Roger J. Luthens
Sep 21, 2011
Roger J. Luthens, 68, Brule, WI, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN. He was born on June 11, 1943 in Hutchinson, MN to Edward and Esther (Ulrich) Luthens. He married Louise J. Pearson on June 26, 1965 in Minneapolis, MN and recently celebrated forty-six years of marriage. Roger was employed as a math and...
Hugo Salomaki
Sep 17, 2011
Hugo Salomaki, 93, lifelong Maple resident, currently of Lake Nebagamon, WI died Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hawthorne, Wisconsin. He was born in Maple on November 24, 1917, the son of John and Hedwig (Nuturra) Salomaki. Hugo served his country in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European...
Thomas L. Whitney
Sep 17, 2011
Thomas Lafayette Whitney 83, of Hermantown formerly of Iron River and Superior died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Sept 17, 2011 in Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center in Duluth. He was born November 16, 1927 in Lima Ill. to Bertha and Clyde Whitney. The last of four children. As a child he lived in Cloverland Mn and Duluth...
David E. Gnoza
Sep 17, 2011
David E. Gnoza 40, of Chanhassen Mn. died unexpectedly on Saturday September 17, 2011. David was currently living in Chanhassen after residing in Chippewa Falls Wi for several years. David was born and raised in Superior. David is survived by four Sons; Tyler Gnoza, Jesse Gnoza and Brett Gnoza and their Mother Amie Swor, and Dylan Gnoza and his Mother...
Eva C. Hughes
Sep 13, 2011
Eva C. Hughes, 102, lifelong Superior resident, went to the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Essentia Health St. Mary’s, Duluth, MN. She was born in Allouez, on December 13, 1908 to Triphon and Augusta (Specht) Wassenhove. She graduated from the Superior Cathedral High School in 1927 and she went on to attend Duluth Business...
James T. Maki
Sep 11, 2011
James T. “Jimmy Angel” Maki, 69, Poplar, died unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, September 11, 2011. He was born on October 4, 1941 in Superior to Toivo E. and Ruth (Katila) Maki. He graduated from Northwestern High School and attended U.W.S. taking classes in business. Jim was employed as a general foreman for General Mills Foods in Poplar...
Inez Podlewski
Sep 7, 2011
Inez Podlewski, 94, Iron River, WI, died Wednesday, September 07, 2011 in the Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland, WI. She was born on November 16, 1916 in Iron River to Charles and Marie (Obb) Jacobson. Inez married Ted Podlewski in Iron River, WI., and they lived in the Delta area for many years. Inez receive her Licensed...
Charlotte Kapsalis
Sep 7, 2011
Charlotte L. Kapsalis, 80, Superior, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in her home. She was a member of the Wentworth Senior Citizens, volunteered with R.S.V.P. with Meals on Wheels, she enjoyed crocheting, bead work and received many awards for her volunteer work. Charlotte had a love for music and enjoyed teaching violin and piano. She also enjoyed the orchestra...
Leona J Huppert
Sep 7, 2011
Leona J. Huppert, 89, Superior, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN. She was born May 5, 1922 in Superior to Adolph and Alida (VanVynect) VanHornweder. She was a resident in South Range, WI for fifty-nine years. Leona is survived by a son, Ron (Snooky) Huppert, South Range, WI; a daughter, Jennifer...
William Otto Wiesner
Sep 7, 2011
William O. Wiesner, 64, of Superior, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in Duluth, MN. He was born December 3, 1946 in Superior, son of Wilford and Mildred (Matthison) Wiesner. Bill proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy. Bill retired from Douglas County, where he worked many years as a child support officer. Some of Bill's many interests included fishing,...
Jack G. Dufour
Sep 5, 2011
Jack G. DuFour, 55, Superior, died Monday, September 5, 2011 in Cypress House. He was born on June 6, 1956 in Superior to Harold L. and Margaret (McCabe) DuFour. Jack was employed at the Challenge Center in Superior and enjoyed watching the Wheel of Fortune. He is survived by one sister, Jill DuFour, formerly Jill Olson, of Duluth, MN;...
Robert E. Meteraud
Sep 3, 2011
Robert E. Meteraud, 91, lifelong Superior area resident died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, Minnesota. He was born in Superior on June 21, 1920, the son of Eugene and Mae (Clough) Meteraud. Robert married Helen Granheim, December 30, 1941. Helen passed away on May 18, 2000 after fifty-eight years of marriage. He was a member...
Dennis "Denny" A. Gunderson
Sep 1, 2011
Dennis “Denny” A. Gunderson, 66, lifelong Superior area resident died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at his residence in South Range with his family at his side. He was born in Superior on September 18, 1944, the son of Luverne and Margaret (Mattheisen) Gunderson. Dennis graduated from the former East High School in Superior. He married Jeanne Anecki in Superior...
Gayle Debruyne
Aug 31, 2011
Gayle DeBruyne, 84, died peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, Minnesota. He was born in Superior on August 11, 1927, the son of Henry and Ethel DeBruyne. Gayle graduated from the former East High School in 1945. Gayle was proud to have served his country in the United States...
Margaret T. Sablatura
Aug 29, 2011
Margaret T. Sablatura, 89, of Superior, died Monday August 29, 2011 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. Following Margaret's wishes no services will be held. Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Curtis Richard Holtz
Aug 29, 2011
Curtis Richard "Curt" Holtz, 48, of Superior, died Monday, August 29, 2011 in Superior. He was born June 8, 1963 in Devils Lake, ND, son of Jacqulyn E.(Bratt) and Darrell W. Holtz. Curtis graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School in May, 1981. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from July 7, 1981 to July 6,...
Ronald Greely
Aug 27, 2011
Ronald Greely, 76, South Range, WI, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1934 in Superior to Earl and Elvira (Gilson) Greely. He graduated from the former East High School. He served in the United States Air Force for ten years. Ron married Sharon L. Johnson on February 15, 1975 in Scanlon,...
Ernest W. Swenson
Aug 27, 2011
Ernest W. Swenson, 82, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 in the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 10, 1929 in Superior to Oscar and Alva (Schunning) Swenson. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married Mary C. Daniels on May 16, 1959 and celebrated forty-five years...
Raymond E. Olson
Aug 27, 2011
Raymond Edward Olson 86, of Superior died Saturday August 27, 2011 in Golden Living Center. He was born June 21, 1925 in Gackle North Dakota to Anna (Lahti) and Clarence Olson. In 1937 his family moved to Wright Minn. during the great drought in North Dakota, and he graduated from Cromwell Minn. High School in 1942. After graduation he worked...
Vernon S. Coone
Aug 26, 2011
Vernon S. Coone, 70, a longtime resident of Superior, Wis. died Fri., Aug. 26, 2011. He was born in Hibbing, Minn. to Verna and Ernest Coone on Dec. 14, 1940. Vernon was a 1959 graduate of Central High School and had been a member of the Wisconsin National Guard from 1960 to 1964. He was activated to Fort Lewis, Wash....
