Obituaries

Apr 24, 2016

Ann A. Landin, 99, lifelong resident or Superior, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Superior Nursing and Rehab Center. Ann was born on Sept. 24, 1916 the daughter of Joseph and Mary Gabrys. She had worked at Yale Laundry starting in 1932, then she worked at Northern Brewery from 1943-47 where she and her husband met, and then at Hawkins...

Apr 22, 2016

Thomas Joseph Branley, Sr. age 80, passed away on Friday April 22nd, 2016 at home in New London, WI. Thomas was born in Superior, WI at St Joseph's Hospital on January 6th, 1936. Thomas was employed at The Continental Grain Company in Superior, WI until his age of retirement. He also reported to duty in the US Navy on January...

Apr 22, 2016

Carol K. Pearson, 77, of Superior died Friday, April 22, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family. Carol was born in Exeland, WI the daughter of Irving and Della Hanson. She married Terrance Pearson on April 26, 1958 and they raised 16 children and celebrated 58 years of marriage together. Carol will be remembered by her family and friends...

Apr 22, 2016

Keith Hansen, longtime resident of Bennett, WI died Friday, April 22, 2016 at Encompass Health in Superior. Keith was born in Superior on Dec. 26, 1932 the son of Earl and Eleanor Hansen. Keith was a veteran and served in the United States Army. Keith worked on the Soo Line Railroad, Great Northern Railroad and at Murphy Oil. He enjoyed...

Apr 20, 2016

Arianna Lynn Thomas passed away on April 20, 2016 at St. Mary’s Essentia Health Hospital Duluth, Minnesota. She is survived by her mother, Tiana Manson and father Christopher R. Thomas; Siblings, Adam B., Hunter, Adam T., Ryan and Brooklyn; maternal grandmother, Valerie (DuWayne Kasper) Lukkarila; maternal great grandmother, JoAnn Manson; paternal grandparents, Fran and James “Chip” Walsh; paternal great...

Apr 16, 2016

Laurie Rasimaki, 72, longtime Port Wing, WI area resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Ashland, WI on October 16, 1943, the son of Laurie and Mary (Nicoletti) Rasimaki. Laurie married Sandra Swanson on November 9, 1963 and had recently celebrated fifty-two...

Apr 16, 2016

Dorance Merle Jordahl, 83, longtime Duluth resident, passed away peacefully, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth on Saturday, April 16, 2016. He was born on April 30, 1932 in Rake, IA to George Harry and Leota (Lamoreux) Jordahl. He graduated from UMD in 1955. While attending school, he met his wife Marie Luczak. On December 18, 2016,...

Apr 16, 2016

Ted Gruhlke, 73, former longtime Foxboro area resident and currently of Superior, died Saturday, April 16, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Hammond, IN, the son of Lester W and Gertie (Kangas) Gruhlke. Ted graduated from High School in Tomahawk, WI. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1964 to...

Apr 15, 2016

Jean E. Mathiassen, 92, Superior resident, died Friday, April 15, 2016 at Harmony House in Superior. She was born on October 4, 1923, in Superior, WI to Conrad and Blanche (Wagnild) Jackson. Jean married Corey Mathiassen on October 18, 1947 and they celebrated sixty-five years of marriage before his passing in March of 2013. She was a longtime active...

Apr 14, 2016

Emma I. Pettit, 90, lifelong Superior resident, died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Superior. She was born on February 7, 1926 in Superior, WI to Albert and Ruth Wallin. Emma worked for Chun King and was a farmer in addition to raising her six boys. She married Emery Pettit in July 7, 1943 and they...

Apr 13, 2016

Helen L. Miller, 95, Superior resident, passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center in Superior on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. She was born on March 11, 1921 in Duluth, MN to Harold and Amanda (Johnson) Peterson. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1940. Helen worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone Company and was a sales...

Apr 11, 2016

Janice R. “Jan” Kuralle, 66, Iron River resident, died Monday, April 11, 2016 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 14, 1949 in Warren, MN to Bob and Ardith (Cameron) Fillipi. Jan married John Kuralle celebrated over thirty-five years of marriage. Jan was the owner/operator along with her husband John of a convenience store...

Apr 11, 2016

Jacquelyn 'Jackie' Ann Peterson, 81 lifelong resident of Superior, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 in Duluth, MN at the Solvay Hospice House surrounded by her daughters. She was born July 25, 1934 at the Bayview Maternity Hospital in Superior to Wilfred and Florence Borreson. On June 22, 1953 she married Curtis I. Peterson. They celebrated 53 years of marriage...

Apr 9, 2016

Andrew J. “Andy” Renquist, 51, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth after a very long battle with cancer. He was born on August 29, 1964 in Superior, WI to Robert and Mary (Miller) Renquist. Many years ago he worked at Con Agra Foods and then went on to the St....

Apr 8, 2016

Gilbert A. Semanko, 87, longtime Poplar/Maple, WI area resident died Friday, April 8, 2016 at Northern Residence of Hawthorne in South Range, WI.

He was born on April 4, 1929 in Cadotte, WI to John and Blanche (Dougherty) Semanko.

He graduated from the former Superior Cathedral High School.

Apr 8, 2016

Amy Christine Jodell, 37, of Superior, died suddenly Friday, April 8, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 31, 1978, in Duluth, daughter of Charles and Tamara (Olson) Jodell. Amy was an avid reader. She enjoyed reading and writing poetry. She also enjoyed cats and going to her parent's home for dinner and spending time with family. Preceding her...

Apr 7, 2016

Philip W. Maki, 69, of Superior, died Thursday, April 07, 2016, at his residence. He was born August 11, 1946, in Superior, son of Wayne and Martha (Jarvi) Maki. Philip was a graduate of Superior Central High School. His work history included U.S. Steel in Morgan Park, where he worked as a steelworker. Philip proudly served his country with the...

Apr 6, 2016

Glen C. Barnes, 84, Superior, went to be with his Lord and Savior while at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. He was born in Winter, WI, on March 7, 1932, to Clarence and Nellie (Larson) Barnes. The family moved to Superior in 1943 and he graduated from the former Central High School...

Apr 5, 2016

Michael J. Sanderson, 70, of Superior, died Tuesday April 5, 2016 at his residence. Private family services will be held in Michigan. Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Apr 5, 2016

William M. Johnsen, Sr., 57, of Superior, died Tuesday April 5, 2016 at his residence. William was born in Superior on Oct. 7, 1958 the son of Robert and Mary Kay Johnsen. He had worked as a Grain Inspector for the State of Minnesota. He enjoyed Steelhead fishing and was an avid racing fan. He loved spending time with his...