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Dianna Jean Hood
Memorial services were held for Dianna Jean Hood in First Baptist Church in Apache, Okla. July 13, 1999. She died at home in Elgin, Okla. on July 8.
Dianna was born May 12, 1953 in Duluth. She had lived in Elgin since 1990. Dianna was a member of the Lawton, Oklahoma Shrine Clown Ladies and the India Temple Shrine.
Survivors include her son, Scott Ojay; and grandchildren Kyle and Amanda of Aurora, Minn.; special companion Dale Sims, Elgin; sisters Kimberly (Bernie) Hargrove, Apache, and Susan (Randy) Collier, White Oak, N.C.; brother Timothy (Rhea) Lynch, Colorado Springs, Colo.; nephews John Marcus and Jason Griffen, North Carolina, and Dustin Lynch, Colorado; aunt and uncle, Nancy and John Rasmussen, Two Harbors; and cousins Larry and Robert Rasmussen and Debi Thomas, Two Harbors; and aunt Mary Ann Lynch, Two harbors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lynch and Mary Lynch Lee, maternal grandparents Vern and Grace Tubman and paternal grandparents, Samuel and Ivah Lunch of Two Harbors.
Eleanor C. Loorya
Eleanor C. Loorya entered into rest June 19, 1999 in Burlingame, Calif. She was the beloved wife of Marcus Loorya for 42 years; loving mother of Edwin “Skip” (Deborah J.) Nelson, James (Helen) Loorya, Larry Loorya, Eileen Dee (Michael) Dugan and Nancy Lee (Richard) Steinberg; devoted grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of five. Eleanor moved to California in 1950 after her husband, Ed Nelson, Two Harbors, passed away.
Services were held in San Francisco.
William “Bill” Beyer
William “Bill” Beyer, 59, Silver Bay, died of a sudden heart attack, Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, at Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors.
Bill was born on July 18, 1944, to Lawrence “Ole” and Frances (Froseth) Beyer in Ashland, Wis., where he grew up and attended schools. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1962 and was honorably discharged in 1966. In 1967 Bill married Carol Dagsgard in Washburn, Wis., and one year later they moved to Silver Bay. He was a long-time employee of Northshore Mining and was an avid outdoorsman, spending most of his time at the shack. Bill was a caring husband, father, grandfather and friend whose generous spirit will be deeply missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Thelma and Elmer Dagsgard; nephew, Steve Beyer; and aunt, Catherine Pearson.
Bill is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Michael of South Range, Wis.; daughter, Amy (Erik) Swenson of Champlin; grandchildren, Miranda, Tanner and Catherine; brothers, Robert (Irene) Beyer of Belvidere, Ill., and Richard Beyer of Washburn, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering was held on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at the AmericInn in Silver Bay. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
John D. Downs
John D. Downs, 72, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
He was born Aug. 18, 1931, to Wallace and Myrtle (Brown) Downs in St. Paul. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1949, then served for four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, John attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a bachelor's degree in music education in 1958. He returned to school later and was awarded a master's degree in music education.
John moved to Two Harbors and taught instrumental music in the Lake Superior School District from 1959 until his retirement in 1990. He was also active in the Two Harbors City Band for 45 years, both as a director and a player, and was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, where he directed the choir for many years.
John is survived by his wife of 49 years, Eva; children, Karen (Bob) Murphy, Hermantown, Jeff Downs and his friend Stacey Marcum, Duluth, Tim Downs, Richfield, and Amy (Bret) George, Lakeland; grandchildren, Jerod, Mandy and Blair Murphy, Casey and Samantha George; brother, Gerald (Jane) Downs, San Antonio, Texas; sister, Jeanne Luebker, Stillwater; and many nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service on Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Two Harbors. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
Arnold A. Carlson
Arnold Carlson, 90, Two Harbors, died peacefully at home on Friday, Sept. 24, 2004.
He was born Aug. 4, 1914, to John and Bertha (Anderson) Carlson in Two Harbors. Other than his three years of military service, he was a life-long resident of the Two Harbors-Silver Creek area.
He attended school in Silver Creek and later Two Harbors High School. After the premature death of his father, as the oldest of his siblings, he took on the role of supporting the family. He was employed at Beckman’s Pontiac Garage, Trico-Coop Oil and the City of Two Harbors in the street department, plumbing department and as a city carpenter. He retired from the City of Two Harbors after 24 years of service.
During World War II he served in the European Theatre in the U.S. Army’s Fifth Armored Division as a sergeant in charge of small arms maintenance.
