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Superior, WI Obituaries
Charles Allen Brunner
October 4, 2014
Charles Allen Brunner, 54, longtime Brule area resident currently of Superior, died October 4, 2014 at Essentia Health, St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth, Minnesota after a lengthy illness. He was born in Mauston, WI on September 10, 1960 the son of Roman L and Dorothy M (Dentson) Brunner. Charles graduated from Northwestern High School . Charles was a member of...
Lorraine J. Peterson
October 3, 2014
Lorraine J. Peterson, 54, Lake Dowling, resident, died Friday, October 3, 2014 of ALS at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born on February 2, 1960 in Superior, WI to Duane and Dorothy “Dottie” (Anderson) Anderson. She graduated in 1978 from Superior Senior High School and from WITC in the Marketing Program. Lorraine was the owner/operator of the...
Garth H. Velin
September 30, 2014
Garth H. Velin, 20, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014. He was born on October 21, 1993 in Duluth, MN to Paul and Deborah (Giersdorf) Velin.
Garth graduated from Superior High School in 2012, attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He was employed with R.G.I.S. as...
Ruth O'Konek
September 28, 2014
Ruth V. O’Konek, 88, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Superior.
She was born on April 21, 1926 in Hubbard County, MN to Herbert and Pearl (Hackett) Day.
Ruth married Hubert “Hub” O’Konek on October 25, 1944 and had been united in marriage for sixty-four...
Stella Chelik
September 28, 2014
Stella Chelik, was born to Earth on May 6, 1923. She was the daughter of Polish immigrants, Jacob and Mary (Pleva) Bratek.
She was a long time resident of Superior, WI. She lived a full and long life of about 91 years. Recently, Stella became ill and was hospitalized. Stella was born to...
Elna A Johnson
September 26, 2014
Elna A. Johnson, 92, longtime Maple area resident, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Essentia Health/St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.
She was born on December 9, 1921 in Maple, WI to Matt and Maria (Lepisto) Tyykila.
Elna owned and operated a family dairy farm with her husband, Edward Levo in Maple...
Florence M. Torvinen Holmes
September 17, 2014
Florence M. (Torvinen) Holmes, 87, longtime Superior area resident, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Hearth of Windermere Extended Care Facility in Indiana. She was born on December 26, 1926 in Superior, WI to Grover and Florence (Guderrian) Hutchinson. Florence graduated from high school in Superior and was the founding owner and operator of Globe News...
Irene C. Lavalley
September 15, 2014
Irene C. LaValley, 86, Superior, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014 at the Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 22, 1927 in Superior to Joseph and Mary (Cupora) Gella. She graduated from the former Central High School. She married Emanuel “Pete” LaValley on February 12, 1947 in Superior and celebrated 66 years of marriage....
Jennis H. "Joe" Swenson
September 14, 2014
Jennis H. “Joe” Swenson, Jr., 64, Brule, WI passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014 in his home. He was born on August 24, 1950 in Bastrop, Texas to Jennis H. and Nancy (Weyandt) Swenson, Sr. Jennis spent his youth in Biwabik, Minnesota, where he graduated from High School. He enlisted in the United States Air force and left...
Daniel "Mr. Brick" Vanpuymbrouck
September 13, 2014
Daniel “Mr. Brick” VanPuymbrouck, 66, lifelong Superior resident, laid his last brick on Saturday, September 13, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 21, 1947 in Superior to Marvin and Kathleen (Allen) VanPuymbrouck.
Dan was employed as an independent masonry contractor.
He married Mary Ellen McCain on...
Judith M. Johnson
September 11, 2014
Judith M. Johnson, 71, longtime Superior area resident, passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Encompass Healthcare and Assisted Living.
She was born on June 6, 1943 in Superior to Joseph and Mamie (Benson) Hilger.
Judy had been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Chaffey Nursing Home and most recently had been...
George W. Simmons
September 6, 2014
George W. Simmons, 60, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 at his home in Maple, Wisconsin with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on December 14, 1953 the son of George and Mary Ellen (Sydney) Simmons, Jr. He married the love of his life, Candace Nygard on June 28, 1975 at Zion Lutheran...
Floyd Kaufman
September 4, 2014
Floyd Kaufman, 82, Superior, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in his home in Superior, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 5, 1932 in Barnes, WI to Alfred and Clara (Norton) Kaufman and was raised by Fred and Elizabeth Kaufman.
He served his country in the United States Air...
David A Higgins
September 4, 2014
David A. Higgins, 67, Tomah, WI, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral arrangements are pending with the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home.
To send a condolence or sign the on-line guest book, visit our website at www.lenroot-maetzold.com.
Charles H. T. "Junior" Stoddard, Jr.
September 3, 2014
Charles H.T. “Junior”Stoddard, Jr., 44, Solon Springs, WI, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at his residence following a brief, courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on July 10, 1970 in Duluth, MN to Charles H. T. and Lloydene (Osberg) Stoddard, Sr.
Junior was employed as a self-employed sheet rocker.
He...
Janice E Bozeman-Kelleher
August 27, 2014
Janice E. Bozeman-Kelleher, Superior, WI, passed away at home on Thursday, August 27, 2014. She was born on June 30, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Bernice (Jones) Bozeman.
Janice devoted her life, personally and professionally, to helping others. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Counseling, she spent...
Marcella E Willis Johnson
August 27, 2014
Marcella E. Willis Johnson, 89, longtime Lake Nebagamon resident, died August 27, 2014 at Essentia Health, St Mary’s, Medical Center Duluth, Minnesota.
She was born on October 1, 1924 in Superior to Roy and Vera (Nelson) Shannon.
She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the former Memorial Hospital in Superior.
Marcella...
Alex K. Hart
August 24, 2014
Alex K. Hart, 22, Poplar, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014.
He was born on May 18, 1992 in Duluth, MN.
Alex graduated from high school and went on to receive his certification in Auto Mechanics and later went on to receive his certification in Welding from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.
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Irene Hegbloom
August 22, 2014
Irene Hegbloom, 61, lifelong Port Wing resident, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 13, 1953 in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Betty (Peterson) Helsing. Irene worked for Rueben Johnson Construction for over twenty years. Irene loved going to the beach in Port...
Timothy J. Hogan
August 20, 2014
Timothy J. Hogan, 55, long time Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at his residence.
He was born on June 15, 1959 in Superior.
Private family services were held with the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home assisting the family.
To send a condolence or sign the on-line guest book, visit our website...
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