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Francis T. Kotter

Francis T. Kotter

Jan 31, 2010

SUPERIOR Francis T. "Frank" Kotter, 72, of Superior, died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born October 27, 1937 in Superior, son of Stanley and Steffie (Ostrowski) Kotter. Frank worked for Lakehead Painting Company and Rookey Transfer. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Shelby...

Olive K. Rehnstrand

Olive K. Rehnstrand

Jan 30, 2010

SUPERIOR Olive K. Rehnstrand, 87, of Superior, died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital Hospice, Duluth. She was born February 9, 1922 in Superior, daughter of Sven and Bertha (Handeland) Berge. Olive was a beautician at Stack's, Flair Beauty Salon and Fieldview Manor, all of Superior. She enjoyed playing cards and cooking; however, her love was for her...

Helen M. Hammond

Helen M. Hammond

Jan 28, 2010

Helen M. Hammond, 92, Superior area resident and formerly of Tombstone, AZ, died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at St. Francis in the Park, Superior. She was born on January 23, 1918 in Superior, WI to Dominick and Augustina (Pischke) Sikorski. Helen is survived by two daughters-in-law, Joetta Anderson, Tombstone, AZ and Shirley Anderson, Superior, WI; two granddaughters, Julie (Jeff)...

Veronica Katherine Levine

Veronica Katherine Levine

Jan 28, 2010

Veronica Katherine Levine, 90, passed away and has joined Christ, family and friends, January 28th, 2010. She had been a resident of the Wellstead of Rogers, Minn. in memory care over that past few years. She was born August 8th, 1919, in Hibbing, MN, daughter of Thomas M. Basterash and Ethel J. Basterash. She was a middle child of 12...

Viola I. Talso

Viola I. Talso

Jan 27, 2010

Viola I. “Dolly” Talso, 92, longtime Iron River resident, WI, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Golden Living Center of Superior. She was born on January 14, 1918 in Superior to James and Viola (DeMars) Simpson. She graduated from the former Central High School and went on to attend college for two years. Dolly was a waitress for...

Cedric D. Johnson

Cedric D. Johnson

Jan 26, 2010

SUPERIOR Cedric D. Johnson, 72, of Hawthorne, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at his residence following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born April 16, 1937, in Superior, son of Daniel and Helga Johnson. Cedric served with the U.S. Army National Guard and was activated to Ft. Lewis, Washington, in the 1960's. On June 10, 1989, Cedric was united...

Alice M. Berg

Alice M. Berg

Jan 25, 2010

Alice M. Berg, 88, lifelong Superior area resident, died Monday, January 25, 2010 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born on January 22, 1922 in Superior, WI to Valentine and Victoria Sniadak. She married John Berg on January 22, 1944 which is also her birthday and celebrated forty-four years of marriage before his passing in...

Catherine C. Doyle

Catherine C. Doyle

Jan 21, 2010

SUPERIOR Catherine "Kay" Carol Doyle, 72, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2010 from Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior. Kay had resided at Phoenix Villa, Superior. She was born May 5, 1937 in Superior, daughter of June (Guimond) and Wallace Hoff. Kay married Lemuel "Lem" Preston and had four wonderful children. She then married John...

Merle H. Hanson

Merle H. Hanson

Jan 20, 2010

SUPERIOR Merle H. Hanson, 90, of Superior, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 23, 1919 in Clam Falls, Wisconsin, son of Nealie and Dagny (Grytness) Hanson. On June 8, 1941 in Center City, Minnesota, Merle H. Hanson and Frances R. Peterson were united in marriage....

Nancy Case

Nancy Case

Jan 16, 2010

Nancy J. Case, 67, Superior, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Hospice Unit in Duluth. She was born on November l, 1942 in Eau Claire, WI. Nancy loved to do the crossword puzzles in the USA Today newspaper; baking, doing taxes for her friends, watching the TV show “Cops” and matching up the families lost...

