Obituaries

Raymond “Ray” Ellis Raymond “Ray” Ellis Svir passed on August 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Ray was born September 24, 1927 to George and Emelia (Rushman) Svir in Barnett Township, Greenbush, MN.

Florence “Marion” Johnson Florence “Marion” Johnson passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 5th. Marion was born on October 19, 1930, to Gust and Esther Gustafson in Two Harbors, Minnesota.

Mary A. Kor, 79, formerly of Two Harbors, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Essentia Health in Duluth.

Marilyn Schaefer quietly departed this life on Saturday, September 3. For those who are unaware of who Marilyn was, you only have to ask the myriad of dog owners (she knew many of them) and shop keepers as well as others around town who had the pleasure of her visits, accompanied by her faithful companion, Maggie. The two had the ability to brighten your day with Marilyn’s compassion and wit and Maggie’s enduring mannerisms. If you were lucky, Maggie might even have had a conversation

William “Bill” Louis Lilie, of Two Harbors, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

Darren Roger Davidson Darren Roger Davidson, 49, Two Harbors, died Sunday, August 28, 2022 at home surrounded by family and friends, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Darren was born November 6, 1972 to Roger Davidson and Gloria Swanson in Two Harbors, where he was a lifelong resident.

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Bobby Jackson, age 42, passed away unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota on July 29, 2022. Bobby’s passing was related to an underlying health condition that had been complicated by COVID-19. Bobby was born October 30, 1979 in Everett, Washington to Robert Brydon and Elaine Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Kate Jackson and children Dylan, Scarlett, Peregrin, Finnegan, and his two oldest children, Alex and Julie; his mother and stepfather, Elaine Jackson & Dave Hagen; his sisters, Shannon Merritt (Ray), Sara Jackson, Heather Bourasaw; and brother, Nathan Bourasaw; his grandparents, Sandie and Jerry Hostetter, and grandmother, Sue Hilberg. Bobby is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Jesse, Amanda (Brian), Jose (Angela), Sebastian, Cherie, Marc (Loren), Macey, Anna, six great nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bobby also leaves behind his mother-in-law, Janet (Dan) Plinski, brother- in-law, Bill Worton; and sisters-in-law, Melanie Mayo, Kelsey Mayo, Brenna Mayo, Jessica Mayo-Grimm and many nieces and nephews.

Ryan H. Costley, age 19 of Apple Valley, passed away on Aug 9, 2022. Our Jedi Master fought a hard yearlong battle with leukemia that had AT complications. Preceded in death by grandmother, Patricia Yurek. Survived by parents, Mike and Sue Costley; brother, Connor; sister, Kasey; grandparents, Lefty Yurek, Mitchel Costley, James and Kay Sheils; many other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Thursday, August 18, 2022 at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Visitation Wednesday (8/17) 5-8 PM at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Tr., Lakeville (952-469-2723), and also one hour prior to service at church.

Bobby Jackson, age 42, passed away unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota on July 29, 2022. Bobby’s passing was related to an underlying health condition that had been…