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Jack H. Gronquist

Jack H. Gronquist

Oct 1, 2013

Jack H. Gronquist, 81, South Range resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. He was born in Maple, WI on August 30, 1932 to Samuel and Emma Gronquist. He attended schools in Superior and graduated from the former Central High School in 1951. He joined...

Edwin "Ed" Emmett Rolson

Edwin "Ed" Emmett Rolson

Oct 1, 2013

Edwin “Ed” Emmett Rolson, 78, Superior, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice Unit in Duluth following a courageous battle with cancer and is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ed was born in Superior on July 10, 1935 to Torger and Tyne (Manninen) Rolson. He married Ruth Droege on December 29,...

Margaret Flynn

Margaret Flynn

Oct 1, 2013

Margaret I Flynn, age 93, died peacefully at Villa Marina on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. She was born November 27, 1919, in Superior, Wisconsin to William and Augusta Hill and was a lifelong resident of Billings Park. Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker who enjoyed golfing, reading, crossword puzzles, and a good mystery. She was well known for...

Dean Leroy Edwards

Dean Leroy Edwards

Sep 27, 2013

Dean LeRoy Edwards, age 70, passed away September 27, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. He was born December 8, 1942 to Marlin Earl and Dora (Routh) Edwards in Superior, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, his paternal grandparents, Earl and Clara (Bachellor) Edwards, his maternal grandparents, Harry and Carrie (Fox) Routh, his twin brother...

Dennis J Belille

Dennis J Belille

Sep 26, 2013

Dennis J. Belille, 64, Superior, died Thursday, September 26, 2013 unexpectedly in his home. He was born on April 9, l949 in Hayward, WI. He was employed as an appliance repairman with Sears , Johnson-Mertz Appliance and was a self-employed for many years. Dennis married Evelyn Urpila on October 10, 1970 in Duluth, MN and celebrated forty-two years of...

Marie W. Dahl

Marie W. Dahl

Sep 26, 2013

Marie Winifred Dahl, 100, of Superior, died Thursday, September 26, 2013, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range. She was born July 29, 1913 in Duluth, daughter of John and Clara (Burmiester) Farmer. Marie was a 1933 graduate of Superior Central High School and later Superior Normal Teachers College. Her memberships included Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Deborah Circle, and...

June G. Delcourt

June G. Delcourt

Sep 25, 2013

June G. Delcourt, 94, lifelong resident of Superior, died Wednesday September 25, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth. June was born on May 16, 1919 the daughter of William and Myrtle Nault. She was a member of Holy Assumption Catholic Church and the Retired Fireman's Association. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ronald in 1983;...

Barton A. Rossi

Barton A. Rossi

Sep 25, 2013

Barton A. "Bart" Rossi 82, of Superior died Wednesday September 25, 2013 in Golden Living Center in Superior. Private family graveside service will be held. Downs Funeral Home, corner of 19th and Ogden is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sandra L. Williams

Sandra L. Williams

Sep 19, 2013

Sandra Lee "Sandie" Williams née Sieckmann, 63, lost her second battle with cancer on Thurs., Sept. 19, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Jeffrey; her son, Phillip Runser; two grandchildren, Sarah and Phillip; her step-mother, Soccorro; and two brothers, William (Marilyn) and Charles (Diane). Sandie is also survived by an extended family of in-laws who...

Drew Michael Bergson

Drew Michael Bergson

Sep 18, 2013

Drew Michael Bergson, infant son of Jesse and Britny (Merrill) Bergson, was born to eternal life on September 18, 2013. In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandmother, Carrie Klosowski; maternal grandfather, Randy Merrill; paternal grandmother, Jacqui Bergson; paternal grandfather, Herb Bergson; maternal great-grandmother Aine Merrill; maternal great-grandmother, Carol Pearson; paternal great-grandmother, Mary Lou Folkestad; paternal...

Rita Jo Bergstrom

Rita Jo Bergstrom

Sep 16, 2013

Rita Jo Bergstrom, 45, Superior, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on May 21, 1968 in Mt. Clemens, MI. Rita was an independent massage therapist, an occupation she thoroughly enjoyed. She love gardening, animals, reading, woodworking and will be remembered as a great mother. She is survived by her...

Carl "Cully" H. Ward

Carl "Cully" H. Ward

Sep 15, 2013

Carl “Cully” H. Ward, 62, Superior resident, died Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on November 3, 1950 in Superior, WI to Harry and Doris (Rohrer) Ward. Cully served his country with the 101st Airborne in the United State Army serving two terms during...

Aurora Jean Ann Love

Aurora Jean Ann Love

Sep 13, 2013

Aurora Jean Ann Love, Infant daughter of Brandi Vavra and Leland love, Jr., of Pattison Park, went to Heaven on Friday September 13, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Aurora is survived by her parents, a sister Ashtyn Love, maternal grandmother, Jean ( Jr) Androsky of Solon Springs; maternal grandfather, Thomas (Jessie) Vavra, LeCenter, MN; Paternal grandmother,...

Janet E Raik

Janet E Raik

Sep 11, 2013

Janet E. Raik, 89, lifelong Superior resident, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on April 4, 1924, in Superior, Wis. to John and Beth (Wheaton) Osborne. Janet was a nurse's aid for St. Mary's Hall and St. Francis Rest Home for many years retiring in 1982. She was...

Lorraine Johnson

Lorraine Johnson

Sep 10, 2013

Lorraine Johnson, 87, Superior, died Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Superior. She was born on March 8, 1926 in Superior to Theodore and Elizabeth (Heirman) Van Overmeiren and was a lifelong Superior resident. She married Leo Johnson on November 26, 1949 in Allouez and they celebrated sixty-three years of marriage. Lorraine was employed...

James Ksicinski

James Ksicinski

Sep 7, 2013

James G. Ksicinski, 70, South Range, died Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born on November 11, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Mary (Nedza) Ksicinski. Jim graduated from Boys Tech High School in Milwaukee in 1959. He then went on to serve his country for over thirty-seven years in the...

Dale A. Hallberg

Dale A. Hallberg

Sep 3, 2013

Dale A. Hallberg, 57, South Range, WI, died Tuesday, September 03, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on January 15, 1956 in Ely, MN to Gust and Grace (Schmock) Hallberg. Dale served his country in the United States Army. He was employed as a mason for many years with Roger Huddleston Masonry in Tennessee....

Nick W. Kienzle

Nick W. Kienzle

Sep 3, 2013

Nick W. Kienzle, Jr., 77, lifelong Superior and Port Wing area resident, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on December 29, 1935 in Racine, WI to Nick and Rose (Aker) Kienzle. Nick served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He married his wife Judy and celebrated forty-two...

Lawrence D. Archambeault

Lawrence D. Archambeault

Sep 2, 2013

Lawrence D. Archambeault, 91, Superior, died Monday, September 2, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 12, 1921 in Superior to Napoleon Patrick and Gertrude Mary (Lozon) Archambeault. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Larry married Lorraine Marie Vendela on May 8, 1941 at St. Anthony Catholic Church...

Blanche M. Carlson

Blanche M. Carlson

Aug 31, 2013

Blanche M. Carlson, 92, Superior, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 7, 1921 in Superior to Francis and Blanche (Dauplaise) Meyett. Blanche graduated from Cathedral High School. She married Eugene “Gene” Carlson on December 10, 1943 and celebrated sixty-four years of marriage before he passed away on July 26,...

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