Richard M. Jacobson
Jun 13, 2015
Richard M. Jacobson, 76, longtime Superior area resident, died Saturday. June 13, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Superior, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Superior, WI on April 3, 1939, the son of Harry C. and Clara (Lee) Jacobson.
Richard served his country in the United States...
Lorraine P. Kirschbaum
Jun 12, 2015
Lorraine P. Kirschbaum, 83, lifelong Superior area resident, died on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, unexpectedly following a lengthy illness. She was born on February 2, 1932 in Marquette, MI to Harvey and Pearl (Anderson) Bourdages. Before relocating to a lake home in Lake Nebagamon, she owned and operated the family farm...
Allen L. Ellison
Jun 12, 2015
Allen L. Ellison, 61 of Superior, died Friday, June 12, 2015 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. Allen was born in Ladysmith, WI on June 5, 1954 the son of Clarence and Hazel Ellison. He enjoyed woodworking and scrapping metal. He also enjoyed wildlife and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Clarence...
Helen L. Olson
Jun 11, 2015
Helen L. Olson, 97, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Harmony House in Superior.
She was born in Superior on December 17, 1917.
Helen was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and R.S.V.P.
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Marion Jean (Eibon) Dunphy
Jun 9, 2015
Marion Jean (Eibon) Dunphy, 86, Superior resident, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Encompass Assisted Living Center in Superior.
She was born on September 21, 1928 in Superior, WI to Joseph and Theresa (Irlbeck) Eibon. Marion graduated in 1947 from the former Cathedral High School in Superior. She was a secretary for the Edwards-Smet Real Estate and Mortgage...
George A Gronski
Jun 4, 2015
George A. Gronski, 73, Duluth, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Bayshore Care Center in Duluth, MN. He was a lifelong Superior resident prior to moving to Duluth in 2007. He was born on September 9, 1941 in Superior to Peter and Regina (Kulas) Gronski.
George graduated from the former Central...
Marjorie J. Stromberg
Jun 2, 2015
Marjorie J. (Wells) Stromberg, 75, of Superior, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Marjorie was born on July 27, 1939 the daughter of Day and Aletha Wells. She graduated from Central High School, class of 1957. After high school, she married Richard Stromberg, Sr. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her grandchildren. She had...
Karen Jean Johnson
Jun 2, 2015
Karen J. (Dhols) Johnson, 77, passed away on June 2, 2015, after a brief illness. Karen was a lifelong resident of Superior, who graduated from East High School. She was an avid sports fan with a special love of youth sports. She was a talented artist as demonstrated by her many crafts she produced over the years. She was preceded...
Victoria M. Whitney
Jun 2, 2015
Victoria M. Whitney, 85, a resident of Hermantown, Minn. since 2009, died Tues., June 2, 2015 in her residence. She was born December 23, 1929 in Escanaba, Mich. to Josephine (Thoma) and Carl Mattson. On March 27, 1948 in Duluth, Minn. she and Thomas L. Whitney were united in marriage. Victoria had worked at the former Marshalwells in Duluth and...
Joyce A. Lauer
May 27, 2015
Joyce Anita Lauer, 96, of Superior, Wis., died Wed., May 27, 2015 in Golden Living Center, Superior. She was born January 27, 1919 in Duluth, Minn. to Clara (Davis) and Arthur Webber. In 1944 she married Robert Peterson and they were parents of four children. She loved country music and reading. In her younger years she enjoyed gardening and most...
Katherine Ann Bacon
May 26, 2015
Katherine Ann Bacon passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 unexpectedly at the age of 46 surrounded by her family and friends praying her into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Katherine was born on November 23, 1968 in Duluth, MN to Louis and Donna (Webb) Kienbaum. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1987 and...
Kenneth "Kenny" R. Thomson
May 24, 2015
Kenneth 'Kenny' Raymond Thomson, of Superior, WI, died in his home on May 24, 2015. He was 72 years old.
Kenny is survived by his mother, Laimi Funk of Orlando, FL; his wife Sandra Thomson; his two sons Kenneth Dodd (Julie) Thomson and their children Ellie & Jack Thomson of Fall Creek, WI...
Curtis "Kiker" Carl Wicklund
May 24, 2015
Curtis C. "Kiker" Wicklund, 90, of Superior, died Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, with his step-daughter, Joan, by his side. He was born April 11, 1925, in Superior, son of Carl and Eunice (Murphy) Wicklund. Curtis proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater. He served in the Battle...
Gregory C. Willis
May 24, 2015
Gregory 'Greg' Crandall Willis, 68, of South Range, Wis. died Sun., May 24, 2015 unexpectedly. He was born March 15, 1947 in Superior to Winnifred (Crandall) and Cortland Willis. Following graduation in 1965 from Northwestern High School he became a member of the United States Coast Guard. He had been employed by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a conductor...
Renee E. Helchen-Olin
May 24, 2015
Renee E. Helchen-Olin, 54, of Superior, died Sunday May 24, 2015 at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan Hospital. Renee was born and raised in Menomonee Falls, WI the daughter of Philip and Janice Helchen. She attended Cosmetology School and most recently had been living at Royalton Manor in Superior. She enjoyed cosmetology and socializing. She also enjoyed spending time at the family...
Jean Foley Mcgillis
May 20, 2015
Jean Foley McGillis, 81, wife of Eugene “Gene” McGillis passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 20, 2015, with her loving family by her side at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Jean was born on November 26, 1933 in Superior, WI and was a longtime Superior resident before retiring to homes in Longboat Key, FL and Lake...
William "Bill" C. Ellison
May 20, 2015
William C. “Bill” Ellison, 65, Superior resident, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2015 with visitation at 10:00 AM and memorial service at 11:00 AM at Concordia Lutheran Church. The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Leola D. Gondek
May 19, 2015
Leola D. Gondek, 90, of Superior, Wis., died Tues., May 19, 2015 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehab. Center. She was born August 11, 1924 in Kelly Lake, Minn. Leola was a loving and a great "stay at home Mom". She is survived by her daughter, Dianne (David Kjoberg) Quigley of Superior; two grandchildren, Jeff (Kim) Gondek of Superior and Jill...
Rose Z. Willie
May 17, 2015
Rose Z. Willie, 91, lifelong resident of Superior died Sunday May 17, 2015 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Rose was born in Iron River, MI on Feb. 21, 1924 the daughter of Dave and Marie Dumas. She married the love of her life, Thomas L. Willie, on Aug. 23, 1942. Rose raised her large family and then at 40...
Felix J. "Buck" Demars
May 15, 2015
Felix J. “Buck” DeMars, 83, longtime Superior area resident died Friday, May 15, 2015 at Essentia Health, St Mary’s Hospital, Hospice Unit, Duluth, MN surrounded by his family.
He was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on August 12, 1931, the son of Felix J. and Ruth (Richardson) DeMars.
He...