Arnold married Margaret Ohlund on June 21, 1947. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Two Harbors. He loved the out-of-doors and was an avid sportsman, trapper, hunter and fisherman.
Other hobbies included woodworking and vegetable gardening. He made and gave away many burl and tree-ring faced clocks. Being self sufficient in his projects, he built a cabin in Silver Creek--felling the trees, sawing them into lumber, then constructing the cabin with a hand saw since there was no electricity available for power tools.
Arnold was a devoted husband of 57 years to Margaret and a loving father of Linda Moe and Michael Carlson.
Arnold was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Freddy Carlson and Roy Carlson.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; a daughter, Linda (David) Moe, Superior; a son, Michael (Susan) Carlson, Austin, Texas; two brothers, Wallace Carlson, Two Harbors and John Carlson, Alaska; three sisters, Evelyn LeClair and Margaret Sande both of Two Harbors, and Marie Carlson of Rockford, Ill.; three grandchildren, Amy Moe, Andrew Moe and Christine Platt; and six great-grandchildren.
Services were on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Two Harbors. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Two Harbors. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
Jamie Donald Olson
Jamie Donald Olson 28, of Juneau, Alaska, was called home by the Lord, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004.
He was born on April 5, 1976, to Sandy Tufto and Larry Olson in Edina. Jamie spent his early years in Chaska and Two Harbors. He lived with his mom and step-dad Brad Tufto in Bloomington, Laramie, Wy., Nome, Alaska, and Juneau, Alaska. He graduated from Juneau Douglas High School in 1994. He worked in Juneau for a while and then attended the Art Institute of Seattle.
He was an extremely creative guy always working on art projects and also enjoyed snow-boarding, skate boarding, fixing cars, interior decorating and landscaping. He loved to work in coffee shops and became certified in Barista where he could laugh and socialize with people which was Jamie's favorite thing to do. He got great joy from just hanging out with his family and friends and never missed a family gathering.
In 2001 he married the love of his life, Leslie. They lived in Juneau, Alaska, Duluth and Bloomington. In February 2004, their beautiful daughter Greta was born and Jamie's goal was to be the best Daddy ever. We will always remember the smile he had for everyone, his heart of gold, his big shoulder to cry on and a belly laugh that would warm your soul.
He loved his family and friends deeply and he will be sadly missed by all. The Lord has comforted us with the scripture John 11: 25 and 26. "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" Jamie did believe in Him and had a soft heart for the scriptures and prayers. We believe Jesus is telling us that Jamie lives. Praise God!
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Audrey Ellestad, Kenny Olson and Edmund Tufto.
He is survived by his wife, Leslie, Juneau, Alaska; daughter, Greta of Juneau, Alaska; mother Sandy Tufto and step-dad Brad Tufto of Colbert, Wash.; father, Larry Olson of Little Rock, Ark.; sister Denali Tufto of Colbert; brother Andrew Tufto of Belleville, Ill.; grandparents Bert and Harriet Keller of Two Harbors, and Mary Tufto of Ozark, Mo.; nephew, Andrew Jr.; aunts, uncles, cousins and second cousins that spread across the nation.
Services were held Sept. 15 at the Alaskan Memorial Park in Juneau, Alaska. In lieu of flowers a trust fund is set up for Greta's college education. Contributions may be sent to: Tufto, 21214 N. Myrtle Road, Colbert, WA 99005 or to Leslie Becker-Olson, 600 St. Anne's St. #3, Douglas, AK. 99824.
Susan Mary (Grudnosky) Pfeiffer
Susan Pfeiffer, 63, Blackwood, N.J., formerly of Two Harbors, died Sept. 19, 2004, after a long, but valiant battle with multiple sclerosis.
She was born May 19, 1941, in Duluth, to Arnold and Audrey (Poulin) Grudnosky.
Susan grew up in Two Harbors where she graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1959. After high school she moved to the East Coast. In 1985 she returned to Two Harbors. In 2003 she went back to New Jersey to be with her children. Susan was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Two Harbors. She also belonged to the Minnesota M.S. Society Northland Chapter.
Susan is preceded in death by her father, Arnold; her beloved son, Mark Pfeiffer; and dear granddaughter Natalie Pfeiffer.
Susan is survived by her children, Craig (Maria) Pfeiffer, Blackwood, N.J., and Christine (Brian) Wentz, Cedar Brook, N.J.; her loving mother, Audrey Grudnosky, Two Harbors; her sister, Jeanne (Richard) Ryan; brother, Walter (Jennie) Grudnosky, Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren, Megan, Danielle and Linnea Wentz, Craig Pfeiffer Jr., all of New Jersey; nieces Dena (Ryan) Grumdahl, and Jessica Grudnosky; nephews, Dan Ryan and Nicholas and Anthony Grudnosky; aunts, cousins; and many wonderful friends, especially the class of ‘59.
