Richard "Rick" G. Mcdermott
Nov 26, 2014
Richard "Rick" G. McDermott, 49, of Superior, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, after a long, courageous battle with A.L.S. He was born December 19, 1964, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, son of Gary and Valerie (Wickstrom) McDermott. Rick was an assistant house foreman for Cenex Harvest States, Superior. His interests included softball, basketball, golf, hunting, fishing...
Michael J. Mcnamara
Nov 24, 2014
Michael John McNamara, 68, of Superior and Duluth, died peacefully Monday, November 24, 2014 with his family and friends at his side, after a long battle with diabetes. Mike was born in Superior on November 12, 1946 to Russell and Geraldine (Mickelson) McNamara. Mike was a graduate of Superior East High School. He also attended the University of Wisconsin...
William W. Ormston, Jr.
Nov 22, 2014
William W. Ormston, Jr., 55, Lake Nebagamon, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 22, 2014. He was born on December 15, 1958 in Superior, WI to William W. and Judith (Engstrom) Ormston, Sr. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1977. Bill married Cheryl Luukkonen on June 28, 1980 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lake Nebagamon and...
Leland R. Fuller
Nov 19, 2014
Leland R. Fuller, 65, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He was born on October 10, 1949 in Superior, WI to Donald F. and Eleanor (Carruthers) Fuller. He was employed with Murphy Oil for over 25 years retiring in 2011. Leland was a member of the Superior Moose Lodge #606....
Janet P. Koski
Nov 18, 2014
Janet P. Koski, 84, Superior, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at St. Francis Home in the Park. She was born on September 6, 1930 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Harley and Dorothy (Courtright) Schooler. She was employed as a secretary for State Farm Insurance in Babbitt, MN for many years before her retirement in 1992. Janet was...
Dr. Patrick C. Dorin
Nov 18, 2014
Dr. Patrick C. Dorin, 75, longtime Superior resident, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was born on February 12, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Aloysius and Grace (Maebius) Dorin. He graduated from Emerson High School in Gary, IN . He received his B.A. Degree in Business Administration from Northland College in Ashland,...
Angeline Hall
Nov 18, 2014
Angeline Hall 80, South Range, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on August 23, 1934 in Superior to Basil and Etta (Garrison) Fall. She was a member of Darrow Road Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed senior events at church and loved the outdoors. Her greatest joy was...
Stephen "Steve" R. Bick
Nov 18, 2014
Stephen R. “Steve” Bick, 63, Superior resident, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth with his family by his side. He was born on June 15, 1951 in Galesburg, IL to Richard and Lois (Lynch) Bick. Steve attended Costa High School in Galesburg, IL graduating in 1969. He graduated in 1973 from...
James A. Kaszynski
Nov 17, 2014
James A. Kaszynski, 69, Spring Valley, IL and Chiang Rai, Thailand, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Solvay Hospice House, Duluth from complications from a previous stroke, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 23, 1945 in LaSalle, IL to Leonard and Ruth (Gress) Kasyznski. He graduated from L.P. High School in LaSalle, IL....
Lillian L. Day
Nov 15, 2014
Lillian L. Day, 95, Duluth resident, died Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth. She was born on April 17, 1919 in Kettle River, MN to Frederick and Amanda (Michaelson) Anderson. Lillian was a salesperson for Fanny Farmer for twenty-seven years. She was a member of Peace United Church of Christ for over...
Julie K. (Sampson) Laporte
Nov 13, 2014
Julie K. (Sampson) LaPorte, 38, of Superior, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep with her husband by her side, Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Julie was born in Duluth on February 11, 1976 the daughter of William and Susan Sampson. She graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1994. She married...
Matt E. Erickson
Nov 11, 2014
Matt E. Erickson, 90, longtime Superior resident, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on August 8, 1924 on the farm in Highbridge, WI to Matt and Frieda (Mikkonen) Erickson. He graduated from the Ashland High School in Ashland, WI. Matt was a World War II veteran who served his country in...
Anthony "Tony" E. Aydt
Nov 11, 2014
Anthony E. “Tony” Aydt, 25, Duluth resident, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at his home in Duluth unexpectedly. He was born on May 24, 1989 in Duluth, MN to Anthony Aydt and Beth Nelson. He graduated from Wrenshall High School in Wrenshall, MN. Tony was a Lead with the Players Club at Fond du Luth Casino. Tony loved the...
Harriet J. Hams
Nov 10, 2014
Harriet J. Hams (also known as Great Mama), 90, of Superior, and formerly of Hibbing and Lutsen, passed away peacefully Monday, November 10, 2014, at the Golden Living Center. Harriet was born in Minneapolis, the daughter of Dean and Mildred Schweickhard. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis and went on to Hamline University for LPN Nursing. She was...
Evelyn Gaffke
Nov 9, 2014
Evelyn Gaffke, 99, of Superior died Sunday, November 9, 2014 at St. Francis in the Park Health and Rehab center. Evelyn was born in Grass Lake Township, MN on April 19, 1915 the daughter of Charles and Anna Sundberg. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Donald Lindberg in 1961; her second husband, Daniel Gaffke on...
Glenys M. Lindstrom
Nov 9, 2014
Glenys (Colin) Lindstrom, 99 of Cambridge, MN., passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 9, 2014 in Superior, WI of natural causes. She was born August 24, 1915 in St. Paul, MN. Glenys graduated as Salutatarian from Nora Springs, Iowa, High School. She married Wallace at Rush Point, Stanchfield, MN, and they spent most of their 40+ years together in Rush City...
Patricia A. Sundeen
Nov 8, 2014
Patricia A. Sundeen, 54 of Superior, died Saturday, November 8, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Pat was born in Bremerton, WA on April 11, 1960 the daughter of Shirley and Albert Parks. She loved playing Bingo. She enjoyed fishing and doing anything outdoors taking in the fresh air. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald...
Charlene Ann Krause
Nov 7, 2014
Charlene Ann Krause, 70, of Superior, died Friday, November 7, 2014, at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior. She was born November 13, 1943, in Ashland, Wisconsin, daughter of Pauline Defoe and James Kleckner. Throughout Charlene's lifetime she has had several occupations including homemaker, real estate agent and C.N.A. She was a very vibrant lady and full of life. She...
Hazel A. (Mcconnell) Maki
Nov 6, 2014
Hazel A. (McConnell) Maki, 93, Superior resident, died Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was the oldest descendant of Chief Joseph Osaugie. She was born on February 24, 1921 in Superior, WI to Andrew and Ann (Gouge) McConnell. Hazel was a former member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She...
Gerald K. Palmer
Nov 5, 2014
Gerald K. "Jerry" Palmer, 79, of Superior, died peacefully Wednesday, November 05, 2014, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born July 6, 1935, in Superior, son of John and Leona (Berg) Palmer. Jerry had served with the Wisconsin National Guard. He worked over 35 years as a firefighter with the Superior Fire Department, and retired as assistant...
