Obituaries

Apr 21, 2017

Ernestine Larson, 90, of Two Harbors died Friday, April 21, 2017 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

She was born January 20, 1927 to Martin and Laurel Wicker in Mancelona, Michigan; sister Margaret was older, brother Carl, younger.

She married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth, in 1947, and moved to Two Harbors when Kenneth accepted a job sailing...

Apr 18, 2017

Tauno W. Hyopponen, 93, of Two Harbors died Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

He was born on October 11, 1923 in Brimson to Finnish immigrants William and Mary (Potuskina) Hyopponen.  Tauno served in the Merchant Marines during WWII and worked for Continental Telephone Company for many years, retiring in 1983 at the...

Apr 17, 2017

Tom Malmo, 90, Silver Bay, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay.

He was born February 4, 1927 in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Son of Albin and Estelle Malmo, Tom grew up and attended schools in Duluth before graduating from Shattuck Military Academy.  He served as a Navy corpsman attached to the...

Apr 7, 2017

Paul Sundin loved the north woods and the people who lived there.  Born the oldest of seven children to Art and Amy Sundin in the family’s farmhouse in Lake Lillian, MN, Paul’s early life was filled with lots of family love, if not material possessions.

Paul joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and spent...

Apr 2, 2017

Bill Thomas, 73, Two Harbors, died Sunday April 2, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness, with his family at his side.

Bill was born July 12, 1943 to Carl and Leona (Sauter) Thomas in Bismarck, ND and grew up and graduated from high school in Minnetonka.  After serving in the US Army during the...

Mar 31, 2017

Leon Aldinger, 85, Silver Bay, died Friday, March 31, 2017 at CareFree Living.

Leon was born on March 26, 1932 to John and Eva (Wittmeier) Aldinger in Herreid, South Dakota. As a child, he moved to Ladysmith, Wisconsin.  It was in Ladysmith where his family operated a cranberry marsh that he developed his love of gardening.  While...

Mar 30, 2017

Lisa Wick, 55, Two Harbors, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Lake View Memorial Hospital.

Lisa was born on February 17, 1962 to Duane and Lois (Olson) Wick in Two Harbors, where she was a lifelong resident, and member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. After graduating from THHS in the Class of 1980, she was...

Mar 29, 2017

Naomi Nelson, 79, of Two Harbors left this Earth Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation in Duluth.

She was born on February 13, 1938 to Walter and Thelma (Nichless) Nelson in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended school.  It was there that she met the love of her life Richard (Dick)...

Mar 28, 2017

David Dolliver, 47 of Duluth died Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

He was born March 19, 1970 to Michael Dolliver and Diane Montgomery in Duluth.  David grew up and graduated from Two Harbors High School and from Duluth Business University with a degree in graphic design media.  He was employed at Super One in West Duluth because even...

Mar 27, 2017

Michael John Wallace Johnson, 53, of Two Harbors, formerly of Minneapolis, died unexpectedly Friday, March 24, 2017 at his home.

He was born August 1, 1963 to Danny and Marjorie (Eklund) Johnson in Minneapolis, where he grew up and attended schools.  Michael worked as a cook for various restaurants over the years.  He loved Star Wars and...

Mar 26, 2017

Donald Hedin, 84, formerly of Silver Bay, died after a long illness on March 26, 2017 at The Fountains Assisted Living Facility in Lakeville, MN.

He was born on February 4, 1933.

Preceded in death by parents Helmer and Helen Hedin, and brother Roger.

He was born and raised in Two Harbors, served...

Mar 25, 2017

Phyllis J. Boggie 96, formerly of Two Harbors, died Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Country Manor Health and Rehab in Sartell, Minnesota.

She was born May 28, 1920 to Anthony and Lydia (Petch) Maday in Minneapolis.  Phyllis grew up in Minneapolis and Hopkins, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1938.  She married Carl Boggie on June 8,...

Mar 24, 2017

Terence J. Scallen, MD. Ph.D. of Silver Bay, MN, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017, at St Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by his wife and children.

Terry was born in Minneapolis on January 16, 1935, to Raymond A. Scallen and Lenore Kaine Scallen (Cookie). He graduated from the College of St. Thomas with a...

Mar 23, 2017

Mary Ann (Betzler) Kentala of Silver Bay, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

She was born October 21, 1931 to Joseph and Edith (Peterson) Betzler in Two Harbors.  She was the fifth of seven children and grew up on the “Betzler Farm” which is now the Silver Bay Golf Course.  Mary met...

Mar 22, 2017

James Winton “Jim” Reiten of Silver Bay, Minnesota, quietly and peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Jim was the son of the late Herbert Reiten and Agnes Washnieski Reiten, and was born March 20, 1940 in Washburn, Wisconsin. He attended Ondossagon School, was a veteran of the United States...

Mar 20, 2017

Larry F. Schanno,68, of Finland, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

He was born June 29, 1948 to Franklin and Laura (Dietrich) Schanno in Virginia.  Larry grew up and attended schools in the Ely area before attending Dunwoody Academy for his welding certification.  He was employed as a welder before...

Mar 19, 2017

Eleanor Wotring, 90, of Castle Danger, died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Brightondale Assisted Living in New Brighton.

She was born on December 29, 1926 to Edson and Violet (Coleman) McLaren in Gary, Indiana where she grew up and attended schools. As a young lady, she achieved the rank of Quora Scout with the Girl Scouts.  After...

Mar 19, 2017

Brian Cooley, 43, of Grand Marais, died on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

He was born, November 14, 1973 to Dale and Sharon (Etzweiler) Cooley in Muncy, Pennsylvania.  He grew up in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Montgomery High School.  Brian served in the Coast Guard for 4 years, stationed in Kodiak, Alaska and Duluth, Minnesota. ...

Mar 15, 2017

Evelyn A. Salakka, 95, formerly of Knife River, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Hermantown.

She was born on January 29, 1922 to Sivert and Irma (Swenson) Aakvik in Hayward, Wisconsin.  She grew up in Beaver Bay and Little Marais and after marrying Arnold Salakka in 1941, lived in Knife River until...

Mar 10, 2017

HARVEY L. BOSIACKI

Harvey L. Bosiacki, 71, of Silver Bay, died Friday, March 10, 2017 at his home, where he wanted to be.

He was born April 2, 1945 to Matt and Rose (Trader) Bosiacki in Duluth, where he grew up and attended Hermantown High School.  Harvey served in the US Navy before being employed...