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Ancel Martin Jensen
Ancel Martin Jensen, 68, Duluth, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005, at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Ancel was born Sept. 23, 1936, in Floodwood, to Martin and Marie Jensen. He graduated from Floodwood High School in 1954 and worked for the Great Northern Railroad until 1960. He married Barbara Schroeder on Oct. 10, 1959. They lived in Silver Bay and Two Harbors while he worked for Reserve Mining Company and Cyprus Northshore Mining. They recently moved to Duluth. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, hunting and traveling.
Ancel was preceded in death by his parents.
Ancel is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Tim (Terri) of Boise, Idaho, Lori (Joel), Duluth, and Daniel, Duluth; sisters, Marlene (Duane) Carlson, New Brighton, and Diane Bach, Plymouth; foster sisters, Elnora Johnson, Wyoming, and Lois (Allen) Rengo, Omaha, Neb.; many special sisters- and brothers-in-law; and many special nieces and nephews.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Van Buren Township (Floodwood).
James Donald Keeler
Jim Keeler, 69, Two Harbors, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, with his family by his side at his favorite place to be, his cabin.
Jim was born Oct. 4, 1935, to Herbert and Julia Keeler in Chokio. He graduated from Chokio High School in 1953 and entered Moorhead State College. In 1954 he joined the Army and served for two years. He returned to Moorhead, married Lorraine Vogel in 1958 and graduated from Moorhead State in 1959. They moved to Two Harbors, where Jim taught physical education for 34 years. Jim will be remembered most by the countless children he taught to swim and coached in football and other sports.
He enjoyed all sports, gardening, reading newspapers and being outdoors at the cabin especially in the mornings. Most of all he loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julia and Herbert; his brother, John (Wayne); and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; three sons, Gary (Debbie), Eden Prairie, Jeffrey (Elsa), Shoreview, David (Christiana), Austin, Texas; his sister, Dorothy (Toby) Maanum, Graceville; his brother, Ray (Kathy), Chokio; and eight grandchildren, Trevor, Ashley, Erik, Daniel, Maria, Karl, Brittany, Kyle, and soon to be born Connor James.
Services were Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Two Harbors. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are with the Cremation Society of Minnesota, Duluth.
Ione “Toni” Malfeo
Ione “Toni” Malfeo, Spring Lake Park, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
She was born June 14, 1923, to Antonio and Clara (Berg) Malfeo in Staples. She graduated from Staples High School in 1941 and joined the Marine Corps in 1942. In 1950 she transferred to the U.S. Air Force Nurses Corp until retiring. Toni’s military service included World War II, the Korean Conflict in which she served as a combat evacuation nurse, and in Panama.
After returning to the U.S. Toni continued her career as a nurse and finished as a nurse anesthetist for 23 years at Hennepin County Medical Center. In 1959 Toni was one of the first graduates of St. Mary’s Nurse Anesthetist Program in Duluth. Toni also attended St. John’s Nursing School, Fargo, N.D., in 1948, San Antonio college, Texas, in 1950, University of Minnesota with a BSA, Ottawa College in Kansas City, Mo., with a masters, and Pacific College in California with a Ph.D.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Marvin who died in the service in World War II; several aunts and uncles; and many lifelong friends.
Toni is survived by her sisters, Jo (Virgil) Jasmer, Two Harbors, and Ruth Marie (Edsel) Martz, Arlington, Va.; nephews and nieces, Scott (Renette) Jasmer, Houston, Texas, Steve (Beth) Jasmer, East Bethel, Laurie Miller, Two Harbors, Mike Martz, Brandon, Miss., and Shari Martz, Arlington, Va; and great-nieces and -nephews whom she adored, taught and generously spoiled, Brandon Jasmer, Brittany Jasmer, Tanya Miller, Reed Martz and Bailey Martz.
Mass of Christian Burial was on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Two Harbors. Memorials preferred to the MS Society and Kidney Foundation. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
Teri Mae Lind Keith
Teri Mae Lind Keith, 47, passed away on Oct. 31, 2005, in Aztec, N. M., after a three- year battle with cancer.
