Ena Mae Bjorum Kulas was born on February 26, 1924 in the dining room of the family home. A room reserved for special meals and the birth of babies. Her parents were Elise Jentoft and Carl Bjorum, both from Norway. She passed away peacefully, with her children at her side, on March 3rd, five days after her 98th birthday. She was the youngest of 6 children and lived the longest. She went from the baby to the matriarch.
Edward (Ed), age 66 of Beaver Bay, MN went to his Heavenly Father on March 2nd, 2022, after a long battle with heart disease. Ed was preceded in death by his father Kermit Mattson, mother Solvay Ronning, sisters Kathy Collins and Sharon Nopola, son Jason Mattson, and grandson Liam Bjerketvedt.
Lyle H. Peters, 85, Duluth, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at St.
Sharon A. Peters, 70, Two Harbors, died Monday February 28, 2022 At Fairview University Hospital, with her family at her side. A cancer survivor, she also fought a fouryear battle with pulmonary hypertension and it’s side effects.
Veronica C. Ulanowski, 86, Duluth, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at St.
Shirley Ann (Olson) Tatterfield, 85, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2021. After growing up in Two Harbors, Minnesota, Shirley travelled with her husband Don while he was in the military and retired in Colorado Springs. Shirley was predeceased by husband Don and survived by her two children Brenda and Terry. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and many loved family members and friends. Shirley lived a life full of joy and will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs at 3:00 pm.
Bruce W. Alden, 71, Two Harbors, died Thursday, February 10, 2022.
Lorne Rafn, 85, Two Harbors, died Thursday at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation in Duluth. Lorne was born March 26, 1936 to George and Thelma (Hansen) Rafn in Two Harbors.
Norma Adeline Smith was born June 8, 1927 to Anton Hanson and Olive (Crogen) Hanson. Norma was baptized and confirmed in Trondheim Lutheran of rural Rosholt, South Dakota.