Obituaries

Mar 28, 2015

Jenene M. (Hixenbaugh) Thompson, 39, of Superior died unexpectedly Saturday, March 28, 2015. Jenene was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 16, 1975. She was a 1993 graduate of Superior High School and had worked for over 10 years at Great Lakes Electric in Superior. She married Joseph Thompson on July 22, 2006. Jenene was involved in gymnastics and cheerleading...

Mar 27, 2015

Dorothy Wheaton, 87, Superior, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 30, 1927 in Superior to Albert and Mary (Rohrer) Ellison and was a lifelong Superior resident.

She was a former member of the Eastern Star. She was an avid...

Mar 27, 2015

Eugene "Gene" R. E. Pearson, 72, of Superior, died Friday, March 27, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth. He was born January 16, 1943, in Superior, son of Clarence Edwin and Rosa Belle (Carpenter) Pearson. On December 28, 1963, in Superior, Eugene R. E. Pearson and Rose M. Stark were united in marriage. Gene's work history included a journeyman machinist...

Mar 26, 2015

Vernice Janet (Westlund) Anderson passed away peacefully on Thurs., March 26, 2015 at Harmony House II in Superior. Born April 19, 1924, she spent her entire life living in Superior, Wis. She married Clifford Douglas Anderson on January 28, 1944 and they celebrated 54 years of marriage before his passing in May 1998. She was a homemaker for many years...

Mar 25, 2015

Dorothy J. (O’Kash) Gamsa passed from this life on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. She was born February 10, 1917 in Duluth, MN to parents Nikolas and Pearl O’Kash. She performed as a solo singer in nightclubs across the country, from 1937 through the 1950s, under the stage name of Dorothy Blaine. Dorothy’s family moved to Superior in 1924 when...

Mar 24, 2015

Daniel D Kinn, 72 of Superior, died Tuesday March 24, 2015 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. No services will be held. Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mar 22, 2015

William “Bill” John Farmakes, 79, Superior, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 28, 1935 in Superior to John and Urania (Agorastos) Farmakes. He attended the Superior public schools and graduated from the former Central High School...

Mar 22, 2015

Donna Keppers, 53, South Range, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born on May 31, 1961 in Superior to Ronald and Eileen (Allen) Wohlwend and was a lifelong area resident. Donna graduated from Superior Senior High School. She...

Mar 22, 2015

Florence Johnstad, 91, a longtime resident of South Range, WI passed away March 22, 2015 at Essentia Hospice surrounded by her family. She recently resided at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. Florence was born Feb. 22, 1924 in Fox Island WA, the daughter of Gust and Hulda Lundquist. On November 14th 1942 she and John Johnstad were united in marriage...

Mar 20, 2015

Dr. George L. “Doc” Horvat, 77, Duluth resident, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born on March 2, 1938 in East St. Louis, IL to George S. and Laura (Little) Horvat. He graduated from Assumption High School in East St. Louis, Illinois where he played...

Mar 19, 2015

Dennis L. Dufour, 70, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on July 3, 1944 in Duluth, MN to Harold and Margaret (McCabe) Dufour. Dennis graduated from the former Cathedral High School and went on to R.O.T.C. He served his country in the United States Air...

Mar 19, 2015

John C. Haugland, 85, of Superior, Wis. left his pain behind on Thurs., Mar. 19th in Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital, Superior. He was born in Superior on Nov. 29, 1929 to Molly K. (Haugen) and Christ R. Haugland. John graduated from Central High School in 1947 and went on to receive a BS Degree from Wisconsin State University-Superior in 1954;...

Mar 18, 2015

Miles Meunier, 63, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Superior, following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Green Bay, WI to Miles and JoAnn (Scory) Meunier.

He graduated from Wausau East in 1969. Miles went on to receive his degree in English Literature...

Mar 17, 2015

Lois E. “Babe” Van Driessche, 90, Superior, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on November 11, 1924 in Spooner, WI to Otto H and Albina (Arseneau) Thorson.

She married Gust Van Driessche on August 18, 1945 in Spooner, WI and celebrated...

Mar 13, 2015

Patricia A. Klasnich, 79, of South Range, died Friday, March 13, 2015, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth. She was born April 21, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota, daughter of Clifford and Charlotte (King) Woodwick. On January 14, 1957, in Superior, Patricia A. Woodwick and John M. Klasnich were united in marriage. Pat's work history included nursing and homemaking. She enjoyed...

Mar 11, 2015

Sidney James Palm, 82, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in his home. He was born on September 10, 1932 in Superior to Charles and Dorothy (Chaffey) Palm. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Sid married Florence Dopp on April 23, 1962 at Concordia Lutheran Church and celebrated 52 years of marriage. He...

Mar 10, 2015

Alexander “Alex” E. Orlowski, 92, Superior, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. He was born on July 5, 1922 in Duluth to Constantine and Stephania (Janovick) Orlowski.

He graduated from Morgan Park High School in Duluth in 1941 and attended Smith-Hughes Trade School...

Mar 10, 2015

Geraldine “Gerry” Mae Serre, 87, South Range, WI resident, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Middle River Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 9, 1927 in Superior, WI to John E. “Buzzy” and Helen (Bergren) Jones. Geraldine graduated from Poplar High School in Poplar, WI. She was employed at Waukesha Centrifugal for many years. She...

Mar 9, 2015

Ervin L. Harnois, 82, Superior, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 in his home. He was born on August 16, 1932 in Ashland, WI to Joseph and Edith (Bassett) Harnois.

He served in the United States Navy.

He owned and operated Muskeg Pottery in Iron River, WI.

Mar 7, 2015

Lorraine (Salo) Luoma Pearson, 87, of Superior, died peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range. She was born August 31, 1927, in Superior, daughter of Severt and Ilma (Likkala) Salo. Lorraine graduated from Superior Central High School in 1945. She married Arvi Luoma in 1946, and had two children, Victor and Mary....