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Kenneth E. Ormsby, Ltcol, Usaf (Ret)
Jan 22, 2021
Kenneth E. Ormsby, 96, formerly of Duluth, died Friday, January 29, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to E.P and Anne (Klingbiel) Ormsby.
After graduation he joined the Army Air Corps during WWII, became a pilot and served through the end of the war; after the war he worked at Giddings...
Dorothy Brunner Peterson
Jan 18, 2021
Dorothy Brunner Peterson, 96, longtime resident of Brule, WI, died peacefully, Monday, January 18, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Superior, WI, February 10, 1924, to William and Edna (Wick) Denston and has lived in the Brule area since 1975.
She was a...
Diane M. Krych
Jan 18, 2021
Diane M. Krych, 68, of Esko, MN, and Stone Lake, WI, went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 18th, 2021, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Diane was born in Minneapolis, MN, on March 24, 1952, to Robert and June Rittenhouse. She graduated from Richfield...
Judith L. Erickson
Jan 18, 2021
Judith Lenore (McCauley) Erickson, passed away on January 18 th , 2021 at the Solvay House in Duluth, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents Ariel and Josette (Durfee) McCauley, her first husband Kenneth Solheim, her second husband Robert Erickson, one sister Diane Hietala, and one grandson Nathan Lowney.
Judy was born on October 8...
Verna J. Magnuson
Jan 16, 2021
Verna J. Magnuson, 92, Gordon, WI resident, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Gordon, WI. Verna was born on December 25, 1928 in Eagle River, WI to Vernon and Julia (Corbin) Hughes.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Herb, the love of her life, after just twenty-nine days of being...
Delia K. Weiss
Jan 16, 2021
Delia K. Weiss, 96, of Foxboro, died Saturday January 16, 2021 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.
She was born December 24, 1924 in Pella, Iowa, daughter of Cornelius and Gertze (Kramer) Burger.
Delia was baptized and confirmed in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in 1943.
On April 27, 1946 Delia Burger and...
John G. Harty
Jan 16, 2021
John G. Harty, 88, longtime area resident, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home in South Range, WI.
John was born in Oakland Township, WI on Sept. 17, 1932 the son of Ralph M. and Esther (O'Brien) Harty. He was united in marriage to Geraldine 'Gerry' J. McDowell on October 20,...
Donna J. Haugdahl
Jan 15, 2021
Donna J. Haugdahl, 60, of Superior, died Friday January 15, 2021, at her residence.
She was born October 17, 1960 in Superior, daughter of Nels and Eunice (Ellison) Johnson.
She worked in registration at Essentia Health-Superior.
Donna enjoyed the outdoors, especially walking and biking. Cats and horses were her favorite pets.
...
Waino "Marvin" Colby
Jan 14, 2021
On Thursday January, 14th 2021 Marvin decided to join his family and son in heaven. Marvin lost his life surrounded by his family and loved ones, in his place of residence in Maple, WI, at the age of 89 years old. He was a very strong and stubborn Finnlander that loved his family.
Marvin was born May...
Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Johnson
Jan 14, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Marie Johnson, age 100, succumbed to complications from COVID-19 on January 14, 2021 in St Mary’s Hospital, Duluth MN.
She was born on December 17, 1920 in Minneapolis, MN. Her family soon relocated to homestead farm life in Oulu, Wisconsin where as a teen she was faced with the challenge of raising her brothers and...
Edithe L. Johnson
Jan 14, 2021
Edithe L. Johnson, 96, of Holland, MI and formerly of Superior, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Wings of Hope Hospice, Allegan, Michigan.
She was born October 18, 1924 in Lake Nebagamon, WI, daughter of John and Ida (Anderson) Johnson.
Edithe was a retired teacher and guidance...
Donald A. Baillie
Jan 11, 2021
Donald A. Baillie, 90, who was a longtime resident and business owner in Brule, WI, died on Monday, January 11 th , 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Don was born in Superior, WI on November 14 th ; 1930, the son of Alex and Ida (Follis) Baillie.
After graduating from high school in 1949,...
Mary Ann"Snookie" Gotelaere
Jan 11, 2021
Mary Ann "Snookie" Gotelaere, 73, of Barnes and formerly of Superior, died Monday, January 11, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
She was born August 29, 1947 in Superior, daughter of Jerry and Ruth (Sheasby) Archambeau.
On November 12, 1966 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Superior, Robert Gotelaere and Mary Ann Archambeau were united in...
Allan R. Follis
Jan 11, 2021
Allan R. Follis, 77, of Lake Nebagamon, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Essentia – St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Allan was born in Superior, on January 21, 1943, the son of Raymond and Yvonne (Fields) Follis. He married Gail M. Ronning on May 30, 1992 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Nebagamon.
Al loved...
Patricia "Pat" Scheer
Jan 9, 2021
Patricia “Pat” Scheer, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, age 80, died peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Franciscan Health Center in Duluth, MN. Pat, a lifelong Duluth resident, was born on August 30, 1940 to Louis and Dorothy (Krause) Lancour. She married Donald Scheer on March 17, 1956 and they raised a loving family and celebrated many happy...
Patricia 'Pat' A. Berg
Jan 9, 2021
Patricia 'Pat' A. Berg, longtime resident of Billings Park, died Saturday January 9, 2021 with family by her side.
Patricia was born in Superior on May 3, 1934 the daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Melster) Rotsaert.
She worked at the Billings Park Bakery for many years. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic...
Wayne D. Grimsrud
Jan 8, 2021
Wayne D. Grimsrud, 95, of Poplar Wis., died peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minn. with family at his side.
He was born to Marvin and Ethel (Baker) Grimsrud on November 7, 1925 in Superior, Wis., and graduated from Central High School in 1943.
He enlisted in...
Julie M. Allan
Jan 6, 2021
Julie M. Allan, 44, of Superior, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her residence.
Julie was born in Duluth on Nov. 20, 1976 the daughter of Charles and Tamara (Olson) Jodell.
She enjoyed pottery, forensics, music, and movies. Julie loved going to Billings Park with her grandson.
She was preceded in death by...
Mildred "Millie" Score
Jan 5, 2021
Mildred "Millie" Score, 96, of Superior, died peacefully Tuesday January 5, 2021 at Essentia Health-Superior, surrounded by her family.
She was born September 22, 1924 in Superior, daughter of Carl and Anna (Traen) Danielsen.
Millie was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and its altar guild, Sons of Norway, Elks Lodge # 403, Chapter AD-BG...
Madelyn A. Vreeland
Jan 4, 2021
Madelyn A. Vreeland, 91, lifelong area resident, died peacefully, Monday, January 4, 2021 at Aspen Health in South Range, WI. She was born in Duluth, MN, May 17, 1929, the daughter of Lukes and Gladys (Bain) Petron.
She was united in marriage to Dale W. Vreeland, July 19, 1949 and they celebrated sixty-three years of marriage before...
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