George Gothner
Mar 11, 2013
George Gothner, Sr., 76, lifelong Superior resident and well known business man, died Monday, March 11, 2013 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 13, 1936 in Superior, WI to George A. and Rose (McCleod) Gothner. He graduated from the former East High School and...
Victoria A. Bloomquist
Mar 10, 2013
Victoria A. Bloomquist, 91, longtime Superior resident, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on December 12, 1921in Superior, WI to Leo and Anna (Gratt) Blatt. Known to everyone as Vickie, she was employed as a clerk for the former Daughtery Hardware Co. in Duluth for over 20 years...
Betty Ann Finstad
Mar 9, 2013
Betty Ann Finstad, 79, formerly of Gordon, WI, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Lighthouse of Superior. She was born on June 18, 1933 in Trade Lake, WI to Rueben and June (Hall) Erickson. She graduated from the former East High School, did her undergraduate work at the University of Wisconsin-Superior and went on to receive her Master...
Walter Anthony Baltes
Mar 6, 2013
Walter Anthony Baltes, born on October 19, 1925 to George and Josephine Baltes in Meire Grove, MN, died after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Walt married Bernice Thielen and served in the US Navy during World War II on the Pacific Coast. After the war, Walt worked in his Dad’s creamery until he found work at Lakehead Pipeline....
Corey Mathiassen
Mar 2, 2013
Corey Mathiassen, 92, Superior area resident, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Harmony House II in Superior. He was born on February 8, 1921 in Sortland, Norway to Albert and Laura Mathiassen. Corey served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed as an Optometrist Optician for...
Robert S. Johnson
Mar 1, 2013
Robert S. Johnson, 73, longtime Superior area resident, died Friday, March 1, 2013 unexpectedly in his home. He was born on January 26, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Florence (Gore) Johnson. Following his graduation, Bob went on to get his certification as an electrician. He served his country in the Minnesota Air National Guard. Bob married Ann...
Robert A. "Bob" Drahota
Feb 28, 2013
Robert A. ”Bob” Drahota, 85, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Essential Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Hospice unit, Duluth, MN, following a brief illness. He was born on January 24, 1928 in Superior to Joseph and Anna (Cicha) Drahota. Bob attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1947. He moved...
Pearl Lucille Krans
Feb 28, 2013
Pearl Lucille Krans, 95, lifelong resident of Superior, died Thursday, February 28, 2013 after leading a long and full life. Pearl was born on December 3, 1917 to Carl Theodor and Julie Ragna (Wagner) Krans and was the youngest of their three daughters. Pearl attended public school in Superior and graduated from the former Central High School and Duluth...
Agnes S. O'Brien
Feb 27, 2013
Agnes S. O’Brien, 99, lifelong Superior resident, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013, in her home. She was born on September 15, 1913 in Superior to Gust and Inga (Risto) Peterson. Agnes was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Church’s Women’s Group and the Sew and Sew Quilting club. She is survived by one son, Dale F. (Charlene) O’Brien,...
Marilyn Frances Orlandi
Feb 27, 2013
Marilyn Frances Orlandi, 79, lifelong East End Superior resident, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 unexpectedly in her home. She was born July 1, 1933 in Superior to Owen and Gladys (Kruse) Erickson. She graduated from the former East High School in 1951. Marilyn was employed as a ward clerk at the Superior Memorial Hospital for over thirty years. She...
Vern "Mike" M. Tucci
Feb 26, 2013
Vern M. “Mike” Tucci, 68, Superior, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at his home. He was born on February 14, 1945 in Long Island, NY to Eugene and Grace (Spicer) Tucci. Mike served his country in the United States Air Force and was employed with US Air Force as a Maintenance/Computer Specialist for twenty-two years retiring in 1984. He...
Alvin B. Smith
Feb 25, 2013
Alvin B. Smith, 90, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Golden Living Center of Superior. Funeral services are pending with the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home assisting the family.
Aileen Rose (Matter) Melis
Feb 24, 2013
Aileen Rose (Matter) Melis, 86, of Superior, died at home on Sunday, February 24, 2013 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Aileen was one of seven children of Alfred and Ruth Matter of Detroit Lakes, MN. She was born near Wanda, MN on October 18, 1926 and moved to Callaway, MN when she was 4. She married...
Donna Root
Feb 22, 2013
Donna Root, 49, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully Friday, February 22, 2013 unexpectedly in her home. She was born October 8, 1963 in Superior to Orville and Betty Bender. She was a lifetime active member of the Salvation Army where she served as a Sunday School teacher, a bell ringer and a League of Mercy worker. Donna loved children,...
Linda Hendrickson
Feb 19, 2013
Linda Hendrickson, 89, Superior, died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 13, 1923 in Oulu, WI to John and Mathilda Colby. She graduated from high school and went on to earn her LPN degree. She was employed at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center for twenty-three years before retiring on...
Lorraine J. Karling
Feb 18, 2013
Lorraine J. Karling, 85, a lifelong Superior area resident, died peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2013 surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on March 19, 1927 in Superior to Ben and Josephine (Kwapik) Tylenda. She was a 1945 graduate of the former Central High School...
Elionna Maria Johnson-Moore
Feb 15, 2013
Elionna Maria Johnson-Moore, infant daughter of Karen Moore and Justin Johnson, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She was born on February 14, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandfather, Robert Moore, Sr; paternal grandparents, Gene...
Richard G. Brown
Feb 11, 2013
Richard G. Brown, 59, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, February 11, 2013, unexpectedly in his home. He was born in Superior on October 26, 1953 to Roy Q. and Lorraine (Johnson) Brown. He proudly served his country as a United States Army Ranger and received many military honors such as the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Campaign...
Keith Marin
Feb 7, 2013
Keith Marin, 66, Superior, died Thursday, February 7, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on May 29, 1946 in Superior to Percy R. and Eleanor (LaPointe) Marin. He graduated from the former Central High School in 1964. Keith married his wife Irene Herrick on January 15, 1966 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in...
Denis L. Hennessy, Jr.
Feb 1, 2013
Denis L. Hennessy, Jr. ,89, Solon Springs, WI, died Friday, February 1, 2013 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Superior on June 23, 1923 to Denis L. and Eva (Carron) Hennessy, Sr. He married Ann M. Stasiak in Superior on June 23, 1951 and celebrated sixty-one years of marriage. Denis attended St. Francis Xavier...
