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Edna E. Swenson

Edna E. Swenson

April 18, 2014

Edna E. Swenson, 88, Superior, died Friday, April 18, 2014 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on December 31, 1925 in Maple, WI to Paul and Ann (Lukkarila) Tyykila.

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Marvin Tyykila

Marvin Tyykila

April 15, 2014

Marvin Tyykila, 78, South Range, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at St. Francis Home in the Park. He was born on August 8, 1935 in Maple, WI at the family homestead to Matt and Mary (Lepisto) Tyykila.

He served his nation as an Airman in the United States Air Force overseas during the Cold War.

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Wayne E. Rutzen

Wayne E. Rutzen

April 12, 2014

Wayne E. Rutzen, 67, Barnes, WI, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Essential Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN.

He was born in Glenwood City, WI on April 10, 1947 to Roland and Virginia (Barber) Rutzen.

He served his country in the United States Navy.

He married Karen Bakken on...

Douglas James Guimond

Douglas James Guimond

April 12, 2014

Douglas J. Guimond, 70, South Range, died Saturday, April 12, 2014. He was born on September 25, 1943 in Duluth, MN to Joseph and Emily (Johnson) Guimond.

Douglas married Mary Golden on June 27, 1970 in Superior and celebrated 43 years of marriage. He served in the United States Air Force and was employed with St. Louis...

David John Williams

David John Williams

April 11, 2014

David John Williams, 55, Superior, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on January 28, 1959 in Superior to Frank and Judith (Sprouse) Williams.

He served his country in the United States Army.

He lived in Superior until he was a teenager when he moved to...

Lorraine M. Lind

Lorraine M. Lind

April 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...

Jean L. Hoff

Jean L. Hoff

April 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.

Howard Sandberg

Howard Sandberg

April 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...

Lyle J. Severin

Lyle J. Severin

April 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...

Matilda C. Slovick

Matilda C. Slovick

March 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...

Charmain C. Colby

Charmain C. Colby

March 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.

Robert "Bob" Lundberg

Robert "Bob" Lundberg

March 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...

Walter Tallberg

Walter Tallberg

March 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...

Virginia "Ginny" Gradin

Virginia "Ginny" Gradin

March 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...

Francis P. "Frank" Kocon

Francis P. "Frank" Kocon

March 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...

Jeanette L. Albertus

Jeanette L. Albertus

March 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...

Bradley Barsness

Bradley Barsness

March 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...

Carl B. Larson

Carl B. Larson

March 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...

Carl Jamison

Carl Jamison

March 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...

Lina E. Pellman

Lina E. Pellman

March 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...

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