Obituaries

Feb 26, 2011

Margaret A. Johnson, 91, Two Harbors, died Saturday, February 26, 2011 in the Sunrise Home.

She was born September 20, 1919 to George and Nora (Westman) Pyette in Duluth. She grew up near the Baptism River on the North Shore and attended schools in Beaver Bay and Two Harbors. Margaret married Emil Johnson on July 20, 1940...

Feb 23, 2011

Elna Mattson Cole died peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 surrounded by family.

She was proud of her hometown of Fertile, MN, where she was born on February 28, 1914. Elna attended Moorhead State Teachers College and taught school for many years. She married Hughlun Cole in 1939. They moved to Two Harbors in 1955, where Elna...

Feb 20, 2011

Nicholas Steven Gatz, 56, of Silver Bay died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at his home.

Steven was born on February 21, 1954 to Nicholas and Gladys (Thomas) Gatz in Hinsdale, Illinois where he grew up and attended schools. He was self employed as a house painter, but painting for leisure was his true joy. Steve also enjoyed...

Feb 17, 2011

Orla Louise Iverson, 78, long time resident of Silver Bay, MN, died Thursday Feb 17, 2011 at a nursing home in Duluth, MN.

She was born January 7, 1933 to Oscar and Irva (Jordon) Hopland in Guthrie, MN. At the age of 8, Orla moved to Cass Lake where she graduated from high school in 1951. She...

Feb 17, 2011

Keith Alan Broadbent, 54, Two Harbors, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Keith was born Jan 25, 1957 to Julie Ann (Swenson) and Clinton Broadbent of Coon Rapids, where he graduated from high school. He loved listening to music, going to concerts, and traveling. Keith moved to Two Harbors in 1998 and resided at Safe Harbor...

Feb 16, 2011

Harlan Olson 63, of Lutsen died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 16,2011 in Lutsen.

He was born July 8, 1947 to Benny and Ruby (Severson) in Enderlin, North Dakota. Harlan grew up in Minneapolis, and graduated from West High School. He attended St. Cloud St. College for one year before enlisting in the Army. He served in Vietnam for...

Feb 14, 2011

Helen Lorraine Anderson, age 81, of Two Harbors and a former Silver Bay resident, passed away February 14, 2011.

Born December 8, 1929, she is survived by her husband David; children, Christine (Gary) Bearl, Martin (Susan), and Daniel (Candy); and grandchildren, Autumn, Erin, David (Cerian), Laney, Amanda, Christopher and Sean.

Helen used her incredible talents to...

Feb 11, 2011

Donna M. Stadler, 78, Silver Bay, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born September 10, 1932 to Clifford and Evelyn (Wolfe) Duffney in Faribault, Minnesota, where she grew up, graduating from high school in 1950. Donna married Donald Stadler in 1954 and they moved to Beaver Bay, to Palisade Head in...

Feb 11, 2011

SHERRY LYNN BANGSUND

Sherry Bangsund, 49, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota was granted her Angel's Wings and went to heaven, Friday, February 11th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. While her body could no longer fight this insidious disease, her mind was strong and inspirational to the end.

Sherry was born August 17, 1961 to...

Feb 2, 2011

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of my dear Dad, our Opa, Glen Carlson at St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth, from injuries sustained in a car accident on January 13. Glen has been a long time resident of Silver Bay, where he loved to live and he loved the people. He served in WW...

Jan 28, 2011

Theodore K. Wahlberg of Two Harbors died Friday January 28, 2011 at the Sunrise Home. He was born December 20, 1919 in Larsmont, the son of Carl and Ada (Anderson) Wahlberg. Ted attended schools in Larsmont and Two Harbors. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and entered military service in March, 1942. Ted married Ruth Jensen on...

Jan 25, 2011

CLAYTON D. HAKALA

Clayton D. Hakala passed away on Jan. 25, 2011 in Grand Portage, MN at age 74.

He was born in Iron Belt, WI and lived in Duluth for many years. He was a Korean and Vietnam veteran. He is survived by Barbara Hakala (wife), Michele Beeksma (daughter), Rosalie Nelson, Sharon Morrison, Stella Morrison,...

Jan 8, 2011

Vernon D. Colden, 69, of Two Harbors died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the Sunrise Home. Vernon was born October 19, 1941 to Clarence and Lillian (Tapa) Colden in Ogema Township, MN. Vern grew up and attended school in Duluth before joining the Army in 1963. He served as a dental lab technician at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in...

Jan 1, 2011

Larry Glenn Johnson, 64, died peacefully Saturday, January 1, 2011 in St. Mary's Medical Center with his family lovingly by his side.

Larry was born March 7, 1946 to Bjarne and Gladys (Morris) Johnson in Duluth, and grew up in Grand Marais, Minnesota where he graduated from Cook County High School in 1964. After attending Vocational School...

Dec 29, 2010

Steve Nelson, 51, of Finland, MN, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in the Cook County North Shore Hospital.

He was born August 24. 1959 to Harold "Holly" and Janet (Lind) Nelson in Little Falls, Minnesota and grew up in Grand Marais, graduating from Cook County High School in 1977. In 1978, he graduated from Duluth Vocational Technical...

Dec 29, 2010

Elizabeth Vold, 96, Two Harbors, died Wednesday in the Sunrise Home.

She was born June 25, 1914 to Peter John and Anna (Yernberg) Olson in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident, graduating from high school in 1932. She married Daniel Vold on December 18, 1940 and worked as a seamstress from her home for over...

Dec 26, 2010

Marjorie J. Snell, 68, of Two Harbors, died Sunday, December 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born August 20, 1942 to Niilo and Martha (Keranen) Gustafson in Duluth. Marjorie grew up in Clover Valley and graduated from Clover Valley High School. She married Charles "Bob" Snell and they made their home in...

Dec 24, 2010

Duane M. "Dewey" Fransen , 60, of Knife River, died Friday, December 24, 2010 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born December 28, 1949 to George and Lida (Sunde) Fransen in Duluth. Dewey was a lifelong resident of Knife River, who drove truck for Ready Mix. He married Judy Mickelson in September of 1971...

Dec 19, 2010

SHIRLEY A. LUNDQUIST

Shirley Lundquist, 80, Two Harbors, died Sunday December 19, 2010 peacefully at home.

She was born October 2, 1930 to Gilbert and Mabel Dahlberg in Duluth where she grew up and graduated from Central High School. She was married to Roy Lundquist for nine years, and after her divorce attended drafting school. She...

Dec 16, 2010

Arnold LeClair, 91, of Two Harbors, died Thursday, December 16, 2010 in the Sunrise Home.

He was born July 19, 1919 to Peter and Elizabeth LeClair in Two Harbors where he was a lifelong resident. Arnold graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1937, attended Duluth Junior College for two years and was subsequently employed by the...