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Janine A. Prosecky

Janine A. Prosecky

Jun 5, 2019

Janine A. Prosecky, 61, Superior resident, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at her home. She was born on February 5, 1958 to Herbert and Eleanor (Kauppi) Engstrom.

She graduated from high school and was a housekeeper for St. Francis Home in the Park. She loved all cats, especially her cats, Patches, Willie and Bandit.

Janine...

Jean C. Thatcher

Jean C. Thatcher

Jun 5, 2019

Jean C. Thatcher, 92, of Superior, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.

Jean was born on Dec 24, 1926 the son of Maurice and Ella Thatcher.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 17, at 11:00 at Greenwood Cemetery.

Rolland Dale Burgdorf

Rolland Dale Burgdorf

Jun 3, 2019

Arrangements are currently pending with the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home.

To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit our website at www.lenroot-maetzold.com .

Mary A. Zahradnik

Mary A. Zahradnik

Jun 2, 2019

Mary A. Zahradnik, 64, of Superior, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Superior Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Chicago, IL, on January 14, 1955, the daughter of Lee and Theresa Zahradnik.

Mary was a member of Tristone Baptist Church in Middleton, Ohio. She enjoyed being at church on Sundays and also enjoyed cooking.  Most...

Elenor "Ellie" Aho

Elenor "Ellie" Aho

Jun 1, 2019

Elenor (Ellie) Aho, 86, of Superior passed into eternal life on Saturday, June 1, 2019.  She was born August 14, 1932 to Norwegian immigrants Einar and Tina (Joten) Bakken in Noonan, North Dakota.  She grew up in Noonan, and the Clearbrook/Fosston MN areas.  After graduating from high school, she moved to Duluth MN, where she worked at Woolworth’s and...

Ruth Mae Watson

Ruth Mae Watson

Jun 1, 2019

Ruth Mae Watson (McDonough), 78, of Superior WI passed away June 1 st 2019 at Essentia Health in Duluth MN. Ruth was born on January 23 rd 1941 to the late Robert and Jeanette (Piper) McDonough.

She leaves behind her loving children, Andrea, Jimi, Robert, Dawn, Julie, Dan and Lynn Borchardt, her 18 Grandchildren and 20 Great...

Helen M. Bachand

Helen M. Bachand

May 29, 2019

Helen M Bachand, 99, lifelong Superior area resident, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN surrounded by her family. She was born on September 20, 1919 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Randal and Lucy (Harrington) Gordon.

She graduated from Cathedral High School and was employed as a secretary for the Chamber...

Hope L. Swenson

Hope L. Swenson

May 27, 2019

Hope L. Swenson 92, of Poplar, Wisconsin, died May 27, 2019. She was the last of four siblings born to Mabel M. and Howard L. Metcalfe of Arkansaw, Wisconsin. She was born in their home October 13, 1926.

She graduated from Arkansaw High School in 1944 and from Wisconsin State University of River Falls, Wisconsin, in 1947...

Johnathan D. Parkins

Johnathan D. Parkins

May 27, 2019

Johnathan D. Parkins, 23, of Brule, WI, died unexpectedly in Jourdanton Texas.

Johnathan was born on Aug. 21, 1995 the son of Fred Parkins, Jr. and Jennifer (Johnson) Follis.

He graduated from Northwestern High School with the class of 2013 and went on to earn his welding certificate from WITC.

He enjoyed hunting,...

Kenneth Lyle Hammond

Kenneth Lyle Hammond

May 26, 2019

Kenneth Lyle Hammond, 82, resident of Hawthorne, WI, died Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Northern Residence Home in Hawthorne, WI.

Arrangements are currently pending with the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home. To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit our website at www.lenroot-maetzold.com .

Annette E. Mattson

Annette E. Mattson

May 25, 2019

Annette E. Mattson, 84, of Superior, died Saturday. May 25, 2019, at New Perspective Assisted Living, Superior.

She was born October 10, 1934, in Superior, daughter of Herbert and Esther (Anderson) Salen.

Annette enjoyed crafts, exercising at Senior Connections, bringing Holy Communion to those unable to attend church services, Welcome Wagon, and being with friends...

Theresa L. Thompson

Theresa L. Thompson

May 24, 2019

Theresa L. Thompson, 58, Superior resident, died Friday, May 24, 2019 in her home.

Arrangements are pending with the Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior.

Anthony "Tony" George Lavalley

Anthony "Tony" George Lavalley

May 20, 2019

On May 20 th , 2019, Tony LaValley, age 60, passed away in his home due to complications with diabetes. A Superior native, Tony attended Cooper School, Central, and SSHS, graduating in 1977. Tony was well known in Superior among sports fans whether he was coaching and umping youth softball, reffing basketball, or playing. He loved bowling too, and...

Floyd S. Martin

Floyd S. Martin

May 16, 2019

Floyd S, Martin, 93, formerly of Superior, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, at New Perspective Assisted Living, Cloquet, MN.

He was born June 24, 1925 in Superior, son of Benjamin and Clarabel Martin.

In June 1946, Jean Lagro and Floyd Martin were united in marriage.

For over 75 years, Floyd worked as a...

Louise J. Manion

Louise J. Manion

May 15, 2019

Louise Jane Manion, 93, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. She was born on May 24, 1925, the youngest and beloved only daughter of Ralph and Ollie King in Wendell, ID.

Louise was a graduate of Wendell, Idaho High School in 1943, met Gayle Manion at the University of Idaho, Moscow and they...

Elizabeth Andrews

Elizabeth Andrews

May 15, 2019

Elizabeth Andrews, 79, of Superior, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born on April 9, 1940, in Superior.

Following Elizabeth's wishes, no services will be held.

Margaret Marie Erickson

Margaret Marie Erickson

May 14, 2019

Margaret Marie Erickson, 93, of Superior, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born in South Sioux City, NB, on August 17, 1925, the daughter of Hans and Betty Faye.

Margaret was a member of the Foster Grandparents Program at Lake Superior Elementary School, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Merry...

Terrance Pearson

Terrance Pearson

May 13, 2019

Terrance Pearson, 84, of Superior, died on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Monday, May 13, 2019 in his home.

Terrance was born in Superior on Feb. 18, 1935 the son of Cameron and Josephine Pearson.

He married Carol Hanson on April 26, 1958 and they raised 16 children and celebrated 58 years of...

John R. Raaflaub

John R. Raaflaub

May 12, 2019

John Ronald Raaflaub, retired Fire Chief for the City of Superior, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  He was born on December 10, 1936 to Jay and May (Friberg) Raaflaub. He served his country in the United States Army.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann...

Margaret "Marge" (Ronchak) Neve

Margaret "Marge" (Ronchak) Neve

May 12, 2019

Margaret "Marge" (Ronchak) Neve, a lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was born on September 17, 1925 to Louis and Mary (Murin) Ronchak. Marge graduated from Central High School in 1943. She was united in marriage to Raymond W. Neve on January 8, 1949 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church where they were lifelong...

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