremiah and Waylon; daughter, Bambi (David); mother, Alice; and sister, Deb.
Per Dave’s request, no services will be held.
Keith A. Olsen
Feb 2, 2025
Keith A. Olsen, 90, Two Harbors, died Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Lake View Hospital.
Keith was born October 3, 1934 to Arthur and Marjorie (Cooke) Olsen in Duluth and grew up in rural Duluth. After graduating from Clover Valley High School in 1952, he worked as a carpenter for several years. In 1960 he moved to Two Harbors, where he...
Joan Scallen
Feb 2, 2025
Joan Carroll Wilson Scallen, beloved wife, devoted mother, and faithful servant of God went peacefully into the embrace of her Lord and her loving husband, Terry, on February 2, 2025, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.
Joan was born on November 23, 1934, to Ben and Rose Wilson of St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated fourth in her class...
Joan Hall Daugherty
Feb 1, 2025
Joan Daugherty, known by her friends and family as Jody, from Grand Marais, MN, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 1, 2025 at the age of 85.
Jody was born an only child to Dwight and Roberta (Pittenger) Keller on April 23, 1939 in Mansfield, OH. She met Jim and they married on October 12, 1957. Jim was...
Alice Kallinen
Jan 29, 2025
Alice Kallinen, age 87, of Silver Bay, died peacefully Wednesday morning, January 29, 2025 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors. She was born November 24, 1937 to William and Violet (Cole) Widman in Brainerd, MN, and grew up in Pillager MN.
In 1960, Alice married Merlin Kallinen and moved to Silver Bay, MN, where they welcomed three children. Alice was an...
Sharon L Larson
Jan 29, 2025
Sharon Louise Larson, 82, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 surrounded by her family at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth.
She was born February 9, 1942 to John and Mildred (Berg) Anderson in Burbank, California, and grew up in Duluth. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1960 and as a young lady worked at Bridgeman’s in West Duluth for...
Kenneth L Kruger
Jan 28, 2025
Kenneth L. Kruger, 87, of Silver Bay died peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth with his family by his side.
He was born September 8, 1937 to Ben and Rena (Wiley) Kruger in Dodge County, MN. He graduated from Hayfield High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1964 plus four years in the...
Rosemary Spina
Jan 24, 2025
Rosemary Spina, a life-long resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully at the Waterview Shores Care Facility, in Two Harbors, MN, on January 24, 2025.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mary Olivieri; loving husband, Harmon Spina; brothers, John and Frank Olivieri; sister, Dora Blakemore; and her granddaughter, Ashley Spina.
She is survived by her sons, Patrick...
Carol E Nelson
Jan 15, 2025
Carol Nelson, 86, of Two Harbors, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her beloved home on the North Shore of Lake Superior. A life well-lived, Carol’s journey was marked by devotion, kindness, and a passion for nurturing the lives of those around her—family, friends, and the many who sought her wisdom.
Carol’s life was filled with accomplishments...
Royal E Wehmanen Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
Royal E. Wehmanen, 61, of Two Harbors died unexpectedly at home on January 13, 2025
Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Living Waters Fellowship in Two Harbors.