Obituaries

Jul 15, 2012

Mable Emelia Johnson Stoltz of Grand Marais was called to her heavenly home to be with Jesus and her loving husband, Paul, on Sunday, July 15, 2012.

Mable (Midge) Johnson was born in Duluth, Minnesota on September 20, 1911 to Matt and Emma Sather Johnson. When Mable was 8 months old, her mother died from tuberculosis. She...

Jul 15, 2012

Silva Mara Kahl, age 49, of Duluth, MN passed away at the Solvay Hospice House on Sunday July 15, 2012.

She was born on July 28, 1962 in Eveleth, MN. A 1980 graduate of Tower Sudan H.S., attended Luther College, Decorah, IA, the University of Wisconsin- Superior, Superior, WI (B.S. with honors in History) 2006 and Indiana...

Jul 15, 2012

Claire Thomas Judd died peacefully Saturday, July 14th at the Cook County Care Center.

He was born to Emma Mae and Thomas Jefferson Judd September 11th, 1918 in Mpls, Mn. He married Marian Rahn in 1941. Claire worked for D W Onan during WW 2. In 1954, he and Marian moved to Grand Marais, Mn. He made...

Jul 13, 2012

Howard A. Joynes, 94, of Grand Marais died peacefully at the Cook County Care Center July 13, 2012.

Howard was born February 20, 1918 to Tom and Aleda Joynes in Frankfort, MI. He grew up in Grand Marais, MN and graduated from Cook County High School in 1936. He attended the University of Minnesota, earning a degree...

Jul 9, 2012

LOLLIE B. JOHNSON

Lollie B. Johnson, 95 Two Harbors, died Monday, July 9, 2012 in Ecumen Scenic Shores.

She was born January 25, 1917 in Greene, Alabama to Tureheene E. and Ada Belle (Guest) Yancey. She was married to Edgar Johnson Sept. 11, 1943 in Keener, Alabama and moved to Two Harbors in 1947. In addition...

Jul 8, 2012

ARLENE BETTE SWANSON

Arlene Swanson, 81, Two Harbors died Sunday July 8, 2012 in Ecumen Scenic Shores, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 8, 1930 to Arnold and Elva Weideman (Udenberg) in Two Harbors, where she lived for most of her life. Arlene married Kenneth W. Swanson on July 21, 1949. She started working...

Jul 6, 2012

Ray Buschena, 85, Two Harbors, died Friday, July 6, 2012 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center.

He was born on May 6, 1927 to Edward and Minnie (Boehnke) Buschena in St. Paul. He graduated from Fulda High School in 1946, from Dunwoody Industrial Institute in 1949, and from Nashville Automotive Diesel College in 1955. During the Korean...

Jul 5, 2012

Rueben E. Johnson, 90, of Grand Marais passed away July 5, 2012 at the North Shore Hospital and Care Center Hospice.

He was born July 1, 1922 to Ida (Siiro) and Edward Johnson in a Finnish log home in the settlement of Ronald, in Aitkin County MN. His parents died when he was young and he went...

Jul 3, 2012

JAMES L. ANDERSON

James L. Anderson 82, of Silver Bay, died Tuesday July 3, 2012 at the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Silver Bay.

He was born on March 5, 1930 to Elmer Arnold and Ruth (Lind) Anderson in Two Harbors, where he grew up and attended schools. He married Joanne Norberg on September 13, 1952. During...

Jun 29, 2012

Galen Olson, 92, Two Harbors, died Friday, June 29, 2012 in Lake View Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 5, 1919 to Gideon and Inga (Stenman) Olson in Grygla.

Galen was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Glen, Kenneth, Lawrence, Vern and Lyle, and a sister Eileen Thompson.

He is survived by...

Jun 17, 2012

Marion McKeever, 92, Schroeder, died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center.

She was born May 3, 1920 to Herman and Caroline (Ege) Mickelsen on Norse Point in Schroeder, Minnesota, where she grew up. Marion graduated from Grand Marais High School and married Roger McKeever on May 13, 1940 and was...

Jun 17, 2012

June Hahn, 84, of Two Harbors died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at home with her family at her side.

She was born on June 30, 1927 to Ernest and Clara (Berger) Bursack in Wildwood, Minnesota where she grew up, graduating from high school in Northhome. June married Ray Hahn August 30, 1945 and they lived in Alaska...

Jun 15, 2012

Lillian Marker, 97, formerly of Two Harbors, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012 in St Louis Park at her daughter's home.

She was born on April 9, 1915 in Two Harbors to Norwegian immigrants, Nick and Julia (Pedersen) Nelson. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, sisters, Annie Wick Swanson and Ruth Langley, and brothers,...

Jun 11, 2012

Dean Anderson, 92, of Silver Bay, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 11, 2012 in the Minnesota Veteran's Home in Silver Bay.

He was born on November 17, 1919 to Andrew and Mattie (Spitzer) Anderson in Pequot Lakes, and later moved to Jackson, Minnesota. At age 14 the family moved to the farm on...

Jun 10, 2012

Ratelle, Alexander Eugene, M.D., age 87 of Grand Marais, MN, died on Sunday, June 10, 2012, at home surrounded by family.

He served in World War II as a Navigator where he was awarded a Certificate of Valor for his courageous service. Alex graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School, class of 1951, and founded the...

Jun 4, 2012

After a courageous battle with cancer, Christine E. Lind, age 63, passed away on June 4, 2012, at her home in Two Harbors, Minnesota, surrounded by family and friends.

Chris was born in Cloquet, Minnesota on April 6, 1949 to Larry and Bea Carlson. She graduated from Barnum High School in 1967 and the University of Minnesota...

Jun 3, 2012

Robbie Otterblad, 55, of Silver Bay, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2012.

Robbie was born on August 3, 1956 in Duluth although he grew up and lived most of his life in Silver Bay. After graduating from high school in 1974 he attended Duluth Vo-Tech. He was employed as a welder...

May 30, 2012

Myrle Coe, 90, of Grand Marais, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the Cook County North Shore Care Center in Grand Marais.

She was born January 17, 1922 in Litchfield, Minnesota, grew up in Minneapolis, graduated from high school there, and attended Minneapolis Business College. She was employed as an office manager at Archer Daniels Midland for...

May 23, 2012

RONALD P. L'ALLIER

Ron L'Allier, 59, of Silver Bay, died unexpectedly May 23, 2012 at home.

He was born February 8, 1953 to Paul and Marie (Michlitsch) L'Allier in St. Paul. Ron grew up in St. Paul, was an eagle scout, and graduated from Washington High School. He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with...

May 22, 2012

RITA ANN (CROKE) SWANSON

Rita Ann (Croke) Swanson, 88, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in St Luke's Hospital.

She was born September 10, 1923 to James and Laura (Belland) Croke in Two Harbors. Rita married Cecil Swanson July 19, 1948 in Holy Spirit Catholic Church where she was a life-long member. She also was...