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Stella Marie Mattson
Stella M. Mattson, 71, Two Harbors, died Friday, March 31, 2006, at the Sunrise Home.
She was born Sept. 4, 1934, to Ralph and Mary (DeLuca) Cherro in Aurora. She graduated from Aurora High School, and worked at the Edgewater and Senior Friends. She married Larry Mattson on Feb. 20, 1954.
She attended Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Two Harbors. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Larry; daughters, Deborah and Mary; brothers, James Cherro and Arthur Cherro; and sisters, Camella Wilson and Agnus (Cherro) Marchall.
Stella is survived by her son Lawrence (Theresa) Mattson, Clover Valley; daughter, Beverly (Eric) Melander, Two Harbors; brothers, Leon (Bev) Cherro, Aurora, and Don (Doris) Cherro, Ontonagon, Mich.; grandsons and granddaughters, Michael (Jennifer), Robert, Jill, Amanda and Krystal; great-grandson Zack; and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of the Christian Burial was on April 3, 2006, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Duluth Township. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
Ethel M. Maas
Ethel M. Maas, 90, Two Harbors, formerly of St. Paul and Duluth, died on Saturday, April 1, 2006, at Sunrise Home.
She was born in St. Paul, March 28, 1916, to John and Minnie Strand. She married Clyde Maas on Jan. 3, 1942 in Lauderdale.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde; daughter Wanda (Jim) Stillman; sons Terry (Carolyn) Maas and Allen Maas; grandchildren Kelly Stillman, Kim Stillman, Ben Maas, Joe (Carla) Maas, and Elisabeth Maas; and sister Natalie (Robert) Lundholm.
Memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Friday, April 7, at Bayview Terrace, Two Harbors.
Arrangements made by the Cremation Society of Minnesota, Duluth, 218-624-5200.
Roger Jerry Viktora
Roger J. Viktora, 58, Two Harbors, died Monday, April 3, 2006, at home.
He was born June 1, 1947, to Jerry and Mary Ann (Maciejeski) Viktora in Two Harbors, where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1965.
Roger served in the U.S. Navy from 1965-84, then lived in California where he worked as a cabinetmaker. He later returned to Two Harbors where he was employed by Two Harbors Machine Shop and Irresistible Ink.
Roger is survived by his parents, Jerry and Mary Ann, Two Harbors; and brother David (Rhonda) Viktora, Hibbing.
Private services will be held at Cavallin Funeral Home in Two Harbors. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Two Harbors.
CAROL LOUISE WILLIAMS
Carol L. Williams of Silver Bay, died unexpectedly, at her home, Saturday, April 25, 2009. She was born November 30, 1950, and was raised in Two Harbors and graduated from Two Harbors High School. She married Robert Williams and together they raised their family in Silver Bay.
Carol L. Williams of Silver Bay, died unexpectedly, at her home, Saturday, April 25, 2009.
She was born November 30, 1950, and was raised in Two Harbors and graduated from Two Harbors High School. She married Robert Williams and together they raised their family in Silver Bay. In 2004, she accomplished her dream when she opened the Dilly Dally Shop and was able to serve her community of Silver Bay. Carol was an accomplished artist and enjoyed fishing and hunting, and most times outhunted and outfished her sons and husband. She was lovingly known as “Crackshot Carol.”
She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Swanson, and sister, Margaret “Midge” Anderson.
Carol is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert of Silver Bay; mother, Rita Swanson of Two Harbors, children, Jolene (Jon) Stover of North Branch; Tami (Brian) Hiland of North Branch; Heather (Ted) Peterson of Finland; Holly Williams of Silver Bay; James (Kara) Williams of Silver Bay; and Jarod (Casey) Williams of Silver Bay; grandchildren, Melissa, Kayla, Josh, Ashley, Emily, Cody, Josie, Chase, Benjamin, Cash, Wiley, Carter, and Talon; great-grandson, Vincent, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday May 2, 2009 at the Bay Area Vineyard Church in the Mary MacDonald Building on Edison Blvd. in Silver Bay. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
JOAN L. JOHNSON
Joan L. Johnson, 78, Two Harbors, died Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. Joan was born December 27, 1930 to John “Jack” Louis and Irene (Chalman) Johnson in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended schools. She also attended Duluth Business College.
Joan was born December 27, 1930 to John “Jack” Louis and Irene (Chalman) Johnson in Two Harbors, where she grew up and attended schools. She also attended Duluth Business College. After her marriage to Richard W. Johnson, they lived in Bomi Hills, Liberia, West Africa for several years, where she worked as an administrative secretary for a mining company. They returned to Two Harbors and as a family operated A& W (later R.W.’s) Drive-In for many years.
