Judith R. Rivord-Olson
Jan 27, 2015
Judith Rae "Judy" Rivord-Olson, 69, a lifelong resident of Superior, Wis., passed away unexpectedly on Tues., Jan. 27, 2015. She was born Dec. 29, 1945 to Edna (Adams) and Harry Peterson. Judy was a very caring and loving person to all that knew her. She enjoyed camping at the Flying Eagle Resort in Iron River, Wis. She had been very...
Inez L. Acker
Jan 22, 2015
Inez Lucille Acker, 105, surrounded by her loving family went to be with the Lord at Golden Living Center on January 22, 2015. She was born April 19, 1909 to William and May (Porter) Mills in Clark, South Dakota. She married Ora Acker on March 10, 1925. The moved to Hines, WI in 1932 and then Foxboro, WI in 1942...
George F. Umolac
Jan 21, 2015
George Francis "Umo" Umolac, Jr., 77, of Lake Nebagamon, Wis., died peacefully at home in the Great Northland on Wed., Jan. 21, 2015. He was born Mar. 9, 1937 in Virginia, Minn. to Helen (Sarell) and George Umolac and moved with his family to Superior in 1941. He attended the St. Louis Elementary School and graduated with the class of...
Connie Diane Cheuvront Graden
Jan 16, 2015
Connie Diane Cheuvront Graden, 60, Lake Nebagamon, died peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2015 in her home, following a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was born in Valentine, Nebraska, on September 13, 1954 to the parents of Galen and Lavonne Cheuvront. Connie graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1972. She married Paul Graden...
Michael James Mooney
Jan 16, 2015
Michael James Mooney, 56, of 4129 E. 4th Street, Superior, passed away Friday, January 16, following a lengthy illness. He was born September 23, 1958, in Superior, to James and Jeanne Mooney, and was a life-long resident. During his boyhood he was known affectionately as “Mickey.” Once, a childhood friend mis-heard a commercial advertising Mickey Rooney as a guest...
Audrey May Lippai
Jan 16, 2015
Audrey May Lippai, 78, Superior, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 7, 1936 in Hibbing, MN to Wilbur and Gladys (Landswick) McGuire. She attended Lincoln High School in Hibbing, MN. Audrey had been employed as a housekeeper at the Manning Motel,...
Gary W. Leindecker
Jan 15, 2015
Gary W. Leindecker, 71, of South Range, died Thursday, January 15, 2015, at his home with Deb sitting next to him holding his hand, until he took the hand of Jesus who led him to his eternal home in heaven. He was born December 4, 1943, in Ashland, Wisconsin, son of Frank and Florence (Alexander) Leindecker. Gary had worked at...
John G. "Johnny" Dowd
Jan 14, 2015
John G. “Johnny” Dowd, 66, longtime Superior area resident, currently of New York Ave., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Superior on May 6, 1948 to John “Jack” and Sherle (Brown) Dowd.
Johnny enjoyed traveling with is sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie Fae...
Capt. Stanley W. Rozowski
Jan 13, 2015
Capt. Stanley W. Rozowski, 91, a lifelong resident of Superior, Wis. died Tues., Jan. 13, 2015, in the Golden Living Center, Superior. He was born Nov. 27, 1923 in Superior to Sophie (Kubesnski) and John Rzeszowski. Stan was a Captain having sailed on the Great Lakes, and was a Pilot for the Upper Great Lakes Pilot Association. He is survived...
Michael Thomas Gondek
Jan 12, 2015
Michael T. Gondek, 94, of Superior, died Monday, January 12, 2015, at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior. He was born July 26, 1920, in Superior, son of Steve and Anna (Kuhorik) Gondek. Mike proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during both WWII and the Korean War. His work history included U.S. Steel in Morgan Park and Fraser...
Roy W. Wahto
Jan 7, 2015
Roy W. Wahto, 85, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in his home. He was born on April 20, 1929 in Superior to Emil and Ellen (Lammi) Wahto and was a lifelong Superior resident. He was a graduate of the former East High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force as an aircraft...
John "Jack" Floyd Wohlwend
Jan 6, 2015
John "Jack" F. Wohlwend, 79, of Foxboro, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, in the Town of Summit, Wisconsin. He was born September 15, 1935, in Superior, son of John E. and Blanche (Fuller) Wohlwend. Jack was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, after serving in the 1950's. After teaching many years in Duluth at Washington, Morgan Park and Ordean schools,...
Kenneth 'Ken' Udean
Jan 6, 2015
R. Kenneth 'Ken' Udean, 87, of Superior, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Essentia-St. Mary's in Duluth. Ken had been living at the Lighthouse of Superior since 2010. Ken was born in Royalton Township, MN on March 4, 1927 the son of George and Mildred Udean. He served his country during WWII enlisting in the Navy from 1945 to 1948....
Toni L. Matthews
Jan 5, 2015
Toni L. Matthews, 71, longtime Superior and Solon Springs resident, died Monday, January 5, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on July 8, 1943 in Superior, WI to Raymond and Frances (Herbert) Balow. Toni graduated from the former Central High School in Superior, WI and she attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She was...
Margie Mabel Larson
Jan 2, 2015
Margie M. Larson, 92, of Superior, died Friday, January 2, 2015, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born January 21, 1922, in Glenwood, Iowa, daughter of Earl and Elsie (Baker) Gray. Margie's outside the home work history included Schultz Brothers, Ladysmith, Wisconsin; W.T. Grant and Jeno's. Inside the home she raised ten children. Her primary focus and...
Terry Prine, Sr.
Dec 31, 2014
Terry Prine Sr., 68, Superior area resident died, December 31, 2014 at his home of natural causes.
He was born in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin on November 19, 1946, the son of Lyle and Adeline (Runkle) Prine.
He served his country in the United States Navy. He received a Bachelor's...
Carol M. Orloski
Dec 30, 2014
Carol M. Orloski, 71, Superior resident, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at her home. She was born on October 23, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to Joe and Helen (Schulte) Cuhel. Carol graduated from the former Cathedral High School and graduated from WITC in the Business Program. She was the Vice President and a loan officer with Metro Credit Union...
Jane A. Weston
Dec 30, 2014
Jane A. Weston, 67, Superior, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on April 5, 1947 in Superior to William E. and Agnes (Corcoran) Weston. She was a lifelong member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church. Jane was an avid baker and professionally baked for the past...
James G. Wright
Dec 29, 2014
James G. Wright, 67, Brule, WI, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with his son by his side. He was born on July 13, 1947 in Eau Claire, WI to Donald and Selina (Gilbertson) Wright.
Jim graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire in...
Charles "Joe" Kotera
Dec 27, 2014
Charles “Joe” Kotera, Jr., 52, Superior, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 in Prescott, AZ. He was born on October 27, 1962 in Superior to Charles and Evelyn (Lauderville) Kotera and was a lifelong Superior resident. Joe attended Northwestern High School in Maple and graduated in 1981. In his teen years, he was employed by the Maple Coop....
