Rosalie A. Shelafoe
Jul 11, 2011
Rosalie A. Shelafoe, 67, a lifelong resident of Superior, Wis. died Mon., July 11, 2011 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's in Duluth, Minn. She was born in Superior on Dec. 7, 1943, the daughter of Clarence and Eva Beckwell. Rosalie loved all animals, especially dogs and cats. She enjoyed listening to music, socializing with friends and family and going for rides...
Harry L. Colborn
Jul 11, 2011
Harry Lloyd "Hal" Colborn, 60, of Poplar, Wis. died Monday, July, 11, 2011 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, Minn. due to an A.T.V. accident. He was born January 19, 1951 in Superior, Wis. to Irene (Cook) and Harry P. Colborn. Hal was employed by the State of Wisconsin as a grain inspector for thirty-seven years until his retirement, and he...
Gust E. Van Driessche
Jul 10, 2011
Gust E. Van Driessche, 95, Superior, died peacefully, Sunday, July 10, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Superior on March 29, 1916 to Peter and Elodie (de Puysseleyr) Van Driessche. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and a life member of the Belgium Club. He married Lois “Babe” Thorson on...
Ruth I. Orner
Jul 10, 2011
Ruth I. Orner, 87, of Superior, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's, Duluth. She was born December 31, 1923 in Ellenville, NY, daughter of Raymond and Ethel (Baxter) DeVoe. Ruth received a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University. After 20 years of teaching home economics in Solon Springs, WI, she went back to college (University of...
Loretta A. Learn
Jul 7, 2011
Loretta A. Learn, 94, of Superior, died peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the Lighthouse of Superior Assisted Living. She was born February 27, 1917 in Oriska, ND, daughter of John and Mary (Winkler) Heiling. On July 27, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN, Loretta A. Heiling and H. Allan Learn were united in marriage and were graced with 61 loving years...
Dean R. Hawley
Jul 6, 2011
Dean R. Hawley, 67, of Superior, Wis. died Wed., July 6, 2011 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, Minn. His memorial service was held on Friday, July 8th. Downs Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Graham Barbe
Jul 6, 2011
Graham Barbe, 59, of Superior, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 19, 1951 in Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK, son of Stanley L. and Marjorie R. (Gillingham) Barbe. Graham was a self employed flooring installer. He was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan and enjoyed stamp collecting. Preceding him in death were his parents; and niece,...
Elaine L. Howes
Jul 6, 2011
Elaine L. Howes, 85, of Superior, Wis., died Wed., July 6, 2011 in her residence. She was born in Webster, Wis. to Nina (Bergman) and Sherman Bergstrom on Aug. 25, 1925 and moved to Superior as a small child. In 1947 she was united in marriage to Eugene G. Howes. During WWII she was employed at the Fraser Shipyard as...
Douglas C. Love
Jul 2, 2011
Douglas C. Love, 57, of Hawthorne, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospice, Duluth. He was born December 13, 1953 in Shell Lake, WI, son of Donald and Lucille (Schipper) Love. On July 19, 1975 at St. Louis Catholic Church, Superior, Mary G. Patrick and Douglas C. Love were united in marriage. Doug worked over 35 years...
Walter W. Moller
Jun 28, 2011
Walter W. Moller, 93, lifelong Middle River area resident, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range, Wisconsin. He was born in Superior on March 3, 1918 the son of Arthur and Mary (Kalliainen) Moller. Walter married Geraldine “Gerry” Peterson on October 13, 1945 and had recently celebrated sixty-five happy years of marriage....
Agnes L. Benjamin
Jun 26, 2011
Agnes Lucille Benjamin, 86, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Superior. Our mother and grandmother found comfort and compassion the last two weeks of her life at Golden Living where she had shared her talents as a cook years ago. Known for her feisty spirit she had a passion for community involvement which included Girl Scouts,...
Rudolph W. Tahtinen
Jun 26, 2011
Rudolph William "Putter" Tahtinen, Jr., 48, of Poplar, died unexpectedly Sunday June 26, 2011 at his residence. Rudy was born in Memphis, Tenn. on Feb. 26, 1963 the son of Christine (Butler) and Rudolph Tahtinen, Sr. He served his country in the Marines. Rudy worked 25 years for the American Steamship Company as a distinguished Merchant Mariner. He enjoyed the...
Jody L. Poverud
Jun 26, 2011
Jody L. Poverud 49, of Superior died Sunday, June 26, 2011 in her residence. She was born October 10, 1961 in Superior and was a lifelong resident. She had attended the Cooper School and Superior Senior High School. She is survived by her son, Bradley Irving Poverud of Superior; her parents, Phyllis and Russell Erickson of Superior; a brother, Jeffrey...
Pfc William D. Ewing
Jun 26, 2011
PFC William Daniel Ewing, 22, of Superior, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 26, 2011 at his residence in Vista, California. Bill was born in Superior on Dec. 16, 1988 the son of Kathryn (Gonia) and Michael Ewing. He graduated from Superior High School in 2007 where he played football, ran track and took part in power lifting. Bill joined the Marine...
William C. "Sully" Sullivan
Jun 24, 2011
William C. “Sully” Sullivan, 86, Superior, died Friday, June 24, 2011 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, under hospice care. He was born on September 18, 1924 in Superior to William and Minnie (Petersdorf) Sullivan. He graduated from the former East High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He served in the United States Army during World War II...
Mary A. Lundeen
Jun 24, 2011
Mary A. Lundeen, 95, longtime Poplar area resident, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born in Superior on May 24, 1916, the daughter of John and Katherine (Golemic) Winek. Mary was a member of the Wentworth Senior Center. She was a homemaker and cooked at several area restaurants. Mary cherished friends and...
Karen Adele Livingston
Jun 24, 2011
Karen Adele Livingston, 63, Superior, died Friday, June 24, 2011 in her home of natural causes. She was born on October 2, 1947 in Ontonagon, MI to Bernard and Edith (Wolfe) Livingston. She lived most of her life in Foxboro and Superior. She graduated from the former Central High School in 1965 and went on to receive her degree...
Raimo M. Mikkola
Jun 24, 2011
Raimo M. Mikkola, 68, Brule, WI, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011 after a struggle with ALS. He was born on June 20, 1943 to Heino Laurila and Kriistina Mikkola in Haapajarvi, Finland on June 20, 1943. He spent his first 13 years in Finland, and considered it his beloved homeland throughout his life. His Finnish heritage and...
Sarah "Sally" A. Tollefson
Jun 24, 2011
Sarah “Sally” Ann (Sullivan) Tollefson, 71, Superior resident, died Friday, June 24, 2011 at her home. She was born on June 1, 1940 in Superior, WI to Leslie E. and Margaret C. (Osman) Sullivan. Sally is survived by four daughters, Terri Cook, St. Paul, MN, Karen and Kellie Cook and Bobbi Logergren, all of Superior, WI; two sons, Mike...
Vicky Yrjanainen
Jun 24, 2011
Vicky Yrjanainen, 53, Brule, WI, died Friday, June 24, 2011 in her home. She was born on July 10, 1957 in Shell Lake, WI to Waino and Nona (Johnson) Yrjanainen. She was employed as an over-the-road truck driver for Magnum Trucking. Vicky was an avid Harley rider and loved being outdoors. She is survived by two daughters, Nina (Todd)...