Joan was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and the Women of the Moose. She was an avid reader, enjoyed playing cards, puzzles, baking, traveling, assisting at the Agate Bay Gun Club, helping other residents at Harbor Point apartments, and volunteering at church.
Joan’s easy laugh, sharp wit, and helping hands will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard William Johnson, brothers, Roy, Lloyd and Robert Johnson, and sisters, Dorothy Duff, and Marian (Ippy) Carlson.
She is survived by her daughters, Mary (Leonard) Turek and Lori Molitor; a son, Richard (Rebecca) Johnson Jr.; and grandchildren, Kelly, Erik, Trista, Shane, Richard III, and Daniel; and great-grandchildren, Tyler, Tierza and Domiitri
Visitation - Noon until the 1 PM service on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Two Harbors. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Two Harbors. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
Levi James Madison
Levi was born on August 9, 1981 , to Dawn and James W. Madison, Jr. He attended Duluth public schools and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1999. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from UWS, and then received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of St. Scholastica.
Levi James Madison, 27, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2009 , as a result of a car accident near his home in Rochester, Minnesota.
Levi was born on August 9, 1981, to Dawn and James W. Madison, Jr. He attended Duluth public schools and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1999. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from UWS, and then received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of St. Scholastica . Immediately after finishing school, Levi became employed at the Mayo Clinic as a registered nurse where he had worked since November 2007.
He cultivated a passion for music that enabled him to become a very fine guitar player on the professional level. At 27 years old Levi already had a fine grasp of rock, blues and classical music. He could blast through a Lynyrd Skynyrd tune and immediately follow it up with a Fernando Sor piece on the classical guitar, both equally well executed.
Levi was a gift. People who knew Levi knew him as much more than a very talented musician. His gentle, caring nature embraced all who shared his company. He loved all living creatures both great and small. The Mayo Clinic jumped at the opportunity to hire Levi because he personified the most important facet of healing, and that is LOVE. He preferred enjoying life with his beautiful Jessica and his friends far and above worrying about the superfluous garb we tend to mire through. He drew the good out of those who met him. Solid convictions, sensitive and fun all in one beautiful young man.
Levi was preceded in death by his grandfather James W. Madison, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Dawn Madison of Superior, Wisconsin, and his father, James W. Madison, Jr. of Knife River, Minnesota, the love of his life, Jessica Olmanson of Foley, Minnesota, grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Memorial Service honoring Levi will be held at Cremation Society of Minnesota located at 4100 Grand Avenue , Duluth , on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Anders officiating. Reception to follow. Friends of Levi, feel free to bring your music. Private inurnment at a later date. Services entrusted to Cremation Society of Minnesota.
SHARON JEAN NOPOLA
She was born August 20, 1943 to Solvay and Howard Koski and parented by Solvay and Kermit Mattson. She grew up in Silver Bay where she graduated from William Kelly High school. Following graduation, Sharon married and started a family. After returning to Silver Bay, she started a hobby farm and later worked at the Sunrise Nursing Home.
Sharon Jean Nopola, 65, Silver Bay, died Sunday July 19, 2009 at her home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous fight with cancer.
She was born August 20, 1943 to Solvay and Howard Koski and parented by Solvay and Kermit Mattson. She grew up in Silver Bay where she graduated from William Kelly High school. Following graduation, Sharon married and started a family. After returning to Silver Bay, she started a hobby farm and later worked at the Sunrise Nursing Home. She owned and operated her own antique store and worked at her sister’s flea market. Sharon loved horses, antiques, flowers and gardening, but most of all her family. She was known for her love and knowledge of animals. She was tenacious, stubborn, out- spoken, a hard worker, known for her words of wisdom and courage. She was above all else the backbone of the family. She was a member of Sychar Lutheran Church.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Kermit and Solvay Mattson and Howard Koski, son Kris Hanson, sister Kathy Collins and husband Bob Kofstad.
She is survived by her husband, Howard, children Tonya Hanson (Greg), Ron Kofstad (Kim) and Steven (Amy) Nopola, sisters Sonja Appling, Kirstin (Pat) Murray, Margy (Tom) Porter, brothers Edward (Jenny) Mattson and Martin (Diane) Mattson, 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation: one hour before the 3PM memorial service, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Sychar Lutheran Church in Silver Bay. Burial will be in Sawtooth Mountain Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
PHILIP O. HILL
He was born August 20, 1913 to Charles and Fanny (Herren) Hill in Omaha, Nebraska. As a small child he moved to Annandale, Minnesota where he grew up and attended school. As a young man he worked at the CC Camps, survey crew, Federal Pump and several bakeries until becoming owner of the Homecroft Bakery in Two Harbors.
Philip O. Hill, 95, Two Harbors, Minnesota, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at home.
