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Matt E. Erickson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Elaine A. Skudstad

Elaine A. Skudstad

Nov 4, 2014

Elaine A. Skudstad, 87, of Superior died Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at St. Francis in the Park Health and Rehab Center. She had lived for the last three years at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living. Elaine was born in Superior on Oct. 4, 1927 the daughter of Marie and Alfred Pederson. She graduated from Central High School with the class of...

Annette Hegbloom

Annette Hegbloom

Nov 3, 2014

Annette Hegbloom, 63, Superior, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 03, 2014 in her residence. She was born in Superior, WI on February 16, 1951 to Fred and Lillian Jamiska. Annette graduated from Northwestern High School in 1969 in Maple, WI and was employed as a nurse’s aid, housekeeper, waitress, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking,...

James K. Seiler

James K. Seiler

Nov 3, 2014

James K. Seiler, 55 of Superior died unexpectedly Monday, November 3, 2014 in Superior. James was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Aug. 10, 1959 the son of Eleanor and Kenneth Seiler. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and being with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his dog and loyal companion Angel. James is survived by...

Orlaine Anderson

Orlaine Anderson

Oct 31, 2014

Orlaine Anderson, 76, longtime South Range area resident, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Hospice Unit, Duluth, Minnesota.

Private family services were held at the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home.

To send a condolence or sign the on-line guest book, visit our website at www.lenroot-maetzold.com.

Patricia "Pat" A. Rozowski

Patricia "Pat" A. Rozowski

Oct 31, 2014

Patricia "Pat" Rozowski, 78, of Superior, died Friday, October 31, 2014, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, surrounded by her family. She was born March 17, 1936, in Hurley, Wisconsin, daughter of Nellie Hanley and Matthew Rein. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Edward; brother, Doyle Rein; and sisters, Marylee Bender and Kay Kantarik. Survivors include her 6 children,...

Joyce L. Brown

Joyce L. Brown

Oct 29, 2014

Joyce L. Brown, 79, of Superior, died Wednesday October 29, 2014 at Encompass Healthcare Assisted Living. Joyce was born in Superior on June 2, 1935 the daughter of Frances and Stanley Pinkoski. She loved flowers and going to Florida staying in Pioneer Village in North Ft. Meyers and popping popcorn for Bingo while there. She enjoyed spending time at her...

Scott A Gunderson

Scott A Gunderson

Oct 26, 2014

Scott A Gunderson, 57, currently of Lake Nebagamon and previously of both Duluth and Superior, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 26, 2014 at his residence.

He was born on March 31, 1957 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the son of Kenneth James and Flora "Avis" (Lewis) Gunderson.

Scott graduated from Denfeld...

Marilyn J. Wiisanen

Marilyn J. Wiisanen

Oct 26, 2014

Marilyn J. Wiisanen, 89, of Superior, died Sunday, October 26, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born in Minneapolis on Dec. 10, 1924 the daughter of John and Lydia Wicks. She had worked for many years at Nummi Jewelers in Superior. She was an active member of Safe Harbor Wesleyan Fellowship and the...

Stanley Winek

Stanley Winek

Oct 26, 2014

Stanley Winek, 100, of Superior, died Sunday, October 26, 2014 at St. Francis Health and Rehabilitation Center. Stanley was born in Superior on April 17, 1914 the son of Joseph and Josephine Wnek He retired from the BNSF Railroad after 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Gladys on Feb. 1, 2013; his parents;...

Dorothy Krogerson

Dorothy Krogerson

Oct 24, 2014

Dorothy Krogerson, 96, of Superior, passed away peacefully October 24, 2014 at the Care Free Living Center in Babbitt, MN. Dorothy lived most her life in Superior. After retirement she moved to Hemet, CA and then returned to Superior where she resided with her son, Gary Evenstad. We were "blessed" as a family to have her for so many years....

Beverly Gee

Beverly Gee

Oct 23, 2014

Beverly (Jackson) Gee passed away at Lighthouse of Superior on October 23, 2013 at age 92. She was born in Loyal, Wisconsin on September 19, 1922 to her parents, Herman and Mabel Jackson. Her childhood years were spent in Sparta, Wisconsin. She flourished in Sparta enjoying the companionship of her sister, Betty, working at her father's drug store, pursuing her...

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