Obituaries

Sep 17, 2020

Maria Ostman, 93, formerly of Finland, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at St. Anthony Health Center.

She was born January 26, 1927 to Joseph and Gina (Damiani) Jakovcic in Porec, Yugoslavia, where she grew up and attended school. She arrived in the U. S. on May 17, 1955 at New York City aboard the Andrea Doria.  Three...

Sep 2, 2020

Daniel E. Nelson, 66, of Two Harbors, formerly of the Twin Cities, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Waterview Shores in Two Harbors.

He was born on September 5, 1953 to Arlen and Marjorie (Kindgren) Nelson in Willmar.  Daniel grew up and attended schools in Alexandria and Bloomington.

In his free time, Daniel...

Aug 27, 2020

Jeanne M. Battaglia, 88, of Two Harbors died on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Northfield Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born on April 23, 1932 to John and Kathryn (Krizmonich) Bukovac in Kitzville, MN near Hibbing and grew up and attended schools in Buhl. After her marriage to David Battaglia, they moved to Two Harbors,...

Aug 24, 2020

Mary F. Meyers, 94, of Grand Marais died Monday, August 24, 2020 at North Shore Living Care Center in Grand Marais. She was born on April 17, 1926 to John W. and Nellie (Kreckler) Saylor near New Lebanon, Ohio.  Mary grew up and attended school in Vista, CA. When she was in high school, she was in the National...

Aug 22, 2020

Cynthia S. Starkey, 67, Two Harbors, died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at home with her family at her side.

She was born September 14, 1952 to Ira and Virginia Hills in Duluth. She grew up and attended school in Two Harbors. Cindy was employed as a a hairdresser for several years, and operated her own floral shop. ...

Aug 21, 2020

Linda Ann (Norgren) Olson, 73, passed away quietly during the early morning of Friday, August 21, 2020 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center of Duluth, MN.  Her body already fragile from the effects of dementia and diabetes became even more fragile when it became invaded by the relentless COVID-19 until it could not continue the fight any longer....

Aug 17, 2020

Mona Thums, 86, of Isabella died on Monday, August 17, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

She was born on April 5, 1934 to Frank and Isabel Keppert in Marshfield, Wi.  She married Oliver Thums in 1952 and together they made their home in Isabella, raising 10 children.

Mona enjoyed trips to the casino,...

Aug 12, 2020

Charles William Schroeder, 89, of Two Harbors died on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

He was born to Bill and Louise (Albright) Schroeder on December 22, 1930 on the family farm in Ada, Minnesota, and attended school in Green Meadow Township. After school he worked on the family farm for 4 years....

Aug 7, 2020

Arthur “Buster” Meeks, 65, of Rib Lake, WI, passed away on Friday August 7th, 2020 while camping in Isabella, MN.

Buster was born at Sawbill Landing to Corbett and Rayburn (Reynolds) Meeks on January 26, 1955.  He grew up in Isabella MN.   He worked as a logger working with his father and his brothers. He also worked...

Jul 31, 2020

Sanford "Sande" Anderson, 74, of Two Harbors, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, July 31, 2020, at the home he shared with his significant other, Audrey Mismash, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was born on August 27, 1945, to Henry Anderson and Jeanette (Dieryck) Anderson in Duluth and grew up in Lakewood Township.  He...

Jul 20, 2020

Joseph Slogar, 68, Silver Bay, died Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home.

Joe was born July 12, 1952 to Thoedore and Olga (Perushek) Slogar in Ely, and grew up in Isabella. He served in the US Navy from 1971 to 1973, and from 1980 to 1987 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam...

Jul 16, 2020

Travis J. Vargas, 45, Johnson Creek Wisconsin, formerly of Finland, died Thursday July 16, 2020 in a motorcycle accident near his hometown.

He was born December 20, 1974 to Teresa Anderson and Juan Vargas in Chicago, IL.  Travis grew up in Finland, graduating from William Kelly High School in 1993.  Travis was employed by Mclane Trucking for...

Jul 13, 2020

Elizabeth Fanger “Betty” passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 in Silver Bay, MN.

She was born May 23, 1930 in St. Paul, MN to Stephan and Magdalena Kirch. She married Jerome “Jerry” Fanger November 18, 1950.

She enjoyed keeping a clean house, cooking and the company of her family.

She is survived by...

Jul 4, 2020

Marcy Emons Podas died July 4, 2020 at North Shore Health in Grand Marais, Minnesota at the age of 98.  She was born on September 22nd, 1921 to Louis and Harriet Emons in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married Norman F. Podas Jr. on July 25th, 1944.  During WWII, Marcy held many different jobs supporting the war effort while Norm served...

Jun 30, 2020

Valerie Jeanne (MacCoy) Osbakken, 87 of Two Harbors passed away peacefully on June 30, 2020 after a long fight with dementia. She was born March 31, 1933 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to Ralph and Amelia MacCoy.

Val came from a large family with 10 kids. She met Jim Osbakken through a Wartime Romance magazine while he was...

Jun 27, 2020

Dorothy G. Anderson, 91, Two Harbors, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Waterview Shores.

She was born September 30, 1928 to George and Ethel (Olson) Dyer in Duluth, and was a lifelong resident of Two Harbors, graduating from high school in 1946.  She was a homemaker through the years and also worked at the former Two Harbors...

Jun 21, 2020

Renee Lynn Lushine was born in Wallace, Idaho, on May 8, 1951. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. A lingering illness finally took her life to the promised land. God guided her journey home to Heaven on June 21, 2020.

Renee grew up in Mt. Iron, MN most of her life, graduating in 1969 and attending...

Jun 20, 2020

Noble H. Isley, 73, formerly of Two Harbors died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home.

He was preceded in death by a son, Ian in 2006

Noble is survived by his children, Maria Isley of Duluth, and Justin Isley of Denver; and grandchildren, Joshua and Angel.

In accordance with Noble’s wishes, a...

Jun 19, 2020

Jimmy J. James, 72, Two Harbors, died Friday, June 19, 2020 at Bayshore Health in Duluth, after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Jim was born January 8, 1948 to LaVere and LaMae (Franks) James in Park Rapids, where he grew up and graduated from high school.  He attended Bemidji State College and later...

Jun 16, 2020

Charles ”Chuck” E. Flickinger of Hovland died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at age 84.

He ended a battle against a rare form of lymphoma on his terms, at home, surrounded by his family and near the wildlife he appreciated.

Chuck was born July 10, 1935, to Harold and Olive Flickinger in Santa Monica, California. He...