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Jerry J. "Bits" Harty

Jerry J. "Bits" Harty

Jun 30, 2014

Jerry J. "Bits" Harty, 50, formerly of Superior, currently of St. Francis, MN died unexpectedly on Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home. He was born on September 5, 1963 in Superior to Ralph and Delores (Janovick) Harty, Jr. Jerry was employed as a chef in Florida and was currently a restaurant manager. He was a big Detroit Lions...

Jacqueline C. "Jackie" Kmecik

Jacqueline C. "Jackie" Kmecik

Jun 28, 2014

Jacqueline C. “Jackie” Kmecik, 72, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 11, 1941 in Superior to Carroll and Gladys (Maley) Starkey. She received her registered nursing degree and had been employed at Miller Dwan Hospital, Fraser Shipyards and retired from the Duluth Paper...

Raymond A. Cload

Raymond A. Cload

Jun 25, 2014

Raymond A. Cload, 77, Solon Springs, WI resident, died from injuries he received in an automobile accident in rural Douglas County on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born on May 27, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Frederick and Margaret (Bates) Cload. Raymond was an independent contractor in the area for many years. Raymond enjoyed fishing, games (especially chess)...

Terrance C. Engstrom

Terrance C. Engstrom

Jun 25, 2014

Terrance C. “Terry” Engstrom, 70, Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 11, 1944 in Superior, WI to Leonard “Inky” and Lois (Freeland) Engstrom. Terry graduated from the former Cathedral High School and continued his education at the University of Arizona. He served his...

Mary Alice Culhane

Mary Alice Culhane

Jun 24, 2014

Mary Alice Culhane, 76, lifelong resident of Superior, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014 St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 10, 1937 the daughter of Ruth (Nicholson) and Allan Byrnes Mary married Michael Culhane on July 20, 1957 in Superior, Wisconsin. She had worked at Michael's Hallmark in Superior. She was an avid bowler...

Shirley M. Nelson

Shirley M. Nelson

Jun 23, 2014

Shirley May Nelson, of Superior, died Mon., June 23, 2014 at Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Shirley was born on Sept. 16, 1953, the daughter of Luella (Woods) and Michael Sandlin. She was one of 16 children. Shirley enjoyed going on train rides especially on the pizza train. She also enjoyed Vista cruises on Lake Superior, playing cards and...

Lee B. Mcpherson

Lee B. Mcpherson

Jun 23, 2014

Lee B. McPherson, 94, of Superior, Wis. died Mon., June 23, 2014 in Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, Minn. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of seventy years, the former Jean Arseneau; children, Martha Reiser of South Port, N. C. and her children, David (Ellen) Wortman, James (Emma) Wortman and Laura Wortman; Nancy (Bill) Tess of Green Bay, Wis. and...

Virginia J. Everson

Virginia J. Everson

Jun 23, 2014

Virginia Jane Everson, 88, died Mon., June 23, 2014 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, Minn. She was born Apr. 3, 1926 in the family home in Superior to Bessie (Vanderwalker) and Walter A. Walters. She was a 1944 graduate of Superior Central High School and she remained a lifelong resident of Superior. On Aug. 23, 1947 she and Virgil Marvin...

Harry "Bud" L. Miller

Harry "Bud" L. Miller

Jun 21, 2014

Harry "Bud" L. Miller, 76, of Lake Nebagamon, passed away very peacefully on Saturday June 21, 2014 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth surrounded by his children. Harry was born on July 13, 1937 the son of Sarah Annabelle (Meyer) and Clarence Miller. He served his country enlisting in the US Army. He had worked in the construction industry and...

Marvin H. Nelson

Marvin H. Nelson

Jun 15, 2014

Our adored father and grandfather, Marvin H. Nelson, of Lake Amnicon, Wisconsin, passed into the great hereafter on Father's Day, June 15, 2014 after a brief illness. He leaves behind his children, Rosmarie (John) Helling, Peggy, Richard (Sheryl), Robin (Rick) Johnson and Steven, eighteen grandchildren fourteen great-grandchildren and a great-grandson due in November. He was preceded in death by his...

Brenda J. Balog

Brenda J. Balog

Jun 13, 2014

Brenda J. Balog, 61, Superior, died Friday, June 13, 2014 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer with her daughter, Katrina at her side. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home. To send a condolence or sign the on-line guest book, visit our website at www.lenroot-maetzold.com.

James C. Moe

James C. Moe

Jun 10, 2014

James C. Moe, 72, Superior resident, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on February 11, 1942 in Duluth, MN to Oscar and Lillian (Boerger) Moe. He graduated from high school and obtained his BA Degree in History from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. ...

Kenneth J. Oliver, Sr.

Kenneth J. Oliver, Sr.

Jun 10, 2014

Kenneth "Sarge" John Oliver, Sr., 93, passed away June 10, 2014, at the Lighthouse of Superior, where he resided for the past three and a half years, surrounded by his family and Lighthouse friends. Ken was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Ken was born October 27, 1920, in Superior to Walter and Etta Oliver. He attended Central High...

Elaine G. Ostenberg

Elaine G. Ostenberg

Jun 10, 2014

Elaine G. Ostenberg, 74, of Superior, died Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Superior. Elaine was born on May 13, 1940 the daughter of Philip Patenaude and Eva Danz. She married Charles Ostenberg on Aug. 13, 1956. She loved kids, clothes, gardening and bingo. She also enjoyed home decorating. Elaine was preceded in death by...

June A. Pank

June A. Pank

Jun 5, 2014

June A. Pank, 95, Superior, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born In Superior on May 23, 1919 to Arthur G. and Mina (Gwin) Johnston and was a lifelong Superior resident. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) and knitted hats for...

Dwaine J. "Oulu" Erickson

Dwaine J. "Oulu" Erickson

Jun 5, 2014

Dwaine J. “Oulu” Erickson, 69, Superior, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in his home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 11, 1944 in Superior to John Raymond and Gertrude (Elonen) Erickson and was a lifelong Superior resident. He attended schools in Superior and went on to receive his...

Diane L. Nelson

Diane L. Nelson

Jun 4, 2014

Diane L. Nelson, 79, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at St. Francis Home in the Park. She was born on March 8, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to Arnold and Florence (Alexson) Aho. Diane was employed in the sales department at Dayton’s Department Store and she won the title of Dayton’s Queen and she was also crowned...

Marjory L. Asbury

Marjory L. Asbury

Jun 4, 2014

Marjory L. Asbury, 97, of South Range, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range. She was born September 19, 1916, in Frazee, Minnesota, daughter of Frederick and Agnes (Schwoboda) Howenstine. Marjory enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, cooking and donating funds to various causes. She was a former member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church and...

Laurie Elizabeth (Howard) Cooper

Laurie Elizabeth (Howard) Cooper

Jun 2, 2014

Laurie Elizabeth (Howard) Cooper, 57, Superior, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014 in her home. She was born on May 26, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to John R. Howard and Mary Ellen Sinclear and was a longtime Superior resident. Laurie attended Superior Senior High School and in her senior year, attended Interlochen Center for Fine Arts in Interlochen, MI....

Shirley Webb

Shirley Webb

Jun 2, 2014

Shirley Webb, 86, formerly of Poplar, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Superior. Shirley was born April 5, 1928 in Poplar the daughter of Hilma J. (Wiberg) Jones and George E. Jones. She attended the Superior State College and went on to teach English at the Middle School in Minot, North Dakota. Shirley loved animals. She...

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