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Dennis E. Abrahamzon

Dennis E. Abrahamzon

Feb 27, 2019

Dennis E. Abrahamzon, 64, of Lake Nebagamon, WI, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, following his long battle with ALS.

He was born July 8, 1954, in Rapid City, SD., son of Patrick and Edna (Vendela) Abrahamzon.

After completing Hamlin University School of Law, and becoming a certified public...

Corrine I. Rudd

Corrine I. Rudd

Feb 25, 2019

Corrine I. Rudd, 90, of Superior, died Monday February 25, 2019 at Twin Ports Health and Rehabilitation.

Corrine was born on October 3, 1928 the daughter of Ida and Claire Lawler. She graduated from Superior Central High School.

She had worked as a bookkeeper for Stack's Department Store, Northern Electric in Duluth and Kapus Erickson....

James "Jim" Calvin Asbury

James "Jim" Calvin Asbury

Feb 24, 2019

James “Jim” Calvin Asbury, 73, of Pearland, TX, former longtime Superior resident, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospice Unit in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior August 17, 1945, the son of Daniel and Betty (Tapp) Asbury.

He was a graduate of Superior’s East High School, class of 1963, and he...

James Calvin Asbury

James Calvin Asbury

Feb 24, 2019

James “Jim” Calvin Asbury, 73, of Pearland, TX, former longtime Superior resident, died Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospice Unit in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior August 17, 1945, the son of Daniel and Betty (Tapp) Asbury.

He was a graduate of Superior’s East High School, class of 1963, and he...

Jeanne E. (Knudsen) Johnson

Jeanne E. (Knudsen) Johnson

Feb 24, 2019

Jeanne E. (Knudsen) Johnson, 98, of Superior, passed away on February 24, 2019, at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Jeanne was born in Superior on January 10, 1921, to Henry R.W. Knudsen and Lillian K. (Lund) Knudsen. Jeanne married Clarence 'Johnny' E. Johnson in September of 1948.

She graduated from Superior Central High School...

Carl Richard Hartshorn Jr.

Carl Richard Hartshorn Jr.

Feb 21, 2019

Carl Richard Hartshorn Jr., 48, lifelong area resident, died Thursday, February 21, 2019 at his home in Solon Springs. He was born in Superior, August 25, 1970, the son of Carl R. and Darlene (Phillips) Hartshorn Sr.

After high school, Carl went on to work for Jack Links, and as a carpenter doing roofing and construction for...

Gerda Keilpart-Stearns

Gerda Keilpart-Stearns

Feb 20, 2019

Gerda Keilpart-Stearns, 86, resident of Superior, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, MN. She was born March 10, 1932 in Offenbach, Germany, the daughter of Alois and Matilde (Bugelmeyer) Jaeger.

She moved from Germany in 1954 to Canada, then several years later moved to the United States in the 1960’s.

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James A. Rosenbaum

James A. Rosenbaum

Feb 20, 2019

James A. Rosenbaum, 91, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in his residence.

James was born on Nov. 4, 1927 the son of Edward and Hazel Rosenbaum

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Greg, and brother Don.

Jim is survived by his wife, Joann; sons David Rosenbaum of Burnsville, MN...

Paul Lyle Williams, Jr.

Paul Lyle Williams, Jr.

Feb 19, 2019

Paul L. Williams, Jr., 88, of Superior, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at New Perspective Assisted Living - Betty's Harbor.

He was born in Harrisonburg, VA, on January 2, 1931, the son of Paul, Sr. and Beulah Williams.

Paul married Mabel Downer on June 29, 1961 in Roscoe, SD.

Upon college graduation from...

James E. Madsen

James E. Madsen

Feb 18, 2019

James "Jim" E. Madsen, 61, Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 due to complications from diabetes. He was born on March 13, 1957 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Superior to John and Jean (Westlund) Madsen. He was born into a family of 6 sets of twins beginning with his great-grandmother.

He served in...

Kenneth M. Mertz

Kenneth M. Mertz

Feb 18, 2019

Kenneth M. Mertz, age 84, of Superior died Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Mayo Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born January 6, 1935 in Superior, the son of the late Clarence Mertz and Inez Wells. Kenneth married Shirley Hill in 1955 and they raised three children.

He worked for Fagerlin Fuel and volunteered for the...

George Eugene Hill

George Eugene Hill

Feb 14, 2019

George Eugene Hill, 94, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Superior, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, February 14, 2019, with his family by his side. He was born on March 24, 1924, in Maple, WI, to Charles and Selma (Soyring) Hill.

He graduated 8th grade from Maple Corner School, then worked on his family’s...

George E. And Elizabeth "Betty" Hill

George E. And Elizabeth "Betty" Hill

Feb 14, 2019

Family and friends will gather on Saturday, August 17, 2019, to honor the life of George Eugene Hill, 94, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Superior, followed by a joint burial for George and his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Hill, who passed away in May 2014 .

George passed away after a brief illness on...

Kelley C. (Johnson) Danielson

Kelley C. (Johnson) Danielson

Feb 13, 2019

Kelley C. (Johnson) Danielson, 47, Superior resident, died Wednesday, February 13, 2019. She was born on May 26, 1971 in Duluth, MN to George and Claudia (Brown) Johnson.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1989. Kelley was a graphic designer for many years. She enjoyed gardening and photography.  She was an animal lover and was...

Winifred Violet Mary Breitzmann

Winifred Violet Mary Breitzmann

Feb 11, 2019

Winifred Violet Mary (Powney) Breitzmann, age 90, died Monday, February 11 th 2019 at Solvay Hospice House with her devoted daughters by her side. Winnie was born on February 6, 1929, to Thomas and Violet Powney in the small coal mining village of Cymmer, Wales.

Her father was a coal miner and Winnie often told the story...

Ruby J. Johnson

Ruby J. Johnson

Feb 11, 2019

Ruby J. Johnson, 90, previously of South Range, died Monday, February 11, 2019, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.

She was born in Superior on January 27, 1929, the daughter of John and Johanna (Anderson) Johnson.

Ruby married Wallace Johnson on August 6, 1947.

She enjoyed singing, cooking, baking, and reading. ...

Gordon Willard Hunter

Gordon Willard Hunter

Feb 10, 2019

Gordon Willard Hunter, 85, Lake Nebagamon, WI resident, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI. He was born on February 4, 1934 in Superior, WI to Raymond and Ruth (Elmslie) Hunter.

Gordon was the owner/operator of Dunbar’s Hotel and Restaurant Supply for over sixty years. Gordon was a...

Sandra M. Hall

Sandra M. Hall

Feb 10, 2019

Sandra M. Hall, 74, Superior resident, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on October 13, 1944 in Superior, WI to Enoch and Alice (Kuvaja) Esselstrom.

Sandra married Lannis Hall on February 16, 1990 and they would have celebrated twenty-nine years of marriage.

Sandra is survived by...

Helen Lorraine Saari

Helen Lorraine Saari

Feb 10, 2019

Lorraine passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Encompass Health Care, Superior, into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior.  She was born on Oct. 23, 1919 to Henry & Minnie (Okerstrom) Hammerbeck at her home on 2418 Ogden Avenue. She accepted the Lord as her Savior when she was 11 and was actively involved at Bayside Baptist...

Richard "Rick" W. Jarvis

Richard "Rick" W. Jarvis

Feb 9, 2019

Richard “Rick” W. Jarvis, 66, Superior resident, died Saturday, February 9, 2019 in his home. He was born on January 23, 1953 in St. Paul, MN to Martin and Mavis (Leiber) Jarvis.

Rick served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He worked for Magcon Engineering doing electrical work for many years. For...

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