Gary E. Olson
Jul 19, 2020
Gary Eino Olson age 65 of N. Charleston, SC formerly of Maple, WI was a lifelong Packer and Gamecock fan entered into eternal ret on July 19, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Gary is survived by Dianne Sutherland, his one-night stand that lasted 28 years. Also, his siblings, Walt and Terri Olson, Kenneth and Gail Olson, roger...
Devin M. Midbon
Jul 18, 2020
Devin M. Midbon, 28, Superior resident, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born on May 9, 1992 to Tina Daniel and Corey Midbon. Growing up Devin was an avid racing fan and would race his go-kart #10 at Copper Creek Motorsports Park. Devin enjoyed NASCAR and hockey, his favorite team being the Minnesota Wild. He graduated from...
Earl A. Carignan
Jul 18, 2020
Earl A. Carignan, 71, of Iron River, WI (formerly of Superior, WI), died peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Solvay Hospice House following a four-year battle with cancer.
Earl was born in Ashland, WI, to Robert and Clara Ann (Thompson) Carignan. He grew up and attended school in Superior, maintaining lifelong friendships with his North End...
Bonnie Fae Gotelaere
Jul 15, 2020
Bonnie Fae Gotelaere, 76, longtime area resident, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI, July 20, 1943, the daughter of Ervin and Sherle (Brown) Wiggins. Bonnie was raised in Superior by her mother and stepfather, Jack Dowd.
Bonnie attended Superior East High School in Superior....
Roger Neal Hammer
Jul 15, 2020
Roger Neal Hammer, a retired respiratory therapist, and long time resident of Iron River, WI, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2020 at the age of 75 near his home.
Roger is survived by his wife, Vicki Hammer; his daughters Staci Lin Hammer and Kimberly E. Hammer; his grandchildren, Brennan S. McMeans, Alyssa D. Shull, Joshua R....
James Clifford Reinkall
Jul 15, 2020
James Clifford Reinkall, 76, of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2020 at home.
He was born on November 12, 1943 in Superior, the son of Charles and Beverly (Bartley) Reinkall.
James honorably served in the National Guard and was a longtime coach of the South End Dukes.
He was employed by...
Margie A. Bleskan
Jul 14, 2020
Margie A. Bleskan, 74, of Superior, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.
She was born November 4, 1945 in Superior, daughter of Alvin and Genevieve (Lazarski) Swanson.
Margie Swanson and James Bleskan were united in marriage on May 10, 1969 at Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior.
After many...
Danna Kathleen Swenson
Jul 11, 2020
Danna Kathleen Swenson, Age 79, passed away peacefully July 11, surrounded by the family she loved, at St Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.
Danna Was born April 23, 1941, in Superior to Mae and Leo Meronek. She attended St Adalbert’s Catholic School, graduated from Superior East High School, and worked as a stenographer at UW Superior.
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Allison "Ali" P. (Clark) Stoklasa
Jul 11, 2020
Allison Patricia (Clark) Stoklasa, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Duluth, MN at the age of 56, surrounded by her daughter Jessie, son-in-law Kerry, sisters, Colleen and Kelly, brother Tim, and our close family friend Ramina. As devastated and heartbroken as we are, we know now that she has been in pain for quite some time and...
Patricia D. "Patti" Mylonas
Jul 11, 2020
Patricia D. “PattI” Mylonas, 36, longtime area resident, died unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident, Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Cromwell, MN. She was born in Duluth, MN, October 15, 1983, the daughter of Nickolaas and Wanda Joy (Johnson) Running.
She graduated from Duluth Central High School and went on to earn her associate of arts degree...
Alfred "Al" Ignatius Gagne
Jul 11, 2020
Alfred "Al" Ignatius Gagne, 78, of Superior, died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
He was born November 10, 1941 in Duluth, MN, son of Irene and William Ruhnke. In 1956 the family moved to Superior.
Al graduated from Superior Central High School in 1960. He was an exceptional athlete, playing half-back...
Katherine J. Falstad
Jul 9, 2020
Katherine J. Falstad, 86, of Kansas City, MO and Lake Nebagamon, WI, died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her cabin in Lake Nebagamon.
She was born August 3, 1933 in Duluth, MN, daughter of Myrtle (Bell) and Earl Wellington Young.
Katherine J. Young and Robert D. Falstad were united in marriage April 2, 1955.
...
Brent M. Quernemoen
Jul 7, 2020
Brent M. Quernemoen, 60, of Superior, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at his residence.
He was born in Minneapolis on January 13, 1960, the son of Berenice (Larson) and Oscar Quernemoen.
Brent proudly served and had a long and rewarding career with the U.S. Marine Corps.
He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping,...
Edward 'Butch' L. Krawza
Jul 6, 2020
Edward L. 'Butch' Krawza, 78, of South Range, died Monday July 6, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Butch was born in Superior on Jan. 12, 1942 the son of Angeline (Giernot) and Frank Krawza. He served his country in the US Army and was stationed in Okinawa.
He married Barbara J. Nelson...
John W. Lindquist
Jul 4, 2020
John W. Lindquist, 89, longtime Superior resident, died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Trade Lake, WI, March 9, 1931 the son of Carl and Mable (Bergman) Lindquist.
John served his country honorably in the United States Army with the 45 th Infantry during the Korean War, and...
Jeanette R. Mitchell
Jul 3, 2020
Jeanette R. Mitchell, 84, Superior resident, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. She was born on September 2, 1935 in Olivia, MN, to Wilbur and Hilda (Wendorf) Musel.
Jeanette graduated from high school and went on to receive her RN degree from Bennington in Nebraska. She was employed as a...
Kristine Marie Ewton
Jul 3, 2020
Kristine Marie Ewton, 83, of Superior passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services.
Kristine was born in Ashland, WI on September 11, 1936 to Albert and Ellen Johnson.
Kris was a graduate of St. Luke's School of Nursing in Duluth and worked as an R.N. at hospitals in Hawaii and California....
Karla E. Hanson
Jul 3, 2020
Karla E. (Carlson) Hanson, 66, of Superior, died Friday July 3, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Karla was born in Duluth on August 26, 1953, the daughter of Doris (Lycander) and Virgil Carlson.
After graduating from Lake Superior Community College, she worked as an LPN at Moose Lake State Hospital and then at...
Greg M. Carlson
Jul 2, 2020
Greg Michael Carlson 53, Superior resident, died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth MN. He was born in Superior, October 20, 1966, the son of Dale “Gubba” Carlson and Patricia Ann (Bukowski) Carlson.
Greg graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1985. He owned and operated Strikers Bar in Superior...
James L. Foote
Jul 1, 2020
James L. “Jim” Foote, 96, lifelong Douglas County resident, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior. He was born in Superior, June 29, 1924, the son of Clyde and Selma (Lammi) Foote.
Jim was a graduate of the former East High School in Superior.
A World War II veteran,...
