Michael J. Carey
Apr 11, 2013
Michael J. Carey, 84, Superior, died Thursday, April 11, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 19, 1928 in Withee, WI to Leo and Bertha (Kaufman) Carey. He graduated from Park Falls High School in 1946 and then joined the Navy where he served aboard an aircraft carrier with Admiral Richard Byrd on...
Verlyn Helgerson
Apr 11, 2013
Verlyn Gale Helgerson, 75, Superior, WI and formally of Babbitt, MN has gone to be with our Lord on April 11, 2013. Verlyn was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 27, 1937 to Clarence and Harriet (Erickson) Helgerson. He grew up in Chatfield, MN and married the love of his life, LaVonne Rathbone on October 3, 1959. They then...
Jane E. (Okash) Loyd
Apr 10, 2013
Jane E. (Okash) Loyd, 87, lifelong Superior resident, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on July 1, 1925 in Superior, WI to John and Hazel (Chase) Welch. Jane loved playing bingo and smear. She was involved in several bridge clubs in the Twin Ports area. Jane’s home was...
David J. Denny
Apr 7, 2013
David J. Denny, 68, longtime Superior resident, died following a brief illness on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on February 7, 1945 in Superior, WI to Robert M. and Evelyn M. (Herman) Denny, Sr. He graduated from the former Central High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. David was employed...
Wendy G. Van Camp
Apr 7, 2013
Wendy G. Van Camp, 45, Cascade, WI, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du lac, WI. She was born in Superior on October 21, 1967 to Greg Fox and Diane Gunnon and she grew up in Poplar, WI. She was the owner/operator of a Kettle Kids Daycare and had a real knack with...
Patricia A. Johnson
Apr 4, 2013
Patricia A. Johnson, at the age of 55, passed Thursday, April 4th, 2013 at Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth due to complications from cancer. She is best remembered as a great cook for two picky children and their father, an eternal Randy Travis fan, cactus gardener, copious note-taker, crossword completionist, a wonderful mother, neighbor, daughter,...
Molly (Okash, Muench) Spaun
Apr 3, 2013
Molly (Okash, Muench) Spaun, 99, longtime Superior resident, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born on February 15, 1914 in Gary New Duluth, MN to Nickola and Pearl (Duzet) Okash and moved to Superior at an early age with her family. She graduated from the former Central High School in Superior....
Delores Pellman
Apr 1, 2013
Delores Pellman, 86, Maple, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 1, 2013, following a brief illness. She was born on August 18, 1926 in Ironwood, MI to Theodore and Esther (Mattson) Pollari. She had been employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Two Harbors for many years. Delores was a member of the...
Sigrid Gronroos
Mar 29, 2013
Sigrid Gronroos, 90, Bennett, WI, died Friday, March 29, 2013 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 24, 1923 in New York Mills, MN to Wayne and Elvira Korhonen. She married Ernest Gronroos on March 12, 1958 and celebrated fifty-five years of marriage. Sigrid had been employed at a convenience store when she lived...
Thomas Waletzko
Mar 26, 2013
Thomas Waletzko, 69, Superior, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, unexpectedly in his home. He was born on June 22, 1943 in Superior, WI to Louis and Dorothy (Fosvig) Waletzko. Tom graduated from the former East High School and owned and operated his own farm. He married Margaret “Margo” Peck on July 25, 1973 and celebrated 39 years of marriage....
Orville A. Bender
Mar 26, 2013
Orville A. Bender, 80, Superior resident, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on January 30, 1933 in Fargo, ND to Ruben and Clara (Bettger) Bender. He was employed as grinder operator and section crew with the Burlington Northern Railroad for forty-one years. Orville married Betty Andrews on January 25, 1958 and...
Thomas Darst
Mar 25, 2013
Thomas Darst, 55, Superior, died unexpectedly Monday, March 25, 2013. He was born on October 28, 1957 in Superior to Lowell and Astrid (Erickson) Darst. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1976 and attended University of Wisconsin-Superior. Tom was employed with Superior Water Light and Power for thirty-three years before his retirement in January 2012. He was...
Jean A. Sweeney
Mar 25, 2013
Jean A. Sweeney, 75, longtime Superior resident and beloved teacher and family member, died Monday, March 25, 2013 as a result from a fire at her home. She was born on August 31, 1937 in Fremont, NE to Bernard and Astrid (Peterson) Wesley. She was a 1955 graduate of the former Central High School. She graduated from the Wisconsin...
Clarence Heikkila
Mar 25, 2013
Clarence Heikkila, 83, Superior, died in his home on Monday, March 25, 2013. He was born on July 23, 1929 in Oulu, WI to William and Lillian (Suni) Heikkila , where he lived most of his life before moving to Superior. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the International Longshoreman’s Association...
Josephine A. Lier
Mar 24, 2013
Josephine A. Lier, 86, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Golden Living of Superior. She was born on May 12, 1926 in Superior to Joseph and Anna (Urban) Zawin. Josephine graduated from the former East High School. She had been employed at Bridgeman’s and the St. Joseph’s Children’s Home where she enjoyed working with the children...
Roger L. Bare
Mar 19, 2013
Roger L. Bare, 70, Superior, died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. He was born on October 12, 1942 in Beloit, WI to Carl and Genevieve (Abrahamson) Bare. Roger grew up in Rockford, IL and graduated from Rockford West High School in 1960. He then went on to serve his country in the United States Air...
Beverly J. "Beve" Androsky-Baker
Mar 18, 2013
Beverly Jane “Beve” Androsky-Baker, 72, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at 5:55 p.m., at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospice, Duluth, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 17, 1940, in Superior, to Irvin and Claudine (McGill) Mossberger. Beverly’s true heart and soul was caregiving. She was employed in the area as...
Raymond J. Alswager
Mar 15, 2013
Centurion Raymond J. Alswager, 101, died peacefully on March 15, 2013. He was born in Courtenay, ND on June 12, 1911 to Frank and Amalia (Pechacek) Alswager. While growing up, Raymond attended Courtenay Elementary School and Courtenay High School. Following high school, he graduated from Valley City Normal School in 1929 and spent nine years teaching in public schools...
Douglas E. Ihnken
Mar 14, 2013
Douglas E. Ihnken, 72, formerly of Plymouth, MN, currently of Holyoke, MN, died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at St. Eligius Health Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on August 21, 1940 to Adolph Ihnken and Esther Belle Haglund in Spirit Lake, MN and he grew up in Willmar, MN. Doug was self-employed, installing and repairing heating and air...
Carol A. Sitek
Mar 12, 2013
Carol A. Sitek, 66, Superior resident, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.She was born on December 4, 1946 in Duluth, MN to Henry and Avis (Parker) Malzac. Carol was the owner/operator of the Loading Zone Bar and was a member of the Douglas County Tavern League. She enjoyed gardening, especially her...
