Obituaries

Aug 27, 2014

Marcella E. Willis Johnson, 89, longtime Lake Nebagamon resident, died August 27, 2014 at Essentia Health, St Mary’s, Medical Center Duluth, Minnesota.

She was born on October 1, 1924 in Superior to Roy and Vera (Nelson) Shannon.

She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the former Memorial Hospital in Superior.

Marcella...

Aug 25, 2014

Gary L. Sherman, 68, of Superior, died Monday, August 25, 2014 at his residence. Gary was born on May 18, 1946 in Yakima, Wash., the son of William and Madelyn Sherman. He was a professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Superior. Gary was a member of the American Bowling Conference, was an avid golfer and a fanatic of...

Aug 24, 2014

Alex K. Hart, 22, Poplar, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014.

He was born on May 18, 1992 in Duluth, MN.

Alex graduated from high school and went on to receive his certification in Auto Mechanics and later went on to receive his certification in Welding from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

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Aug 24, 2014

James L. Voyles, 67, of Superior, died Sunday August 24, 2014 at Essentia-St. Mary's in Duluth. He was born October 15, 1946 in Chicago Ill. to Clyde and June (Emberton) Voyles James served his country in the U.S. Army in Viet Nam. He had been a carpenter for J. Littman Construction Co. He was an avid fisherman and loved his...

Aug 22, 2014

Irene Hegbloom, 61, lifelong Port Wing resident, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 13, 1953 in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Betty (Peterson) Helsing. Irene worked for Rueben Johnson Construction for over twenty years. Irene loved going to the beach in Port...

Aug 22, 2014

Marlene Gem Anderson, 71, of Superior, died Friday, August 22, 2014, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, surrounded by her family. She was born February 10, 1943, in Superior, Wis., daughter of Alvin and Verna Gem (Southwick) Peltzer. As a young lady working the lunch counter at Newberry's, Marlene met her husband to be, Ronald F. Anderson. Ron and Marlene were...

Aug 20, 2014

Timothy J. Hogan, 55, long time Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at his residence.

He was born on June 15, 1959 in Superior.

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

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Aug 14, 2014

Alice C. Axt, 89, currently of Forest Lake, MN formerly a longtime Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, MN. She was born on February 12, 1925 in Denver, CO to Henry and Mamie (Ballinger) Claassen. She was a member of the former First Presbyterian Church and the United...

Aug 13, 2014

Rhoda R. Marthe, 82, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on November 24, 1931 in Minot, ND to Edward and Hazel (Broderick) Lienhart. Rhoda graduated from Valley City State College with a Teacher’s Normal Degree. She taught at a rural school near Karlsruhe, ND prior...

Aug 13, 2014

Ian A. Menoch, 67, Duluth, formerly of Burnsville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

He was born on February 24, 1947 in Cadillac, MI to Rev. John and Olive (Jewell) Menoch.

He served in the United States Marine Corps during the...

Aug 10, 2014

Barbara Ann Lukas, 66, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014. She was born in Superior to Robert and Delia (Hunker) McGrew on May 10, 1948. Barbara is survived by one son, Vern (Megan) Holsclaw III, Superior; two grandchildren, Landon and Braydon Holsclaw; one sister, Diane Liable, Superior; one brother, Dennis McGrew, Grafton, WI and several...

Aug 10, 2014

David Allen Johnson, 58, of Superior, died Sunday, August 10, 2014, at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior. He was born December 27, 1955, in Superior. Dave graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a degree in social work. He was most recently employed at Woodland Hills, and had a passion for his job there. He was truly an...

Aug 8, 2014

Lawrence Hjalmer Smith, 52, of Superior, died Friday, August 8, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. Lawrence was born on May 3, 1962 in Superior the son of Betty Berling and Arthur D. Smith, Sr. He was the owner and operator of L-N-M Trucking and Farms. His life was trucking. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Larry was preceded...

Aug 7, 2014

Muriel Viggiano, age 91, longtime Superior resident, entered eternal life on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at her home. She was born on August 29, 1922 in Duluth, MN to Albert and Electa (Ross) Lee. Muriel graduated from Central High School (Class of ’39) and received her BS and Master’s Degrees from UW-Superior in 1963 and 1969. She proudly served...

Aug 5, 2014

Marlene G. Rivord, of Superior died Tues., August 5, 2014 in Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. Marlene was born June 2, 1934 in Superior to George and Esther (Olson) Cole. She is survived by her husband, Albert; four sons, Michael (Susie) of Oakland, Larry (Sandy) of South Range, and Gary (Renee) and David (Vivian) both of Albuquerque, NM. She was...

Aug 2, 2014

Tiffany (Otto) Cragin, 35, passed away Saturday morning Aug. 2, 2014, after many years of heroically battling a rare cancer. Tiffany was born 3/2/1979 to parents, Darrell and Janet Otto, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, the oldest of three children-brother, David Otto and sister, Shannon (Sylvester). Tiffany grew up happily in Milltown, Wisconsin and earned a Bachelor of Science degree...

Aug 1, 2014

Ruth A. Hoyt, 67, of South Range, passed away Friday evening August 1, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. By her bedside was her beloved husband and soul mate of 50 years, Marvin. Ruth was born on Dec. 27, 1946 the daughter of Emma and Lloyd Hepburn. She had worked at Century Ceramic Dental Lab in Superior, D&G Trucking,...

Jul 31, 2014

Carol Ann Mack, 68, of Duluth, went to the loving arms of God on July 31, 2014. She was born September 20, 1945 in Syracuse, NY. She worked for many years at National Bank of Commerce and for Dr. Doyle. She was a recent volunteer at Kids Closet in Duluth. She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Mack...

Jul 30, 2014

Frances Margaret Westlund, 95, of Superior, Wis. died Wed., July 30, 2014 in the Villa-Marina Health & Rehab. Center. She was born Aug. 22, 1918 in Ashland, Wis. to Pearl (Windhauser) and Frank Moder. She had been employed as a L. P. N. at Superior Memorial Hospital. Frances was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and also many garden...

Jul 30, 2014

Susan Joan Adams Strand, 66, of Superior, Wis. died peacefully in her residence of natural causes on Thurs., July 30, 2014. She was born May 3, 1948 in Duluth, Minn. to Rose (Volk) and Joseph Adams. For several years she had been employed as a hostess/bartender for local restaurants, having most recently been at the Keyport Lounge. Susan was a...