Audrey C. Backlund
Nov 5, 2012
Audrey C. Backlund, 78, of Superior, died Monday, November 5, 2012 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Audrey was born in Superior on Jan. 29, 1934 the daughter of Dorothy and Oscar Rygg. She worked as a Teacher's Aide at the elementary schools in the Superior School District for many years. Audrey was always active. She was a member of...
W. Marvin Johnson
Nov 4, 2012
W. Marvin Johnson, 82, Brule, WI, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 peacefully in his home in Brule, surrounded by his family following a brief, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 24, 1929 in Superior to Walter H. and Lydia (Byorni) Johnson. He graduated from the Columbia High School in Iron River. He then went on to...
Kelly A. Seacotte
Nov 4, 2012
Kelly A. Seacotte, 48, lifelong resident of Superior, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. Kelly was born in Superior on June 9, 1964 the son of Cora and Norman Seacotte. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, snowmobiling and going camping. He also liked anything nautical. Kelly was preceded in death by his parents and a...
Joseph Edward Buck
Nov 2, 2012
Joseph Edward Buck, Sr., 79, Barnes, WI, died Friday, November 2, 2012 in Superior. He was born on September 14, 1933 in Grand Forks, ND to Joseph Francis and Nora Cecelia Margaret (Morrison) Buck. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War also serving in Germany for two years. He was honorably discharged...
Melba Gronquist (Avant)
Nov 2, 2012
Melba L. Gronquist (Avant), 77, of Superior, passed away peacefully Friday, November 2, 2012 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior. She was born November 23, 1934 in Lawton, Oklahoma. Preceding her in death were her husbands, Clifford S. Gronquist and Jack Avant; daughter, Karen Rhodes; sister, Marie Armstrong; and brother, Elden Armstrong. Survivors include her sons, Eric and Michael...
Wayne Edward Degraef
Nov 1, 2012
Wayne E. “Doc” DeGraef, Sr., 62, Superior, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 in his home, following a brief, courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 24, 1950 to Clifford and Beverly (Lajoie) DeGraef. Wayne served in the United States Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War. He was employed as a switchman/yardmaster for...
Robert Lajoie
Nov 1, 2012
Robert R. LaJoie, 87, of Superior, died Thursday, November 01, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth. He was born August 3, 1925 in Superior, son of Dewey and Jeannette LaJoie. Robert proudly served his country during WWII with the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon....
Marcia Mary Downs
Nov 1, 2012
Marcia Mary Downs, 68, of Minong, WI, and formerly of Superior, WI, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's, Duluth. She was born June 14, 1944 in Superior, daughter of Marshall and Margaret Weire. Marcia received her B.S. in education in 1962 and her Master of Arts in 1972. Marcia's career as an elementary teacher included Bryant, Cooper...
Beverly Yeazle
Nov 1, 2012
Beverly Ann Yeazle, 51, of Hawthorne, WI, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1961 in Duluth, MN, daughter of Marshall and Jean (Conners) Yeazle. Beverly loved her friends and family and always took time for the children. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her son, Scott Yeazle, Duluth; grandsons,...
Margaret "Mugs" Jordan
Oct 31, 2012
Margaret Ann "Mugs" Jordan, 88, of Superior, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Golden Living Center, Superior. She was born June 1, 1924 in St. Paul, MN, daughter of Edward and Anna (Hauglund) Whittier. On November 3, 1951 in Superior, Margaret A. Whittier and William M. Jordan were united in marriage. Mugs worked many years as a clerk at both...
Neil C. Sanders
Oct 29, 2012
Neil C. Sanders, 64 of Superior, died Mon., Oct. 29, 2012 at Essentia-St. Mary's in Duluth. Neil was born on June 3, 1948 in Palatine Ill. He most recently resided in Superior at the McKenzie Manor. Neil enjoyed socializing with his friends and caregivers at McKenzie Manor and the Challenge Center in Superior. He loved watching old movies and listening...
Joanne Hansen
Oct 29, 2012
Joanne Hansen, longtime resident of Bennett, Wis., died Monday, October 29, 2012 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Joanne was born in Superior on Feb. 16, 1933 the daughter of Ed and Jennie Peterson. She was a Home Economist for Douglas County and had taught Home Ec. in schools as well. She enjoyed photography, golf and going to yard sales....
Leone B. Lach
Oct 28, 2012
Leone B. Lach, 86, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Lakeshore Assisted Living/Memory Care in Duluth. She was born on September 24, 1926 in Superior, WI to Andrew and Victoria (Zegarowicz) Sislo. Leone graduated from the former Superior Central High School. She then went on to pursue her degree in education from the State Teachers College...
Dawn Alexson
Oct 28, 2012
Dawn Alexson, 50, Superior, died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at St. Francis Home in the Park due to Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on March 1, 1962 In Eau Claire, WI to Robert and Patricia (Demoe) Miller. Dawn was self-employed as an architectural draftsman. She is survived by two daughters, Leah (Jason) Klobucher, Maple, WI, Alayna Alexson, Duluth, MN;...
Gloria "Sis" F. (Martineau) Quam
Oct 28, 2012
Gloria “Sis” F. (Martineau) Quam, 90, lifelong Superior resident, died on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on January 4, 1922 in Superior, WI to William E. and Estelle J. (Gouge) Martineau. She was a great great-granddaughter to Chief Joseph Osage, Superior, WI. She was a member of St....
Mary Louise Tyler
Oct 27, 2012
Mary Louise Tyler, 81, of South Range, Wisconsin and Braggs, Oklahoma, died Saturday, October 27, 2012, at her son's residence in South Range. She was born May 4, 1931 in Braggs, Oklahoma, daughter of Tom and Edna (Hayes) Horn. Her work history as an elementary teacher included the states of Oklahoma, Kansas and Virginia. She taught from 1950 to 1987....
Irene L. Maki
Oct 27, 2012
Irene L. Maki, 80, of Superior, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at her residence. Irene was born on Nov. 8, 1931 the daughter of Joseph and Teresa Eibon. She was an RN and had worked at St. Mary's Duluth for 30 years. She was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King, a volunteer at Memory Lane and for the...
Robert "Bob" L. Oberstar
Oct 26, 2012
Robert “Bob” L. Oberstar, 72, Barnes resident, died Friday, October 26, 2012 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 15, 1940 in Hibbing, MN to Louis and Mary (Jemec) Oberstar. He graduated from high school in Hibbing, MN and graduated from Bemidji State College in 1968 with a degree in Industrial Arts and...
George R. Stephans
Oct 24, 2012
George R. Stephans, 68, of Iron River, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Golden Living Center of Superior, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 8, 1944 in Superior to Lewis and Ingeborg (Engstrom) Stephans. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple. George served his country in the United States Army as...
Thomas L. O'Neill
Oct 23, 2012
Thomas L. O’Neill, 6l, Superior, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hawthorne, WI. He was born on June 6, 1951 in Superior to George and Elaine (Kastner) O’Neill. He was employed as a bartender at Lost in the Fifties Tavern. Tom was a diehard New York Yankees fan and loved to shoot...
