Obituaries

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...

Dec 24, 2016

Charles Brembt, 88, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

He was born Nov 29, 1928 to Walter and Emma Brembt in Pleasantville, New Jersey.  Chuck was a 30 year veteran who served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  He was a longtime employee of Pamida,...

Dec 23, 2016

Jillene Innis, 54 of Two Harbors, died Friday December 23, 2016 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis, surrounded by loved ones.

Jill was born November 1, 1962 to Gordon and Joyce (Carlson) Molitor in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended schools.  She worked at Hardees and won awards for her biscuit making.  Jill also was...

Dec 19, 2016

Ed Nordahl, 77, of Two Harbors, formerly of Hoyt Lakes, was peacefully called to his heavenly home with his family at his side on Monday, December 19, 2016 in Duluth.

He was born to Erling and Margit Nordahl on July 1, 1939 in Two Harbors, MN.  Here he would grow up through the trials and tribulations of...

Dec 19, 2016

Violet M. Franklin, 91, formerly of Silver Bay, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, with her family at her side, Monday December 19, 2016 at Franciscan Health in Duluth.

She was born December 14, 1925 to Elmer and Annie (Leverson) Robinson in Chetek, Wisconsin, where she grew up and attended school. As a young...

Dec 17, 2016

Stan Lujan, 59, Two Harbors, died Saturday, December 17, 2016 at his home.

Stan was born on September 11, 1957 to Peter and Margaret (Rosen) Lujan in Two Harbors.  He graduated from Two Harbors High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country for five years as a Microwave Radio Technician.  Upon...

Dec 15, 2016

Pat Chupurdia, 92, formerly of Silver Bay, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Aftenro Home in Duluth.

Pat was born on January 1, 1924 to Joseph and Helene (Dahl) Patterson in Huron, South Dakota.  At an early age, she moved with her family to South St. Paul, where she attended South St. Paul High School....

Dec 11, 2016

Carroll M. Nygaard, 85, formerly of Duluth, died Sunday, December 11, 2016 in Two Harbors, where he had lived for the past four years.

Carroll was born on July 5, 1931 to Carl M. and Alma C. (Ausland) Nygaard in Drake, North Dakota. He grew up there and later in Brainerd where he graduated from high school. ...

Dec 9, 2016

Alton Berglund, 92, Grand Marais, died Friday December 9, 2016 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

Alton was born October 24, 1924 to Alfred and Signuld (Soderburg) Berglund in Grand Marais, where he was a lifelong resident.  He grew up working on the family farm, something he continued doing through his life.  Upon graduating...

Dec 8, 2016

Gloria Jean Costello of Grand Marais, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the North Shore Health with her family at her side.

She was born September 21, 1938 to William and Myrtle Corey in Mobile, Alabama.  While attending the University of Alabama she met and married her husband John Arthur Costello in 1959.

She...

Dec 7, 2016

Helene (Terry) Lourey Berg died peacefully on December 7, 2016, after beating the breast cancer devil for 24 years. This short note does not come close to summarizing this miraculous woman’s life.

Terry was born to Helene and Forrest Lourey in Minneapolis on July 27, 1943. She attended school in Bloomington, Aurora, and Little Falls, Minnesota, graduating...

Dec 6, 2016

Janis M. Thompson of Two Harbors, died Tuesday December 6, 2016 at home with her family at her side.

She was born May 16, 1930 to Archie and Antoinette (Farmer) Murphy in Duluth and was a life-long resident of Two Harbors.  After graduating from high school in 1948, she was employed as a telephone operator for many...

Nov 30, 2016

Richard “Ozzie” Carlson, 73, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

He was born March 14, 1943 to Edward and Bessie (Viktora) Carlson in Two Harbors, where he was a life-long resident.  After graduating from high school in 1961, he attended UMD.  Ozzie was employed for several years at Universal Fiberglass, Abex Corporation,...

Nov 29, 2016

William Cox, 91, of Silver Bay died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay of end stage Alzheimer Disease.

He was born on July 28, 1925 to Robert and Nondus (Smith) Cox in Chisholm. Bill grew up and attended school in Chisholm, MN before serving in the US Navy during...

Nov 26, 2016

Alice Fransen, 90, of Two Harbors, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 26, 2016 at her home.

She was born on November 14, 1926 in Knife River to Ernest and Minnie Rioux.  Alice married Vernon Fransen in 1948, after his passing in 1963 she did not remarry. She was a homemaker through the years.

Alice enjoyed baking,...

Nov 26, 2016

Carol Johnson, 87, of Silver Bay died Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay.

She was born on January 1, 1929 to Hobart and Agnes (Havnen) Austed in Two Harbors, where she grew up and graduated high school.  Carol attended business school before her marriage to Robert E. Johnson on December 1,...

Nov 21, 2016

John William Baumann, 83 of Grand Marais, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21st, 2016 at the Grand Marais Care Center.

He was born December 26th, 1932 to Floyd and Isabelle Edna (Mourer) Baumann in St. Paul Park, MN.

He had to grow up fast after losing his father at age 5.  John entered...