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Lynn Rae Rochon

Lynn Rae Rochon

Dec 15, 2017

Lynn Rae Rochon, 42, Superior resident, died Friday, December 15, 2017 in her home. She was born in Superior, WI on September 23, 1975 to Steven and Luanne (Halonen) Anderson.

She graduated from high school and then from W.I.T.C. in the Cosmetology Program. Lynn Rae married Scott Rochon on October 21, 2000 in Central Assembly of God...

William G. Lehman

William G. Lehman

Dec 14, 2017

William G. Lehman, 70, Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Essentia-St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He reunited in heaven with the love of his life, the late Jacqueline Lehman, on what would have been their 38th wedding anniversary.

He was born on October 27, 1947 to William and Mildred...

Elizabeth Claire (Pelzer) Schmidt

Elizabeth Claire (Pelzer) Schmidt

Dec 11, 2017

Elizabeth Claire (Pelzer) Schmidt, 95, of Superior, WI, died on Monday, December 11, 2017, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Superior from heart failure. She was born on November 30, 1922, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, daughter of Kathryn (Devitt) Pelzer and John F Pelzer. She was one of four siblings. She graduated in nursing from Mercy Hospital in...

Peter V. Golden

Peter V. Golden

Dec 11, 2017

Peter V. Golden, 71, of Superior, died suddenly on Monday, December 11, 2017 at home after a short battle with cancer. He was born on May 22, 1946 to Peter E. and Apolonia (Fronckiewicz) Golden.

Peter invested much of his life energy to promote and support causes that were important to him; the Northland Gay Men’s Center...

George Kulus

George Kulus

Dec 11, 2017

George Kulus, 96, of Superior, died Monday, December 11, 2017, at Superior Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Superior.

He was born November 16, 1921 in Superior, son of Frank and Mary (Mrozek) Kulus.

George proudly served his country with the U.S. Army.

George worked as a construction laborer for many years and was a...

Christopher Jon Fritze

Christopher Jon Fritze

Dec 10, 2017

Christopher J. Fritze, 48, lifelong area resident, died Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Superior, WI. He was born in Duluth, MN July 31, 1969, the son of Jeffrey W. Fritze and Marjorie Gasper.

He attended Lake Superior College in Duluth, and was employed with Nation Quality Inspectors in Duluth as a Grain Inspector.

Chris is...

Hebert Lindelof

Hebert Lindelof

Dec 10, 2017

Herbert Lindelof, 88, currently of Marion, Indiana and formerly of Superior, WI, died Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Marion General Hospital in Marion Indiana.

Herbert was born on April 6, 1929 in Oulu, WI the son of Peter and Sina Lindelof.

Herb owned and operated Lindelof Trucking and then Lindelof Garbage and Recycling Services. He...

Gary Edson Hooker

Gary Edson Hooker

Dec 9, 2017

Gary Edson Hooker, 86, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born February 20, 1931 in Superior to Frank “Ed” and Doris (Olson) Hooker, Gary was a lifelong South Superior resident.

After graduating from Central High School in 1949, Gary became employed by the Northern Pacific Railway,...

Joyce C. Glonek

Joyce C. Glonek

Dec 9, 2017

Joyce Carole (Holmberg) Glonek went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 9, 2017 after a lengthy illness.

She was born on August 16, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Leonard and Agnes Holmberg. They moved back to Superior, WI when Joyce was 10 months old.  Joyce graduated from Superior Central High School in 1952 and after...

James K. Heim

James K. Heim

Dec 7, 2017

James K. Heim, 89, longtime resident of Solon Springs, WI, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Duluth, MN.

Per James' wishes no public services will be held. The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Diane C. Hietala

Diane C. Hietala

Dec 7, 2017

Diane C. Hietala, 83, South Range, WI resident, died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on August 23, 1934 in Superior, WI to Ariel and Josette (Durfee) McCauley.

Diane married William Hietala on November 15, 1952 and they celebrated forty years of marriage before his passing in May of...

Vernon B. Hoag

Vernon B. Hoag

Dec 6, 2017

Vernon B. Hoag, 93, of Superior, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Chris Jensen Health and Rehab Center.

Vernon was born in Superior the son of Bennie and Ethel Hoag.

He served his country during WWII in the Army and participated in the Battle of the Bulge.

He married Irene Raschke on April...

Carol J. Sayles

Carol J. Sayles

Dec 4, 2017

Carol J. Sayles, 79, of Superior, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at Mountain View Home in Superior. A memorial service for Carol will be held in the Spring.

Christopher J. Halverson

Christopher J. Halverson

Dec 1, 2017

Christopher J. Halverson, 52, of Superior, WI, passed away Dec. 1, 2017, in his home.

Chris was born in Superior on March 28, 1965, the son of Ray and Carol Halverson.

He graduated from SSHS in 1983 and later graduated from University Wisconsin-Superior majoring in Business Administration.

After college, Chris lived and worked...

Robert "Bob" Kenneth Stein

Robert "Bob" Kenneth Stein

Nov 30, 2017

Robert "Bob" Kenneth Stein, 95, went to meet his "Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ" on November 30, 2017. At that time, he was living at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Superior, WI.

"Bobby" was born to Henry and Ruth (Peterson) Stein in Duluth, MN, on February 5, 1922. Throughout his childhood he attended several...

Adeline Mae Swonger

Adeline Mae Swonger

Nov 28, 2017

Adeline Mae Swonger, 84, of Superior, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Superior on Dec. 10, 1932, the daughter of Basil and Etta Fall.

Adeline married Jack Swonger on May 24, 1957, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage together until his...

Judy J. Little

Judy J. Little

Nov 26, 2017

Judy J. Little, 71, longtime Superior and Poplar area resident, died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on May 14, 1946 in Superior, WI, daughter of Gerald and Louise (Edquist) Colby.

Judy loved her membership at Peace Lutheran Church and the community surrounding her for all of her...

Florence "Evelyn" E. Jaques

Florence "Evelyn" E. Jaques

Nov 24, 2017

Florence “Evelyn” E. Jaques, 91, lifelong Superior resident, died Friday, November 24, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on May 17, 1926 in Superior, WI to Louis and Mary (Wantula) Fleming.

Evelyn was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Eagles Club Aerie 80, Belgium Club, Superior Women’s Bowlers Association,...

Frederick T. Koch

Frederick T. Koch

Nov 23, 2017

Frederick T. Koch, 83, of Superior, died Thursday, November 23, 2017, at his residence.

He was born on March 13, 1934, in Superior, son of Frederick A. and Helen (Eigel) Koch.

He was a 1952 graduate of Cathedral High School, Superior. On May 25, 1991 in Superior, Fred Koch and Pamela McGraw were united in...

Alvin Carl Morin

Alvin Carl Morin

Nov 22, 2017

Alvin Carl Morin, 92, longtime area resident, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in Duluth, MN. He was born April 2, 1925 in Brooks, MN, the son of Alvin A. and Sarah E. (Stoeck) Morin.

He graduated from high school and the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK.

Alvin served his country honorably in the...

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