Obituaries

Sep 13, 2014

Robert M. Braaten, 71, Two Harbors, died Saturday September 13, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

Bob was born November 18, 1942 in Halstad, Minnesota to Martin and Illa (Asmundson) Braaten. He grew up on the family farm in Nielsville and attended schools in Climax, and later North Dakota State University. Bob married Joyce Lima on July 26,...

Sep 2, 2014

David Eliasen, 75, Grand Marais, died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in the Cook County North Shore Hospital surrounded by family.

He was born July 25, 1939 to Edwin and Grace Eileen (McRandle) Eliasen in Hovland. Dave grew up in Hovland and Grand Marais, graduating from Cook County High School. He attended UMD for short time before serving...

Aug 29, 2014

Elizabeth S. McMahon, 97, of Two Harbors, died Friday, August 29, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

She was born December 25, 1916 to Sven and Hannah Nelson in Duluth, where she grew up and graduated from Central High School. Elizabeth married Mathew P. McMahon on July 6, 1940 in Duluth. They moved to Two...

Aug 23, 2014

Mike Bromaghim, 60, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, August 23, 2014 at his home.

He was born on July 31, 1954 to Glen and Carol (Christensen) Bromaghim in Bagley, MN. Mike grew up and attended schools in Silver Bay, graduating in 1972. He received his machinist certification and worked at LaBounty Manufacturing and later Serco Loaders in...

Aug 23, 2014

Lois Peterson, 84, of Two Harbors died after a brief illness on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth surrounded by family.

She was born on December 26, 1929 to Einar and Florence (Olson) Anderson in Two Harbors. Lois grew up and attended schools in Two Harbors, where she was a...

Aug 22, 2014

James Bruce Isackson, 85, of Two Harbors, MN, passed away at Ecumen Health Care Center on Friday, August 22, 2014.

James was born to Oliver & Vera Hill Isackson on March 9, 1929. He was born in Two Harbors, MN and spent his childhood in Larsmont, MN. He and his brothers, Charles and Dale, worked for their...

Aug 8, 2014

Joyce Riley, 66, of Two Harbors, died Friday, August 8, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital.

She was born July 5, 1948 to Cecil Crawford and Mary Lillian Westmolad, in Sikeston, Missouri where she grew up and worked in the fields as a young lady. She later moved to Kokomo, Indiana and worked as a dietary aide in...

Aug 5, 2014

Carol J. Goede 83, of Two Harbors, died suddenly Wednesday, August 5, 2014 at the Lake View Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 2, 1931 to Fred and Julia (Borg) Carlsten in Aitkin. Carol attended school in Cuyuna and graduated from high school in Crosby, Minnesota in 1950. She married Alfred Goede and they lived briefly in...

Jul 21, 2014

Leonard R. Sve, 87, of Silver Creek Township, died Monday July 21, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors.

He was born November 21, 1926 to Ragnvald and Ragnhild (Jacobson) Sve in Silver Creek Township. Leonard grew up in the Two Harbors area where he attended schools. He was drafted into the Army and served in...

Jul 19, 2014

John Hankiewicz, 64, of Goldendale, Washington died Saturday, July 19, 2014 in Goldendale, after a brief illness.

John was born August 21, 1949 in Ostendorf, Germany to Tadeucz (Ted) and Katherin (Pater) Hankiewicz. In 1951 John and his parents immigrated to the United States and settled in Two Harbors, MN. He attended school in Two Harbors and...

Jul 16, 2014

Sylvia A. Haavisto 96, of Grand Marais, past away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in the Cook County North Shore Care Center.

She was born August 30, 1917 to Albert and Sophia Helmerson in Grand Marais. Sylvia grew up on Good Harbor Hill in Grand Marais, and attended and graduated from Cook County High School. She...

Jul 16, 2014

LaVonne Olson 90, of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

She was born April 1, 1924 to Carl and Queenie (Sweet) Carlson in Laurens, Iowa. LaVonne grew up and attended school in Laurens, before moving to Two Harbors in her teens. She met Carl A. Olson and they were married...

Jul 10, 2014

Alice L. Bergman, 94, of Two Harbors, died Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores.

She was born on December 17, 1919 to Erick and Anna (Backlund) Force in Silver Creek Township. Alice grew up and attended schools in Two Harbors, graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1938. On March 13, 1943 Alice married Gothard...

Jul 7, 2014

Heather Peterson, 42, of Finland, died with her family by her side, Monday July 7, 2014 at Carefree Living in Silver Bay, after fighting a courageous 6 year battle with brain cancer.

She was born March 18, 1972 to Robert and Carol (Swanson) Williams. Heather grew up in Silver Bay and graduated from William Kelley High School...

Jul 1, 2014

JJohn F. Schaefer, 69, Two Harbors, died Tuesday July 1, 2014 at Ecumen Scenic Shores in Two Harbors, Minnesota.

He was born on December 15, 1944 to John and Dolores (Schneider) Schaefer in Chicago, Illinois. John grew up in West Chicago, IL and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1962. He attended Lewis College and...

Jun 29, 2014

Ronald Anderson, 85, of Grand Portage, formerly of Grand Marais, died Sunday June 29, 2014 at Cook County North Shore Hospital in Grand Marais.

He was born on January 28, 1929 to Edwin and Eva (Zimmerman) Anderson in Grand Marais. Ron grew up and attended school in Grand Marais, where he was raised by his grandmother, Josephine...

Jun 29, 2014

Mildred Thoreson, 84, Grand Marais, died Sunday June 29, 2014 at Cook County North Shore Hospital.

She was born on January 23, 1930 in St. Louis County River District to George and Lilean (Waananen) Potter. Millie grew up on the Iron Range and the North Shore of Lake Superior, attending schools in Hovland and Grand Marais. She...

Jun 28, 2014

Burt Magnuson, 91, Two Harbors, died Saturday June 28, 2014 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay.

Burt was born March 8, 1923 to Joel and Edla (Blomberg) Magnuson in Two Harbors where he was a lifelong resident. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army. He was employed at the Co-op...

Jun 27, 2014

Paul Slogar, 72, Isabella died Friday June 27, 2014 at his home.

Paul was born August 19, 1941 in Ely to Theodore and Olga (Perushek) Slogar. He grew up in Isabella and attended schools there and in Silver Bay. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1959-1962, Paul returned to Isabella and worked as a logger and...

Jun 20, 2014

Ida M. Barnes, 92, Silver Bay, died Friday June 20, 2014 at Golden Living in Superior, Wisconsin.

She was born August 25, 1921 in Glidden, Wisconsin the daughter of William and Emma Kauppi. Ida married Stanley H. Barnes and after living in Duluth, they moved to Silver Bay in 1957.

She is preceded in death by...