Obituaries

Margaret Hokanson

Apr 1, 2018

Margaret Hokanson, 95, Two Harbors, died on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born September 2, 1922 to George Sr. and Helen (Dibble) Mallory in Crosby and grew up in Clover Valley.  She married Alden “Hokie” Hokanson December 27, 1947 in Hinckley and they made their home in Two Harbors since 1951....

Angeline Bugge

Mar 28, 2018

Angeline (Ann) Van Eckhout Bugge joined her Heavenly Father on March 28, 2018. She died peacefully surrounded by her family and many friends at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Lester Park. Angie was born November 11, 1917 in Drake, ND. She grew up with five brothers and one sister on a local grain and livestock farm and graduated from Drake...

Ida Koehler

Mar 23, 2018

Ida M. Koehler, 89, of Silver Bay, died Friday March 23, 2018 at Care Free Living in Silver Bay.

She was born March 8, 1929 to Edward and Ethel Temby in Cleveland, Ohio.  Ida graduated from Ashland High School in Wisconsin.  She married Martin Walter Koehler in 1948, and they raised their family...

Victor Pederson

Mar 17, 2018

Victor Glenn Pederson, 66, Grand Marias, died unexpectedly on Saturday March 17, 2018 at North Shore Health.

He was born September 21, 1951 to Glenn N. and Myrtle (Powell) Pederson in Eureka, California. He grew up in Grand Marais where he attended school and worked as a logger for most of his life.

He enjoyed...

Ronald Anderson

Mar 17, 2018

Ron Anderson, 74, Two Harbors, died Saturday March 17, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born October 24, 1943 to Carl and Eunice (Erickson) Anderson in Duluth, where he graduated from Central High School.  Grub joined the Navy during the Vietnam War and served aboard the U.S.S. Kearsarge.  In 1966, he married...

Jean Sullivan

Mar 14, 2018

Jean D. Sullivan, 98, Two Harbors, died Wednesday March 14, 2018 at Ecumen Memory Care in North Branch.

She was born March 17, 1919 to Anthony and Rose (Nose) Kocjancich in Aurora, Minnesota. She grew up in Aurora and Meadowlands.  Jean married Merle Sullivan on October 12, 1940 and moved to Two Harbors in 1968. ...

Calvin Gruver

Mar 11, 2018

Dr. Calvin DeWitt Gruver, Two Harbors, died peacefully on March 11, 2018, at Chris Jensen Home in Duluth. He was born March 3, 1929 in Mora, and graduated from Mora High School. After working in his father’s lumberyard in Two Harbors for a few years, Cal began his education at the Univ. of MN. He was drafted into the...

Neil Soderstrom

Mar 4, 2018

Neil Soderstrom, 74, of Wingdale, NY, died Saturday, March 3, 2018 after a brief fight with cancer.

Neil was born March 31, 1943 to William and Mabel (Anderson) Soderstrom in Two Harbors and graduated with the class of 1961. He graduated with a degree in Journalism from Principia University in Elsah, IL (where he played football). While...

Ryan Barg

Mar 3, 2018

Ryan Barg, 34, of Knife River, died on Saturday, March 3, 2018.

Ryan was born June 18, 1983 to Ronald and Joni (Lundstrom) Barg in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.  Ryan attended high school in Anoka, MN, where he enjoyed playing golf, baseball, and hockey, graduating in 2001.  Ryan then attended UMD in Duluth, specializing in business.  Ryan worked...

Richard Scheradella Jr.

Feb 27, 2018

Rick Scheradella, 58 of Silver Bay, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born September 5, 1959 to Richard Sr. and Marlene (Krause) Scheradella in Waukesha, WI.  Rick grew up and attended schools in Brookfield before enlisting in the Army.  After his service,...

Michael Ulanowski

Feb 26, 2018

Mike Ulanowski, 58, of Two Harbors died peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018 at his home after struggling with the loss of his wife.  He is now at peace.

He was born on December 22, 1959 to Lawrence W. and Veronica C. (Kozienski) Ulanowski in Chicago.  Mike grew up and graduated from high school in Silver Bay...

Roger Smith

Feb 25, 2018

Roger Smith, 68 of Two Harbors, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at his home in Two Harbors.

He was born May 4, 1949 to Wayne and Ethel (Hagen) Smith in Fairmont, Minnesota, where he grew up and attended school. In 1985, Roger moved to Two Harbors.  He enjoyed spending time outdoors.

Roger was...

Floyd "Babe" Kempffer

Feb 18, 2018

Floyd “Babe” Kempffer, 86, Two Harbors, died Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay.

He was born September 28, 1931 to Howard and Pearl (Sutton) Kempffer in Two Harbors, where he was a lifelong resident. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Babe returned home and was employed as...

Daniel Cleveland

Feb 13, 2018

Daniel J. Cleveland 59, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his home in Two Harbors.

Services are pending.

A complete obituary will appear at a later date.

Evelyn Buetow

Feb 10, 2018

Evelyn Buetow, 95, walked that last portage to join her paddling partner, Harry on February 10, 2018 in her home overlooking Lake Superior in Silver Bay.

Evie was born in St. Paul on May 3,1922 to Victor and Borghild 'Pat' Storberg.  She was a 1940 graduate of St. Paul Central High School and a 1945 graduate of...

Lester Mattson

Feb 8, 2018

Lester L. Mattson, 90, of Two Harbors, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth.

He was born June 15, 1927 to Sever and Hulda (Korpi) Mattson in Finlayson, Minnesota.  Lester grew up in Pine County and after serving in the Army and Navy, moved to Two Harbors in 1947.  Lester worked for DM&IR...

Kenneth Nystrom

Feb 7, 2018

Kenneth Francis Nystrom was born May 18, 1943 in Tomahawk, WI to Frances and Herbert Nystrom. He was a proud citizen of Forest Center, MN through his young childhood and attended Silver Bay High School. After high school, he had a short stint at St Cloud State University before joining the Army and being stationed in Lubeck, Germany.

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Monica Johnson

Jan 30, 2018

Monica Johnson, 88, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

Monica was born December 27, 1929 to Theodore and Anetha (Robinson) Wannebo in Biwabik, MN. She grew up and attended schools in Two Harbors and on May 9, 1953 married Milford Johnson.  Monica was employed by the DM&IR for several years in their...

Jefrey Bjork

Jan 27, 2018

Jeffrey Mitchell Bjork was born on 4/12/1960 in Silver Bay MN.

He passed away on Sat. Jan. 27th 2018 in the comforts of his, Two Harbors, MN home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

His father, Larry Bjork passed away in 2017.

Surviving family are his Mother Sonja Mattson Appling who continues to...

Benjamin Rogers

Jan 26, 2018

Ben Rogers went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2018.  He died peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours.  He was 31 years old.

He was born on October 8, 1986 and lived with a severe kind of cerebral palsy from birth which caused him to suffer from much pain and discomfort. ...