Obituaries

Apr 15, 2014

Marvin Tyykila, 78, South Range, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at St. Francis Home in the Park. He was born on August 8, 1935 in Maple, WI at the family homestead to Matt and Mary (Lepisto) Tyykila.

He served his nation as an Airman in the United States Air Force overseas during the Cold War.

Apr 15, 2014

Gianna Ann Bennett, infant daughter of Brittany Ann Livangood and Robert L. Bennett III died Tues., Apr. 15 th in Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

Baby Gianna is survived by her parents; a sister, Kayla Bennett; maternal grandparents, Cindy Luoma and Louis Livangood, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Cindy and Robert Bennett, Jr.; maternal great-grandmothers, Shirley Smith and Gloria...

Apr 12, 2014

Wayne E. Rutzen, 67, Barnes, WI, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Essential Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN.

He was born in Glenwood City, WI on April 10, 1947 to Roland and Virginia (Barber) Rutzen.

He served his country in the United States Navy.

He married Karen Bakken on...

Apr 12, 2014

Douglas J. Guimond, 70, South Range, died Saturday, April 12, 2014. He was born on September 25, 1943 in Duluth, MN to Joseph and Emily (Johnson) Guimond.

Douglas married Mary Golden on June 27, 1970 in Superior and celebrated 43 years of marriage. He served in the United States Air Force and was employed with St. Louis...

Apr 11, 2014

David John Williams, 55, Superior, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on January 28, 1959 in Superior to Frank and Judith (Sprouse) Williams.

He served his country in the United States Army.

He lived in Superior until he was a teenager when he moved to...

Apr 10, 2014

Daniel Victor Eckberg, 68, of Superior earned his wings in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 10, 2014, with family by his side at St. Luke's Hospice.

He was born on May 8, 1945 in Superior to Oscar and Agnes (Nasset) Eckberg.  Dan grew up with the greatest of siblings – Evelyn, Robert, Roger (Bill), Helen,...

Apr 9, 2014

Virginia M. Hill, 93, of Superior, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.

She was born January 26, 1921 in Superior, daughter of Virginia F. (Peterson) and James L. Master.

Virginia was a 1939 graduate of Superior Central High School.

On May 24, 1941, Virginia and Franklin Hill...

Apr 8, 2014

Raymond E. Plagge, 86, of Superior, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth.

Following Raymond's wishes no services will be held. Downs Funeral Home, corner of 19 th and Ogden Ave., is assisting the family with arrangements, www.downsfh.com.

Apr 7, 2014

Lorraine M, Lind, 85, of Iron River, WI, formerly of Duluth went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on Monday, April 7, 2014 at the New Brighton Care Center. She was born on September 22, 1928 in Henderson, MN to Herman and Marie (Zwirtz) Lieske. She graduated from John Rogers High School in Spokane, WA...

Apr 7, 2014

Jean L. Hoff, 85, Superior, died peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2014 at the Golden Living Center of Superior with her daughter Heidi by her side.

She was born on December 7, 1928 in Superior to Paul and Edith (Olander) Larson.

Apr 6, 2014

Howard Sandberg, 97, formerly of Lake Nebagamon, currently of Superior, died, Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Harmony House in Superior.

He was born on February 10, 1917 in Superior to Harvey and Ovedia (Vinge) Sandberg.

Howard served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a staff sergeant serving with...

Apr 6, 2014

Helen B. Heaslip, 80, of Superior, died Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Mission, Texas.

She was born October 15, 1933, in Edmore, North Dakota, daughter of William and Lenora (Melland) Curry.

Helen was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Some of her interests included traveling...

Apr 6, 2014

Our family's world has been shaken off its axis. Our beautiful, gentle, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Lenore Horvath Higgins peacefully passed on to the next step in her journey after a short stay at Solvay Hospice House on Sunday, April 6, 2014.

Lenore was born on September 8, 1919 and was one of...

Apr 4, 2014

Rocky Ann Clark, 60, of Superior, died Friday, April 4, 2014, surrounded by her family, at her residence.

She was born August 26, 1953 in Superior, daughter of John and Ramona (Anderson) Verdoljak.

Rocky Verdoljak and Gregory Clark were united in marriage on March 17, 1984, at St. William's Catholic Church, Foxboro,...

Apr 3, 2014

Donald Thomas Brew, 76 of Superior, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at St. Francis in the Park following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's and Dementia.

Donald was born on June 17, 1937 the son of Vernon and Dorothy Brew.

He had worked at the Duluth News Tribune as a pressman for...

Apr 2, 2014

Lyle J. Severin, 84, South Range, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Golden Living Center of Superior, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 20, 1929 In Superior to Peter and Emma (Royal) Severin. He met Kay Johnson, the love of his life and they were married August 2, 1953. They raised three children, Dave (Mary Pat), Doug...

Mar 31, 2014

Matilda C. (Bleskan) Slovick, 92, Superior, formerly of Bennett, WI, died Monday, March 31, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Bennett, Wisconsin on March 14, 1922, the daughter of Andrew and Johanna (Hudec) Bleskan. Matilda attended her early grades in Bennett. She continued her high school class work in Superior, Wisconsin and the George Rogers...

Mar 31, 2014

Michael Ladich, 88, of Superior, died Monday, March 31, 2014 at Middle River Health and Rehab Center.

Michael was born on Sept. 20, 1925 in Superior, the son of Amelia "Milka" and Peter Ladich.  He served his country during WWII enlisting in the Navy. He landed on the beach of Normandy and achieved the rank...

Mar 30, 2014

Charmain C. Colby, 45, Maple, WI, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 from sudden medical complications. In addition to her passing, her family would like everyone to know that she was a Life Source Donor. She was born on August 9, 1968 in Superior, WI to Raymond and Sandra (Stevens) Colby.

Mar 25, 2014

Betty J. Schuster, 81, of Superior died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in Middle River Health & Rehab. Center.

Betty was born July 30, 1932 in Hawthorne Township to Myrtle (Rusk) and Nels G. Sutherland.

Her work history includes Roth Bros. Department Store, Ekstrom's Clothing, Dr. John Howard's Dental Office, and being the manager at Golden...