Obituaries

Nov 29, 2010

Ryan Wohlwend-Hardie, 24, Superior, died Monday, November 29, 2010 in Superior.

He was born on October 29, 1986 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Jeff Hardie and Karen Wohlwend.

He was employed as a communications specialist with the Minnesota National Guard.

Ryan was an avid chess player. He enjoyed wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts...

Nov 29, 2010

Bette A. Nollet, 69, South Range, died Monday, November 29, 2010 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN. She was born on July 22, 1941 in Superior to William and Alice (Christensen) Lintula. She graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Bette married...

Nov 29, 2010

Mary Anne Stefanko, 98, longtime Superior area resident, died Monday, November 29, 2010 at Golden Living Center, Superior.

She was born in Superior, Wisconsin on June 18, 1912, the daughter of John and Rose (Furiak) Stefanko.

Mary attended Bryant School and Central High School in Superior.

After her mother’s death in 1929, Mary...

Nov 29, 2010

James Edward Selleck, 72, of Superior, Wis. passed away Mon., Nov. 29, 2010 in St. Francis in the Park Health & Rehab. Center. Jim was born in Superior on June 24, 1938. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran having served for four years and then he enlisted in the U. S. Army where he served more then twenty...

Nov 29, 2010

Douglas J. Steuber, 80, of Superior, Wis. and Naples, Fla. died Mon., Nov. 29, 2010 in Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, Minn. He was born to Nora (Lindstrom) and Eugene D. Steuber on Sept. 24, 1930 in Superior. He served his country in the U. S. Army. Douglas and Mary C. McKenzie were united in marriage on June...

Nov 27, 2010

Nellie Bird, 90, a lifelong Superior, Wis. resident died Sat., Nov.27, 2010 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, Minn. Nellie was born July 22, 1920 to Mamie (Jaffee) and Aaron Kushner. She was a graduate of Superior Central High School. They were in the tavern business for over sixty years having owned the Palace Bar for ten years and on...

Nov 25, 2010

Adolph Edwin Larson, 82, of Superior, died Thurs. Nov. 25, 2010 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Adolph was born in Superior of Nov. 11, 1928 the son of Agnes (Ehn) and John P. Larson. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Carl, Theodore (Pat), Gunnar and Ingwar (Jean); two sisters, Esther (William) Koenen...

Nov 23, 2010

Elizabeth Joy Zumbrunnen, 63, of Superior, Wis., passed away Tuesday Nov. 23, 2010 at her residence. Betty was born on August 9, 1947 in Eveleth, Minn. the daughter of Louise (Sedgeman) and Earl Holmes. She was a 1965 graduate of Gilbert High School. She spent most of her adult life in Hutter, Minn. She married Michael "Micky" Zumbrunnen on Oct....

Nov 22, 2010

Adrian Stormo, 80, Brule, WI, died Monday, November 22, 2010 in his home. He was born on April 24, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN to Carl A. and Ethel (Fossum) Stormo. He served in the United States Army. Adrian married Kathryn Rauner on July 29, 1960 in Minneapolis, MN and celebrated fifty years of marriage. He was employed as Vice...

Nov 22, 2010

Kathleen J. Jacobson, 69, Superior resident, put her twenty year battle with cancer in God’s hands on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. She was born on December 20, 1940 in Superior, WI to Oscar and Anne (Keonig) Anderson. Kathleen married Vernon Jacobson on June 4, 1971 in Superior, WI and celebrated thirty-nine...

Nov 22, 2010

James R. Umolac, 71, of Superior, died Nov. 22, 2010 at his residence. A graveside service will be held in the spring. Downs Funeral Home, corner of 19th St. and Ogden Ave. is assisting the family with arrangements, www.downsfh.com.

Nov 22, 2010

Margaret Alice Selleck, 94, a lifelong resident of Superior, Wis. passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 at St. Francis in the Park Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Margaret was born on July 20, 1916, the daughter of Theresa (Winters) and Maurice Moran. She was born and raised in Superior's east end at 2526...

Nov 20, 2010

Martha M. Edward, St. Francis in the Park, formerly of the Central Park area, Superior, WI, died on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at St. Francis Home in the Park which would have been Martha’s wedding anniversary. She was born August 18, 1910 in Duluth, Minnesota and was a resident of Superior since her marriage to John L. Edward in...

Nov 19, 2010

Harold “Emmett” Swanson, 81, Brule, WI, died Friday, November 19, 2010 unexpectedly in his home. He was born on July 17, 1929 in Lake Nebagamon, WI to Harold O. and S. Esther (Gemmill) Swanson. He graduated from the former Columbia High School in Iron River and went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Education from the former Superior...

Nov 19, 2010

Thomas Huray, Jr., 86, lifelong Superior area resident, died Friday, November 19, 2010 at St. Francis in the Park, Superior. He was born on August 5, 1924 in Superior, the son of Thomas and Kristina (Chovac) Huray, Sr. Thomas served his country during World War II in the United States Army and achieved marksman status. He was employed as...

Nov 18, 2010

Barbara (Bobby) Jo Richards, 74, of Poplar, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at her residence. She was born February 1, 1936 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, daughter of Joseph and Lucy (Carnes) Ritter. Bobby loved birds especially cardinals, flowers and collecting antique glass and plates. Her local work history included PV Foods/General Mills in Poplar, where she retired as Human Resources...

Nov 16, 2010

Casimir “Mr. Cris” Krysiak, 78, Superior, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in the Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on July 17, 1932 in Cudahy, WI to Casimir and Josephine (Kroll) Krysiak. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper during the Korean War. He was the owner/operator of Mr. Cris’s Salon in East End...

Nov 15, 2010

Matty Kay Kantarik, 73, of South Range, Wis. died Monday, November 15, 2010 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, Minn. She was born September 14, 1937 in Bessemer, Mich., daughter of Matthew and Helen (Hanley) Rein. Kay was a registered nurse and retired from St. Francis in the Park, Superior, Wis. Some of her earlier nursing career included St. Francis...

Nov 14, 2010

Sarah J. St. Cyr, 62, Superior resident, died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 22, 1948 in Hinckley, MN to Warner and Irma (Brigham) Cyr. She graduated from the former Stanbrook Girls High School in Duluth that is affiliated with the College of St. Scholastica. She also attended Brigham...

Nov 13, 2010

Matthew James Moyer, 45, of Superior, died at home unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010.

He was born on May 6, 1965 in Superior.

Matt was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to be with his family. But the love of his life were his daughter Jennifer and son Michah.

Matt was...