Elva Ann Swanson
Jun 22, 2013
On June 22, 2013, Elva Ann (Botosh) Swanson, 63, of Superior, WI, went to her eternal home after a courageous battle with cancer. She died in her home with family around. She was born in Ashland, WI to William Joseph and Lily Angeline (Martell) Botosh on October 29, 1949. She married Bret Harry Swanson on June 14, 1969. She...
Richard D. Thielman
Jun 20, 2013
Richard D. Thielman, 75, Superior, died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. A Time of Remembrance and Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior, WI.
William "Jim" J. Pearthree
Jun 16, 2013
William J. “Jim” Pearthree, 59, Superior resident, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1953 in Superior, WI to Willis “Bill” and Geraldine “Jerry” (Fagan) Pearthree. He graduated high school from St. Francis High School in St. Francis, MN. Jim was employed as a Carman for the Soo Line Railroad for many...
Geraldine Berthiaume
Jun 9, 2013
Geraldine Berthiaume, 83, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on April 15, 1930 to Hans and Olive (Benson) Skustad. Geraldine graduated from the former Central High School. She was employed as a secretary for Central United Methodist Church. Geraldine was a member of Cathedral...
Marisa D. Anderson
Jun 3, 2013
Marisa D. Anderson, 34, Superior, died Monday June 3, 2013 in Superior. She was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India on November 21, 1978. She graduated from Superior High School in 1997. Marisa was a free spirit whose tremendous love of animals was evident in her special relationship with “Kitty”. She loved being outdoors hunting for agates and fishing; and...
Allison "Al" Pearce
Jun 2, 2013
Allison “Al” Pearce, 67, Superior, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on September 8, 1945 in Endicott, NY to Wilfred W. and Ida Mae (Allison) Pearce. He graduated from high school and served his country in the United States Army for over fifteen years. He served in...
Oscar E. Muench
May 29, 2013
Oscar E. Muench, 62, lifelong Superior resident, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Essentia Health St Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on May 8, 1951 in Superior to Oscar and Molly (Okash) Muench. Oscar graduated from the former Central High School in Superior. He owned/operated the former Molly’s Tavern with his mother and was an...
Jane Elizabeth (Kelly) Lien
May 25, 2013
Jane Elizabeth (Kelly) Lien, 61, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 25, 2013 at her residence in Duluth, MN. She was born on May 16, 1952 in Superior to Bernard and Charlane (Clemens) Kelly. She was a 1970 graduate of Superior Senior High School. During high school she was a Spartan Pom Pom cheerleader. Jane went on to receive a certification...
Robert "Bobby" J. Wentela
May 19, 2013
Robert (Bobby) J. Wentela, 83 passed away at his home in Brule on Sunday May 19, 2013. He was born October 23rd, 1929 in Brule to Charles and Mary (Koski) Wentela. Bobby attended the NP Johnson and Waino Schools and proudly served 2 years as a paratrooper during peacetime. He enjoyed woodworking and carving. Several of the items he...
Emily Marie Linder
May 15, 2013
Emily Marie (Pfankuch) Linder, 58, Superior, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN following complications from a heart attack on Thursday, May 9, 2013. She was born on September 9, 1954 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Eugene and Lucille (Perry) Pfankuch. She graduated from McDonald Central High School in Chippewa Falls and...
Myron "Mike" O. Schneiderwent
May 10, 2013
Myron “Mike” Schneiderwent, 78, died Friday, May 10, 2013 with his loving wife, Marian at his side. His death was caused by complications due to congestive heart failure. Mike was born on January 8, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI. He earned his high school diploma from Wausau Senior High School in 1952. In 1960, he received his BS degree from...
Mary M. O'Brien
May 9, 2013
Mary M. O’Brien, 91, formerly of Superior, currently of Andover, MN, passed away at Johanna Shores Nursing Home in Arden Hills, MN on Thursday, May 09, 2013. She was born on June 12, 1921 in Hancock, Michigan to Albert and Avon (Howard) Martin. She was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of...
John Michael Moore
Apr 27, 2013
John Michael Moore, 69, Foxboro, WI, died Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth surrounded by his family. He was born on January 25, 1944 in Newport, England, the son of William and Eliza May (Marshall) Moore. They lived in England until John was 9 (in 1952) when they moved to Montpelier, ND. John...
Lucille Zukowski
Apr 26, 2013
Lucille Zukowski, 77, Superior, died Friday, April 26, 2013 in her home. She was born in Superior on January 28, 1936 to Ellsworth E. “Whitey” and Marcella M. (Nollet) Hanson. She was a 1954 graduate of the former Central High. She married Carl Zukowski on June 15, 1957 in Superior at St. Patrick Catholic Church and celebrated fifty-five years...
Lavina Maki
Apr 25, 2013
Lavina E. Maki, 78, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She was born on December 14, 1934 in Little Falls, MN to Walfred and Elsie (Anderson) Johnson. Lavina worked at The Kitchen Restaurant as a kitchen worker for many years. She was a member of the Jack Pine Riders Motorcycle...
Leonard "Lenny" E. Sanford
Apr 23, 2013
The heavens received Leonard "Lenny" Eugene Sanford on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 due to complications from Pancreatic Cancer. Lenny was born on April 30, 1955 in Cheyenne, WY to Bernice Sanford and the late Delbert Sanford. He moved to Superior in 1961, where he's resided since, and retired this past January from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Lenny...
Marlene K. Luomanen
Apr 22, 2013
Marlene (Barr) Luomanen, 66, Superior, died Monday, April 22, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on August 10, 1946 in Tomahawk, WI to Alta Jordon. She married Arne Luomanen on August 8, 1992 in Superior and celebrated twenty years of marriage. Marlene is survived by her husband Arne; two daughters, Stacey Luomanen and...
Dorothy M. Gott
Apr 21, 2013
Dorothy M. Gott, 82, longtime Superior resident, died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on July 13, 1930 in Superior, WI to William and Elizabeth (Dewberry) Jantzen. She was a 1948 graduate of the former Central High School and also graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior receiving her Master of...
Kenneth C. Slowinski
Apr 18, 2013
Kenneth C. Slowinski, 61, Iron River,WI passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, April 18, 2013. He was born on August 10, 1951 in Duluth to Chester and Marie (Marion) Slowinski. Ken graduated from Denfeld High School. Right after graduation he went to work at Rohlfing Distributing for nine years and then became a truck driver for Miners...
Dale W. Vreeland
Apr 13, 2013
Dale W. Vreeland, 85, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully in his home, surround by his family, on his birthday, April 13, 2013, following a hard fought and courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in Superior to Ralph and Myrtle (Munson) Vreeland. He married Madelyn Petron on July 19, 1949 in Superior and celebrated sixty-three years of marriage. Dale...
