William G. Sharpe
May 20, 2011
William G. Sharpe, 70, lifelong Superior area resident, died Friday, May 20, 2011 at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth, Minnesota.
He was born on June 26, 1940 in Superior, the son of Raymond “Buster” and Sophie (Yaworski) Sharpe.
Bill served his country in the United States Army.
William married Michelle Palmer on...
Lori A. Bustrom
May 18, 2011
Lori A. Bustrom, 48, of Superior and formerly of Two Harbors, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at her residence. She was born January 8, 1963 in Two Harbors, daughter of Roy and Loretta Laverne (Rengo) Bustrom. Lori's work history included Miller's Café, Betty's Pies and Irresistible Ink. She loved animals, music, cooking, candles, shopping, playing horseshoes and Yatzee, and fall...
Michael Joseph Lassila
May 17, 2011
Michael J. Lassila, 46, of Superior, died Tues. May 17, 2011. He was born on June 28, 1964 the son of Joseph and Doreen Lassila. At the family's request no funeral services will be held. Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Marlene F. Sauter
May 17, 2011
Marlene F. Sauter 78, of Superior died Tuesday May 17, 2011 in St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. She was born November 16, 1932 in Superior to Grace (Mc Dougall) and William Jensen. Marlene had been employed as a waitress at the former Cronstroms and Dominic's for many years. In the her earlier years she loved to travel and camp with...
Harry A. Reinkall
May 15, 2011
Harry A. Reinkall 71, of Superior, died Sunday May 15, 2011 in Middle River Health facility. Harry was born February 8, 1940 in Superior to Gertrude (Titch) and Samuel Reinkall. He was employed by Douglas County as a wayside rest maintainer; he was employed by Jeno's Pizza prior to that. He was also very involved in Alcoholics Anonymous. He is...
Frederick G. Ketola
May 14, 2011
Frederick G. Ketola, 68, longtime Maple, Wisconsin area resident, died Saturday, May 14, 2011 in Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, WI on July 18, 1942 the son of Harry and Martha (Antilla) Ketola. Frederick served his country in the United States Coast Guard retiring after thirty-four years of service. He was also employed...
Yvonne J Day
May 12, 2011
Yvonne J. Day, 82, Superior, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 27, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI to Neil and Ruth (Strauman) Johnson. She enjoyed cooking, especially for her family; painting saws, going to rummage sales, flea markets and bargain hunting. She and her husband, Irving enjoyed sixty-two years of...
Robert A. Gronski
May 10, 2011
Robert A. Gronski, loving husband and father, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at his home. He was born on August 2, 1937 in Superior, WI, the son of Anthony and Sophie (Kulas) Gronski. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Robert was employed as a Special Agent with the Burlington Northern Railroad for twenty-three...
Mary T. Lozon
May 9, 2011
Mary T. Lozon, 89, lifelong Superior resident, died on Monday, May 9, 2011 in Hospice care at Essentia Health in Duluth with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 15, 1922 in Superior to John and Mary (Tapak) Kubalak. She graduated from the former East High School. She married Wallace Lozon on April 23, 1945...
Georgia Faye Flood
May 8, 2011
Georgia Faye Flood, 72, of Superior, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth. She was born October 6, 1938 in Newton, North Carolina, daughter of Roy and Molly (Spencer) Hedrick. On March 20, 1964 in Wrenshall, Minnesota, Georgia Hedrick and Erick Flood were united in marriage. Georgia worked over 40 years as a waitress for various Superior...
William R. "Bill" Harry
May 7, 2011
William R. “Bill” Harry, 91, Superior, died peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Bethany Riverside Nursing Facility in La Crosse, WI. He was born September 11, 1919, in Marshfield, WI to Lewis W. and Dorothy Harry. Bill attended parochial grade school in Marshfield and graduated from McKinley High School there. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps on...
Bernard "Ben" A. Smith Iii
May 7, 2011
Bernard A. "Ben" Smith III, 24, a lifelong resident of Superior, Wis. died Sat., May 7, 2011. Ben was born in Superior to Jacqueline A. (Hansen) and Bernard A. "Oscar" Smith, Jr. on July 24, 1986. He was a 2004 graduate of Superior Senior High School. He was a member of the Laborer's International Union of North America Local No....
Bertha Sylvia Jatzo
May 5, 2011
Beloved mother and grandmother, Bertha Sylvia Jatzo of Iron River, went to eternal rest on May 5, 2011 at Northern Lights Health Care Center in Washburn, WI. She was born on July 10, 1921 in Oulu, the daughter of Leonard and Mary Wentela. She attended Lincoln and Washington Grade Schools in Oulu, graduating from Waino High School in 1939....
Fred W. Bell, Jr.
May 1, 2011
Fred W. Bell, Jr., 87, Superior resident, died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Superior. He was born on July 6, 1923 in Duluth, MN to Fred and Lillian Bell, Sr. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Fred married Carol Wimby and they celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage....
Lenus M. Olson
Apr 30, 2011
Lenus M. Olson, 87, longtime Superior area resident, formerly of Arnegard, North Dakota, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at St. Mary’s Essentia Health Hospice, Superior, Wisconsin. He was born on February 19, 1924 in Tacoma, Washington the son of John and Minnie (Mikkelson) Olson. Lenus served his country in the United States Navy during WWII as a Gunners Mate...
Wilfred J. "Bill" Laverdiere
Apr 29, 2011
Wilfred “Bill” J. Laverdiere, 88, formerly of Superior, died Friday, April 29, 2011 in Mesa, AZ.
He was born on May 11, 1922 in Superior to Joseph and Flora (Desautels) Laverdiere.
Bill graduated from high school and attended St. Joseph’s College in Westmont, IL.
He then went on to graduate in 1949 from...
Nancy M. Johnson
Apr 29, 2011
Nancy M. Johnson, 58, Superior resident, died Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 18, 1952 in Superior, WI to Henry and Elvira (Dillman) Lane. Nancy was a very caring and giving soul who will be sadly missed by her family. Nancy is survived by a daughter, Angela Hawkins,...
Joyce Cosgrove-Peterson
Apr 28, 2011
Joyce Cosgrove-Peterson, 86, Superior, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. She was born on February 14, 1925 in Superior to Clate and Delma (Drinkwine) Conner. Joyce had been employed as a secretary at City Market from 1965 to 1990 and she also owned Pete’s Tower Mobil. She was a member of the 50-50 Club...
Hester Marie Bacheller
Apr 28, 2011
Hester Bacheller, wife of the late Commander Frank Bacheller, passed away at Alvarado Hospital on April 28, 2011, after a brief illness. Hester is survived by a daughter, Deborah Laidlaw, of Long Beach, CA, a granddaughter, Kate Prueher, of Virginia Beach, VA, and a grandson, Sean Birch, of San Diego. Hester was born and raised in Superior, Wisconsin and...
Ruben Savela
Apr 28, 2011
Ruben J. Savela, 85, longtime Poplar, WI, area resident and currently from Superior died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at his residence in Superior.
He was born on January 27, 1926 in Poplar, WI, the son of Otto and Tyyne (Nykanen) Savela. He joined the Merchant Marines in 1942, shipping to Europe, Africa and Asia for three years...
