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Lowell C. Jensen

Lowell C. Jensen

Jul 11, 2013

Lowell C. Jensen, 90, longtime Superior resident, formerly of Fisher Avenue, died on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on March 31, 1923 in Dorchester, WI to Sylvester and Esther (Copeland) Jensen. He grew up in Abbottsford, WI and was a Superior resident for most of his life. Lowell...

Goldie V. Le Mieux

Goldie V. Le Mieux

Jul 10, 2013

Goldie V. Le Mieux, 95, of Superior died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, Wis. She was born in Ironwood, Mich. on Oct. 17, 1917 to Richard and Anna Dahl. She resided in Ironwood until 1945 at which time she and her husband Loyd moved to Superior. Goldie was a member of Pilgrim...

Bruce I. Burgraff

Bruce I. Burgraff

Jul 10, 2013

Bruce Irving Burgraff, 75, of Superior, Wis., passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2013 at the age of 75. Bruce was born on July 20th, 1937 in Superior, Wis. Bruce was preceded in death by his loving wife, Leora and his parents, Irvin and Elsie Burgraff. He is survived by his two daughters Brenda (Gary) Jacoboski and Becky (Paul) Nichols;...

Stacy A. Thoen

Stacy A. Thoen

Jul 9, 2013

Stacy Anne (Rasmussen) Thoen, 45, of Superior, died Tuesday July 9, 2013 at her residence. Stacy was born on Jan. 8, 1968 the daughter of Lawrence and Carol Rasmussen. She was a 1986 graduate of Superior High School. She married Robert "Bob" Thoen on July 5, 2002. Stacy had worked as a C.N.A. at Middle River Health and Rehab. She...

Daniel "Dan" J. Lien

Daniel "Dan" J. Lien

Jul 9, 2013

Daniel "Dan" James Lien, 57, of Superior passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 with 'his girls' and family by his side. The courage and bravery Dan showed while navigating through Alzheimer's disease for the past 7 years inspires his family to live life to the fullest and spend quality time together. In true "Danny" fashion, he chose to donate...

Calvin "Cal" W. Wicklander

Calvin "Cal" W. Wicklander

Jul 9, 2013

Calvin 'Cal' W. Wicklander, 61, of Superior, WI, passed away at his home on July 9, 2013. Calvin was born to Gust Walter and Maxine Wicklander Jan. 2, 1952. Cal enjoyed fishing, golf, hockey, music, art and photography. Cal was a medic in the Army and a decorated war veteran. He worked for several years as licensed Chiropractor, from which...

Reuben D. Johnson

Reuben D. Johnson

Jul 9, 2013

Reuben D. Johnson, 94, of Superior, died Tuesday July 9, 2013 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. Reuben was born on Dec. 1, 1918 the son of David and Hannah Johnson. He served his country during WWII in the Army and served in the European, Asiatic and Pacific theaters earning 3 bronze battle stars. Reuben owned and operated Advance...

Elmer C. Anderson

Elmer C. Anderson

Jul 9, 2013

Elmer C. Anderson, 93, of Superior, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Golden Living Center, Superior. He was born December 14, 1919 in Superior, son of Gust and Marie (Olsen) Anderson. Elmer proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII. His work history included the former Great Northern Railroad, Cargill, Inc. and retired as a millwright for General...

Robert G. Downs

Robert G. Downs

Jul 9, 2013

Robert G. Downs, Sr., 86, of Superior, Wis., died Tues., July 9, 2013 in his residence. He was born Mar. 14, 1927 in Antigo, Wis. and moved to Superior as a small child. He was educated at the University of Wisconsin-Superior and graduated from the University of Minnesota's School of Mortuary Science. He served his country in the U. S....

C. Marcella "Marcy" Dyrland

C. Marcella "Marcy" Dyrland

Jul 8, 2013

C. Marcella “Marcy” Dyrland, 94, Superior, died Monday, July 8, 2013 at Encompass Assisted Living. She was born in Wells, MI on July 11, 1918 to Oscar and Julia (Holmquist) Johnson. She was a member and very active at the Bayside Baptist Church. She was active in the Baptist General Conference and Conference Women’s Organizations. For many years she...

