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Lawrence J. Quam

Lawrence J. Quam

Jun 7, 2020

Lawrence J. Quam “Larry” born February 6, 1934 died unexpectedly on June 7, 2020. He married the love of his life Yvonne on December 4, 1954.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Yvonne. His five children Larry (Susan), Ron (Lorrie), David (Susan), Teresa (John) and Dennis (Bonnie). Thirteen grandchildren Daryl (Kamini), Mike (Becky),...

Gary E. Dunbar

Gary E. Dunbar

Jun 7, 2020

Gary E. Dunbar, 68, of Brule, died unexpectantly Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his residence.

He was born March 11, 1952 in Milwaukee, son of Archie and Agnes (Ballering) Dunbar and grew up in West Allis, WI.

Stanley 'Stan' T. Kahn

Stanley 'Stan' T. Kahn

Jun 7, 2020

Stanley 'Stan' T. Kahn, 68, of Superior, died Sunday June 7, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

Stan was born in Duluth on June 16, 1951 the son of Rosemary (Coburn) and Stanley Kahn.

He was a standout baseball player at Duluth Denfeld graduating with the class of...

Carol Jean Clark

Carol Jean Clark

Jun 5, 2020

Carol J. Clark, 74, of Superior, died Friday, June 5, 2020, under hospice care at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born October 29, 1945 in Superior, daughter of Toivo and Lillian (Hendrickson) Hoffren.

Her work history was banking. She started at First National Bank in Superior, and after 47 years,...

Kristin K. Maypole

Kristin K. Maypole

Jun 3, 2020

Our beautiful and beloved daughter, Kristin K. Maypole, 50, of Oro Valley, Arizona, died unexpectedly of natural causes at her home on June 3, 2020.

Kristin was born in Madison, WI on September 2, 1969 the daughter of Donald and Mary Jane Maypole. She graduated from Duluth East High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's...

Rosemary Caven

Rosemary Caven

May 31, 2020

Rosemary Caven, 93, formerly of Lake Nebagamon passed away on May 31, 2020. She was born September 1, 1926 in Finlayson, MN to the late Frederick and Mae (Dosch) Manske. She grew up in Crosby Beach, MN and was the valedictorian of the Crosby-Ironton High School class of 1944.

Following her high school graduation, Rosemary went to...

John "Chic" T. Ciocarelli

John "Chic" T. Ciocarelli

May 31, 2020

John “Chic” T. Ciocarelli, 62, Esko, MN resident, died on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 16, 1957 in Superior, WI to Russell and Mary (Quinn) Ciocarelli.

John graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1976. He served his country in the United States Air Force retiring...

Karen S. Monson-Thompson

Karen S. Monson-Thompson

May 30, 2020

Karen S. Monson-Thompson, 60, Superior resident, died Saturday, May 30, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 23, 1959 in Ypsilanti, MI to Robert and Mary Lou (Thomas) Monson.

Karen graduated the University of Central Michigan receiving her BA degree and from the University of Minnesota-Duluth receiving her MA degree in Fiber Art.  She owned...

Mark Steven Anderson

Mark Steven Anderson

May 30, 2020

Mark Steven Anderson, 53, resident of Milwaukee, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 30th, 2020 at home.

He was born December 1, 1966 in Shell Lake, WI, the son of David E. Anderson and Mary L. (Roy) Colborn.

Mark grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior High School in 1985. He later relocated...

Linda E. Carter

Linda E. Carter

May 29, 2020

Linda E. Carter, 44, of Superior, died Friday, May 29, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.

She was born January 9, 1976 in Superior, daughter of Lester and Patricia (Haydon) Lawver.

Linda worked as a C.N.A. at Harmony House, Superior.

Some of her interests included attending concerts, cheering for the Green Bay Packers,...

Shelley Rae Pattee

Shelley Rae Pattee

May 28, 2020

Shelley Rae Pattee, 62, of Superior, died Thursday, May 28, 2020 under hospice home care at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born October 10, 1957 in St. Paul, MN, daughter of John and Fern (Gamer) Olbrych.

Shelley worked 28 years at Joe's Pagoda as a waitress and bartender, and she cooked at...

Donna Lee Rygg

Donna Lee Rygg

May 28, 2020

Donna Lee Rygg, 80, of Superior, died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 23, 1939 in Superior, daughter of Albin and Geneva (Rygg) Beckwell.

Donna worked many years as a nurse's aide in area nursing homes.

Some of her interests included fishing, dancing, visiting...

Tormod Clausen

Tormod Clausen

May 27, 2020

Tormod Clausen, 98, of Superior, died Wednesday May 27, 2020 at Twin Ports Health and Rehab Center.

Tormod was born in Steinkjer, Norway on August 31, 1921 the son of Tina (Andreasen) and Karl Clausen.

He began working from the age of 9 at a farm tending cows before and after school. At 14 he...

Ronald O. Peterson

Ronald O. Peterson

May 26, 2020

Ronald O. Peterson, 80, longtime area resident, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, MN. He was born in Faith, MN, August 22, 1939 the son of Olaf and Ruth (Rasmussen) Peterson.

He was united in marriage to Carol Lee, on December 27, 1958 and they celebrated sixty-one years of marriage before his...

Jacob C. Benoit

Jacob C. Benoit

May 25, 2020

Jacob C. Benoit, 28, of Forest Lake, MN, died Monday May 25, 2020 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis.

He was born on March 5, 1992 the son of Therese J. (Pearson) Jerrard and Ricky Benoit. He worked at Ductz Air Duct Cleaning and HVAC...

Marjorie A. Rutan

Marjorie A. Rutan

May 22, 2020

Marjorie 'Marge' Anne Rutan, 92, of Superior, died peacefully on Friday May 22, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center.

Marjorie was born in December 1927 on a farm in Morgan County Ohio, to Frank and Belva Carr.  She graduated top of her high school class, and also graduated with top honors from Ohio State University with a Bachelor...

Barbara A. Anderson

Barbara A. Anderson

May 22, 2020

Barbara "Dubby" Anderson, 84, ascended to eternal life with God on Friday, May 22 nd of 2020.

Barbara was born in Superior on August 7th, 1935 the daughter of Claudine (McGill) and Irvin Mossberger. She graduated from Central High School with the class of 1953. She married the love of her life Jack Anderson in January of...

Eleanor Labonte

Eleanor Labonte

May 19, 2020

Eleanor (Turnquist) LaBonte, 92, of Columbia Heights, MN passed into heaven on May 19, 2020 of natural causes.

Eleanor was born and raised in Duluth, MN and later lived in South Range, WI and Superior, WI. In 2013 she moved to Suncrest Assisted Living in Scanlon, MN and in 2018 she moved to New Perspective Senior Living...

Wesley Tullberg

Wesley Tullberg

May 17, 2020

Wesley Tullberg, 63, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, August 27, 1956, the son of Donald and Rose (Rampier) Tullberg.

He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1974 and owned and operated Northland Construction for over thirty years.

Wesley was an...

Lorraine F. Deboer

Lorraine F. Deboer

May 17, 2020

Lorraine Frances DeBoer, 96, of Superior, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range.

She was born June 17, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Albert and Mathilda (Birch) Jacks.

Lorraine worked many years in the health care industry as a medical technician.

Some of her interests...

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