Obituaries

Dec 5, 2014

Milton R. “Ray” Hinz, 85, passed away on Friday, December 05, 2014 at Golden Living of Superior, following a 40 year battle with multiple sclerosis, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 15, 1929 in Superior to Milton M. and Margaret (Hazaret) Hinz.

Ray served his country...

Dec 4, 2014

Vaira E. Wiitanen, 87, Superior resident, died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at St. Francis Home in the Park in Superior. She was born on June 29, 1927 in Springbrook, WI to John and Elverta (Clyde) Lester. Vaira worked at Southdale Nursing Home as a cook and then as a CNA for Park Point Manor and Fieldview where she retired...

Dec 3, 2014

Wilbert Oliver "Willie" Tuomi, 87, a lifelong resident of Superior, Wis. died Wed., Dec. 3, 2014 in Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Superior with his loving family by his side. He was born June 10, 1927 to Olga (Kariniemi) and John Tuomi. For twenty-eight years he was employed by A. D. M. Elevators. He was well known in his community as...

Dec 1, 2014

Michael Paul "Fudgy" Fudally, 58, a lifelong resident of Superior, Wis. passed away at home on Mon., Dec. 1, 2014. He was born Feb. 3, 1956 in Superior to Andrew and Alice Fudally. A 1974 graduate of Superior Senior High School, he went on to work at Cenex Harvest States Grain Elevator for thirty years. Michael was a devoted and...

Nov 29, 2014

Margie Lorraine Clark, 87, of Superior, died Saturday, November 29, 2014 in St Luke’s Hospital, Hospice Unit, Duluth, MN.

Margie was born on February 18, 1927 in Lake Nebagamon, WI., in her parent’s home. She was a lifelong resident and loved the northland county.

Margie was an office manager/bookkeeper...

Nov 29, 2014

Betty Lu Krause, 78, of Superior, died peacefully Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior. Betty Lu was born June 19, 1936, in Lidgerwood, N.D., daughter of Fred and Ida (Wilprecht) David. On June 9, 1955, in Lidgerwood, N.D., Betty Lu David married Elmer Krause. On January 1, 1966, they moved to make their home in...

Nov 28, 2014

Douglas “Doug” James Schultz, 77, died on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, MN following an exhausting year long battle with cancer. He was born on October 23, 1937 in Chaffey/Foxboro, WI on the farm, homesteaded by his parents Glenn and Margaret (Dopp) Schultz. Doug was one of nine children. Doug moved to Superior and...

Nov 27, 2014

John Francis “Jack” Collins, 87, longtime Superior area resident, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 in his residence surrounded by his family.

Jack was born on November 18, 1927 in Hurley, Wisconsin, the son of Albert F. and Emma M. (Perlberg) Collins.

He attended the Crosier Preparatory Seminary, Onamia,...

Nov 27, 2014

Zebulun Downey, 28, of Superior, Wisconsin entered into his Lord's presence from his home on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2014 as his home was destroyed by fire. He was born in Duluth, MN on October 26, 1986 to Lee and Marilyn Downey. Zeb enjoyed life to its fullest. He built and flew RC planes, was a beekeeper, rode his motorcycle...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...