Wendy G. Van Camp
Apr 7, 2013
Wendy G. Van Camp, 45, Cascade, WI, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du lac, WI. She was born in Superior on October 21, 1967 to Greg Fox and Diane Gunnon and she grew up in Poplar, WI. She was the owner/operator of a Kettle Kids Daycare and had a real knack with...
Erick A. Flood, Sr.
Apr 6, 2013
Erick A. Flood, Sr., 80, of Superior, died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at his residence. He was born November 29, 1932 in Chicago, son of Mauritz and Annie (Rosenquist) Flood. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He was stationed in Germany, as a corporal with the 11th and 36th Machine and Records Unit....
George R. Austreng
Apr 5, 2013
George Robert Austreng, age 85, Superior, died April, 5th, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, after a brief illness. George was born January 8, 1928, in Superior to Oswald and Lillian Austreng. He graduated from Superior Central High School in 1945 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in the States at the end of World War II. After...
Patricia A. Johnson
Apr 4, 2013
Patricia A. Johnson, at the age of 55, passed Thursday, April 4th, 2013 at Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth due to complications from cancer. She is best remembered as a great cook for two picky children and their father, an eternal Randy Travis fan, cactus gardener, copious note-taker, crossword completionist, a wonderful mother, neighbor, daughter,...
Molly (Okash, Muench) Spaun
Apr 3, 2013
Molly (Okash, Muench) Spaun, 99, longtime Superior resident, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born on February 15, 1914 in Gary New Duluth, MN to Nickola and Pearl (Duzet) Okash and moved to Superior at an early age with her family. She graduated from the former Central High School in Superior....
Delores Pellman
Apr 1, 2013
Delores Pellman, 86, Maple, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 1, 2013, following a brief illness. She was born on August 18, 1926 in Ironwood, MI to Theodore and Esther (Mattson) Pollari. She had been employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Two Harbors for many years. Delores was a member of the...
Elroy J. Wanek
Mar 30, 2013
Elroy James Wanek was granted his angel wings on March 30th, 2013, just 53 days after his wife Lorraine, of 66 years, passed away. His final weeks were spent at Golden Living Center, Superior, WI, where he patiently waited to complete his journey in this life and once again be joined with the love of his life, Lorraine. Elroy is...
Sigrid Gronroos
Mar 29, 2013
Sigrid Gronroos, 90, Bennett, WI, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 24, 1923 in New York Mills, MN to Wayne and Elvira Korhonen. She married Ernest Gronroos on March 12, 1958 and celebrated fifty-five years of marriage. Sigrid had been employed at a convenience store when she lived...
Mary A. Johnson
Mar 28, 2013
Mary A. Johnson, 91, of South Range, died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Superior. She was born December 8, 1921 in Superior, daughter of Eustace and Marcella (Kulminski) Markon. Mary proudly served her country with the U.S. Army nursing corps during WWII, and one of the locations she served was in Burma. As a registered nurse, Mary...
Betty L. Smith
Mar 27, 2013
Betty L. Smith, 86, a longtime Superior resident died Wed., March 27, 2013 in St. Francis Home in the Park. She was born October 7, 1926 in Curtis, Wis. to Archie and Kella (Gilbertson) Ackerman. Betty had been employed by the former St. Joseph's Hospital as a cook. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Gayken; her...
Thomas Waletzko
Mar 26, 2013
Thomas Waletzko, 69, Superior, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, unexpectedly in his home. He was born on June 22, 1943 in Superior, WI to Louis and Dorothy (Fosvig) Waletzko. Tom graduated from the former East High School and owned and operated his own farm. He married Margaret “Margo” Peck on July 25, 1973 and celebrated 39 years of marriage....
Orville A. Bender
Mar 26, 2013
Orville A. Bender, 80, Superior resident, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on January 30, 1933 in Fargo, ND to Ruben and Clara (Bettger) Bender. He was employed as grinder operator and section crew with the Burlington Northern Railroad for forty-one years. Orville married Betty Andrews on January 25, 1958 and...
Thomas Darst
Mar 25, 2013
Thomas Darst, 55, Superior, died unexpectedly Monday, March 25, 2013. He was born on October 28, 1957 in Superior to Lowell and Astrid (Erickson) Darst. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1976 and attended University of Wisconsin-Superior. Tom was employed with Superior Water Light and Power for thirty-three years before his retirement in January 2012. He was...
Jean A. Sweeney
Mar 25, 2013
Jean A. Sweeney, 75, longtime Superior resident and beloved teacher and family member, died Monday, March 25, 2013 as a result from a fire at her home. She was born on August 31, 1937 in Fremont, NE to Bernard and Astrid (Peterson) Wesley. She was a 1955 graduate of the former Central High School. She graduated from the Wisconsin...
Clarence Heikkila
Mar 25, 2013
Clarence Heikkila, 83, Superior, died in his home on Monday, March 25, 2013. He was born on July 23, 1929 in Oulu, WI to William and Lillian (Suni) Heikkila , where he lived most of his life before moving to Superior. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the International Longshoreman’s Association...
Nancy M. Rautio
Mar 25, 2013
Nancy M. Rautio, 94, of Superior died Monday March 25, 2013 in Essentia-St. Mary's, Duluth. She was born February 23, 1919 in Wentworth, Wis. to Alfred and Mary (Bachman) Esselstrom. Nancy graduated from East High school and attended Superior Vocational School for one year. She was employed by National Bank of Commerce as a teller and loan officer for twenty-five...
Josephine A. Lier
Mar 24, 2013
Josephine A. Lier, 86, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Golden Living of Superior. She was born on May 12, 1926 in Superior to Joseph and Anna (Urban) Zawin. Josephine graduated from the former East High School. She had been employed at Bridgeman’s and the St. Joseph’s Children’s Home where she enjoyed working with the children...
Gerald W. Carlson, Jr.
Mar 24, 2013
Gerald W. Carlson, Jr., 51, of White House, TN and formerly of Hawthorne, WI, died March 24, 2013, in Springfield, TN. He was born November 25, 1961 in Minneapolis, MN, son of Susan (Block) and Gerald W. Carlson, Sr. Jerry had a heart for farming, including goats, ducks, cows, geese and John Deere tractors. His occupation was office manager at...
Janet M. Crawford
Mar 23, 2013
Janet M. Crawford, 78, of Superior, died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth, surrounded by the presence and love of her family. She was born March 24, 1934 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, daughter of James and Frances (Burke) Holmes. On October 1, 1955 she married Donald E. Crawford in Edmonton. Then in 1970, she and her family...
Dr. Clifford J. Blum
Mar 21, 2013
Dr. Clifford J. Blum, 79, of Superior, died Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Lighthouse of Superior Assisted Living. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements
