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Anne B. Jarzynski

Anne B. Jarzynski

Sep 27, 2011

Anne B. Jarzynski 92, of Superior died peacefully in her sleep September 27, 2011 in Villa Marina health & rehab. Survived by a daughter Joann ( Clayton ) Williams of Gigg Harbor Wa, two sons; Tim Jarzin of Superior and Stanley (Jane) Jarzin of Colby Wi, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held at a...

Harold "Tony" H. Aspen

Harold "Tony" H. Aspen

Sep 26, 2011

Harold "Tony" H. Aspen, 76, died Monday, September 26, 2011 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospice in Duluth. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 29, 2011 in the Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior and continue until the 11:00 AM memorial service with Pastor Arnie Enslin officiating. Burial will be at the Riverhill Cemetery in Dairyland,...

Marguerite E. Nelson

Marguerite E. Nelson

Sep 23, 2011

Marguerite E. Nelson, 89, of Superior, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. She was born January 4, 1922 in Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of John and Margaret (Perrero) McQuiggin. Marguerite graduated as valedictorian from St. Ambrose Catholic High School, Ironwood, Michigan. She worked many years for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, until her retirement in 1978. Some of...

Marlene J. Logergren

Marlene J. Logergren

Sep 23, 2011

Marlene J. Logergren, 74, of Duluth died Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in St. Luke's Hospital. A longtime resident of Superior, she was the daughter of Claude and Lilian (Beeman) Carruthers, born Dec. 29, 1936, in Minong, Wis. Marlene was a musician, mother of eight, and worked from the age of 16. She was a cook at various restaurants including the...

Roger J. Luthens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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