Zona E. Balow
Aug 19, 2009
Zona E. Balow, 91, Superior, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. She was born on December 27, 1917 in the Town of Tripp, WI to William and Nellie (Buck) Ziemer. Her mother Nellie died in 1918 and Zona was raised by her paternal grandparents until the age of ten. She attended grade school in Brownsdale,...
Paulina J. Waldriff
Aug 18, 2009
Paulina J. Waldriff, 82, of Superior, Wis. died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, Minn. She was born Apr. 22, 1927 in Antwerp, Belgium and had resided in Superior most of her life. She is survived by three sons, Chuck and Fred Wuolu of Superior and Ronald Waldriff of Hermantown, Minn.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren....
Gary W. Bauer
Aug 13, 2009
Gary W. Bauer, 68, of Amnicon Township, died Thurs. Aug. 13, 2009 at his residence. Gary was born in Eden Valley, Minn. on Jan. 14, 1941 the son of Cecilia (Strack) Anderson and Theodore Bauer. After high school, Gary served his country in the Army. He was a switchman for the Chicago Northern railroad. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Elmer Colby
Aug 10, 2009
Elmer A. Colby, 92, formerly of E. State Rd., Maple, died Monday, August 10, 2009 in the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 24, 1917 in Oulu, WI to John and Mathilda (Peltomaa) Colby. He was a self-employed logger since the age of sixteen, retiring in 2001. Elmer was on the Douglas County Board...
John W. "Jackie" Miller
Aug 10, 2009
John W. "Jackie" Miller 70 of 3317 N.th 21st St. died Monday August 10, 2009 in Superior. Jackie was born December 20 1938 in Superior, and was a life long resident. He attended and was employed by the Challenge Center. Jackie loved living at Mackenzie Manor. He also loved to swim on Friday's and had participated in the Special Olympics,...
Barbara Garvey
Aug 8, 2009
Barbara Garvey passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday August 8, 2009 at St. Mary's hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Oct. 15, 1927 in Hancock, Mich. and graduated from Houghton High School. Barbara loved her friends and family. She was well known for her spunky personality, quirky sense of humor, unique fashion sense and deep...
Rachel E. Maki
Aug 7, 2009
Rachel E. Maki, 71, of Superior, died Friday, August 7, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. She was born July 27, 1938 in Superior, daughter of Martha (Jarvi) and Waino Maki. Rachel was an English and Journalism teacher at various high schools, including the high school in Forest Lake, Minnesota, where she taught for many years. Preceding her in death...
Patsy Yadon-Thompson
Aug 7, 2009
Patsy L. Yadon-Thompson, 77, lifelong Superior resident, died at her residence on Friday, August 7, 2009, following a lengthy illness. She was born July 2, 1932 in Superior, daughter of Astrid (Bergren) and Vernon Backlund. Patsy worked many years in the cafeterias at Superior Central Junior High School and Superior Senior High School, where she was affectionately known as "French...
Vivian Cairns-Thill
Aug 4, 2009
Vivian E. Cairns-Thill, 84, of Superior, Wis. died Tues., Aug. 4th 2009 at Golden Living Center. Vivian was born in Webster, Wis. on Dec. 22, 1924, the daughter of Vivian (Reed) and Cecil Webster. She was a seamstress for North Shore Manufacturing. Vivian was a deacon at United Presbyterian Church and also a foster grandparent. She enjoyed crocheting doilies and...
Trifilette Anthony
Aug 3, 2009
Anthony R. "Tony" Trifilette, Jr., 73, Superior, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 3, 2009. He was born on August 2, 1936 to Anthony R. and Violette Trifilette. Tony graduated from the former East High School, was a self-employed mechanic and for many years was the owner/operator of Import Auto Repair in downtown Superior. He loved...
Raymond Hendershot
Aug 3, 2009
Raymond Dean "Ray" Hendershot, also known as "Mr. Guitar", 79, Superior, formerly of Duluth, passed away August 3, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born to Ernest and Laura Hendershot on October 11, 1929 in Bemidji, MN. He worked for the DWP Railroad in Duluth for forty years. He started out as a...
Anna Gucinski
Jul 30, 2009
Anna C. "Gramma Boo" Gucinski, 102, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, July 30, 2009 in the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 26, 1907 in Pennsylvania to Joseph and Catherine Kostac and was raised in Montreal, WI. She later went to work in Chicago where she met Stanley Gucinski whom she married on May...
Barney Wallenstein
Jul 30, 2009
Barney Wallenstein, 84, lifelong Superior resident, died Thursday, July 30, 2009 in Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm, MN. He was born on June 24, 1925 in Superior to Bernard E. and Irene F. (Ferguson) Wallenstein. He was employed at Bridgeman's for many years and also at the Challenge Center Senior Program in Superior. Barney was a former member...
Edward B. Rozowski
Jul 23, 2009
Edward B. Rozowski, 74, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at St. Francis in the Park in Superior. He was born on April 21, 1935 in Superior, WI to John and Sophia (Kuberski) Rozowski. Edward graduated from the former East High School and attended the University of Wisconsin- Superior. He served his country in the United States...
Joann Beauto
Jul 21, 2009
JoAnn Beauto, 73, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth. She was born on June 15, 1936 in Superior to Robert and Linnea (Wattman) DeMol. She married Ray Beauto on July 30, 1960 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Superior and would have celebrated forty-nine years of marriage. JoAnn was a homemaker for...
Nancy J. Beskow
Jul 20, 2009
Nancy J. Beskow, 69, lifelong Superior area resident, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior after a battle with cancer. She was born on April 27, 1940 in Duluth, MN to Art and Theresa (Nelson) Green. Nancy was employed at St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior in the Medical Records Department for many years....
Michael P. Willette
Jul 20, 2009
Michael P. Willette, 72, lifelong Superior area resident, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at his residence after a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 28, 1936 in Superior, WI to Floyd and Rose (Rushman) Willette. Michael graduated from the former Cathedral High School in 1954, served his country in the United States Navy for three...
Carol J. Orstad
Jul 13, 2009
Carol J. (Morrison) Orstad, 70, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, July 13, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth following a lengthy illness, with her husband, son and daughter by her side. She was born on March 27, 1939 in Duluth, MN to Orville and Evelyn (Johnson) Morrison. Carol made detailed doll houses for family. She enjoyed rosemaling,...
Mary Woodhull
Jul 10, 2009
Mary C. Woodhull, 64, Willamina, OR, died Friday, July 10, 2009 in Oregon. She was born on February 5, 1945 in Superior to Edmond and Ruth (Preston) Johnson. She always organized two fundraisers per year for Toys for Tots in Oregon and she also helped with fundraisers at local churches. Mary is survived by one daughter, Christine (Thomas) Treviranus,...
Roger Dean Heytens
Jul 3, 2009
Roger Dean Heytens, 81, passed away July 3, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. He was born February 27, 1928 in Superior to Wilfred and Edna (Lozon) Heytens and was a lifelong Superior resident. After attending schools in Superior, he worked as a wheelsman on the Great Lakes and later worked for the Great Northern Railroad and in...
