Obituaries

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...

Mar 9, 2017

Alice Laine, 90, of Two Harbors died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born on July 28, 1926 to August and Hilda (Ronkanen) Illikainen in Kettle River. She grew up in Kettle River and attended schools in Moose Lake.  Alice married Reino Laine on October 13, 1949.  She worked as...

Mar 8, 2017

Dennis Duemke, 72, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Ecumen Scenic Shores.

Dennis was born on December 30, 1944 to Bruce and Phyllis (Guptil) Duemke. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from St. Louis Park High School.  After serving with the U. S. Marine Corps Reserves for six years he was employed as a...

Mar 6, 2017

Bob Carlson, 88, Two Harbors, died suddenly on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Lake View Memorial Hospital after spending a wonderful evening with his family.

Bob was born on April 18, 1928 to Ernest and Karin “Carrie” (Skoog) Carlson in Geneva, Illinois, and moved to Two Harbors as a teenager. During World War II he served in...

Mar 6, 2017

Forrest Osterholm, 89, of Silver Bay, died Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home.

He was born on August 9, 1927 to Axel Hjalmer and Mary (Aili) Osterholm in Bessemer, Michigan, where he grew up and attended school.  After graduation, Ozzie enlisted in the US Army, serving as a paratrooper.  Employment at Reserve Mining led...

Feb 28, 2017

Peggy Brisson, 63, of Grand Marais died unexpectedly due to complications from pneumonia on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth.

She was born on September 17, 1953 to George and Alice (Rude) Brisson in Duluth.  Peggy grew up and attended schools in Grand Marais where she was a lifelong resident.  She was employed...

Feb 22, 2017

Jack Ray, 83, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital following complications from surgery.

Jack was born August 5, 1933 to Ben, Sr. and Nora Evalyn (Tipton) Ray in Vonore, TN. The family moved to South Range, WI when Jack was 14 years old. He attended Superior Central and Northwestern High School,...

Feb 15, 2017

Dorothy Cox, 91of Silver Bay, MN died on February 15th, 2017 at Carefree Living in Silver Bay after a short illness.

Dorothy was born December 21, 1925 to John and Francis (Mramor) Koscak in Chisholm, Minnesota where she grew up and graduated from high school. Dorothy then attended the University of Minnesota for 3 years majoring in...

Feb 13, 2017

Wallace (Wally) R. Carlson, 88, died peacefully of natural causes on February 13 2017, at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

Wally was born on July 17, 1928 in Two Harbors, MN, to parents John and Bertha Carlson where he grew up on a farm in Silver Creek with his many siblings.

In 1951 Wally...