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Margie Lorraine Clark

Margie Lorraine Clark

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...

Betty Lu Emily Krause

Betty Lu Emily Krause

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...

Douglas "Doug" J. Schultz

Douglas "Doug" J. Schultz

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...

John Francis "Jack" Collins

John Francis "Jack" Collins

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,...

Zebulun "Zeb" Downey

Zebulun "Zeb" Downey

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...

Richard "Rick" G. Mcdermott

Richard "Rick" G. Mcdermott

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...

Michael J. Mcnamara

Michael J. Mcnamara

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...

William W. Ormston, Jr.

William W. Ormston, Jr.

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...

Leland R. Fuller

Leland R. Fuller

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....

Janet P. Koski

Janet P. Koski

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...

Dr. Patrick C. Dorin

Dr. Patrick C. Dorin

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,...

Angeline Hall

Angeline Hall

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...

Stephen "Steve" R. Bick

Stephen "Steve" R. Bick

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...

James A. Kaszynski

James A. Kaszynski

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....

Lillian L. Day

Lillian L. Day

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...

Julie K. (Sampson) Laporte

Julie K. (Sampson) Laporte

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...

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...

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