Obituaries
Lola M Esterly
Dec 21, 2024
Lola M. Esterly, 91, of Duluth, formerly of Two Harbors, died Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation in Duluth.
She was born July 31, 1933 to John and Florence (Coutier) Schrum in Willow River. Lola graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1951, and married Philip A. Esterly that same year. They lived at four corners in Waldo...
Bradley Lyle Anderson
Dec 15, 2024
Bradley Lyle Anderson, 68, of Finland, MN passed away on December 15, 2024.
He married Susan Piron on April 15, 1989 in Aurora, IL. They moved back to his hometown of Finland, MN in March of 1990 and together raised their two daughters, Sarah and Jenna.
Brad appreciated the outdoors, he worked hard at his business of 34 years, Anderson Land Development....
George A Dugas
Dec 11, 2024
George Arthur Dugas, 73, Two Harbors, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 while working in his at-home shop. The garage was truly George’s happy place, where he tinkered on ‘projects’ to the backdrop of classic rock.
George was born November 3, 1951 in Little Falls, MN, the second of eight children of Edmund and Elizabeth (Wippler) Dugas. The family...
Warren W. Johnson
Dec 10, 2024
Warren Johnson’s spirit parted ways with his body on December 10 at the age of nearly 97.
Warren had strong, straight, skilled hands that he used his entire life to create, build, care, and repair. He began learning from his uncles and father who were mechanics and engineers on farms, the railroad, and in the military, to make the most of...
Harlan F Schwab
Dec 9, 2024
Harlan Frederick Schwab, aged 86, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024.
Harlan Frederick Schwab was born January 23, 1938, in Blue Earth, MN. He was the 5th of 8 children blessed to Fred and Gladys Schwab. He attended school in Blue Earth, MN and completed the U.S. Army basic training with an honorable discharge in 1963.
Harley considered the true treasures of...
David Allan Rogers
Dec 9, 2024
David Allan Rogers, 67, of Silver Bay died Monday, December 9, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.
He was born April 12, 1957 to Harlan and Lavera “Jean” (Hodgson) Rogers in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and was a life-long resident of Silver Bay.
Dave enjoyed his Harley-Davidson, classic muscle cars, kayaking, snowmobiling, drives on the North Shore and hiking with his dogs.
He...
Leland B James
Dec 6, 2024
Leland B James, (Jesse) 81, of Grand Portage passed away December 6th, 2024 in the North Shore Health Hospital with his wife by his side.
Jess was born in Ada, Minnesota on May 11, 1943 to Margaret (Marge) and Loren James. They lived a short time in Ohio. At the age of 4, Jess and his mom moved to Grand Portage...
Carol J. Christensen
Dec 2, 2024
Carol J. Christensen, 93, Two Harbors, died Monday, December 2, 2024 at Solvay Hospice in Duluth.
Carol was born November 24, 1931 to Arnold and Edith (Juth) Turnquist in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident. She married Jim Christensen on January 13, 1951, and was a homemaker for several years while her daughters were young. Later she was employed...
Printha E. Moe
Nov 29, 2024
Printha Ellen Moe (Hargis) age 77, passed away suddenly and without warning on the evening of Friday, November 29, 2024.
Printha loved the outdoors, gardening, and spending time laughing and playing games with friends and family. So many memories were made at the family cabin in Longlac, Ontario, which was built where she met her loving husband. She was an amazing...
Norma Jean McCurdy
Nov 21, 2024
Norma Jean McCurdy, 86, of Silver Bay, died Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Carefree Living surrounded by family.
Jean was born on March 19, 1938 in Grifford, Indiana and spent most of her childhood in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. She married Robert McCurdy in 1956 and moved to Silver Bay shortly after.
Jean was a long-time member of Sychar Lutheran Church and active...
Robert Bolen
Nov 8, 2024
Robert “Bob” Bolen was born on September 30, 1947, in Two Harbors, MN. In 2017, he and his wife moved to Rochester, MN, to be closer to family and medical care. Bob passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, at the Spring Valley Nursing Home.
A 1966 graduate of Two Harbors High School, Bob served his country with honor as a...
Kent Richard Hill
Nov 8, 2024
Kent Richard Hill, 59, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 8th, 2024, in Cotton, MN.
He was born on January 14th, 1965, in Duluth, MN at St Luke’s Hospital. He was blessed to be a twin; his brother Kevin passed away as an infant.
Kent graduated from Duluth East High School in 1983. He moved to Las Vegas in 1986 to pursue his...
Janice A Anderson
Nov 6, 2024
Janice A. Anderson, 83, Two Harbors, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Waterview Shores.
She was born March 5, 1941 to Elmer and Grace (Erickson) Sward and the family lived in the Pequot Lakes area during her childhood. Graduating from Central High School, Jan went to work for Prudential Insurance in Duluth and through a mutual friend met...
Robert "Rabbit" Westermeyer
Nov 5, 2024
Robert L. “Rabbit” Westermeyer, 80, of Two Harbors died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 surrounded by family.Bob was born on March 5, 1944 to Lewis and Blanche Westermeyer in Wheaton, Minnesota. His family moved often and he wound up living in Silver Bay when he was a young boy. He attended high school in Two Harbors....
Philip G. Christman
Nov 2, 2024
Philip G. Christman, 87, of Little Marais, died Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Essentia Health in Duluth.
He was born May 16, 1937 to Philip and Marie Christman in St. Paul, where he grew up and attended schools. After graduating from St. Thomas Academy, Phil went on to graduate from the University of St. Thomas with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry....
John J Rasmussen
Oct 25, 2024
John J. Rasmussen, 90, of Two Harbors passed away Oct. 25, 2024 peacefully at home.
John was born May 10, 1934 to Carl and Margit (Johnsen) Rasmussen in Duluth and grew up on the family farm on the State Road, and spent time at a small cabin on Crane Lake.
He enjoyed time with family, traveling, flying his plane, winters in Texas,...
Fred F. Midbrod
Oct 25, 2024
Fred F. Midbrod, 71, of Silver Bay died Friday, October 25, 2024 after a series of medical challenges over the last few years.
He was born February 7, 1953 in Two Harbors to Robert and Dorothy (Hereau) Midbrod, a commercial fishing family on the North Shore. Fred grew up and attended school in Silver Bay before enlisting in the US Army...
Viola Jane Aune
Oct 23, 2024
Viola Aune, 86, of Clover Valley, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at home.
Vi was born December 17, 1937 to Alfred and Vienna (Teppo) Kayras in Virginia, Minnesota and grew up in Cook. She married John Aune on June 7, 1956 and they moved to Two Harbors in 1961, and later to Clover Valley. She was a homemaker through the years,...
Randy Keith Bolen Jr.
Oct 22, 2024
Randy Keith Bolen Jr., 48, formerly of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his parents at his side.
Randy was born November 24, 1975 to Randy Sr. and Donna Bolen in Two Harbors, where he grew up and graduated from high school. He was employed by CN Railroad in the track department for...
Warren L. McKinnon
Oct 21, 2024
Warren L. McKinnon, 52, Two Harbors, died Monday, October 21, 2024 at St.Luke’s Hospital.
Warren was born February 24, 1972 to Jim and Ellen (Clifford) McKinnon in Rockford, Illinois, and moved to Two Harbors with his family as a child in 1976. After high school he served in the U.S. Navy as a boilerman and firefighter. He worked in Colorado for...
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