Obituaries

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....

Mar 4, 2015

Ronald J. “Rooster” Makela, 77, Superior, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 04, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospice Care Center with his wife and two children by his side.

He was born on September 17, 1937 in Duluth, MN to Otto and Aili (Jacobson) Makela.

He grew up in...

Mar 4, 2015

Robert Lee Parker, 85, of Foxboro, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range, Wisconsin. He was born March 3, 1930, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, son of Walter Leo and Grace (Ernst) Parker. On June 30, 1951, in Superior, Robert Parker and Evelyn Dietmeier were united in marriage. For...

Mar 3, 2015

Roy C. Nelson, 95, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 3, 2015. He was born on January 3, 1920 in Superior, WI and was a lifelong member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Superior. Roy attended Blaine Elementary School and graduated from Central High School in 1938. He started his career with Newman Automotive and then...

Mar 2, 2015

Pastor Joseph D. Brygger, 86, longtime area minister and educator, died peacefully Monday, March 2, 2015 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, following a courageous battle with cancer surrounded, by his family. He was born on September 27, 1928 in North Carolina to Eliza Denny. He graduated from Tyler High School in 1946, Bethel College in 1950 and...

Mar 2, 2015

Donald R. Albright, 93, a lifelong Superior area resident, died, Monday, March 2, 2015 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. He was born to Nellie (Todd) and Clyde Albright in Superior on June 20, 1921. He was a 1939 graduate of Superior Central High School. He worked with his parents in Albright's Nursery, a family business started by his...

Mar 1, 2015

Craig Carlson, 59, Cloquet, MN, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 in his home. He was born on May 6, 1955 to Thomas and JoAnn Carlson in Hawthorne, CA.

He served his country in the United States Navy.

He enjoyed painting and was an avid Packer fan.

Mar 1, 2015

Amelia E. Hennessy, 102, Superior, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born on June 21, 1912 in Superior to Stanley and Mary (Miska) Petroski.

She was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church.

Amelia is survived...

Mar 1, 2015

Dr. James R. Hutchinson, 91, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospice Care Center.

Hutch, as he was fondly called, was born in Sheboygan WI on August 4, 1923 and grew up in Oshkosh, WI. He joined the United States Army when he was nineteen and served four years in...

Feb 28, 2015

Allan D. McFarland 48, of Superior died Saturday February 28, 2015 in Essentia-St. Mary's Duluth. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 on Saturday in the Upper Deck restaurant, 1415 N 46th St. Superior.

Feb 28, 2015

Gene A. Graves, 72, of Superior died Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Duluth, MN on Oct. 6, 1942 the son of Earl and Sylvia Graves. He had long time careers at Ready Mix and Goodwill Industries in Duluth. Gene had many interests and talents, but he really...

Feb 26, 2015

Lucille Johanna (Ehlers) Nelson, 89, Superior, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 in her son’s home, following a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 30, 1925 in Superior to Erich and Anna (Roll) Ehlers and was a Superior resident for most of her life.

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Feb 25, 2015

John C. Anderson, 54, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Superior. He was born in Superior on October 23, 1960 to Stanley A. and Donna Jean (Johnston) Anderson.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School and went on to graduate from WITC in 1981.

John was...

Feb 24, 2015

Betty Byrnes, 81, Superior, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Attic Angel Healthcare Center in Madison, WI. She was born on January 2, 1934 in Superior to Chester L. and Esther (Johnson) Johnson. Betty was a graduate of Superior Public Schools and attended Superior State Teacher’s College for one year. She was employed with Western Union,...