Obituaries

Jan 27, 2015

Matthew 25:21 "Well done, good and faithful servant!" Ralph J. O'Day, 99, of Two Harbors passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the Lake View Memorial Hospital after a brief illness with family at his side. Ralph was born January 17, 1916 in St. Paul, Minnesota and a resident of Two Harbors from the age of five until his...

Jan 25, 2015

Darlene Daly, 75, Two Harbors, died Sunday January 25, 2015 in Lake View Memorial Hospital following a long illness, with her family at her side.

Darlene was born February 23, 1939 to Fred and Julia (Borg) Carlsten in Minneapolis. She had many great memories from growing up on the family farm in Cuyuna.  After graduating from high...

Jan 25, 2015

Lorraine Galdonik, 90, died Sunday January 25, 2015 in the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay.

She was born December 17, 1924 to Clarence and Ingeborg (Evenson) Bodin in Duluth, MN.  Lorraine grew up and attended schools in Duluth, graduating from Denfeld High School. She married Robert Galdonik May 17, 1947. Together, they made their...

Jan 25, 2015

Margaret D. Johnson, 98, of Two Harbors died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors.

She was born on May 3, 1916 to Ed and Dorothy (Kjerstad) Johnson in Duluth.  Margaret was a long time resident of Silver Creek and grew up on the Alger Grade when it was still a railroad.  She...

Jan 21, 2015

Irene H. Male, 88, of Two Harbors died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Ecumen Scenic Shores Care Center surrounded by her family.

A life-long resident of Two Harbors, she was born to Lars and Sigfrida Svee in 1926, graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1944.  She married Robert Male on September 20, 1946 and they celebrated...

Jan 20, 2015

Clyde Melvin Hedin, 94, of Two Harbors, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Ecumen Care Center in Two Harbors.  He was born to Gustaf and Lena Hedin on April 29, 1920, and grew up in Silver Creek. He worked several years with his father in the logging and lumber business.

Jan 18, 2015

George “Slim” Davis, 90, formerly of Canyon, died Sunday January 18, 2015 in Florida.

He was born February 29, 1924 to Luther and Sophie (Barker) Davis in Robeson County, North Carolina. He grew up in North Carolina and served in the US Navy Reserve during WWII.  He was employed as a seaman first on ocean-going...

Jan 8, 2015

Francis T. Dooher, 78, of Silver Bay, formerly of Albertville, Minnesota passed away at his residence on January 8, 2015, surrounded by his family.

He proudly served his country in the US Army for 21 years and was awarded the National Defense Service and Good Conduct (1st-5th) medals.

Francis is preceded in death by his...

Jan 5, 2015

INGA ELLEN PALOLA

Inga E. Palola, 83, Two Harbors, died Monday January 5, 2015 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

She was born November 1, 1931 to Henry and Elma (Stahl) Hepola in Menahga, Minnesota where she grew up and graduated from high school.  Inga was employed at Honeywell in Minneapolis and then...

Jan 4, 2015

Lois Kind, 83, Silver Bay died Sunday January 4, 2015 in Carefree Living.

She was born June 3, 1931 to Carl and Esther (Lundell) Peterson in Randolph, Minnesota, and grew up and attended schools in Vasa and Red Wing.  She was employed at St John’s Hospital in Red Wing, Great Northern Hospital in St. Paul and a...

Jan 2, 2015

Vernon L. Bolen, 89, of Two Harbors, died Friday January 2, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

He was born June 4, 1925 to Roy and Hulde (Oberg) Bolen in Two Harbors where he grew up.  Vern worked for the DM&IR Railroad before enlisting in the US Army.  He served as a paratrooper and was stationed...

Jan 1, 2015

Beverly Bailey, 75, of Two Harbors, died Thursday, January 01, 2015 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born on May 6, 1939 to Maynerd and Vivian (Martin) Stern in Austin, MN.  Bev grew up and attended schools in Rochester and Wrenshall.  She married Richard “Dick” Bailey in 1957 and shortly after they made their...

Dec 30, 2014

Gary Hyopponen, 65, of Two Harbors, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

He was born July 2, 1949 to Uno Hyopponen and Lila Skogman in Duluth, MN. He grew up in Brimson, Mn where he worked on the family sawmill and learned to hunt and fish. He graduated from Two Harbors...

Dec 28, 2014

Wesley J. Severson, age 90, passed away December 28, 2014.

Wes served in WWII, Two Harbors volunteer fireman for 27 years, worked for the DMIRR retiring in 1984.  Wes loved fishing and hunting with son Bill.  He was a gentle man, loved by all and will be missed.

He is preceded in death by parents,...

Dec 27, 2014

Erma Jean Sveine, 85, in the comfort of her family and loved ones, went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 27, 2014.

She was born September 1, 1929 to Henry and Erma (Cordes) Lauer in Hopkins, Minnesota.  Erma Jean grew up and graduated from school in New Ulm.  She married Burton “Buddy” Sveine in Charles...

Dec 27, 2014

Walter E. Aldinger, 94, of Fairbanks/Brimson, died Saturday December 27, 2014 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay.

He was born February 2, 1920 to John and Eva (Wittmeier) Aldinger in Herreid, South Dakota, where he grew up and attended school through the 8th grade.  Walter moved to Ingram, Wisconsin and farmed until he...

Dec 24, 2014

Mrs. Margaret Irene Sandvik, 92, of Two Harbors, MN, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at the Barross Cottages in Two Harbors.

Born July 7, 1922 in Kettle River, MN, she was the daughter of Emil August and Hilda (Oja) Lampinen.  She was the wife of Alfred Sivert Sandvik, her husband of over 60 years, who died November...

Dec 18, 2014

Neilo (Nels) Evert Kinnunen, veteran of the U.S Army, died peacefully on December 18, 2014 at the age of 90 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay.

He was born November 26, 1924 in Menahga, Minn. to Andrew and Ida Kinnunen.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Helmi, on May 16,...

Dec 17, 2014

Beth Marie Schield, 54, Two Harbors, received the best Christmas gift of all, as she won the victory over sin and death by grace through faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She entered the Church Triumphant on December 17, 2014. She died at home.

She was born on August 23, 1960 to Donald and Alice...

Dec 14, 2014

Helen Schuelke, 83, of Two Harbors died Sunday, December 14, 2014 at her home.

She was born on October 31, 1931 to Oscar and Alice (Ballard) Anderson in Neilsville, WI where she grew up and attended schools.  She was married to Clarence R. Schuelke Sr. on February 3, 1951 at Zion Lutheran Church in Granton, WI.  Together...