Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Lyle H. Peters, 85 of Duluth, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Lyle was born in Two Harbors to Harry and Freda Peters, where he grew up and attended high school. He went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Leone, and become a registered architect and part owner of Architectural Resources, Inc in Duluth.

Dec 28, 2021

Lillian E. Bergerson, 90, of Two Harbors, MN, died peacefully on Tuesday December 28, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital.

She was born in Brimson, MN, and grew up on Bassett Lake in a close Finnish community. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Lillian worked as a cook at the John A. Johnson Elementary School for...

Dec 26, 2021

Jeffery Grosskurth, 68, Two Harbors, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

Jeff was born November 11, 1953 to Donald and Yvonne Grosskurth in Duluth, and was a lifelong resident of Two Harbors. After graduating from high school in 1972, Jeff worked for Husky Hydraulics, Reserve Mining, LaBounty Manufacturing and Abrasive...

Dec 23, 2021

James D. “Harry” Tonkin, 79, of French River, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Jim was born April 23, 1942 to Harold and Evelyn (Soberg) Tonkin in Duluth, grew up in the Lakeside neighborhood and graduated from Duluth East High School in 1960.  After serving in the Minnesota Army National Guard, Jim was employed...

Dec 17, 2021

Delores (Ojard) Lassonde 85, of Two Harbors received her heavenly wings on December 17th, 2021, surrounded by her family at the Barross Cottage after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Delores was born October 18th, 1936 in Duluth, Minnesota to William and Dorothy Ojard and grew up in Knife River, Minnesota. She married Phillip Lassonde in...

Dec 15, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Pearson, 82, of Isabella passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Elizabeth was born November 15, 1939 in Duluth, to Edward and Gladys (Forbort) Mosack . She was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1957.

During a blind date arranged by friends, she met the love of her life Thomas R. Pearson. They...

Dec 13, 2021

Roger Paul Jacobson, 54, of Silver Bay passed away in the comfort of his home on December 13, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer.

Roger was born on July 25, 1967, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Julian and LaVonne (Evanson) Jacobson. He graduated from Larimore High School in 1985...

Dec 13, 2021

Dennis “Doggie” W. Underdale, 75, Two Harbors, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at home.

Dennis was born July 24, 1946 to to Philip and Judy Underdale, graduated from Duluth East High School and shortly after enlisted in the United States Navy, serving until 1970. He then worked for  Minnesota Power until his retirement in 2004. ...

Dec 7, 2021

Lloyd K. Geillinger, 66, of Silver Bay, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Lloyd was born July 25, 1955 to Kenneth and Faye (Albright) Geillinger in St. Cloud, where he grew up, attended school and lived until moving to the North Shore in 2002.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents.

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Dec 6, 2021

Mary Betzler, 91, of Silver Bay, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 6, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Mary was born February 9, 1930 to Rupert and Emily (LaFave) Johnson in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended school. She married John Betzler on October 14, 1950 and they lived in Two Harbors until moving to Silver...

Dec 4, 2021

Brittany Ann Riedberger, 33, of Silver Bay, died Saturday, December 4, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, after a long battle with addiction.

Brittany was born November 5, 1988 to Gregory and Kimberly (Nordahl) Riedberger in Detroit Lakes, grew up in Aurora, and recently moved to Silver Bay.

She enjoyed basketball, time with her boys, and...

Dec 4, 2021

Robert Burton Haring was born August 24th,1922 in Marquette, Michigan, and left for Heaven on December 4th, 2021 from Grand Marais, Minnesota.

He was born to Leslie and Florence Haring, joining his older brother Vern, with brothers Bill, Burt, and Kenny coming along in later years. Raised on a depression era farm, the boys worked hard and...

Dec 4, 2021

Arlene Evans, 94, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, after a brief stay at Waterview Shores.

Arlene was born March 14, 1927, to Herman and Alva (Pearson) Peterson in Two Harbors, where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from high school in 1946, and later that year married William Evans. She was a homemaker...

Nov 29, 2021

George Jess Asmussen, 92, of Silver Bay, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

George was born June 28, 1929 to Jess and Valorise Asmussen in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and grew up working at the family farm and resort. In 1948 George joined the U. S. Army and served in the Korean...

Nov 27, 2021

James Glenn Smith, 75, of Grand Marais, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at North Shore Health Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on June 20th, 1946 to James Munn and Marie Agnes (Cartier) Smith in Chisholm, MN.

Glenn grew up in Creechville - Grand Marais and attended...

Nov 21, 2021

Robert E. Nikolai, 84, Finland died Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home.

Bob was born in Two Harbors on September 15, 1937 to Erwin E. and Mary (Kalender) Nikolai. A life-long resident of Finland, Bob attended 1st thru 8th grade in Finland, then high school in Two Harbors, graduating in 1955. In 1956 he went to...

Nov 20, 2021

Julie May (Anderson) Hendrickson, “the crazy bird lady” 57, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2021 due to a brain aneurysm.

Julie was born September 24, 1964 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  As a child, her family moved around for her father’s work, between Minnesota, California, and North Carolina.  She graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, North...

Nov 20, 2021

Claire Cullen, 92, of Two Harbors died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Lake View Memorial Hospital.

She was born on March 20, 1929 to Henry and Pauline Johnston in Duluth, where she grew up and attended schools.  Claire married Paul Cullen on July 1, 1949 and together they operated The Electric Shop- Gamble’s Hardware in Two Harbors...

Nov 14, 2021

Richard C. Nikula Jr. “Dubs” 65, of Finland, died unexpectedly at home on November 14, 2021.

Dubs was born July 9, 1956 to Richard Sr. and Judy (Wahl) Nikula and lived his whole life in Finland. He was lucky to live in the “good old days” when kids played outside.

Dubs loved all things outdoors;...

Nov 14, 2021

Robert W. Blaisdell, 84, of Two Harbors, died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Waterview Shores with his sons at his side.

Bob was born in Two Harbors on March 9, 1937 to Stanley and Margarite (Oberg) Blaisdell. After graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1955, Bob served in the Air National Guard and earned his insurance...