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Geneva Utschinski

Geneva Utschinski

Mar 27, 2010

Geneva Utschinski, 92, longtime Superior area resident, died Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was born on March 22, 1918 in Foreston, Minnesota the daughter of Charles and Josie (Neumann) Schwartz. Geneva graduated from High School in Milaca, MN. She married Walter “Dutch” Utschinski on September 9, 1936 in Foreston,...

Mary Jane Johnson

Mary Jane Johnson

Mar 24, 2010

Mary Jane Johnson, 85, longtime area resident, died Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in the Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 28, 1924 in Brule, WI to Hannes and Lillian (Maki) Johnson. She was graduated Valedictorian from the Waino High School class of 1942. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from...

Gregory Allen Reid

Gregory Allen Reid

Mar 24, 2010

Gregory Allen Reid passed away Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 while vacationing with the love of his life, Jocelyn, in Panama City Beach, Florida. Greg was born May 24th, 1954 to Jule and Mary Lou Reid of Pattison Park. In 1971, this strong, tall, blue-eyed boy met Jocelyn Rae Van Rossem of Allouez. They were married March 17, 1972 and this...

Irene Fudally

Irene Fudally

Mar 22, 2010

Irene F. Fudally, 87, Superior, died Monday, March 22, 2010 in St. Francis Home in the Park. She was born on August 19, 1922 in Superior to John and Frances (Cerys) Zalabski. She was a member of Holy Assumption Catholic Church. Irene is survived by one daughter, Margaret (Ken) Pfankuch, South Range, WI; one son, James E. Fudally, Superior;...

Tammy Lee Vig

Tammy Lee Vig

Mar 22, 2010

Tammy Lee Vig, 41, of Superior, Wis. died unexpectedly Mon., Mar. 22, 2010 at her residence. Tammy was born on Apr. 3, 1968, the daughter of Marjorie (Eckstien) and Leslie Vig. She enjoyed going for walks, watching movies and spending time with her family. Tammy was preceded in death by her parents; and various other family members. She is survived...

Doris J. Shisler

Doris J. Shisler

Mar 22, 2010

Doris J. Shisler 82, of Superior died Monday March 22,2010 in the Golden Living Center Doris was born August 17, 1927 to Harry and Zelda (Sharp) Dalbec in Superior. She was employed for many years at the Senior Center, and was also a member of Cathedral of Christ the King. She is survived by three sons: Michael Jay Lawler of...

Mary E. Eastman

Mary E. Eastman

Mar 21, 2010

Mary E. Eastman, 72, of Superior, Wis. died Sun., March 21, 2010 surrounded by her family in St. Mary's Medical Center Hospice, Duluth, Minn. Mary was born February 5, 1938 in Madison Wis. and lived most of her life in Superior. She was a member of the Fond Du Lac Band of Chippewa where she was an elder. She is...

James "Jim" D. Murray

James "Jim" D. Murray

Mar 19, 2010

James D. “Jim” Murray, 90, lifelong Superior resident, died Friday, March 19, 2010 in his home. He was born on December 24, 1919 in Superior to John N. and Elizabeth (Leahy) Murray. Jim was a graduate of Superior Cathedral High School and had attended Superior State Teachers College. He had been employed as a plumber and steamfitter, retiring in...

Wayne Lidberg Johnson

Wayne Lidberg Johnson

Mar 19, 2010

Wayne Lidberg Johnson, 80, longtime Lake Nebagamon area resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 19, 2010 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on May 17, 1929 in Superior, WI to David L. and Mable (Lidberg) Johnson. He married his wife Alice Harvey on June 10, 1950 in Hawthorne, WI and celebrated fifty-six years of marriage...

Lawrence "Pete" Coda

Lawrence "Pete" Coda

Mar 18, 2010

Lawrence “Pete” Coda, 91, formerly of Maple, WI, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, MN. He was born on March 10, 1919 to Peter and Helen Coda. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Pete was employed as an electrical engineer for Superior Water Light and Power, retiring in 1979. He...

