Obituaries

David Henry
Apr 23, 2011
David Daniel Henry, newborn son of Daniel and Biannica Henry was born and died Saturday, April 23, 2011 in Fort Stewart, Georgia.
David is survived by his parents, brother, Gavin; and sister, Ella; grandmother, Suzanne Eklin; grandfather, William VanDoren; aunts and uncles, Paul Allen, Mel Connell, Traci Allen, Travis and Emily VanDoren, Nathan and Katrina Anderson; cousins,...
Margaret Oling
Apr 19, 2011
Margaret "Dolly" Oling, 91, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in Ecumen Scenic Shores.
She was born July 11, 1919 to Carl and Inga (Sallness) Johnson in Two Harbors, where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1938 and later that year married Wilbur Oling. Together they operated the State...
Dorothy Mayfield
Apr 18, 2011
Dorothy Mayfield, 94, Two Harbors, died Monday, April 18, 2011 in Ecumen Scenic Shores.
She was born December 8, 1916 to Louis and Mildred (Kringler) Larson in Two Harbors where she was a life-long resident. She married Richard Mayfield in 1934, and was employed as a nurse's aide at the Community Health Center for 36 years, retiring...

John Reisinger
Apr 16, 2011
"Jack" Reisinger, 84, of Silver Bay, died Saturday April 16, 2011 at Bayshore Health Center in Duluth.
He was born in Hibbing, Minnesota on August 27, 1926 to John and Mabel Reisinger. He served in the Navy in World War II.
He is preceded in death by his son Mike.
He is survived by wife...
Marie Carlson
Apr 16, 2011
Marie Carlson, 66, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 in St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
She was born February 20, 1945 to Eugene and Norma (Heleen) Hill in Duluth. Marie worked at various jobs through the years, the last three employers being: The Lake County Humane Society, Irresistible Ink, and the Earthwood Inn. Marie...

Karen Barthell
Apr 14, 2011
Karen Lee Barthell, 54, Two Harbors, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Bayshore Health Center in Duluth.
She was born July 23, 1956 to Virgil and Dorothy Lewis in San Francisco, California. She graduated from Jefferson High and lived in Daly City and Fremont California before moving to Minnesota. Karen enjoyed reading, walking and pool. She is...

James Harris
Apr 13, 2011
James Duke Harris, 89, of Silver Bay, died Wednesday April 13, 2011 in an ATV accident.
He was born March 7, 1922 to Emerson and Gertrude (Downs) Harris in Superior, WI. Jim grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior Central High School. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 as a storekeeper 2nd Class, and served...
Anne Maurin
Apr 13, 2011
Anne Veronica (Prebonich) Maurin, 100 years young!
Born in Keewatin, MN of Croatian decent August 22, 1910 died peacefully April 13, 2011 surrounded by family. Survived by children Kathyrn Levitan, Patrick (Elizabeth) Maurin, Judy (John) Brisky, Margaret Lozenski and grandchildren Peter, Lara, Clair, Angie, Karen, Joe, Lisa, Mary Lee, 10 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved...
Mille Miller
Apr 6, 2011
Mille was born October 11, 1919 to Andrew and Hannah Elisabeth (Haapala) Barthell.
Growing up, she was the youngest, which afforded her some special opportunities. Having older siblings she was never at a loss for friends. She had many playmates, friends, and boyfriends. Mille grew up helping out with many of the chores around the resort and...

Robert Abbott
Apr 4, 2011
ROBERT L. ABBOTT
Robert L. Abbott, 53, Brimson, passed away on Monday April 4, 2011 at his home.
Bob was born in Duluth on October 1, 1957 to Gerald and Ruth (Sather) Abbott. He grew up in Two Harbors and after graduating from Two Harbors High School in 1975, served in the U. S. Army for...
Cora Katzele
Apr 3, 2011
Cora Katzele, 86, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2011 in Two Harbors.
Cora Williams Katzele was born in Redwood Falls, MN, January 12, 1925 to Cora and Howard Williams. Cora married Ed Katzele in 1945. Cora and Ed raised her 3 younger siblings, Pat, Daizy, and Dorie, upon the death of their mother. In 1963, after...
Arlene Trende
Mar 28, 2011
ARLENE MYRNA TRENDE
Arlene M. Trende, 83, formerly of Silver Bay, died Monday, March 28, 2011 in St Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
She was born December 3, 1927 to Ernest and Alvina (Westphal) Kohlmeyer in Preston, Minnesota. She grew up in the Preston area, graduated from Harmony High School and married Frederick Trende on September 20,...
Lorraine Brassill
Mar 27, 2011
Lorraine M. Brassill, 81, Two Harbors, died at Ecumen Scenic Shores (Sunrise Home) on Sunday March 27, 2011, joining her husband on what would have been their wedding anniversary. She was born September 5, 1929 to Joseph and Margaret Cardinal in Two Harbors, where she was a life-long resident. Lorraine worked alongside her husband on the family farm...
Randy Rustad
Mar 26, 2011
Randy L. Rustad, 56 of Duluth, formerly of Two Harbors, died Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born October 1, 1954 in Duluth to Everett and Lucille (Mathisen) Rustad. Randy grew up in Two Harbors, and graduated from Two Harbors High School. Randy worked various...

Coral Johnson
Mar 23, 2011
Coral Jean Johnson 80, of Two Harbors, formerly of Silver Bay, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the Ecumen Scenic Shores Care Center in Two Harbors.
She was born October 9, 1930 to Ben and Mary (Satter) Johnson in Two Harbors. Coral married Milton Johnson on April 2, 1949 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Two Harbors. They...
Raymond Butler
Mar 20, 2011
RAYMOND ARNOLD BUTLER
Raymond A. Butler, 81, of Silver Bay died Sunday, March 20, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
He was born on May 11, 1929 to Elmer and Olga (Ecklund) Butler in Oak Park, MN. Ray grew up in rural Oak Park and attended rural school, graduating from Foley High School in 1948....
John Brandt
Mar 19, 2011
John Allan Brandt 41, of Two Harbors, died Saturday, March 19, 2011, on the Yukon Trail near Isabella, due to injuries sustained from a snowmobile accident .
He was born October 14, 1969 to Allan "Skipp" and Roberta (Stephenson) Brandt in Two Harbors, where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1988. John married Sarah...

Jacob Evjen
Mar 15, 2011
Jacob Brian Evjen 20, of Mt. Iron, and Silver Bay, died unexpectedly, Tuesday March 15, 2011 at his home.
He was born March 14, 1991 to Brian and Julie(Hayes)Evjen in Buffalo, Minnesota. Jake grew up in Silver Bay, and played hockey and football at William Kelley High School, where he graduated from in 2009. He enlisted in...

Lloyd Hendrickson
Mar 14, 2011
Lloyd Hendrickson, 89, Grand Portage, died Monday, March 14, 2011 in the North Shore Care Center.
Lloyd was born November 4, 1921 in Two Harbors to Leonard and Elvira (Peterson) Hendrickson. He grew up in Grand Portage and attended school there. After his marriage to Fern Smith on March 11, 1939, they made their home at Hat...
Gladys Himango
Mar 13, 2011
GLADYS MILDRED HIMANGO
Gladys M. Himango, 90, formerly of Two Harbors, passed away on Sunday March 13, 2011 in the Golden Living Center East in Rochester, Minnesota.
Gladys was born January 1, 1921 in Cloquet, Minnesota to Alfred and Grace (Garrett) Arthur. Her childhood interests included running track, dancing and spending memorable days with her friends...