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Raymond J. Johnson

Raymond J. Johnson

Jun 30, 2009

Raymond "Swede" Johnson, died peacefully on June 30. Ray was born on September 2, 1937 in Triump, MN to Martin and Margurete Johnson. He spent his early years on the family farm and quit school in the 8th grade to help out. He later became a skilled mason and was known to be a master at his trade. He...

Calvin Birdsong

Calvin Birdsong

Jun 28, 2009

Calvin Birdsong, 46, Superior, died unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, June 28, 2009 Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM until the 3:00 PM Memorial Service on Monday, July 6, 2009 in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence or sign the guest book, please visit www.lenroot-maetzold.com.

Eunice C. Kennelly

Eunice C. Kennelly

Jun 27, 2009

Eunice C. Kennelly, 93, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Superior. She was born on January 19, 1916 in Superior, WI to Louis and Helen Peters. Eunice and her husband, Myron were the original founders of Shamrock Pizza. She was a longtime member of Holy Assumption Catholic Church. She loved spending...

Jennie Boroo

Jennie Boroo

Jun 25, 2009

Jennie S. Boroo, 91,former South Range and Brule area resident, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 in St. Mary's Hospice Care Unit, Duluth. She was born on March 2, 1918 in Brule to Oscar and Ida (Herrinen) Ekstrom. She graduated from the former Waino High School. Jennie did beautiful crochet work and shared her crocheted items with many. Jennie married...

Raymond Sandstrom

Raymond Sandstrom

Jun 18, 2009

Raymond A. "Bear" Sandstrom, 66, Superior, died Thursday, June 18, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on April 15, 1943 in Bayfield, WI to Emil and Mabel (Cooke) Sandstrom and has lived in Superior for most of his life. He graduated from the former Superior East High School in 1961. From 1961 to 1965 he...

Ronald Olson

Ronald Olson

Jun 17, 2009

Ronald H. "Oly" Olson, 71, Oulu, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Hospice Unit, Duluth, MN. He was born on October 9, 1937 in Maple, WI to Richard and Laina (Saari) Olson. He married Martha E. Johnson on December 27, 1958 and they celebrated forty-four years of marriage before she passed away in 2002. Ron...

Kenneth G. Hopkins

Kenneth G. Hopkins

Jun 11, 2009

Kenneth G. Hopkins, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Allegan, Mich. on Feb. 11 to Ned B. and Dorothy E. (Brinklow) Hopkins. He was previously employed with the I.L.A. as a longshoreman and worked many years as a roofer. Kenny had an ability to draw and was...

Marie E. Peterson

Marie E. Peterson

Jun 10, 2009

Marie E. Peterson, 71, lifelong Superior area resident, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on May 7, 1938 in Superior, WI to Martin and Esther (Peterson) Mastrian. She married Arthur Peterson at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Superior on August 15, 1959 and celebrated forty-nine years of marriage. Marie was a...

Faye E. Reynolds

Faye E. Reynolds

Jun 7, 2009

Faye E. Reynolds, 66, lifelong Superior area resident, currently of Clough Avenue, died Sunday, June 7, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on September 1, 1942 in Superior, WI to Lester H. and Etta F. (Argetsinger) Reynolds. She was a 1960 graduate of the former Central High School in Superior. She attended Bethany Bible...

Elsie Elizabeth Leaf

Elsie Elizabeth Leaf

Jun 6, 2009

Elsie E. Leaf, 89, a longtime resident of the Town of Lakeside and Superior, died June 6, 2009, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had resided since 2006. She was born in Town of Lakeside, WI, on April 12, 1920, to Priita (Korpela) Kurki and Henry Kurki, both Finnish immigrants. Elsie graduated from Superior Central High...

Arne H. Boroo

Arne H. Boroo

Jun 4, 2009

Arne H. Boroo, 92, former South Range and Brule area resident, died Thursday, June 4, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born in Brule, WI on December 13, 1916 to Charles and Hilma (Harju) Boroo. He served with the Merchant Marines during World War II. Arne married Jennie Ekstrom on October 15, 1938 at the Zion...

John M. Meyers

John M. Meyers

Jun 4, 2009

John M. Meyers, 64, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009 in Brule following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 14, 1945 in Superior to John O. and Bertha (Flood) Meyers. He was a lifelong Superior resident except for the past six years when he lived in Port Wing. He served in the United States...

Lee W. Reinke

Lee W. Reinke

Jun 3, 2009

Lee W. Reinke, 79, lifelong Duluth area resident, currently of Sheridan Road in Hermantown, MN, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009, unexpectedly in his home. He was born on July 3, 1929 in Duluth to Arthur and Ina (Lindfors) Reinke. Lee served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He was the founding owner and operator of...

Steven E. Stromko

Steven E. Stromko

May 31, 2009

Steve E. Stromko, 85, Superior, died Sunday, May 31, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on April 5, 1924 in Superior to Stephen and Josephine Stromko. Steve had been employed as a switchman for the Great Northern and Burlington Northern Railroads. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Steve is survived by...

Raymond "Butch" P. Inscho

Raymond "Butch" P. Inscho

May 29, 2009

Raymond "Butch" P. Inscho, 71, lifelong Superior area resident, died Friday, May 29, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, MN. Butch was born in Superior on September 9, 1937 the son of Raymond Cyrus and Bessie (McGrath) Inscho. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, Wisconsin Butch served his country in the United States Army, serving as...

Barbara Mitchell-Tutor

Barbara Mitchell-Tutor

May 29, 2009

Barbara Mitchell-Tutor, longtime Iron River, Wisconsin area resident died peacefully, Friday, May 29, 2009 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Black Duck, Minnesota on August 13, 1937 the daughter of Norman and Irene (Langford) Coudray. She graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, Wisconsin. Barb was an independent business owner and entrepreneur and received...

June Pretts

June Pretts

May 22, 2009

June Pretts, 80, of Superior died Friday, May 22, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. June was born on June 4, 1928 in Regina, Canada, and lived in Fergus Falls, Minnesota for many years and spent several years in the state of Georgia. June has lived in the Superior area for the past four years. Throughout her years,...

Angela K. Peters

Angela K. Peters

May 10, 2009

Angela K. Peters, 50, Superior resident, died Sunday, May 10, 2009 at her residence. She was born on January 20, 1959 in St. Paul, MN. Angela enjoyed spending time with her family going to movies and shopping. Family was very important to her. She is survived by four sons, Joe Eastman, Jake Johnson, both of Superior, WI, Trè Bolton,...

Russel C. Carlson

Russel C. Carlson

May 9, 2009

Russell C. Carlson, 91, died Friday, May 9, 2009 at Golden Oaks Advanced Assisted Living, Hermantown, Minnesota. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 14, 1918 to Oscar and Julia Carlson. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1937. He served in the United States Navy as a Seabee from 1941-1945. Russell was employed as a cabinet...

Herbert "Wally" W. Tribbey

Herbert "Wally" W. Tribbey

May 8, 2009

Herbert W. "Wally" Tribbey, Sr. 88, lifelong Superior resident, died Friday, May 8, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on July 23, 1920 in Superior to William Arthur and Iva (Weaver) Tribbey. He served two tours in the United States Army during World War II. He married Betty Winkel on August 30, 1941 and they...

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