Kenneth O. Carlson
Oct 5, 2012
Kenneth O. Carlson, 93, of Superior, died Friday, October 5, 2012 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior. He was born June 3, 1919 in Superior, son of Oscar and Anna (Beckstrom) Carlson, and was always very proud of his Swedish heritage. One of Ken's favorite sayings was, "You can always tell a Swede, but you can't tell him much"....
Palma (Moe) Krisak
Oct 5, 2012
Palma (Moe) Krisak, 100, of Superior, died Friday, October 5, 2012 at St. Francis Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior. She was born June 8, 1912 in Superior, daughter of Nels and Anna (Skreade) Moe. On February 6, 1933 in Superior, Palma Moe and John Krisak were united in marriage. Both Palma and John were life-long residents of Superior. Palma worked...
Sigrid Levanpa
Oct 2, 2012
Sigrid J. Levanpa, 92, Superior, died Tuesday, October 02, 2012 at the Golden Living of Superior. Visitation will begin at 8:30 AM until the 10:00 AM Funeral Service on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church with Pastor Will Mowchan, officiating.
Scott Patrick Greer
Oct 2, 2012
Scott Patrick Greer, 49, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, October 2, 2012, unexpectedly, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born on March 16, 1963 in Superior to Vern and Delores (Carlson) Greer. He was previously employed as a mechanic for Northern Engineering. Scott was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 80 in Superior....
Fern A. Holmgren
Sep 30, 2012
Fern A. Holmgren, 95, died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. Fern was born in Bone Lake Township, WI. on Nov. 14, 1916, the daughter of Marius and Mary Dueholm. Fern and her husband Gordon had lived many places throughout the world before settling in Superior in 1968. She taught school in Polk County for...
James Timmerman
Sep 29, 2012
Retired Major James “Jim” Timmerman, 65, Superior, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born on July 14, 1947 in Duluth, MN to Leo and Angeline Timmerman. He was a 1965 graduate of Cathedral High School, Superior, Wisconsin. A gifted singer, he...
Rev. Walton Johnson
Sep 29, 2012
Rev. Walton Johnson went Home to his Lord on Sat., Sept. 29, 2012. He lived a full and generous life. He always wore a welcoming smile and had no guile. He was born Sept. 2, 1919 in Wells, Mich. and spent most of his boyhood in Superior. He was a World War II Army veteran. Walton received his Master of...
Raymond C. Moen
Sep 29, 2012
Raymond C. Moen, 75, passed away Sept. 29, 2012, at Essentia Health Hospice Center.Ray was born in Superior, Wis. on June 23, 1937. Ray was a graduate of Central High School in Superior and attended the University of Superior earning a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He worked for Great Northern Railroad, was a longshoreman and crane operator and longtime member...
Rudolph "Rudy" Lajoie
Sep 28, 2012
Rudolph “Rudy” LaJoie, 71, longtime Superior resident, died Friday, September 28, 2012 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN. He died following a brief illness surrounded by his family on what would have been his forty-ninth wedding anniversary. He was born on September 6, 1941 in Superior to Dewey and Jeanette (Boutin) LaJoie. Rudy graduated from Cathedral...
Miriam Rounsville
Sep 28, 2012
Miriam Rounsville, 88, Superior, died Friday, September 28, 2012 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. She was born on May 25, 1924 in Superior to Alf and Elvina (Okerstrom) Johnson. Miriam grew up in Port Wing but prior to moving to Superior, she lived in Eau Claire for thirty years. She married Irvin Rounsville on August 19,...
Steven Belaire
Sep 27, 2012
Steven Belaire, 52, Superior, formerly of Iron Mountain, MI, died Thursday, September 27, 2012 unexpectedly in his home. He was born on July 27, 1960 in Kingsford, MI to Raymond and Nancy (Peterson) Belaire. He graduated from high school in Kingsford, MI and he served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed as a truck driver...
Cindy Lou (Kirkwood) Engstrom
Sep 27, 2012
Cindy Lou (Kirkwood) Engstrom, 53, of Superior died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 27, 2012. Cindy was born on October 20, 1958 in Superior, the daughter of Delores and James Kirkwood. She was a 1977 graduate of Superior Senior High School she also attended college at UW Superior, and graduated in 1995 with a degree in Jewelry Manufacture/Repair from the...
Lauren "Sunny" G. Johnson
Sep 26, 2012
Lauren G. "Sunny" Johnson, 87, lifetime resident of Superior, passed away Wednesday September, 26, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospice with his grandson Chris at his side. Lauren was born on Feb. 10, 1925 the son of Albert and Alyce Johnson. Lauren enlisted in the Navy serving during WWII as a Fire Control Technician. He married the former Dolores "Dolly" Whittaker...
Jon J. Urban
Sep 23, 2012
Jon J. Urban, 49, Superior resident, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 23, 2012. He was born at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL on February 11, 1963 to Wayne and Bonnie (Karius) Urban. Jon graduated from Proctor High School in 1981. He attended Duluth Area Vocational Technical Institute (now known as Lake Superior College) in the mid 1980’s...
Jerry L. Abrahamson
Sep 21, 2012
Jerry L. Abrahamson, 60, of Superior, passed peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2012, surrounded by family at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born June 4, 1952 in Roseau, Minnesota, son of John and Lavina (Walker) Abrahamson. Jerry was an avid trapper, fisherman and hunter. He loved to play cards and could never refuse a game of cribbage. His early...
Bruno Holub
Sep 20, 2012
Bruno Holub, 82, of Superior, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born September 10, 1930 in Lowow, Poland, son of Wladyslaw and Stanislawa (Szafranic) Holub. He moved to Superior in 1950. In Duluth, Minnesota, on June 23, 1962, Bruno Holub and Viola Block were united in marriage. Bruno retired as a weigher for Harvest...
Jennie Holtz
Sep 19, 2012
Jennie Holtz, 98, lifelong Oliver, WI resident, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at St. Francis in the Park, Superior. She was born on December 26, 1913 in Oliver, WI to Frank and Frances (Vessel) Sajac, Sr. She was employed as a cook for Chun King for many years. Jennie is survived by her daughter, Susan Brownlee and son, Jim...
James L. Grenier
Sep 15, 2012
James L. Grenier, 66, of Superior, died Saturday, September 15, 2012, at his residence. He was born May 4, 1946 in Superior, son of Wallace and June (Samuelson) Grenier. He graduated from Superior Central High School in 1964. Jim proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force. He retired as a steelworker from LTV Steel in Illinois, after many...
Olive L. Caspers
Sep 13, 2012
Olive Louise (Pedersen) Caspers, 92, passed away peacfully on September 13, 2012 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Cloquet, MN. Born January 21, 1920 in Duluth, Minnesota to Carl and Nella (Finell) Pedersen, Olive graduated from Superior Central High School and the Duluth Business College. In 1941 she married George Edward Caspers, Jr. of Lake Bluff, IL. This past January they...
Roland P. Blanchard
Sep 12, 2012
Roland Paul Blanchard, 82, died peacefully at St. Francis Home in the Park on September 12. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Francis Home and St. Mary's Hospice for all their friendship, support, and care.
