Gary D. Wermter
Jan 3, 2013
Gary D. Wermter 66, of South Range died Thursday January 3, 2013 in Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. Gary was born February 6, 1946 in Superior to Kurt and Lois (Pederson) Wermter. He was employed as a boilermaker for several years and also bartended at various local establishments. Gary lived life to the fullest and enjoyed playing cribbage, listening...
Alice L. Werner
Jan 2, 2013
Alice L. Werner, 94, of Los Lunas, New Mexico and formerly of Superior, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Presbyterian Hospital, Los Lunas, NM. She was born April 11, 1918 in Superior, daughter of Hans and Olena (Haralson) Midbon. Alice was a 1936 graduate of Superior Central High School. Her work history included homemaker and J.C. Penney's as a sales...
Andrew L. Closson
Jan 1, 2013
Andrew L. Closson, 21, Superior, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on November 7, 1991 in Duluth to Richard Closson and Lori Fredrickson. He graduated from Superior High School in 2011. Andy loved hunting, fishing and four-wheeling. He cared about his family and friends and was a loyal friend. He loved...
Harley V. Anderson
Jan 1, 2013
Harley V. Anderson, 79, of Superior, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range. He was born August 7, 1933 in Chetek, WI, son of Selder and Mary (Snider) Anderson. On October 30, 1970 in Superior, Harley V. Anderson and Jacqueline K. LaBonte were united in marriage. Harley worked many years as a grain...
Bernice L. Schaffer
Dec 31, 2012
Bernice L. (Hughes) Schaffer, 84, of Superior, died Monday, December 31, 2012 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born April 24, 1928 in Superior, daughter of Swan and Agnes (Joswiak) Swanson. Bernice was a 1946 graduate of Superior Central High School. Some of her many interests included playing cards, reading, watching professional wrestling, feeding birds and squirrels,...
Michael R. Merrill
Dec 27, 2012
Michael R. Merrill, 70, longtime Duluth/Superior area resident, currently of South Range, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Mike is survived by his wife of 48 years, Aine, a son, Randy (Superior), daughters Polly Lohman (South Range) and Becky (Lenny) Hubbard...
Philip L. "Phil" Martineau
Dec 26, 2012
Philip L. Martineau, 87, Superior, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 16, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MN to Edward and Mary G. (Metzger) Martineau and had been a Superior resident since 1961. He served in the United States Marine...
James A. Northcott
Dec 26, 2012
James Alec Northcott, 58, a resident of Superior, Wis. died Wed., Dec. 26, 1012 in his residence. He was born in Superior on Apr. 28, 1954 to Gladys (Puotinen) and Arthur Northcott. He was a 1972 graduate of Superior Senior High School, received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and his Masters Degree in Business Administration...
Steven D. Holtz
Dec 24, 2012
Steven D. Holtz, 54, of Gordon, died Monday, December 24, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 17, 1958 in Devils Lake, N.D., son of Darrell and Jacquelyn (Bratt) Holtz. Steve worked many years as a truck driver for J. & B. Trucking (formerly Dean's Trucking). In addition to driving truck, he loved to hunt and fish. Preceding him...
Jacqueline F. Fennessey
Dec 22, 2012
Jacqueline F. Fennessey, 82, a longtime resident of Superior, Wis. died peacefully in Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, Minn. with her family by her side on Sat., Dec. 22, 2012 She was born June 10, 1930 in Ashland, Wis. to Fern (Christiansen) and James Good. She is survived by her husband, William; children, William (Marsha) Fennessey, Bonnie (Ron Zawacki) Nolan,...
Delbert "Del" Carlson
Dec 21, 2012
Delbert “Del” Carlson, 92, lifelong Poplar resident, died Friday, December 21, 2012 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 12, 1920 in Poplar to Axel and Hedwig (Nelson) Carlson. Del grew up on a farm in Poplar where he learned to love the earth and soil. He married Inez Knudson on June 23, 1945...
Ferdinand "Ferd" Ekelund
Dec 19, 2012
Ferdinand "Ferd" D. Ekelund, 91, of Superior, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Golden Living Center, Superior. He was born June 9, 1921 in Foxboro, WI, son of Ferdinand and Anna (Nisater) Ekelund. Ferdinand proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy. Following his military service, he settled in New Hampshire and moved back to...
Helen Julia Carlson
Dec 18, 2012
Helen Julia (Majeski) Carlson, 93, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was born on February 17, 1919 in Superior to Vincent and Antoinette (Stankewicz) Majeski and lived on her beloved Connor’s Point for ninety-two years, the last year of her life was...
John E. Freeman
Dec 17, 2012
John E. Freeman, 84, longtime Superior resident, formerly of Hurley, WI, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on December 16, 1928 in Hurley, WI to Hans and Hilja (Grain) Freeman. He graduated from the Hurley High School in 1947. He received his B. Ed and M. Ed degrees...
Corrine V. Campaigne
Dec 15, 2012
Corrine V. Campaigne, 88, longtime Superior resident, died Saturday, December 15, 2012 in her home. She was born in Blueberry, WI on January 13, 1924 to Ole and Nellie (Carlson) Olson. Corrine was employed as a stenographer with Douglas County ASCS for many years before her retirement. She was a longtime active member of United Presbyterian Church and a...
Maurice F. "Corey" "Mo" Hennessy
Dec 12, 2012
Maurice F. “Corey” “Mo” Hennessy, 84, lifelong Superior resident, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in his home. He was born October 22, 1928 in Staples, MN to Denis Leo and Eva (Carron) Hennessy, Sr. Corey graduated from the former East High School and the Superior State Teacher's College. He served in Korea with the United States Army as a...
Lawrence A. Polaski
Dec 6, 2012
Lawrence A. Polaski, 61, of South Range, died Thursday December 6, 2012 at his residence. Private family services will be held at a later date. Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Merton "Mert" Wedan
Dec 4, 2012
Merton "Mert" L. Wedan, 86, longtime Lake Nebagamon and Poplar resident, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 25, 1925 in Superior, son of Lloyd and Anna (Larson) Wedan. Merton was a 1943 graduate of Superior Central High School. In the European Theater during WWII, Merton proudly served his country with...
Wayde M. Gerber
Dec 2, 2012
Wayde M. Gerber, 23, lifelong Superior resident, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 2, 2012 in Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Superior. He was born January 27, 1989 in Duluth to Joe and Jane (Norkunas) Gerber. Wayde attended Marshall School in Duluth and graduated from Superior High School in 2007. He was employed with Fed Ex. Wayde loved spending...
Viola R. Boylan
Dec 1, 2012
Viola Boylan, 94, Papillion, NE, died Saturday, December 1, 2012 in Papillion, NE. She was born on July 30, 1918 in Crookston, MN to James and Ida Cassavant and had lived in Superior from 1951 to 2008. Viola was employed as a secretary for Kimmes Oil and she also had managed the Dairy Dip Restaurant in South Superior. She...