Teri was born and raised in New Mexico but spent three years in Two Harbors in the 80s. She loved to fish and hike in the hills of New Mexico, and go rock and pottrey hunting.
Teri was preceeded in death by her husband, Garry Keith, in 1982; a sister Tami Lind Sanders; and grandparents, Nels and Louise Ogren, all of New Mexico.
She is survived by her mother Ruth Terrill; son Garry Keith; daughter Cassidy Keith; one grandson Javin Chavez; and sister Linda (Chuck) Davis all of New Mexico; sister Carmen (Tom) McGregor, Two Harbors; and brother Bruce (Peggy) Lind ,Two Harbors; and a brother Ben (Felicity) Terrill of Oklahoma City.
Larry L. "Looper" Larson
Larry L. "Looper" Larson, 58, Two Harbors, died Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at his home.
He was born Aug. 13, 1946, to Lawrence and Dorothy (Johnson) Larson in Two Harbors, where he was a lifelong resident. He graduated from high school in 1964, then attended UMD where he graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting.
He was employed as a bartender and manager at the VFW, then began his accounting career. He worked at Husky Hydraulics, Two Harbors Federal Credit Union and Norwest Bank. Looper later joined Benna Ford in Two Harbors and Superior as a partner and general manager. For over 30 years he operated Looper's Tax Service.
Looper served on the Two Harbors City Council in the 1980s and was currently serving his second term on the Lake County Board of Commissioners. He was active in many civic groups and activities.
He enjoyed time with his family at the cabin, traveling, golf and sports. He will be happily remembered by his family and his many friends.
Looper is survived by his wife, Carol; son, James (Michelle) Larson, Inver Grove Heights; daughter, Wendy (Matthew) Logan, Edina; grandson, Keifer; father, Lawrence Larson, Mesa, Ariz.; brothers, Roger (Lynda) Larson, Ramsey, Kevin (Mona) Larson, Odessay, Texas; and sisters, Sally (Steve) Larson, Two Harbors, and Kathy (Darren) Sande, Mesa, Ariz.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Cavallin Funeral Home, Two Harbors. Memorial service will he held 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2005, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Two Harbors, and will be shown on large screen at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Two Harbors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor's choice. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
Helia Marie Nauha Erickson
Helia M. Erickson died April 15, 2006, in Minneapolis at the age of 104 years.
She was born Nov. 24, 1901, in Ely, to Finnish immigrant parents Nick and Elizabeth Nauha.
At a young age, she and the family moved to Two Harbors, to the farm where the new Two Harbors High School stands. Helia was in the Two Harbors graduating class of 1920.
After graduating, she worked various clerical jobs including the former D&IR (predecessor of the DM&IR). She retired from the federal government in the Twin Cities. In 1923, Helia won the Winter Frolic Queen contest in Duluth.
She was preceded in death by a daughter Phyllis Hastings; granddaughter Susan Frank; sisters Sally Stein, Verna Nauha and Caroline Manley; and brothers Edward Nauha, William Nauha and Leonard Nauha.
Survivors include a dauaghter Marilyn (Jerry) Mitchell, Wayzata; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a sister Senia (Skipper) Johnson, Two Harbors.
Memiroal services and burial were held April 18, 2006 at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Richard O. Koch
Richard Koch, 92, Silver Bay, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home.
He was born July 23, 1913, to Oscar and Dora (Bauck) Koch in Minneapolis.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother Hans G. Koch.
Richard is survived by his brother Arnold, Two Harbors; nephew and niece Max, Two Harbors, and Linda Pempeck, Graham, Wash.; and cousin Ernest Fahrner, Indianapolis, Ind.
Private internment will be at Crystal Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home, Two Harbors.
Oscar “Vern” Holbeck
Oscar “Vern” Holbeck, 70, died April 26, 2006, at Rideout Memorial Hospital, Marysville, Calif.
