Obituaries

Rita Larson

Jul 1, 2018

Rita Ann Larson, 68, of Grand Portage, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on June 19, 1950 to William and Mary (Hunter) Deschampe in Cloquet.  Rita Ann grew up in Grand Portage and attended schools at Grand Portage Elementary, graduated from Cook County High School, and attended Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) in Kansas...

Audrey Koop

Jun 29, 2018

Audrey Z. Koop, 96, of Two Harbors died Friday June 29, 2018 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born on Mar 11, 1922 to Joseph Sr. and Ethel (Cardwell) Zastera in Jackson, MS.  Audrey grew up in Jackson and Louisville, NE before marrying Harold Koop on October 8, 1944.  Together they moved to Two...

Richard Mozzetti

Jun 17, 2018

Richard E. Mozzetti, 78, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on June 17th, 2018 after a long illness. Dick was born on November 6th, 1939 and was raised in Virginia, MN. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Elementary Education. He moved to Silver Bay, MN to teach elementary school and lived there...

Corinne Hangartner

Jun 13, 2018

Corinne Hangartner, 53, of Silver Bay died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Carefree Living in Silver Bay, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on January 10, 1965 to James Chupurdia and Virginia Hangartner in Two Harbors.  Corinne grew up and spent most of her life in Silver Bay, where she was employed at Carefree Living.  Her...

Linda Costley

Jun 11, 2018

Linda Costley, 70, Two Harbors, died Monday June 11, 2018 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth with loved ones by her side.

Linda was born January 9, 1948 to Ryal and Beatrice (Saari) Gelineau in Duluth and lived in Two Harbors for most of her life.  She graduated in the Class of 1966 and...

Ronald Kari

Jun 10, 2018

Ron Kari, 59, of Two Harbors died Sunday, June 10, 2018 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Cavallin Funeral Home in Two Harbors.

Richard Stavig

Jun 2, 2018

Richard Stavig, 92, of Two Harbors died peacefully in his home on June 2, 2018 surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 31, 1926 to Benhardt and Cecelia (Tulibacki) Stavig in Duluth.  Richard was a Veteran, having served in the Merchant Marines, Coast Guard, Army, and Air Force Reserves.  He married Myrna Mae Peterson on...

Charles Vincent

May 21, 2018

Charles Vincent, 88, formerly of Silver Bay, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at Heritage Manor in Chisholm.

Charlie was born to Horace and Rosanna (Darling) Vincent on September 17, 1929 in Dannemora and grew up on a small dairy farm at nearby Chazy Lake, in upstate New York. He attended grade school at Ellenberg Depot and graduated...

Allen Thorngren

May 19, 2018

Allen J. Thorngren, 93, of Beaver Bay Township, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay.

He was born in Duluth, to Frank and Agnes (Lind) Thorngren, on April 4, 1925.  Al was a lifelong resident of the North Shore and grew up in Beaver Bay.  He graduated high school in Two...

Michael Bruzik

May 17, 2018

Michael Bruzik, 53, of Two Harbors, formerly of Alexandria, died Thursday, May 17, 2018.

He was born on July 24, 1964 to Marvin and Maureen (Stoetzel) Bruzik in Browerville, Minnesota.  Mike grew up in Hastings, where he graduated from high school.  He attended Alexandria Technical College and Concordia University obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. Michael married...

Ronald Myers Sr.

May 15, 2018

Ronald Myers Sr, 69, of Silver Bay died, Tuesday May 15, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Services were held.

Peter Melnotte

May 12, 2018

Peter Melnotte, 74, of Silver Bay, passed into the Lord’s presence on Saturday May 12, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Peter was born November 22, 1943 to Claude and Jennie (Leinonen) Melnotte in Galveston, TX.  As a very young child, Peter moved with his family to Northern Minnesota, where he grew up and graduated from Cherry High...

Shirley Bierbaum

May 9, 2018

Shirley Bierbaum, 93, of Schroeder died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 surrounded by her family and music at Bickford of Hugo in Hugo, MN.

She was born on November 25, 1924 to J. Herman and Ethel (Larson) Hanson in Washburn, WI.  Shirley graduated from Washburn High School in 1942 then obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Gustavus Adolphus College...

Jon Anderson

May 7, 2018

Jon Anderson passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his family. Jon was born in Two Harbors, Minnesota on February 20, 1944 and died on May 7, 2018.

Jon graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1962. He then started work for a contractor with the DM&IR T&T Department (telephone & telegraph)....

Frank Johnson

May 5, 2018

Frank Johnson, 80, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, May 5, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth MN, surrounded by his family.

Frank was born March 17, 1938 to Milford and Myrtle (Sivertson) Johnson in Duluth MN. Frank grew up in Two Harbors MN and on Isle Royale, where his family were commercial fisherman....

John Decorsey Iii

Apr 26, 2018

John H. DeCorsey III, 66, of Two Harbors, died Thursday, April 26, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth with his family by his side.

He was born September 8, 1951 to John H. and Audrey DeCorsey II and grew up in White Bear Lake.  John enlisted in the US Army and served during the Vietnam War...

Avis Johnson

Apr 25, 2018

Avis Johnson, 79, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth.

She was born October 20, 1938 to Carl and Emmy (Erickson) Magnuson in Two Harbors where she grew up and later graduated from Two Harbors High School.  Avis attended Duluth Business University for a year, earning a secretarial certificate.  Avis...

Elzie Gowin

Apr 20, 2018

Elzie G. Gowin, 90, of Silver Bay, died Friday April 20, 2018 at his home in Silver Bay.

He was born April 16, 1928 to Wesley and Louise (Buck) Gowin in Farimount, North Dakota.  Elzie worked at Reserve Mining in Silver Bay for 35 years.  He was known for his woodworking, especially the many rocking horses.

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Kenneth Kari

Apr 9, 2018

Ken Kari, 74, Two Harbors, died Monday, April 9, 2018 at home.

He was born January 5, 1944 to Elmer and Evi (Erickson) Kari in Two Harbors where he was a lifelong resident.  Ken was a 1962 graduate of Two Harbors High School and served in the US Army from 1964-1967.  He served at the US Embassy...

Lucille Pettijohn

Apr 3, 2018

Lu Pettijohn, 104, Grand Marais, died Tuesday April 3, 2018 at North Shore Health.

She was born July 13, 1913 to John and Estelle (Willing) Kasner in Foley, Minnesota.  She grew up in Foley, Hibbing, and St. Cloud, graduating from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud.  She entered St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1931...