Elsie E. Pearson

Elsie E. Pearson

Mar 14, 2010

Elsie E. Pearson, 93, of Superior died March 14, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Elsie was born in Menahga, Minn. on June 5, 1916 the daughter of Aale and Selina (Karkinen) Grangruth. Growing up Elsie attended a rural, one room school but being raised on the family farm is where she received a real education. In addition to...

Kathryn Marie Howes

Kathryn Marie Howes

Mar 11, 2010

Kathryn Marie Howes, 53, a lifelong Superior, Wis. resident died Thurs., Mar. 11, 2010 in the Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, Minn., following a five year courageous battle with COPD. Kathryn attended the Superior School System and also W. I. T. C. She was a member of Cathedral Of Christ The King and the Fond Du Lac Band Of Lake Superior...

Ronald "Ronnie" W. Thompson, Jr.

Ronald "Ronnie" W. Thompson, Jr.

Mar 10, 2010

Ronald “Ronnie” W. Thompson, Jr. In loving memory of our brother Ronnie, 55, who passed away on March 10, 2010 at JFK Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Ronnie was born on December 7, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI. He grew up in Superior and attended school here. He lived in Florida...

Thomas J. Sullivan

Thomas J. Sullivan

Mar 10, 2010

Thomas J. Sullivan 80, of Superior died Wednesday March 10, 2010 at his residence. A private family graveside service will take place at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner WI.

Susan K. Rosenbush

Susan K. Rosenbush

Mar 7, 2010

Susan K. Rosenbush, 63, longtime Duluth area resident, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Two Harbors, MN on June 23, 1946 to Arnold P. and Evelyn (Carlson) LeClair. She graduated from high school in Two Harbors and earned her certification in Radiology at St. Luke’s Hospital. She loved gardening and...

Alice M. Rindal

Alice M. Rindal

Mar 5, 2010

Alice Mae Rindal On Friday evening, March 5, 2010 Alice who was a resident at Viewcrest Health Center for eleven years, went peacefully to meet her Lord. She was born on June 14, 1910 in Superior, WI to Jahlmar and Anna (Anderson) Evenson. She was a lifelong resident of Piedmont Heights and a member of Christ Lutheran Church. She...

David B. Mcginnis

David B. Mcginnis

Mar 3, 2010

David B. McGinnis, 58, lifelong Superior resident, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born in Superior, WI on March 5, 1951 to James and Doris (Phillips) McGinnis. He was a major equipment salesman for Upper Lakes Foods for many years. David is survived by three brothers, Thomas (Debbie), Michael (Sandra) and...

Jeanette E. Haworth

Jeanette E. Haworth

Feb 28, 2010

SUPERIOR Jeanette E. Haworth, 80, of Superior, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at her residence, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born September 14, 1929 in Hawthorne, Wisconsin, daughter of Roy and Laura (Williams) Klang. On August 4, 1951, in Hawthorne, Jeanette Klang and Lowell Haworth were united in marriage. Jeanette was a member of the Superior Christian...

Vernon S. Lindquist

Vernon S. Lindquist

Feb 28, 2010

Vernon Lindquist, 88, of Superior, Wis. died Sunday February 28, 2009 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. Vernon was born Dec. 3, 1921 in Webster, Wis., to Carl and Mabel (Bergman) Lindquist. He married Joyce Arndt on June 7, 1947. He was a Webster High School graduate and Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy. When...

Margaret Potthier

Margaret Potthier

Feb 27, 2010

Margaret Potthier, 93, longtime Alloueze area resident, died Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Superior. She was born in Amnicon Township, Wisconsin on March 21, 1916 the daughter of Stans and Anscelina (DeMaere) Johnson. She was a longtime member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church; a member of the Belgian Club Auxiliary. Margaret loved baking and...

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