Gayle Ruth Janovick
Oct 1, 2011
Gayle Ruth Janovick, 73, lifelong Superior area resident died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on September 4, 1938 the daughter of Ruben T. and Gerda (Anderson) Fjone. Gayle graduated from Denfield High School in 1956. She served the area as an insurance agent for the past fifty years. She...
Alex "Pop" Kerecman
Sep 29, 2011
Alex "Pop" Kerecman, 95 of Superior, died Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the Lighthouse of Superior Assisted Living. Alex was born July 22, 1916 in Ramsey, Michigan to Stephan & Anna (Hanchak) Kerecman. He graduated from Bessemer High School in 1935. Following graduation Alex enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He served in the upper peninsula of Michigan, fighting...
Lorraine Jacobson
Sep 29, 2011
Lorraine Jacobson, 88, of Superior, died Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior. She was born May 1, 1923 in Wisconsin, daughter of Edward and Jennie Branzell. For many years she served as treasurer for the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and a fantastic cook. Her holiday spreads were the stuff...
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
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
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
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
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...