Memorial mass will be Oct. 2, 2004, at the Holy Spirit Church in Two Harbors. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rocky Mountain M.S. Center, 701 Hampden Ave. Suite 420, Englewood, Colo., 80113, or the Minnesota MS Society Northland Chapter.
Willard E. Sherwood
Willard E. Sherwood, 88, Silver Bay, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in St. Luke’s Hospital.
Willard was born Dec. 16, 1915, to Stanley and Ethel (Chandler) Sherwood in Bird Island, where he grew up and graduated from high school.
He served in the U.S. Home Guard as a staff sergeant during World War II. In 1942 Willard graduated from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis with a bachelor’s degree in business, married Olga Tratnik, and moved to Duluth, where he was employed as a clerk by the Duluth and Iron Range Railroad. In 1956 they moved their family to Silver Bay where Willard was employed at Reserve Mining Company until his retirement in 1980.
Willard was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in which he served as secretary. He was also a founding member and secretary of the Silver Bay Area Credit Union and served as secretary of the Silver Bay Library Board. He enjoyed hunting and trout fishing.
Willard is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Everett and Glen.
He is survived by his wife, Olga; two sons, Barry (Pat) Sherwood, Bloomington, and Brian (Michele) Sherwood, Ely; two daughters, Pam (Dean) Richards, Lynn Haven, Fla., and Mona (Art) Skoog, Eagle River, Alaska; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial was on Sept. 27, 2004, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Silver Bay. Private burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
Sally Bruett Jones
Sally Bruett Jones, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, born June 4, 1927, in Duluth, died peacefully with her family at her side on Sept. 23, 2004, after a lifetime of loving service to others as a mother, friend and registered nurse.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Ethel B. Jones.
Sally is survived by Herbert, her dear husband of 54 years; children, John Jones (Jeanne Hosch) of Oakdale, Dan Jones (and partner Marcy Nelson) of North St. Paul, Alison Jones (Douglas Nelson) of Le Sueur, Suzanne Carter of Fairfax Station, Va., Kathryn Challeen (Michael) of Inver Grove Heights; grandchildren, Eric (Angela) and Matthew Jones; Benjamin (and partner Pat Syvoraphane) and Zachary Jones; Aubrey Hosch; Blake, Peter, and Jessica Nelson; Briana and Kelsey Carter; and Raina, Claire and Tony Challeen.
A memorial gathering to celebrate a life well lived was held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Maplewood. Memorials preferred to the American Diabetes Association. The Cremation Society of Minnesota handled the arrangements.
Allen L. Dahlgren
Allen L. Dahlgren, age 61, of Duluth, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at St. Mary’s Medical Center due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born May 20, 1943, in Two Harbors to Alf and Muriel Dahlgren.
Allen graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1961 and continued his education at the Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis.
He worked for the last 12 years in New Jersey at the Westin Corporation on EPA projects.
Allen was preceded in death by his father, Alf in 2003; and sister, Diane in 1967.
He is survived by his sons, Timothy and Michael; mother, Muriel; brothers, David of Minneapolis and James of Two Harbors; aunts, Joanne (Donald) Johnson of Tennessee and Lola Esterly of Two Harbors; and many cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, at the Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, 4100 Grand Ave., Duluth. Family will greet friends following the service.
Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 218-624-5200.
Cody Martin “Mavis” Davis
Cody Davis, 17, Silver Bay, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at St. Mary’s Medical Center due to injuries sustained in a car accident.
He was born July 23, 1987, to Ken and Debra (Tedrick) Davis in Wuerzburg, Germany.
He grew up and attended school in Silver Bay where he was a junior at William M. Kelley High School. He enjoyed fishing, four wheeling, music and spending time with his brother and friends.
Cody is survived by his mother and father, Ken and Debra; brother, Kenneth; grandparents, James and Diana Tedrick, and Gail and Neil Gratiot, all of Silver Bay; aunts and uncles, Pam and Charles King, Jim and Lou Ann Tedrick, and Jeremy Tedrick, all of Silver Bay; Scott Davis, Panama City, Fla., Brad Davis, Junction City, Colo., Lee and Tina Davis, Finland, and Mike Larson, Duluth; special cousin, Charlie, Silver Bay; and many cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 5, 2004, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Silver Bay. Burial at Sawtooth Mountain Cemetery, Beaver Bay Township. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
