Jeanne M. Brokke
Feb 26, 2014
Jeanne M. Brokke, 88, Superior, died Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Superior . She was born on June 21, 1925 in Virginia, MN to William and Martha (Lokrantz) Podvin. She graduated from high school in Stanley, WI in 1943 and went on to attend Duluth Business College. She was a member of St. Francis...
Donald Patrick Rink
Feb 26, 2014
Donald Patrick Rink, 50, of Superior, died Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at St. Francis in the Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior. He was born October 2, 1963 in Superior, son of James and Janice (Collins) Rink. Don was the former owner of Rink's Body Shop, Superior. He was an avid NASCAR fan, especially Jeff Gordon. Don also enjoyed cheering...
Richard J. Haring
Feb 24, 2014
Richard J. Haring, 66, Superior, died Monday, February 24, 2014 in his home following a long battle with a terminal lung disease. He was born on June 11, 1947 in Tomahawk, WI to Bernard and Elizabeth (Schuit) Haring. Richard was a retired Air Force veteran, serving his country for over twenty years. While in the Air Force he served...
Ida Hull
Feb 21, 2014
Ida Hull, 87, of Superior, died Friday, February 21, 2014, at Golden Living Center, Superior. She was born November 25, 1926 in Pine County, Minnesota, daughter of John and Frances (Majeski) Rutkoski. On October 13, 1945, Ida Rutkoski and Merle Hull were united in marriage. Ida enjoyed homemaking, gardening, canning pickles and tomatoes, and crocheting. Her greatest love was spending...
Ruth M. Williams
Feb 15, 2014
Ruth M. Williams, 94, of Duluth, went running to Jesus on February 15, 2014 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Ruth was born in Plankinton, SD, on Oct. 28, 1919 the daughter John and Anna Marie Roberts. She had worked for many years at UMD in vending and the mail room. She also welcomed foreign exchange students from UMD into...
Jane A. Brown
Feb 14, 2014
Jane A. Brown, 81, of Superior, Wis. died Friday, February 14, 2014 at Essentia-St. Mary's in Duluth. Jane was born July 6, 1932 in Cannon Falls, Minn. to Evelyn (Lorenson) and Fred Paul Wenz. She had been employed as a bartender at the Choo Choo Bar for many years. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Center and enjoyed...
Glenn G. Verville
Feb 14, 2014
Glenn G. Verville, 94, longtime Superior resident, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at White Pine Assisted Living in White Bear Lake, Minn. Glenn was born in Oliver, Wis. on Jan. 10, 1920 the son of James and Hattie Verville. He served his country during WWII in the Army from 1941-45. He had worked for Northern Liquor as a truck driver...
Jeff Hermanson
Feb 12, 2014
Jeff Hermanson, 68, Lake Nebagamon, WI, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 13, 1945 in Superior to Gunnard “Hermie” and Elna (Niemi) Hermanson. He graduated from Northwestern High School. Jeff served his country in the United States Marine Corps....
Elizabeth M. Olson
Feb 12, 2014
Elizabeth M. Olson, 83, died February 12, 2014 at the Golden Living Center - Court Manor in Ashland, Wis. Following Elizabeth's wishes no services will be held at this time. Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jacob A. "Jack" Agnich
Feb 10, 2014
Jacob A. “Jack” Agnich, 72, Superior, WI, formerly of Ely, MN, died Monday, February 10, 2014 in his home. He was born on October 8, 1941 in Ely, MN to Jack and Mary (Marolt) Agnich. He was employed as a manager for the Fortune Bay Casino. Jack liked fishing, gardening and working on old cars, especially his 1980 El...
Lawrence "Larry" R. Nyberg
Feb 9, 2014
Lawrence R. "Larry" Nyberg, longtime Superior area resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9th at his home under hospice care, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 16th, 1942 in Mellen, WI, the son of Ainard and Cleone (Thomson) Nyberg. Larry graduated from the former Central High School in Superior and also earned Bachelor's and Master's...
Virginia Louise Erickson
Feb 8, 2014
Virginia Louise Erickson, 93, died at home on Saturday, February 8, 2014. The daughter of Swedish immigrants Gust and Marie Swanson. Virginia was born on May 9, 1920 in Superior, WI. Active in the Covenant Church throughout her life, Virginia, a gifted musician, served as organist at First Covenant Church in Superior for 39 years. Virginia graduated from Superior...
Daniel A. Knase
Feb 7, 2014
Daniel Allen Knase passed away in the arms of the Lord on Fri., Feb. 7, 2014 in the Apple Valley, Minn. Community Center while playing league volleyball, one of the many sports he was involved in. He also liked playing hockey and baseball and watching the Green Bay Packers. The time spent riding his Harley was very important to him....
Leo "Skip, Lucky" L. Schier
Feb 6, 2014
Leo L. "Skip/Lucky" Schier, 77, of Superior, Wis., died Thurs., Feb. 6, 2014. He was born Mar. 11, 1936 in Beloit, Wis. to Lola (Davis) and Andrew Schier, and was raised on a farm in Phillips Wis. Leo went to work at the age of sixteen in Rockford Ill. He moved to Superior in 1960, and worked at Westman Auto...
Marylin Mae Higgins
Feb 3, 2014
Marylin Mae "Bird" Higgins, 83, of Superior, died Monday, February 3, 2014, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, surrounded by her children. She was born August 28, 1930, in Delft, Minnesota, daughter of William and Alice (Banks) Prigge. On December 1, 1951, Marylin M. Prigge and Edward G. Higgins were united in marriage. Their honeymoon travels brought them to...
Lucille "Lou" M. Bellino
Feb 1, 2014
Lucille "Lou" M. Bellino, 92, of Superior, died Saturday, February 1, 2014, at her residence. She was born July 10, 1921 in Superior, daughter of Joseph and Inga (Kvande) Schibret. Lou worked as a beautician and owned Lou's Beauty Nook for over 45 years. She was a member of Holy Assumption Catholic Church. Some of her interests included baking and...
Betty J. Oliver
Feb 1, 2014
Betty J. Oliver, 83, of Superior, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Aurora Colorado. Betty was born in Detroit, Mich., on April 3, 1930 the daughter of Axel and Ruth Anderson. She had worked as a pre-school teacher's aide at Cathedral School. She was a member of Holy Assumption Catholic Church, Elks Lodge #403 Ladies' Auxiliary and the Sacred...
Florence R "Sis" Amundson
Jan 30, 2014
Florence R. “Sis” Amundson, 94, lifelong Superior resident, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 5, 1919 in Superior to Arthur and Rose (Walczak) Koehler. She was a longtime member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church at its Altar Society of which she was a past president and a...
Roger Kaarto
Jan 30, 2014
Roger W. Kaarto, 83, Superior, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 3, 1929 in Poplar, WI to William and Margaret (Roger) Kaart. Roger is survived by three daughters, Renee Wright, Hemet, CA, Lynn (Ron) Lancaster, Superior, Karen Nelson, Renville, MN; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces,...
Steven J. Berka
Jan 28, 2014
Steven J. Berka, 66, Superior resident, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at his home after a nine year courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 19, 1947 in Superior, WI to Steve and Jean (Harrer) Berka. He graduated from high school and attended WITC for two years. Steve was a maintenance worker for ABC Rail for thirty-five...
