Obituaries

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...

Dec 6, 2014

Scott Donald Suomi, 40, of Duluth and formerly of Two Harbors, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

He was born November 21, 1974 to Donald and Barbara (Hietala) Suomi in Aurora, Minnesota.  Scott grew up in Two Harbors and managed the high school basketball team. He worked for the City of...

Dec 4, 2014

Elsie C. Olson, 91 of Two Harbors, passed away Thursday Dec, 4, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born November 2, 1923 to Ernest and Ellen (Berquist) Larson in Duluth, MN. Elsie grew up in Two Harbors, graduating with the class of 1941.  She attended Duluth Business University and worked in...

Dec 1, 2014

Jay A. Kieft, 55, of Lutsen died Monday December 1, 2014 at the Cook County North Shore Hospital, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

He was born May 25, 1959 to Jake and Gert Kieft in Sioux Center, Iowa where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1977. Jay attended Central College in...

Dec 1, 2014

Tom was born in Minneapolis, MN on January 22, 1930 the 1st of 7 children and died December 1, 2014 at the age of 84.

Tom attended Two Harbors High School.  He then joined the Air Force for serving four years with the 15th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron.  After discharge he opened a TV repair business and service...

Dec 1, 2014

Marge Carlson, 91, of Two Harbors died Monday, December 1, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

She was born on April 16, 1923 to Fred and Lula (Burgin) Lamm in Monticello, MN.  Marge grew up and graduated from high school in Elk River before attending nurse’s training in Minneapolis.  Shortly after finishing nurse’s training, Marge moved to Two...

Nov 29, 2014

Donovan Ray Brazell, 55, of Grand Marais died Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Cook County North Shore Hospital after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

He was born on September 18, 1959 to Robert and Nancy (Bystrom) Brazell in Grand Marais and graduated from Cook County High School in 1979.  Donnie was the yard foreman at...

Nov 24, 2014

Lillian Merle Thornborrow Munson, Our Queen Mum, 89, passed away peacefully in her home, in Silver Bay, MN on November 24th 2014.

She was born June 2, 1925 in Oadby, England.  She married Leslie Raymond Thornborrow in 1944.  She survived blackouts, air raids, food rations, and all the turmoil of World War II.  She followed...

Nov 4, 2014

Beatrice Mae Carr, currently of Two Harbors, MN died November 4, 2014 after suffering a fall.

Beatrice was born on May 7, 1922 in Manvel, ND north of Grand Forks, to Doris 'Nettie' (Laidley) and Albert J Wendt.

Beatrice graduated High School from Manvel School and moved to Clinton, IA shortly after. While...