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John M. Johnson
Apr 4, 2017
John M. 'Hook' Johnson, 65, of Superior, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at his home.
He was born in Ashland, WI, on February 10, 1952, the son of Kenneth and Marjorie Johnson.
John graduated from East High School in Duluth. He took courses after high school and became a licensed chef. John worked at Hennessey's...
Ernest "Ernie" E Gronroos
Apr 2, 2017
Ernest “Ernie” E. Gronroos passed away April 2, 2017 in Superior from complications of a stroke that he suffered on March 17th. He was 91.5 years old, born September 26, 1925. He called his age the “ancient age” and joked about how old he was getting. Ernest always had a sense of humor and was always pleasant, never speaking...
Irene Boedigheimer
Apr 2, 2017
I rene Boedigheimer, 96, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Superior, WI. Irene was born February 5, 1921 in Superior, WI to Peter and Alice (Nelson) Moe. She graduated from Superior Teachers College and taught in Florence, WI, Michigan and Superior, WI. Irene is survived by many cousins and caregivers Richard and Gwen Theien. She is preceded in death...
Vern V. Charbonneau
Mar 30, 2017
Vern V. Charbonneau, 72, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017, at Sylvia's Hospice House in Ocala, Fla. from complications following successful knee replacement surgery at Ocala Regional Hospital.
He was born March 29, 1945, in Superior to Vern H. and Bernice Fliehr Charbonneau. He was a graduate of Cathedral School and the University of Wisconsin, Eau...
Lauri Arthur Lind
Mar 29, 2017
Lauri Arthur Lind, 92, Shoreview, MN resident, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at New Perspective Senior Living in Roseville, MN. He was born on January 2, 1925 in Oulu, WI to Andrew and Marie (Rahko) Lind.
He served his country in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Lauri was employed...
Lawrence "Larry" Davies
Mar 29, 2017
Lawrence “Larry” Davies, 74, Lake Nebagamon, WI resident and formerly of Poplar, WI, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Larry was born on September 11, 1942 in Lafayette, IN to Richard and Bette (McClean) Davies. He was raised by his grandmother at her resort on Gull Lake in Lampson, WI....
Dennis W. Malinowski
Mar 29, 2017
Dennis W. Malinowski, 73, of Lake Nebagamon, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Superior.
Dennis was born on Oct 4, 1943 to Frank and Marie Malinowski.
He graduated from Cathedral High School with the class of 1961 and then went to work for Stroozas Big Dollar for many years before opening his own store,...
Elmer Erland Bodeen
Mar 28, 2017
Elmer Erland Bodeen, 97, of Superior died peacefully on March 28. Born 12/15/1919 in Port Wing, WI. Beloved son of August and Mary Bodeen.
Preceded in death by his loving wives, Melda (Melda Herman) and Ila Rae (Ila Rae Waseen); sisters, Martha (Nick) TaBelle, Ellen (Frank) Puig, Freda (Clarence) Carlson, and Jane (Lee) Rogers; brother, Ted (Virgina)...
James Gerald Anderson
Mar 27, 2017
James G. Anderson, 84, of Superior, died Monday, March 27, 2017, at Superior Health and Rehabilitation in Superior.
He was born in Superior on February 5, 1933, the son of Oscar and Anna Anderson.
Jim served honorably in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was a brick layer for many years and...
Arne S. Franzen
Mar 26, 2017
Arne S. Franzen, 82, Superior, WI resident, died on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Superior Rehab & Nursing Center in Superior, WI. He was born on August 20, 1934 in St. Paul, MN to Otto and Hilma (Nielsen) Franzen. Arne served his country in the United States Army. He was employed as a carman for the Burlington Northern Railroad...
Ruth E Hendry
Mar 25, 2017
Ruth E. Hendry, 64, Superior, died on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center in Superior, WI. She was born on June 18, 1952 in Superior, WI to Charles and Lois (Baldwin) Hendry and was a lifelong Superior resident.
She graduated from Superior Senior High and received her Bachelor Degree in Education from the...
James "Jimmy" C. Gray
Mar 25, 2017
James “Jimmy” C. Gray left this world to start his new journey with Jesus, after battling cancer. Passing away in loving care at the Solvay Hospice House, in Duluth, MN on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was 58 years old.Jimmy was one of the most courageous, brave, generous, kind loving souls one could ever have in their lives. He...
Lois J Hendry
Mar 24, 2017
Lois J. Hendry, 90, Superior, WI resident, died on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center in Superior, WI. She was born on February 8, 1927 in Oconto, WI to Lloyd and Ruth “Elsie” (Vuoti) Baldwin.
Lois was a teacher for over twenty years. She taught in the Solon Springs School District for over...
Denise M Magdzas
Mar 24, 2017
Denise Mary Magdzas, a lifelong Superior resident, died suddenly on March 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. If you asked her age, Denise would tell you she was 25 although she was actually 52 years old at the time of her passing. She was born in Superior on June 2, 1964, the daughter of Donald J. and Doris...
Linda June Anderson
Mar 24, 2017
Linda June Anderson, 65, of Superior, died Friday, March 24, 2017, at McKenzie Manor in Superior.
She was born in Rockford, IL, on October 10, 1951, the daughter of Albert and June Anderson.
Linda worked at the Challenge Center in Superior and loved spending time with people.
She is preceded in death by...
Marjorie M. Nelson
Mar 23, 2017
Marjorie M. Nelson, 86, of Superior, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Marjorie was born in Superior on Jan. 20, 1931 the daughter of James Harlan and Jeannette Romans.
She graduated from Superior East High School. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star.
...Patricia E. Erickson
Mar 20, 2017
Patricia E. Erickson, 96, longtime Superior, WI resident, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. She was born on March 17, 1921 in Superior, WI to Frank and Olive (L’Herault) Murray. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1938 and 1941 from St. Mary’s Hospital X-Ray program. Patricia was employed as a...
Andrew "Andy" Mikrot
Mar 19, 2017
Andrew “Andy” Mikrot, 28, of South Range, WI, died on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN from injuries he sustained in an ATV accident. He was born on September 15, 1988 in Duluth, MN to Richard and Terri (Miller) Mikrot, Sr. Andy graduated from Superior Senior High School in 2007 and was...
Marcella Mattson
Mar 16, 2017
Marcella Mattson, 82, of Maple, WI, died on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on March 2, 1935 in Maple, WI to Eric and Mary (Saari) Mattson. She was the youngest of fourteen children. Marcella graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. She was employed as a secretary for various...
James "Jim" E. Norkunas
Mar 16, 2017
James “Jim” E. Norkunas, 75, longtime Superior area resident, currently of Solon Springs, WI resident died on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1941 in Superior, WI to Charles and Bertha (Korach) Norkunas. Jim graduated from the former East High School and attended M.A.T.C. – Milwaukee Area Technical College in Mechanical Engineering....
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