Obituaries
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.
Kenneth L. Westin
Jan 11, 2025
Kenneth Lennard Westin, 79, passed away peacefully January 11, 2025, at his son’s home in Ironton, MN.
Ken was born to Lennard and Mildred (Korpi) Westin, October 17, 1945, in Minneapolis, MN.
The family moved from Minneapolis to Sandstone where they lived for several years before settling in Silver Bay, MN. Ken graduated from Silver Bay in 1963 and attended Vo Tech...
Grant Parcells
Jan 10, 2025
Grant unexpectedly passed away in the place he loved most, our cabin on the Gunflint Trail. He was finally getting excited about retirement. We spent Christmas to New Years there quietly and alone. Grant was sleeping in until 8am and drinking coffee until 10am. As anyone knows, this is not his typical 5am rise, and out the door with second...
Betty Lillback
Jan 10, 2025
Betty Lillback, 86, of Finland, died Friday, January 10, 2025 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Fort Frances, Ontario to Gus and Isabel (Leeson) Lindholm on May 20, 1938. In 1954, the family moved to Evergreen Lodge near Beaver Bay and Betty graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1955. In 1956, she and Donald Lillback were married...
Merlon Mayrand
Jan 2, 2025
Merlon Mayrand 83, longtime resident of Silver Bay and Beaver Bay, passed away January 2, 2025 at Carefree Assisted Living in Silver Bay.
Merlon was born on June 1, 1941 to Isabelle and Willard Smith in Minneapolis.
He proudly served his country in the Navy. He was an accomplished photographer who shot many space shuttle launches in Florida as well as many...
Lois K. Cavallin
Jan 2, 2025
Lois Cavallin, 94, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Lakeview Hospital.
Lois was born September 28, 1930, the first child of Russell and Lura (Ruff) Peterkin in Columbus, Ohio. Her father had come to Ohio from Virginia, Minnesota to attend Ohio State University, and there met and married her mother, from a small town nearby. The family moved to Virginia, where...
Gary Allen Waldron
Dec 31, 2024
Gary Allen Waldron, 73, formerly of La Crosse, WI, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Viewcrest Nursing Home in Duluth, surrounded by loved ones.
Gary was born on September 3rd, 1951, in Two Harbors, MN, the son of Roy and Dale (Mallory) Waldron.
Gary enjoyed fishing, drawing, carving, and taking road trips, especially out West. He was also passionate about music...
Darold E. Rosbacka
Dec 30, 2024
Darold E. Rosbacka, age 85, peacefully passed away at home in Grand Marais on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born to Urho and Hilma Rosbacka in Cloquet, Minnesota, on January 20, 1939. Darold graduated from Cloquet High School in 1957 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies with a minor in Physical Education from...
Scott N. Roen
Dec 29, 2024
Scott Roen, 71, died Sunday, December 29, 2024 unexpectedly at his home in Castle Danger.
Scott was born January 1, 1953 to Palmer and Evelyn (McCorison) Roen, and grew up in and around Gooseberry Falls State Park, where Palmer was the first Park Manager.
Scott dedicated his life to stewardship: of his friends and family, his pets, communities of faith, and the...
Nyles Edward Kean
Dec 26, 2024
Nyles Edward Kean, 71, Two Harbors, died Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Medical Center.
He was born November 29, 1953 in Minneapolis. At a young age, he moved to Two Harbors with his parents Thomas and Alice (Bortnem) Kean and graduated from Two Harbors High School in the Class of 1972. Ed enlisted in the Navy...
Alan R. Taenzer
Dec 24, 2024
Al was born on April 1st 1937 & died December 24, 2024 at 87 years of age. He grew up in a northwest Chicago neighborhood. His family was a fabulous group of artists. His Grandfather, Bendix Taenzer was published in the “Saturday Evening Post.” His parents, Roderick and Marcella Taenzer were also artists who grew up in St. Louis, Missouri...
Willard M Clark
Dec 23, 2024
Willard Clark, 92, Two Harbors, died Monday, December 23, 2024 at Waterview Shores.
Willard was born December 30, 1931 to Jasper and Freda (Dahlen) Clark in Weirgor, Wisconsin. He graduated from Bruce High School in 1949 before being drafted in to the Army. His wedding to Gloria Thorson had to be moved up two weeks in order for him to make...
Dolores Hazel Johnson
Dec 23, 2024
Dolores Hazel Johnson, 98, Two Harbors, died Monday, December 23, 2024 at Waterview Shores.
Dolores was born November 20, 1926 to Archie and Cecelia (Kesler) Lessor in Cloquet, where she grew up, graduating from Cloquet High School in 1944. She married Roger E. Johnson on April 22, 1950 and made her home in Two Harbors since that time. During her working...
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