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Lorraine K. Autio

Lorraine K. Autio

Apr 2, 2018

Lorraine K. Autio, 90, lifelong Maple, WI resident, died Monday, April 2, 2018 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 14, 1927 in Maple, WI to Hjalmer and Hannah (Salo) Walman.

Lorraine worked as a CNA at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center for many years and prior to that farmed. She...

Victor Lenhart

Victor Lenhart

Apr 2, 2018

Victor Lenhart, age 96, of Cornucopia, Wisconsin, passed away on April 2, 2018 in Superior, Wisconsin, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born March 23, 1922, in Allentown, PA, son of Julius and Mary (Gross) Lenhart.

Vic was independent, his life a reflection of his beliefs and values.  He and his cherished wife, Monda...

Lillian F. (Cain) Bergstrom

Lillian F. (Cain) Bergstrom

Mar 29, 2018

Lillian F. (Cain) Bergstrom, 102, of Superior, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018. She was born in Bottineau, ND on February 21, 1916, the daughter of Ulysses and Alice (Stokes) Thompson.

Lillian long held a deep faith in her Lord and Savior and all who knew her were touched by her kindness, caring and love...

Terry Lee Oaks

Terry Lee Oaks

Mar 28, 2018

Terry Lee Oaks, 62, of Superior, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

He was born on September 30, 1955, the son of Norbert and Joy (Baumgartner) Oaks.

Terry was a gifted artist and guitarist.  He loved life and his hobbies which included building model cars, riding motorcycles and ATV's, camping,...

Arthur E. Rasmussen

Arthur E. Rasmussen

Mar 27, 2018

Dr. Arthur E. Rasmussen, 91, Superior resident, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on July 12, 1926 in Superior, WI to Arthur E. and Emily (Salveson) Rasmussen.

He graduated from Superior Central High School in 1944. He served his country during World War...

Allen W. Ornell

Allen W. Ornell

Mar 26, 2018

On Monday, March 26, 2018, Allen W. Ornell, 90, of Duluth, passed away at Solvay Hospice House. Because of his decision to trust in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, he is now in heaven.

He was born August 8, 1927, in Duluth, son of Carl and Hazel (Bartling) Ornell.

During WWII, Allen served...

George E. White

George E. White

Mar 25, 2018

George Elmer White, 92, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on May 25, 1925 in Oelwein, IA to Elmer M. and Louise M. (Zinzer) White.

He was a graduate of the George Weitbrecht Mechanic Arts High School, class of 1943. After high...

Helen Julia Mikrot Mattila

Helen Julia Mikrot Mattila

Mar 25, 2018

Helen Julia Mikrot Mattila, 82, South Range, WI resident, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born in Automba, MN on September 28, 1935 to John and Lydia Laine.

She graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1953 and married Isadore Mikrot and settled in South...

Carol W. Swanson

Carol W. Swanson

Mar 25, 2018

Carol W. Swanson, 93, of Superior, died Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, surrounded by her family.

She was born December 6, 1924, in Hebron, ND, daughter of John and Althea (Dean) Watts.  She was the youngest of 11 children.

Carol moved to Superior in 1942 and worked at Globe...

Charles William Conner

Charles William Conner

Mar 23, 2018

Charles William Conner, 49, born in Superior, a longtime resident of Duluth, died Friday, March 23, 2018. He was born on July 6, 1968, to Charles Conner and Rae Diane LeBeau.

Charles loved being outdoors and going on outings to places like, the mall, Enger Park, or long drives up the shore. Charles loved watching television, especially...

Muriel A. Olson

Muriel A. Olson

Mar 21, 2018

Muriel A. Olson, 88, of Superior, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth.

She was born October 16, 1929, in Superior, daughter of Gustav and Agnes (Ericsen) Alenius.

Muriel was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary.

Being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was her priority and...

Stanley E. Miller

Stanley E. Miller

Mar 19, 2018

Stanley E. Miller, 69, Superior resident, died Monday, March 19, 2018.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert Allen Johnson

Robert Allen Johnson

Mar 16, 2018

Robert  “Bobby” Allen Johnson, 74, lifelong Lakeside, WI, area resident died Friday, March 16, 2018 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range, WI surrounded by his family. He was born on August 8, 1943 in Duluth, MN, the son of Harvey and Helen (Winkka) Johnson.

Bob graduated from Northwestern High School in 1962 and...

Phyllis E. Wicklund

Phyllis E. Wicklund

Mar 16, 2018

Phyllis, E. Wicklund, 80, of Superior, died Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Barnes Care Center in Esko, MN.

Phyllis was born in Maple, WI on Sept. 19, 1937 the daughter of William and Millie Lukkarila. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1956. She then attended Wanner's School of Beauty Culture.

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Sandra Joan Elizabeth Wheeler

Sandra Joan Elizabeth Wheeler

Mar 15, 2018

Sandra Joan Elizabeth (Quam) Wheeler “Sandi”, age 72, of Superior, WI, passed away in Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, on Thursday, March 15, 2018, after living courageously with a long illness. Her husband Don, son, Donald Jr. and other family members were at her side. She was surrounded by love, phone calls and messages that were delivered to her...

Gabriel John Dinkel

Gabriel John Dinkel

Mar 13, 2018

Gabriel John Dinkel

11/9/93 – 3/13/18

Heaven has gained another angel Gabriel.

Gabriel John Dinkel, age 24, died at home in Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, on March 13, 2018.

Born Nov. 9, 1993, in Baldwin, Wisconsin, Gabe Dinkel had a beautiful spirit and from early childhood was an enormously kind, thoughtful and...

Andrew "Andy" John Stangland

Andrew "Andy" John Stangland

Mar 12, 2018

Andrew “Andy” John Stangland, 57, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 following a brief and sudden illness. He was born July 21, 1960, the son of John E. and JoAnn (Krohn) Stangland.

He was a lifelong resident of Superior, WI, and graduated from Superior Senior High School.

Andy loved fishing, was an avid Green...

Ramona A. Verdoljak

Ramona A. Verdoljak

Mar 12, 2018

Ramona A. Verdoljak, 86, Superior WI, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, March 12, 2018.

She was born in Chetek, WI, on July 27, 1931. She is preceded by her husband, John D. Verdoljak; parents, Mary and Selder Anderson; daughter, Rocky Clark; son-in-law, Dean 'Odie' Eldridge; and siblings, Noel, Douglas 'Buddy', James 'Sam', Charles 'Chuck', Harley...

Beverly "Jean" Thomas

Beverly "Jean" Thomas

Mar 10, 2018

Beverly “Jean” Thomas, 84, of Superior passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, March 10, 2018 in the Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI.

Jean was born June 23, 1933 in Markville, Minnesota the second oldest child of Earl and Bernice (Roatch) Schultz. She had a green thumb tending to her flower and vegetable gardens at...

Brett E. Blomquist

Brett E. Blomquist

Mar 10, 2018

Brett E. Blomquist, 55, Superior resident, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on January 29, 1963 in Superior, WI to Robert and Patricia (Newman) Blomquist, Sr.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1981.Brett worked as a laborer for Waste Management for many years. He...

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