Linda J. Place

Linda J. Place

Jul 8, 2013

Linda J. Place, 62, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went home to Jesus on Monday, July 8, 2013. Linda was born on July 21, 1950 in Superior, WI to Chet and Helen Anecki. She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1968; she then went on to obtain her nursing degree. Linda was a committed and talented nurse for...

Mary A. Sweeney

Mary A. Sweeney

Jul 4, 2013

Mary A. Sweeney, 103, lifelong Superior resident, died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Castle Ridge Home in Eden Prairie, MN as a result of complications from a broken arm. Her body was donated to Anatomy Bequest of Minnesota. She was born on February 10, 1910 in Superior to William and Winifred (Lee) Manion. She was the oldest of six...

Steven Urbaniak

Steven Urbaniak

Jul 4, 2013

Steven Urbaniak, 51, Iron River, formerly of Superior, died Thursday, July 4, 2013 in Iron River. He was born on January 24, 1962 in Superior to Robert F. and LeMae (Martin) Urbaniak. He was employed as a foreman for CB Truck Wash for eleven years. Steven enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and he was an avid Packer fan. He...

James C. Sweeny, Jr.

James C. Sweeny, Jr.

Jul 2, 2013

James C. Sweeney, Jr., 80, died Tues., July 2, 2013 in the Golden Living Center, Superior, Wis. He was born Aug. 17, 1932 in Superior to Ione (Helland) and James C. Sweeney, Sr. He served his country with the U. S. Marine Corp. For over forty years he was employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad retiring as a switch foreman....

Edward Nelson

Edward Nelson

Jul 1, 2013

Edward Nelson, 80, longtime Minong area resident, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 1, 2013. He was born on November 19, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Valentine (Shaughnessy) Nelson. He attended Catholic grade school and high school in Chicago and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Conservation from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens...

Charles G. Evans

Charles G. Evans

Jun 30, 2013

Charles G. Evans, 88, Superior, died Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the Golden Living Center of Superior. He was born on August 22, 1924 in Superior. He served overseas during World War II in England, France and Germany as a MP and paratrooper. He also was a member of the VFW, Knights of Columbus and the Superior Police Auxiliary....

Doris M. Maki-Van Alstine-Goodell-Lunke

Doris M. Maki-Van Alstine-Goodell-Lunke

Jun 28, 2013

Doris M. Maki-Van Alstine-Goodell-Lunke, 64, Superior, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on August 2, 1948 in Superior to Arthur and Helvie (Saari) Maki. She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1966 and went on to attend Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute. Doris was employed as a clerk,...

Doris M. Maki Van Alstine-Goodell-Lunke

Doris M. Maki Van Alstine-Goodell-Lunke

Jun 28, 2013

Doris M. Maki-Van Alstine-Goodell-Lunke, 64, Superior, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on August 2, 1948 in Superior to Arthur and Helvie (Saari) Maki. She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1966 and went on to attend Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute. Doris was employed as a clerk,...

Roy T. Oaks

Roy T. Oaks

Jun 26, 2013

Roy T. Oaks, 59 of Superior, died peacefully Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospice in Duluth. Roy was born in Superior on Nov. 12, 1953 the son of Norbert and Joy Oaks. He was employed by O'Reilly Auto Parts for many years. He was active in the RC plane club. He enjoyed throwing horseshoes, shooting pool, hunting,...

Virginia M. Bergstrom

Virginia M. Bergstrom

Jun 24, 2013

Virginia Mae Bergstrom, 85, of Superior died Monday, June 24, 2013 in Villa-Marina Health & Rehab. Center. She was born July 31, 1927 in Superior to Charles and Hulda (Anderson) Bergstrom. Virginia had attended Superior Central High School. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Salvation Army Home League. She enjoyed painting portraits. Virginia is...

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