He was born August 20, 1913 to Charles and Fanny (Herren) Hill in Omaha, Nebraska. As a small child he moved to Annandale, Minnesota where he grew up and attended school. As a young man he worked at the CC Camps, survey crew, Federal Pump and several bakeries until becoming owner of the Homecroft Bakery in Two Harbors. In his later years Phil was employed by the DM&IR Railroad until retiring. He was a 4H leader for many years, union president for the DM&IR Railroad and was a master gardener.
He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Helen Moe in 1970, son Ronald Hill, infant daughter, three sisters and seven brothers.
Phil is survived by his wife of 25 years Vernette, son Harold (Marlene) Hill of Plymouth, MN, daughters Ardis Cardinal of Tennessee, Carol Melser of Great Falls, MT, Shirley (Merv) Hanson of Two Harbors, Monica Higgs of Duluth, step-sons Frank (Donna) Libal of Homer, AK, John (Cheryl) Libal, Robert (Emmy) Libal and Gary (Sharon) Libal all of Two Harbors, step-daughters Sandra (Joseph) Roberts of Duluth, Rose (Erless) Burgess of Homer AK, brother Everette Hill of Arizona, 18 grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 20 step-great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: one hour before the 2 PM Service on Monday, June 29, 2009 at Cavallin Funeral Home. Memorial preferred to St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic Hospice. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery at a late date.
KANE S. PETERSON
Age 53 of Moorhead, surrounded by close family passed peacefully on June 6, 2009. Kane served in the U.S. Air Force and attended High School in Two Harbors and St. Paul.
He is survived by daughters Sena, Syndal, Sophia, and former spouse Jane Weber all of Inver Grove Heights; brothers George (Shirley) Peterson of New Brighton and Paul (Diane) Peterson of Two Harbors; and special friend Stephanie Savageau of Moorhead. Preceded in death by his father, George W. Peterson, mother, Phyllis Peterson, and brother Bill Peterson.
A private family memorial service was held.
NORMAN C. SOUTHARD
Norman Cecil Southard, 61, Knife River, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21. Norm was born August 13, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in Chicago. In 1967 he entered the United States Air Force and played in the Drum and Bugle Corps, and was honorably discharged in 1973.
He was employed at the telephone company in Mound and Two Harbors. Norm moved to Knife River with his wife Susan in 1983. He worked at North Shore Track Services in Duluth where he will be greatly missed.
Norm was a member of The Jaycee’s in Mound and the Knife River Lutheran Church. He served on the Lake County Board of Adjustments and Planning and Zoning. Norm was a Master Nautical Pilot, volunteered at local fund-raisers and enjoyed helping others. He enjoyed riding his Harley and snowmobiling. Norm could fix anything.
He is survived by his wife Susan; daughters Jennifer (Zack) Reimers, and Sara Shaw; his son Mark Southard; a granddaughter Alison Shaw; a brother Karl (Melissa) Southard, sister, Christine Southard; and nieces and nephews. He’s preceded in death by his father Cecil Southard and mother Leora Quinn.
Norm will truly be missed by his family and friends.
Memorial service will be held at Knife River Lutheran Church on Saturday, July 25 at 11a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family has set up a trust account for Norm’s granddaughter, Alison Shaw at The Lake Bank.
Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
CHESTER VERNON NORLEN
He was born December 30, 1919 to Walter and Sadie (Gustafson) Norlen in Two Harbors, where he was a lifelong resident. Chester served in the US Army during WWII, and the Korean Conflict. He was employed as a clerk for Reserve Mining Company from 1956-82.
Chester V. Norlen, 89, Two Harbors, died Monday, June 29, 2009 in the Lake View Memorial Hospital.
He was born December 30, 1919 to Walter and Sadie (Gustafson) Norlen in Two Harbors, where he was a lifelong resident. Chester served in the US Army during WWII, and the Korean Conflict. He was employed as a clerk for Reserve Mining Company from 1956-82. He earlier drove bread, milk, and candy delivery trucks for many years. Chester was awarded 1993 Friend of the Elderly Award from Sunrise Home, 1994 Hiram Award from Masonic Lodge for Volunteerism, and 1995 Lake County Outstanding Citizen. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Two Harbors, American Legion, Masonic Lodge for 62 years, Two Harbors Industrial Council, and AARP. Chester enjoyed bowling, golfing, coffee, jokes, and storytelling with friends, and spending time at the cabin with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Jeanette (Greenfield), sister, Marjorie Carlson, and brother, Earl Norlen.
Chester is survived by sons, Thomas (Sue) of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and James (Nancy) of Two Harbors; daughter, Susan (John) Kirch of Fallon, Nevada; a brother Donald (Dorothy) Norlen of Two Harbors; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, and special friend, Arlene Evans.
Visitation will be from 10 AM until the 11 AM Memorial Service Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Two Harbors. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
