Obituaries

Feb 9, 2017

Mildred “Sissy” G. Loining MacFarlane passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Barross Cottage II in Two Harbors, MN to be with the Lord and the loved ones she so dearly missed. Millie was born May 7th 1925 to Thomas and Inga Loining in Duluth, MN and raised in Knife River, MN.  Millie enjoyed attending Knife River...

Feb 9, 2017

Theodore (Ted) Earl Smith SR., 92 of Grand Marais, MN died on Thursday, February 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife Elsie and family at North Shore Health.

Ted was born on September 25, 1924 to Rodney and Pearl (Cronkite) Smith in Mineral Center, MN where he grew up on the family farm.  He enlisted into the...

Feb 8, 2017

Eileen Netland-Hall, 93, of Tofte went to her Savior on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at North Shore Health in Grand Marais.

She was born on June 17, 1923 to Martin and Alice (Ellquist) Erickson on Maple Hill, near Grand Marais.  Eileen was a lifelong resident of Cook County, graduating from Cook County High School in 1940.  She...

Feb 1, 2017

David P. Battaglia, 86, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital with his family at his side.

Dave was born on January 21, 1931 to Dominic and Mary (Polga) Battaglia in Buhl, where he grew up and attended school.  He attended Virginia Junior College and received his Bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State...

Jan 31, 2017

Ronny Bonneville, 63, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth.

Ronny was born on October 17, 1953 to Raymond and Rosalie (Rose) Bonneville in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident.  Ronny worked at the Knife River DAC for many years.

He enjoyed drinking coffee...

Jan 26, 2017

In the early morning of January 26, 2017, Paul Walter’s hearty enthusiastic voice was blended with all the host of heaven. This man, who loved generously, treasured most being ‘papa’ to his grandchildren. Called as a teen to be a pastor, Paul served Methodist, Evangelical Covenant and Baptist churches in Mississippi, Virginia and Minnesota, including Lester Park UMC and...

Jan 24, 2017

Donna L. Carlson, 83, formerly of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Edgewood Vista in Hermantown.

She was born on February 8, 1933 to Joseph and Aileen (Wuolle) Reyes in Chicago, Il.  She moved to Two Harbors where she was employed at the Lake County News Chronicle for many years.

In her spare...

Jan 22, 2017

Bonifacio Fuentes, 86, Two Harbors, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, with his family at his side.

Boni was born on October 6, 1930 to Bonifacio and Luisa (Torres) Fuentes in Jayuya, Puerto Rico where he grew up and attended schools.  Entering the U. S. Air Force in 1952, his first...

Jan 22, 2017

Gregory W. “Abe” Kellerman, 67 of Silver Bay passed away at home on Sunday, January 22, 2017 with his loving wife and family by his side.

Abe was born February 20, 1949 to John and Phyllis (Meacham) Kellerman in Crosby, MN. He married Bonnie Church in Minneapolis in 1970, and in 1977 they moved to Silver Bay,...

Jan 19, 2017

Gerry Baumann, 95, of Two Harbors died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Lake View Memorial Hospital with her family at her side.

She was born on August 13, 1921 to Herman and Josephine (Mazurak) Matushek in Chicago, IL where she grew up, graduating from Lindblom High School in 1939.  Gerry worked in Chicago and met her future...

Jan 16, 2017

Lynn Spry, 63, of Grand Portage died on Monday, January 16, 2017 at home surrounded by her family after a valiant battle of nearly two years with cancer.

She was born on December 3, 1953 to Malcolm and Harriet (Emerson) Londo in Mahnomen where she grew up and attended school in Naytahwaush.  After her marriage to Paul...

Jan 13, 2017

Evaline Pinske, 93, of Two Harbors passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2017 at home with her family by her side.

She was born on March 9, 1923 to Burley and Maud Ford in McCreary, Manitoba, Canada.  The family moved to Minnesota where she met and married Herman Pinske in 1946 in Ada.  They moved to...

Jan 12, 2017

Betty Johnson, 90, of Two Harbors died Wednesday, January 12, 2017 in Woodbury, Minnesota.

She was born on February 16, 1926 to Alfred and Alfina (Fredson) Johnson in Two Harbors where she was a lifelong resident.  After graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1944, Betty received her Registered Nursing Certificate from Cook County Nursing...

Jan 11, 2017

Don Roberts 73, of Grand Marais, died after a courageous battle with cancer, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in North Shore Health in Grand Marais.

He was born December 7, 1943 to Donald and Patricia (Brown) Roberts in Duluth.  Don grew up on the East coast and Alaska, and graduated from Holy Cross High School in Delaware.  He...

Jan 10, 2017

Pat Oman, 82, Brimson, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Makinen.

Pat was born March 14, 1934 to John and Jennie (Blatnick) Hobrle in Eveleth, grew up in Makinen, and graduated from Cotton High School. She worked in Duluth for several years until her marriage to Alex Oman and together they raised their...

Jan 9, 2017

John Harju, 59, of Two Harbors died suddenly on Monday, January 9, 2017 in Two Harbors.

He was born on March 6, 1957 to Erkki and Alli (Kuivasmaki) Harju in Two Harbors where he grew up and attended schools.  John worked as a carpenter with his father for many years before going to work for the City...

Jan 9, 2017

Vi Graden, 97, of Two Harbors died Monday January 9, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth.

She was born in Two Harbors on March 21, 1919 to Theodore and Augusta (Henrickson) Alstrom.

Vi was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Peacemakers Quilting Group, and the VASA Lodge.  She enjoyed baking, sewing, cooking, knitting, crocheting,...

Jan 8, 2017

Alice Findley, 63, passed away peacefully at her home in the woods on Sunday, January 8, 2017 surrounded by her husband and children.

Alice was an amazing wife, mother, and friend to many people.  She had so many different chapters of her life that made her story a one of a kind.  Alice was born in New...

Jan 6, 2017

Thomas A. Kucinski, 66, of Two Harbors, passed away on January 6, 2017 surrounded by family at Solvay Hospice Care Center.

Tom was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 29, 1950 to Anthony and Emily Kucinski.

After graduation from high school, Tom sailed the Great Lakes and later worked as a foreman on the ore...

Jan 5, 2017

Leonard A. Kytola, 81, Silver Bay, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

He was born March 21, 1935 to Aimo and Grenneth (Rostveit) Kytola in Floodwood. During his childhood (WW II era) he lived in many different locations throughout the United States. After graduating from Floodwood High School in 1952, he worked...