Obituaries

Apr 7, 2014

Lorraine M, Lind, 85, of Iron River, WI, formerly of Duluth went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on Monday, April 7, 2014 at the New Brighton Care Center. She was born on September 22, 1928 in Henderson, MN to Herman and Marie (Zwirtz) Lieske. She graduated from John Rogers High School in Spokane, WA...

Apr 7, 2014

Jean L. Hoff, 85, Superior, died peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2014 at the Golden Living Center of Superior with her daughter Heidi by her side.

She was born on December 7, 1928 in Superior to Paul and Edith (Olander) Larson.

Apr 6, 2014

Howard Sandberg, 97, formerly of Lake Nebagamon, currently of Superior, died, Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Harmony House in Superior.

He was born on February 10, 1917 in Superior to Harvey and Ovedia (Vinge) Sandberg.

Howard served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a staff sergeant serving with...

Apr 2, 2014

Lyle J. Severin, 84, South Range, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Golden Living Center of Superior, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 20, 1929 In Superior to Peter and Emma (Royal) Severin. He met Kay Johnson, the love of his life and they were married August 2, 1953. They raised three children, Dave (Mary Pat), Doug...

Mar 31, 2014

Matilda C. (Bleskan) Slovick, 92, Superior, formerly of Bennett, WI, died Monday, March 31, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Bennett, Wisconsin on March 14, 1922, the daughter of Andrew and Johanna (Hudec) Bleskan. Matilda attended her early grades in Bennett. She continued her high school class work in Superior, Wisconsin and the George Rogers...

Mar 30, 2014

Charmain C. Colby, 45, Maple, WI, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 from sudden medical complications. In addition to her passing, her family would like everyone to know that she was a Life Source Donor. She was born on August 9, 1968 in Superior, WI to Raymond and Sandra (Stevens) Colby.

Mar 23, 2014

Robert (Bob) F. Lundberg was born to William and Hulda Lundberg on March 26, 1918 at the family farm in Poplar, Wisconsin. He was the seventh child in a family of five boys and five girls. Robert attended the Poplar School from first grade through the eleventh grade. In 1936 he moved to Ironwood, Michigan to live with his oldest...

Mar 23, 2014

Walter C. Tallberg, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas after a very courageous battle with colon cancer with his wife and daughters by his side.

Walt was born May 31, 1935, in Ansonia, Connecticut to Walter A. & Edith J. (Clark) Tallberg.  He graduated high school...

Mar 19, 2014

Virginia “Ginny” Gradin, 88, Superior, passed peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Superior on November 5, 1925 to Edwin J. and Ethel M. (Gage) Johnson. Ginny grew up in Billings Park, attended Peter Cooper Elementary and later graduated from Central High School in 1943. After graduating from...

Mar 16, 2014

Kocon, Francis P. (Frank)

Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather

Frank was born September 16, 1923 in Minneapolis MN and went home to his Heavenly Father March 16, 2014. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years Patricia, son: Mike (Deedra), daughters: Kathy (Brian) Soar, Patti (Dan) Carlson and...

Mar 12, 2014

Jeanette L. Albertus, 74, Superior, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 20, 1939 in Park Falls, WI to Kenneth and Loetta (Cain) Baldwin.

She married Roy "Ed" Albertus on June 12. 1960 and had celebrated thirty-nine years of marriage before his passing...

Mar 10, 2014

Bradley Barsness, 50, Wentworth, died peacefully in his sleep at home, on Monday, March 10, 2014.

He was born on June 12, 1963 in Superior to Billie and Helen (Burhans) Barsness.

Off and on throughout the years, Brad worked at the family owned gas station, Barsness Spur, Wentworth. He had also been employed...

Mar 9, 2014

Carl B. Larson, 94, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2014 surrounded by his family at the Cedar Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in Superior. Carl was born on October 28, 1919 in Dairyland, WI to Hjalmar and Esther Larson. He attended Dairyland Grade School until he was needed to help...

Mar 5, 2014

Carl Jamison, 69, of Poplar, went to be with the Lord as he passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, surrounded by his family. He was born in Duluth, MN on April 19, 1944 to Ross and Deloris (Lorentzon) Jamison. He married his high school sweetheart, Janet Howenstine on December 17, 1966...

Mar 4, 2014

Lina E. Pellman, 81, Brule, WI, died Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Facility. She was born on February 23, 1933 in Oulu, WI to George T. and Lina A. (Niemi) Johnson. She married George R. Pellman on July 10, 1954 in Duluth, MN and celebrated 53 years of marriage before he passed away on...

Mar 2, 2014

Dr. Robert G. Trauba, 88, Duluth resident for the last six years and former longtime Superior resident since 1951, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth. He was born on May 24, 1925 in Wausau, WI to Charles and Regina (Deringer) Trauba. Robert graduated from McDowell High School in 1944. In 1947, he received...

Mar 2, 2014

Linda Lee Tuinei, 72, Superior, died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at St. Francis Home in the Park. She was born on November 4, 1941 in Superior to William and Lucille (Klein) Nikula. She graduated from the former East High School and attended Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Linda was employed with the United States Social Security Office for over thirty-five...

Feb 27, 2014

Helga C. Pearson, 92, Maple, WI, died peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 2, 1921 in Wahoo, Nebraska to Herman D. and Amelia K. Anderson. She married Harold Pearson in Fremont, NE on October 18, 1940. She was a mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker and a friend to...

Feb 26, 2014

Jeanne M. Brokke, 88, Superior, died Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Superior . She was born on June 21, 1925 in Virginia, MN to William and Martha (Lokrantz) Podvin. She graduated from high school in Stanley, WI in 1943 and went on to attend Duluth Business College. She was a member of St. Francis...

Feb 24, 2014

Richard J. Haring, 66, Superior, died Monday, February 24, 2014 in his home following a long battle with a terminal lung disease. He was born on June 11, 1947 in Tomahawk, WI to Bernard and Elizabeth (Schuit) Haring. Richard was a retired Air Force veteran, serving his country for over twenty years. While in the Air Force he served...