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John "Jack" F. Kreminski

John "Jack" F. Kreminski

Nov 17, 2011

John "Jack" F. Kreminski, 78, of Superior, died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Superior. Jack was born on Aug. 5, 1933 in Duluth, Minn., the son of Frank and Sally Kreminski. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1952 and then served his country in the Navy for 10 years and later served in the...

Denise M. Hudson

Denise M. Hudson

Nov 16, 2011

Denise M. Hudson, 57, Superior resident, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at her home unexpectedly. She was born on January 3, 1954 in Bennett, WI to Norman E. and Margaret Hudson. Denise worked as a LPN for Home Indianhead Health Care for many years. She was the type of person who enjoyed spending time with family and friends especially...

Raymond Woods

Raymond Woods

Nov 15, 2011

Raymond L. Woods, 84, brief Superior resident, former longtime resident of El Cajon, CA, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011 in Essentia Health/St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN. He was born on August 15, 1927 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas to George and Bertha (Rhaines) Woods. Ray served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Opal Peterson...

Edward Eugene Olson

Edward Eugene Olson

Nov 13, 2011

Edward Eugene Olson, 91, of Superior, died Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Superior. He was born January 19, 1920 in North Dakota, son of Gust and Elsie Olson. Edward served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII. For many years Edward worked as a telegraph operator and agent for the Soo Line Railroad. Some of his...

Helen V. Wilgren

Helen V. Wilgren

Nov 12, 2011

Helen V. Wilgren, age 93, Madison, WI, formerly of Superior WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Madison with her family at her side. Helen was born on July 22, 1918, in Superior, where she graduated from high school and went on to receive bachelors and masters degrees in education from University of Wisconsin-Superior. She was...

Ronald Lee Hackensmith

Ronald Lee Hackensmith

Nov 12, 2011

Ronald Lee Hackensmith, 61, of Gordon, died unexpectedly Saturday November 12, 2011 as a result of an accident aboard the ship St. Mary's Challenger. Ron was born on Oct. 27, 1950 in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Ruby and Wesley Hackensmith, Sr. He was a member of the Superior Senior High School class of 1968 before serving his country in...

John Lawrence Hawkins

John Lawrence Hawkins

Nov 11, 2011

John Lawrence Hawkins, 62, of Superior, died Friday, November 11, 2011 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth. He was born December 9, 1948 in Superior, son of Lawrence and Edna (Grenelle) Hawkins. John served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. John enjoyed motorcycles, especially when he could drive them hill climbing. His work history...

Geraldine M. "Gerry" Grein

Geraldine M. "Gerry" Grein

Nov 8, 2011

Geraldine “Gerry” M. Grein (Stichman), 82, a lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2011 at Golden Living Center. She was born January 22, 1929 in Superior, WI to the late Samuel and Helen Stichman and graduated from East High School in 1947. On January 2, 1953, she was united in marriage to William “Dick” R....

Helen P. (Moreau) Schmidt

Helen P. (Moreau) Schmidt

Nov 4, 2011

Helen P. (Moreau) Schmidt, 93, longtime Superior area resident died at her daughter’s home in Duluth, Minnesota on Friday, November 4, 2011. She was born on August 9, 1918 in Langdon, North Dakota, the daughter of Hellek and Jenny (Staven) Helleckson. Helen was a longtime member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Superior and a former longtime member of Zion...

Bernice Babcock

Bernice Babcock

Nov 2, 2011

Bernice Babcock, long-time resident of Maple, died on November 2, 2011 at the age of 96, in hospice care at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. She leaves to remember her with love, her son, Jim (Sue) Babcock of Mauston, WI; daughter, Barbara (Tom) Bilger of Eau Claire, WI; son Alan, (Lynne) Babcock of Superior, WI; daughter, Mary...

Agnes L. Sislo

Agnes L. Sislo

Nov 2, 2011

Agnes L. Sislo, 82, of St. Germain, WI, died on Wednesday, November 2, 2011at Our Home K-Care in Lac du Flambeau, WI. She was the owner and operator of Lockers Floral Shop in McHenry, IL. She is survived by her sister, Leone Lach; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Sislo and Betty Sislo; brother-in-law, Joe Bratek; guardian, Gerry (Vernetta) Sislo; many nieces and...

Thomas J. Mcginnis

Thomas J. Mcginnis

Nov 2, 2011

Thomas James McGinnis, 64, lifelong resident of Superior, died unexpectedly Wednesday November 2, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Tom was born in Superior on Sept. 17, 1947 the son of James B. and Doris L. McGinnis. He was a 1966 graduate of Superior Senior High School and shortly thereafter he was drafted into Navy serving his country during...

Marjorie "Marge" D. Larson

Marjorie "Marge" D. Larson

Oct 30, 2011

Marjorie D. “Marge” Larson, 69, walked into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, October 30, 2011 with her loving family at her side after a two year battle with lung cancer. Marge was born to John and Clara Ronchi on August 3, 1942 in Superior, WI. Together with her parents and siblings she worked in the family business...

Frank T. Juno

Frank T. Juno

Oct 29, 2011

Frank T. Juno, 59, resident of Minong, WI and employed forty years at the BNSF Railroad Office as a Clerk and then as a Train Master, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with his loving family by his side. Frank was born in Portland, OR on April 11, 1952 to...

Gilbert Davidson

Gilbert Davidson

Oct 28, 2011

Gilbert Davidson, 69, longtime Superior resident died Friday, October 28, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family. Gilbert was born June 19, 1942 in Hallock, MN the son of Ernest and Lilly (Anderson) Davidson. He graduated from high school in Lake Bronson, MN and received numerous certifications throughout his career. He served his country in the United States...

John R. Cumming, Ph.D

John R. Cumming, Ph.D

Oct 22, 2011

John R. Cumming, Ph.D John Ross Cumming, 88, longtime UWS Professor passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota, with his loving family by his side. John was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 17, 1923, to Kenneth and Elizabeth Cumming. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Robert Cumming....

Curtis "The Music Man" Leander Brousseau

Curtis "The Music Man" Leander Brousseau

Oct 21, 2011

Curtis “The Music Man” Leander Brousseau, 79, lifelong Superior resident, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at his residence. He was born on November 16, 1931 in Superior, WI to Fillius and Lorraine (Borg) Brousseau. At age 14, he started working at various Dairy Farms in Sauk City, Waukesha and Baraboo WI. Then at age 24, started working as an...

Margie Ann Peterson

Margie Ann Peterson

Oct 20, 2011

Margie Ann Peterson, 75, a lifelong resident of Superior, Wis. died Thursday, October 20, 2011 in Essentia Health – St. Mary's Hospice, Duluth, Minn. Following her 1954 graduation from Superior Central High School she attended the Duluth Business University. After her graduation from DBU she worked for a Duluth law firm and later she worked for various twin ports businesses...

Verna Beverly Carlson

Verna Beverly Carlson

Oct 18, 2011

Verna Beverly Carlson, 95, longtime Superior area resident, passed away, Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Superior. She was born on July 21, 1916 in Superior, the daughter of Carl Herman and Ann (Gosine) Anderson. Verna was a former member of UCT auxiliary. She is survived by her two Sons, Eugene T. Carlson, Superior and...

Mark W. "Snake" Sather

Mark W. "Snake" Sather

Oct 17, 2011

Mark W. “Snake” Sather, 42, Superior, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 17, 2011 in Superior. He was born on November 29, 1968 in Superior to John and Marlys (Decker) Sather. He was employed as a warehouse worker for a local building supply company. Mark loved sports, enjoyed playing baseball and was an avid Denver Broncos fan. He loved music,...

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