Obituaries

Sep 18, 2015

Elnora Ann Hagen, 90, of Two Harbors died Friday, September 18, 2015 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born on January 7, 1925 to Claude and Gertrude Ellsworth in Utica, New York.  Elnora graduated from Binghamton City Hospital School of Nursing in Binghamton, New York and worked there as an assistant head nurse and...

Sep 8, 2015

Mabel Sande, 106, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the Barross House, where she had lived for several years.

Mabel was born December 20, 1908 to Anton and Anna (Rono) Sande in Two Harbors where she was a life-long resident. She was employed as a clerk at the former Co-op Grocery Store for 37 years,...

Sep 6, 2015

Jessica “Jakee” Michele Lifto, a daughter, mother, sister, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 6, 2015.

Jessica was born and raised in Two Harbors.  She graduated from high school in 2003 from North Shore Christian Academy in Beaver Bay, Minnesota.  Her greatest joy in life were her two children.  Jessica was an active animal...

Sep 3, 2015

Rachel Amanda Huotari, 94, passed away at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors, MN on September 3, 2015.

She was born in Kauhajoki, Finland on July 23, 1921 to Jakob (Jaakko) and Fanni (Talvitie) Rajamäki.  Rachel (Raakel) went to school in Teuva until her father who had been working in Ontario, Canada for 5 years arranged for...

Sep 2, 2015

Marvin Stanley Carlson, age 61, of Two Harbors, passed away on September 2, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Marvin was born on October 8, 1953, to Stanley and Alma Carlson and was a lifelong resident of Two Harbors.

Marvin graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1972 and worked at Reserve Mining in Silver Bay...

Aug 22, 2015

JoAnn M. Larson, 84, Two Harbors, died Saturday August 22, 2015 at her home after a brief illness, with her family at her side.

She was born June 28, 1931 in Duluth to Melvin and Wilma (Burgess) Schumacher.  She grew up in Duluth and the Milwaukee area, returning to Duluth in 1947.  In 1949 she...

Aug 21, 2015

Marilyn Reitan, 85, of Two Harbors, died Friday, August 21, 2015 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

She was born August 23, 1929 to Paul and Esther (Larson) Essen in Two Harbors where she was a lifelong resident.  She graduated from THHS in 1947 and attended Gustavus Adolphus.  She was employed at First National Bank in Minneapolis,...

Aug 21, 2015

Dennis G. Barich, 64, died in his residence in Two Harbors.

He is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Barich.

Dennis is survived by his mother, Celine Barich of Eveleth; and twin sister, Deborah (Clay) Worthley of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Per Dennis’ request, no services will be...

Aug 11, 2015

Bert C. Keller, 95, passed away on August 11, 2015 at Golden Oaks Advanced Assisted Living in Proctor.

He was born on January 31, 1920 in Two Harbors to Stephen and Selma Keller.  Bert was a graduate of Two Harbors High School before serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II as a Staff Sergeant...

Aug 8, 2015

Mary Lupa, 86, of Two Harbors died Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born on October 25, 1928 to James Howard and Helen Luna (MacDougald) Estelle in Crossett, Arkansas, where she grew up and attended schools. After attending Arkansas A& M University in Monticello, AR, she married Al Lupa.  She...

Aug 6, 2015

Clarence W. Goette, 88, Finland, died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 6, 2015 with his family nearby.

Clarence was born September 28, 1926 to Frank and Barbara (Herriot) Goette in Crosby and attended schools in Prairie Lake, Crosby and Emily. As a member of Operating Engineers Local #49, he traveled for work for many years, later...

Aug 5, 2015

Larry Levenske, 79, Two Harbors, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2015.

Larry was born September 30, 1935 to Steve and Veronica (Schettek) Levenske in Traverse City, MI.  He grew up in Grand Marais and later moved to Two Harbors where he graduated from high school in 1954.  On July 13, 1957 Larry married his...

Jul 28, 2015

Richard (Dick) Charles Nelson, 83, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday July 28, 2015 at the Barross Cottages in Two Harbors.

He was born in Two Harbors on April 10, 1932, the son of Charles and Olga (Simonsen) Nelson.  In 1958, Dick moved his family to Phoenix then to Prescott, Arizona.  He worked in construction as a heavy...

Jul 24, 2015

Polly Nelson, 73, of Grand Marais died Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center.

She was born on March 16, 1942 to Edward and Dorothy (Greenley) Lehto in Wisconsin, moving to Grand Marais in 1950.  She was employed as a receptionist at the Cook County North Shore Hospital for many years, and...

Jul 17, 2015

Donna Lei Sorum Anderson, 73 of Two Harbors, passed away Friday July 17, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth of natural causes.

She was born on February 12, 1942 to Donald and Lillian (Skalstad) Wahl in Fergus Falls.  Donna grew up and attended schools in Elbow Lake.  She led the life she wanted to live, out...

Jul 14, 2015

Mabel Serina Jacobson, 90 of Little Marais, died Tuesday July 14, 2015 at home with her daughters at her side.

She was born September 3, 1924 to Amund and Gunhild      (Gunderson) Lintvet in Oklee, Minnesota, where she grew up and graduated from high school.  Mabel attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s...

Jul 13, 2015

Larry Muellerleile, 51, Two Harbors, died Monday July 13, 2015 at home.

He was born January 2, 1964 to Wayne and Betty Jean Mullerleile in Two Harbors where he grew up and attended schools.  Larry was employed at Louisiana Pacific for 20 years and since that time had been self-employed in property maintenance.  Larry will be remembered...

Jul 9, 2015

Ernie Riley, 91, of Two Harbors died Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 27, 1924 to Joseph and Eda (Allert) Riley in Knife River where he grew up, attending the country schoolhouse in Larsmont.  Ernie left school early to enlist in the U.S....

Jul 6, 2015

Margaret Sande 95, of Two Harbors, died Monday July 6, 2015 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth.

She was born May 3, 1920 to John and Bertha (Anderson) Carlson in Silver Creek Township.  Margaret went to country school in Silver Creek through 8th grade.  She then attended Two Harbors High School, graduating in 1938....

Jul 2, 2015

The only child of Finnish immigrants Charles and Hilma Maki Ukkonen, Helen was born March 23, 1918, in Two Harbors and passed away July 2, 2015, living the entirety of her 97 years in the family home on South Ave.

After graduating Two Harbors High School, Helen studied bookkeeping at Duluth Business College. She was employed at...