Vern was born April 21, 1936, in Two Harbors. He was a maintenance mechanic for California Department of Water Resources. Holbeck resided in the Yuba-Sutter area for 24 years.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Betty Jean Holbeck, Yuba City, Calif.; daughters Barbara Kivisto, Lancaster, Calif., Julie Martin, Belton, Mo., Cindy Calande, Two Harbors, Patti Schweizer, Lancaster, Calif., Laurel Magnuson of Duluth, Michelle Rios, Santa Clarita, Calif., and Sharri Douglas, Torrance, Calif.; son Michael Holbeck, North Hollywood, Calif.; Step-daughters Karen Fullerton, Yuba City, Calif., and Gloria Garcia, Van Nuys, Calif., Kathy Panos, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; and sister Vivian Hill, Two Harbors; 23 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 1, 2006, with the burial following at Sutter Cemetery in Sutter. Memorials should be given to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel, Yuba City, Calif.
Irene A. Metzinger
Irene Aune Metzinger, 92, Two Harbors, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at the Sunrise Home.
She was born March 3, 1914, to John and Mary (Hautala) Holmes in Embarrass. She grew up and attended school in Embarrass, moved to Su perior and then Little Marais.
Irene was a homemaker through the years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting and collecting agates. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Ray; and many brothers and sisters.
Irene is survived by her son Keneth (Marlys) Holmes, Virginia; daughter Flora (Dale) Dickinson, Silver Bay; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were Monday, May 1, 2006 at Cavallin Funeral Home, Two Harbors.
Dorothy Marguerite Nordlund
Our beloved aunt, Dorothy Marguerite Nordlund, was called to heaven and placed in the loving arms of our Lord on Nov. 6, 2006, at the Sunrise Home, Two Harbors, after a brief illness.
Dorothy was born on Dec. 9, 1914, in Fairmont, to Lindon Earl and Rena Janisch Crowther.
Dorothy Nordlund had been a prominent figure in the Two Harbors area for more than half a century. After receiving her teaching degree from the University of Oklahoma and later a masters degree from Illinois, Dorothy taught English and Latin in Wadena for two years. She then moved to Two Harbors and married Richard Nordlund.
As a young bride, Dorothy was turned down from teaching because back then you could not teach while you were married. To occupy her time she ran a boarding home where the railroad men and tourists could stay for $2 a night--there weren’t any motels in Two Harbors back then. She occupied her time by volunteering at the local library, and enjoyed sewing, knitting and embroidery.
After the Two Harbors High School superintendent retired, Dorothy finally got the chance to teach eighth-grade English, and did so until her retirement in 1980. She resided across the street from the high school for 56 years, serving as a bed and breakfast for tourists or boarding teachers.
Having never had children, Dorothy cherished the love and joy she received from her nieces and nephews. Throughout the years she treated them as if they were hers and shared holidays and vacations together. In her golden years the families would make trips from Texas, during the summer, to come and spend time with Aunt Dorothy. Dorothy loved to show them off to her friends.
She always was the great hostess and the Two Harbors historian. “The kids” enjoyed the times and travels with her around the area and the fine state of Minnesota. Aunt Dorothy was extremely proud of Two Harbors and the residents, many of whom are former students of hers. She has passed on a legacy of education and strong independence for all who were blessed to be in her company.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Addison Charles Crowther.
She is survived by her brother, Frederick Earl Crowther (Hope), Florida, and their son, Gary Crowther, Alabama; as well as a host of adoring nieces and nephews from Texas, including Earl Crowther (Geneva) , Belton, Texas, Loni Banks (John), San Antonio, Texas, Karen Crowther (Ron Millegan), Dripping Springs, Texas, Nancy Crowther, Austin, Texas, and Patricia Elbel (Gerald), San Antonio, Texas.
She is also survived by great-nephews, John Bradley Banks and Christopher Elbel, and great-nieces, Brandi Banks and Cathy Elbel, all residing in San Antonio.
Memorial Service: 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 at the United Church, Two Harbors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the United Church. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
