Obituaries

Nov 9, 2016

Janis M. Kolstad, 83, of Superior, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 13, 1933, in Superior, daughter of William and Gunda (Solie) Kolstad. Janis was a loving mother to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a friend to many and a woman...

Nov 8, 2016

Kyle Massey, 45, lost his battle with alcoholism and died on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in Glendale, WI. He was born October 27, 1971 in Superior to Timothy Massey and Bonnie (Brower) LaFond. Kyle graduated in 1990 from Superior Senior High School. He attended UW- Superior, playing in the last season of UWS football. He went on to graduate...

Nov 5, 2016

Natalie Maude “Matma” Dahl, 80, of Superior died on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Superior with her loving family by her side. Natalie was born in Superior on May 19, 1936 to Homer and Jennie (Newsome) Witzig. She attended Nelson Dewy Grade School and graduated from Superior East High School in 1954. Having been widowed...

Nov 5, 2016

Gary A. Galliford, 65, of Stillwater, MN lost his battle with cancer Saturday, November 5, 2016 in Minneapolis, MN. Gary was born May 31, 1951 to John “Jack” and Ruth Galliford. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1969, and served his country in the United States Army. Gary was employed with the Department of Transportation for many...

Nov 4, 2016

Carl F. Rosengren, 80, of Superior, died Friday, November 4, 2016, at his residence. He was born June 27, 1936, in Hennipen County, Minnesota, son of Fred and Pauline (Fredell) Rosengren. Carl worked as a carpenter on various construction projects. No services will be held. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Nov 4, 2016

Ricky J. Hogan, Sr., 59, of Superior, died Friday, November 4, 2016, at his residence. He was born August 6, 1957, in Superior, son of Earl and Jeanette (Fernquist) Hogan. Ricky was a boilermaker and welder for Barko Hydraulics and Fraser Shipyards, before working as a truck driver. Some of his interests included bike riding, hunting, fishing, watching stock car...

Nov 4, 2016

Eugene S. 'Gene' Boss, 93, of Brule, died Friday, November 4, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Superior.

He was born in Superior on March 6, 1923, the son of Mertin and Marie 'Mabel' Boss.

Gene married Avis Marie Carlson May 16, 1947.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving in...

Nov 2, 2016

Jacquelyn A. Quinn, 66, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at her home in Superior. She was born in Superior on December 19, 1949, the daughter of Martin and Delores Rue. Jackie worked in the classifieds department at the Superior Telegram for 20 years. She enjoyed writing, but most of all she was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is preceded...

Nov 1, 2016

Carol Jean Lisdahl, 70, of Lake Nebagamon passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN with her loving husband and family by her side.

Carol was born in Superior on June 22, 1946 to Tony and Esther (Anderson) Yaworski. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1964....

Oct 29, 2016

Louis “Joe” Joseph Horvat, 76, resident of Augustana Care Center in Moose Lake, MN, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October, 29, 2016 at the Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake. He was born on January 15, 1940, in East St. Louis, Illinois to George S. and Laura (Little) Horvat.

Joe was...

Oct 25, 2016

Elizabeth J. Pelfrey, 85, of Superior, died Tuesday October 25, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Elizabeth was born in Columbus, Ohio on May 2, 1931 the daughter of Henry and Olive Smith.

She had been military wife and mother, raising her 10 children and worked for Jeno's prior to the Superior Telegram were...

Oct 23, 2016

Lois I. Budd Holmes, 99, of Superior, died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Superior.

She was born March 8, 1917, in Superior, daughter of Emil and Jenny (Backman) Lundeen.

Lois was a graduate of Superior East High School and in 1939 graduated from Superior State Teachers College. As an elementary teacher, Lois...

Oct 22, 2016

Ronald “Hogie” Hogan, 82, longtime resident of Superior, Villages of Florida and Barnes, WI, died on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Duluth, MN. He was born on October 5, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Robert and Viola Hogan. He grew up in Kerrick, MN and moved to Superior when he was 12. Ron attended Cathedral School where he was...

Oct 22, 2016

Clarice H. Brygger, 82, longtime area resident, currently of Lake Nebagamon, WI, died peacefully with her daughter Rebecca by her side, on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth, MN on February 9, 1934, the daughter of Axel and Ruth (Edquist) Rask.

Clarice graduated from Morgan Park...

Oct 22, 2016

Lloyd G. Brownell, 95, of San Bruno, California died October 22, 2016 at his residence. Private burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Superior.

Oct 18, 2016

Lorraine A. Krooks, 94, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Superior.

She was born in Thief River Falls, MN on March 27, 1922.

Lorraine was a member of the former Hammond Avenue Presbyterian Church, where she served often as a Deacon, and United Presbyterian Church.

She was a devoted...

Oct 17, 2016

 Eleanor F. “Ellie” (Novack) Hanson, 92, lifelong resident of East End Superior and a member of St. Francis Xavier Church, died peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospice Care.

She was born on September 30, 1924 to Charles and Helen (Kasper) Zekas.

She retired from Superior Red Owl after thirty-five plus...

Oct 16, 2016

Margaret E. A. Waldin, 98, of Superior, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Superior. She was born March 1, 1918 in Plaza, North Dakota, daughter of Andrew and Ragna (Staurseth) Waldin. Margaret graduated from St. Paul Bible Institute and attended Moody Bible Institute. She went to Shanghai, China...

Oct 16, 2016

Howard William Fagan, of Superior, WI, died on Sunday, October 16 th , 2016 just an hour shy of his 92 nd birthday. He was at home, surrounded by his family as stories were being shared of his life, bonfires on the beach, and sunsets on the Pacific Ocean.  He was a loving father, husband, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather....

Oct 15, 2016

Terrance R. “Terry” De Vinck, 88, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Terry was born on November 19, 1927 in Superior, WI, the son of Cyril and Emily (Levens) De Vinck. He graduated from Superior East High School in 1945, and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in...