Edward P. "Ed" Pessenda
Nov 11, 2013
Edward P. “Ed” Pessenda, 68, formerly of Chisholm, MN, currently of Superior, died Monday, November 11, 2013 in his home. He was born on July 9, 1945 in Hibbing, MN to John and Rose (Turk) Pessenda. He graduated from Chisholm High School in 1963 and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Bemidji State College in...
Barbara Lee
Nov 11, 2013
Barbara M. Lee, 78, Superior, died Monday, November 11, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. She was born on September 24, 1935 in Superior to Martin and Florella (Rigby) Soleim. She had been in the dry cleaning business her entire working years finally ending her career at Lake Superior Laundry. Barbara had been a member of...
Gene J. Kelleher
Nov 11, 2013
Gene J. Kelleher, 86, of Superior, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born September 22, 1927 in Superior, son of Jerome and Clara (Jensen) Kelleher. Gene proudly served his country with the U.S. Army in France. On May 4, 1957, in Superior,...
John A. Adamic
Nov 10, 2013
John A. Adamic, 58, Foxboro, WI resident, died Sunday, November 10, 2013 as a result from an automobile accident in Bear River Township in Minnesota. He was born on October 30, 1955 in Duluth, MN to Edwin and Shirley (LeMay) Adamic. John served his country in the United States Navy. He married Shirley Hoffman on October 9, 1980 in...
Lorraine Penney
Nov 9, 2013
Lorraine Penney, 85, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Essential Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on February 27, 1928 in Superior to Andrew and Mary (Pliska) Moreau. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Penney’s and Tri-State Automotive. Lorraine was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church. She is...
James W. Keup
Nov 9, 2013
James W. Keup, 71, lifelong resident of Superior died Saturday November 9, 2013 at his residence. James was born on May 6, 1942 the son of John and Mae Keup. He graduated with a degree in computer technology. His family and his North Bay Church family were most important to him. He was preceded in death by his parents; former...
Michael "Mike" L. See
Nov 8, 2013
Michael L. "Mike" See, 57, a lifelong Superior, Wis. resident died Fri., Nov. 8, 2013 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was born to Cheri J. (Nielsen) and Millard L. See on Aug. 24, 1956. His Father preceded him in death; as well as his maternal grandparents, Berniece and Carl Nielsen; and his paternal grandparents, Hazel and Les...
Joseph A. Pioro
Nov 7, 2013
Joseph A. Pioro, 85, of Superior, died Thursday, November 7, 2013, at his residence. He was born December 6, 1927 in Superior, son of Jacob and Michelina (Kubarek) Pioro. Joseph proudly served his country during WWII with the U.S. Army, and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal. In 1950 he was hired by the Great...
Harry Johnson
Nov 3, 2013
Harry Johnson, 92, a lifelong resident of South Superior passed away Nov. 3, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital with family at his side. Harry served five years in the United States Army during World War II in the African and European Theaters of Operation. He worked 37 years with the Chicago Northwestern Railroad as a car inspector. Harry was well...
Elise M.L. Marion
Nov 2, 2013
Elise Mary Louise Marion, 84, took the hand of our Lord on Sat., Nov. 2, 2013 at her home, The Lighthouse of Superior. Elise was born Sept. 27, 1929 In Superior, Wis. to Octaaf and Emelie VanVynckt. She married Carl Marion on Oct. 25, 1952 and they celebrated 50 years of marriage before his passing in 2003. She graduated from...
Gabriel "Gabe" V. Demeria
Nov 1, 2013
Gabriel V. “Gabe” Demeria, age 89 of Seffner, FL and Solon Springs, WI, passed away on November 1, 2013, in the comfort and peace of the Solvay Hospice House, surrounded by family, ending a brief battle with cancer. Gabe was born May 22, 1924 in Duluth, MN to Anthony and Anna ( Phelps) Demeria. He attended public and vocational...
Kathie M. Beckwell
Oct 31, 2013
Kathie Marie (Coon) Beckwell, 68, a lifelong Superior, Wis. resident, died Thurs., Oct. 31, 2013, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospice in Duluth, Minn. She was born on May 9, 1945 to Ruby (Yeazle) and Floyd Coon. On July 15, 1961, Kathie married James Beckwell in Carlton, Minn. and they celebrated fifty-two years of marriage this summer. She worked for many...
Donna M. Knickrehm
Oct 30, 2013
Donna M. Knickrehm, 80, lifelong South Superior resident, died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Superior, WI on February 24, 1933 to John and Antoinette (Mencel) Kania. She married Charles A. Knickrehm, Sr. on January 23, 1954 and celebrated forty-six years of marriage before his passing in May of...
Frances A. Messany
Oct 30, 2013
Frances A. Messany, 96, took the hand of our Lord on October 30, 2013 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Frances was born in Omaha, Neb., on Jan. 31, 1917 the daughter of Joseph and Veronica Benak. She grew up with three brothers and three sisters. She married the love of her life, Frank Messany, Sr., while their favorite...
Cecilia E. Grymala
Oct 30, 2013
Cecilia E. Grymala, a former Pattison Park resident passed away peacefully on October 30, 2013 surrounded by her loving family and friends at the Golden Living Center. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael "Blackie" Grymala and other numerous family and friends, including Darleen Rae Hudacek. She is lovingly remembered by her two sons, Daniel M. (Jan)...
Donald Lee Larsen
Oct 26, 2013
Donald Lee Larsen, 85, of Superior, died Saturday, October 26, 2013 at St. Francis in the Park, Superior. He was born August 30, 1928 in Evanston, Illinois, son of Albert and Irene (Johnson) Larsen. Don worked many years for Fraser Shipyards, Superior. His memberships included the Superior Senior Center and a former member of the Superior Moose Lodge. He enjoyed...
Lona Mae Despins
Oct 25, 2013
Lona Mae Despins, 78, Superior resident, died Friday, October 25, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth unexpectedly from complications following heart surgery. She was born on December 5, 1934 in Escanaba, MI to John and Florence (Posenke) McGinnis. Lona graduated from high school in Escanaba, MI. She married Thomas Despins on April 23, 1954 in Iron Mountain, MI...
Marilyn M. Wallgren
Oct 25, 2013
Marilyn M. (Leggate-Tappen) Wallgren, 80, of Superior, Wis. died Fri., Oct. 25, 2013 in Golden Living Center. She was born Nov. 16, 1932 in Superior to Grace (McDougall) and William Jensen. She was a former member of the Elks Lodge and the V. F. W. Aux. In her later years she enjoyed camping at Birchwood Campground in Iron River, the...
Evelyn "Lovey" Sletten
Oct 24, 2013
Evelyn “Lovey” Sletten, 59, lifelong Lakeside resident, lost her two year battle with cancer on Thursday, October 24, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on November 10, 1953 to Marvin and Ellen Gronroos . She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1972. She went on to WITC where she received nursing certification. Lovey married her...
Hugh C. Mcdonald, Iii
Oct 23, 2013
Celebrating the life of Hugh C. McDonald Hugh Cameron McDonald III 66, of Foxboro Wisconsin passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 23, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth, MN. Hugh's journey began January 15, 1947 in Superior WI, son of Hugh C. McDonald II and Dorothy M (McCusker) Garrity. Hugh was baptized at Cathedral of Christ...
