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Albert "Al" M. Amundson, Jr.

Albert "Al" M. Amundson, Jr.

Feb 8, 2013

Albert Maurice "Al" Amundson, Jr., 86, longtime resident of Superior, died peacefully at home Friday, February 8, 2013, surrounded by family. He was born April 13, 1926 in Cass Lake, MN to Albert O. and Esther C. (Hanson) Amundson. After moving to Superior with his family, he graduated from Central High in 1944, and immediately enlisted in the Navy, serving...

Keith Marin

Keith Marin

Feb 7, 2013

Keith Marin, 66, Superior, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on May 29, 1946 in Superior to Percy R. and Eleanor (LaPointe) Marin. He graduated from the former Central High School in 1964. Keith married his wife Irene Herrick on January 15, 1966 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in...

Lorraine "Dede" A. Vicklund

Lorraine "Dede" A. Vicklund

Feb 5, 2013

Lorraine A. "DeDe" Vicklund, 93, of Superior, died Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospice in Duluth. Lorraine was born on Oct. 16, 1919 the daughter of Steve and Helen Androsky. She enjoyed embroidery, quilting and working in the yard. She loved having people around and was known as "Granny" to anyone in need. She also loved animals, especially...

Lorraine Ione Wanek

Lorraine Ione Wanek

Feb 5, 2013

Lorraine Ione Wanek was granted her angel wings on February 5th, 2013. She made her transition from this life to the next peacefully in her sleep. Her final weeks were spent in Hospice Care @ Golden Living Center of Superior, WI where she shared a room with Elroy, her husband of 66 years. Lorraine is survived by husband, Elroy Wanek;...

Gertrude M. During

Gertrude M. During

Feb 3, 2013

Gertrude M. During, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation center. Gertrude was born on Nov. 3, 1921 the daughter of Ezra and Ruie Blaisdell. She was a member of Country Peace Presbyterian Church. Gertrude loved cooking and baking for everyone. Most important to her was spending time with her family,...

Denis L. Hennessy, Jr.

Denis L. Hennessy, Jr.

Feb 1, 2013

Denis L. Hennessy, Jr. ,89, Solon Springs, WI, died Friday, February 1, 2013 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Superior on June 23, 1923 to Denis L. and Eva (Carron) Hennessy, Sr. He married Ann M. Stasiak in Superior on June 23, 1951 and celebrated sixty-one years of marriage. Denis attended St. Francis Xavier...

Gladys J. Winek

Gladys J. Winek

Feb 1, 2013

Gladys J. Winek, 96, of Superior, died Friday, February 1, 2013 at St. Francis Health and Rehabilitation Center. Gladys was born in Superior on January 13, 1917 the daughter of Alfred and Kristina Scheldroup. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Randall Dahlen; brothers, Fred, Arnie and Henry Scheldroup; and a sister, Jennie Botten. Gladys is survived...

Emma "Ruth" Fuhrman

Emma "Ruth" Fuhrman

Jan 31, 2013

Emma Ruth (Brock) Fuhrman, 89, of Superior, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday January 31, 2013 in Superior. She was born August 20, 1923 in Seneca, South Carolina, the daughter of John A. and Helen (Boyd) Brock. She married Thomas M. Fuhrman of Milwaukee on July 13, 1945 in Beaufort, South Carolina. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband...

Dolores "Dorrie" A. Becker

Dolores "Dorrie" A. Becker

Jan 31, 2013

Dolores A. "Dorrie" Becker, 94, of Superior died Thurs., Jan. 31, 2013 in Middle River Heath & Rehabilitation Center. Dorrie was born Oct. 11, 1918 in Park Falls Wis. to Elmer and Anna (Larson) Peterson. Dorrie and her husband, Jack operated the concession at Nemadji Golf Course for twenty-six years. She was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King,...

Joyce Y. Grady

Joyce Y. Grady

Jan 30, 2013

Joyce Y. Grady, 79, Brule, WI, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Oshkosh, WI to Herbert and Elvira (Garbe) Gutknecht. She was born and raised in Oshkosh but has also lived in Hawaii, California, Illinois and Minnesota before moving back to Wisconsin twenty years ago. She was employed as an accountant for various...