Jody Lee Anderson

Jody Lee Anderson

Jan 16, 2010

SUPERIOR Jody Lee Anderson, 44, of Superior, died Saturday, January 16, 2010 at St. Luke's Hospital Hospice, Duluth. He was born December 2, 1965 in Superior, son of James and Lois (Gilmore) Anderson. Jody enjoyed fishing, golf, NASCAR and the Green Bay Packers. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and served aboard the USS Wisconsin. While living...

Marlene Kay Bell

Marlene Kay Bell

Jan 15, 2010

Marlene Kay Bell, 76, of Superior, died Friday, January 15, 2010 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Marlene was born in Superior on Aug. 23, 1933 the daughter of Sam and Clara Conklin. She had worked as a nurse's aide at St. Francis in the Park. In her early years she played in softball leagues and pool leagues. She...

Hans Knoll, Jr.

Hans Knoll, Jr.

Jan 14, 2010

Hans J. Knoll, Jr., 76, lifelong Lake Nebagamon resident, died Thursday, January 14, 2010 in the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 20, 1933 in the family home in Lake Nebagamon to Hans and Esther (Brevig) Knoll, Sr. He was one of the second graduating class of Northwestern High School in...

Edward E. Kossak

Edward E. Kossak

Jan 13, 2010

Edward E. Kossak was born in Superior, WI on October 7, 1926, the son of Stanley and Steffie (Petroske) Kossak. He died on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at St. Francis Nursing Home in the Park following numerous and lengthy health issues. Ed and his loving wife and best friend, Betty Lange were married forty-eight years ago on August 26,...

William "Bill" G. Swenson

William "Bill" G. Swenson

Jan 12, 2010

William "Bill" G. Swenson, 86, of Superior, died Tues. Jan 12, 2010 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. Bill was born in Hopkins, Minn. on April 1 1923 the son of Mable (Shufelt) and Peter O. Swenson. Bill served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and also in the 32nd Division of the Wisconsin National Guard retiring at...

Faith Nelson

Faith Nelson

Jan 12, 2010

SUPERIOR Faith H. Nelson, 86, of Poplar, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 8, 1923 in Superior. Faith was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Poplar, where she was the church organist, choir member and Sunday school teacher. She taught piano for 43 years to many children and adults in...

Robert "Bob" J. Fulkerson

Robert "Bob" J. Fulkerson

Jan 12, 2010

Robert John "Bob" Fulkerson, 92, of Superior, Wis. passed away Tues., Jan. 12, 2010 at the Golden Living Center. He was born in Mora, Minn. on Aug. 23, 1917, the fourth child of eleven to LaRue and Grace Fulkerson. In 1936 he married his wonderful wife, the former Margaret Schultz. They celebrated 56 years of marriage prior to her death...

George E. Van Vynckt

George E. Van Vynckt

Jan 8, 2010

George E. Van Vynckt, 81, a lifelong Superior resident, died Friday, January 8, 2010, unexpectedly in his home. He was born on June 6, 1928 in Superior to Octaaf and Emily Van Vynckt. He graduated from the former East High School in 1946 and went on to attend college for three years. George married Kathlyn M. Heirman on February...

Stanley J. Brown, Jr.

Stanley J. Brown, Jr.

Jan 5, 2010

Stanley Joseph Brown, Jr., 78, of LaBelle, Florida and Wascott, Wisconsin, died January 5, 2010 in LaBelle. He was born November 20, 1931 in Superior, son of Florence (Berg) and Stanley Joseph Brown, Sr. Stanley graduated from Superior East High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1953. On October 5, 1953 in Superior, Stanley...

Stanley Joseph Brown, Jr.

Stanley Joseph Brown, Jr.

Jan 5, 2010

SUPERIOR Stanley Joseph Brown, Jr., 78, of LaBelle, Florida and Wascott, Wisconsin, died January 5, 2010 in LaBelle. He was born November 20, 1931 in Superior, son of Florence (Berg) and Stanley Joseph Brown, Sr. Stanley graduated from Superior East High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1953. On October 5, 1953 in Superior,...

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