Forrest D. White

Forrest D. White

Jan 30, 2013

Forrest D. White, 89, a former longtime resident of Superior, Wis. died Wed., Jan. 30, 2013 in White Pines Assisted Living, White Bear Lake, Minn. Forrest was born to Mureen (Anderson) and David White in Proctor, Minn. on Dec. 29, 1923, but lived most of his life in the Superior area, graduating from Superior Central High School in 1941. He...

Dr. Raymond E. Halverson

Dr. Raymond E. Halverson

Jan 29, 2013

Dr. Raymond E. "Ray" Halverson, 85, of Superior, Wis. died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, Minn. He was born January 20, 1928 in Superior to Martha (Robinson) and Raymond H. Halverson. He attended the Superior public schools and graduated from Superior Central High School in June 1945, having been extremely active in school sports. In 1945...

Linda A. Pearson

Linda A. Pearson

Jan 26, 2013

Linda A. Pearson, 64, of Superior, died Saturday, January 26, 2013, at her residence. She was born January 22, 1949 in Valley City, North Dakota, daughter of Henry and Delores (Miller) Huber. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Fargo South High School. On May 8, 1976 at the Catholic Church of the Nativity, Fargo, North Dakota, Linda Huber and Richard...

Emily "Babe" E. Szymonowicz

Emily "Babe" E. Szymonowicz

Jan 26, 2013

Emily E. "Babe" Szymonowicz, 87, of Superior, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Superior. Emily was born in Superior on Aug. 3, 1925 the daughter of Vincent and Martha Herubin. While residing in Milwaukee, she graduated high school in 1944. She went on to marry Stanley Szymonowicz October 5th 1946, celebrating 39 years of marriage. During...

Gerard "Jerry" E Rolo

Gerard "Jerry" E Rolo

Jan 25, 2013

Gerard E. “Jerry” Rolo, 59, Superior resident, died Friday, January 25, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on October 4, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI to Donald and Corrine (Bennett) Rolo. He was a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Odanah, WI. He enjoyed camping, biking and nature....

Douglas Mccall

Douglas Mccall

Jan 24, 2013

Douglas McCall, 72, Superior, died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth. He was born on January 29, 1940 in Negaunee, MI. Doug graduated from high school in St. Louis Park, MN and went on to receive his degree in police work from the Police Academy in Minnesota. He was previously employed as a police officer for...

Allan L. Prosecky

Allan L. Prosecky

Jan 20, 2013

Allan LeRoy Prosecky, 74, of Superior, Wis. died Sun., Jan. 20, 2013 in the Villa-Marina Health & Rehab. Center. Due to Allan's wishes there will not be a service. Downs Funeral Home, corner of Ogden & 19th, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Cindy L. Lee

Cindy L. Lee

Jan 19, 2013

Cindy A. Lee, 64, joined her parents Robert E. Lee and Alice F. Lee and her brothers William “Billy” and Robert “Bobby” E. Lee III in eternal rest on January 19, 2013. She was born on January 3, 1949 in Ashland, WI. Cindy waged a ten year fight against cancer, fighting each battle as it came along without complaint....

Kristine E. Hart

Kristine E. Hart

Jan 18, 2013

Kristine E. Hart, 62, of Superior, died Friday, January 18, 2013, at St. Francis in the Park, Superior. She was born April 12, 1950 in Superior, daughter of Howard and Ruth (Thomas) Hart. Kristine had worked at Jeno's and as an Avon consultant. Survivors include her brother, Richard "Dick" Hart, Superior; nephews, Rawlin and Ricky Hart; a grandnephew; a grandniece;...

Floyd R. Keup

Floyd R. Keup

Jan 16, 2013

Floyd R. Keup, 73, of Wascott, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at his residence. He was born March 19, 1939 in Superior, son of Peter and Delia (Abrahamson) Keup. Floyd's work history started with the School District of Superior, Udeen Trucking and retired from Reuben Johnson Construction. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, the International Union of Operating...

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