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Joyce Y. Grady

Joyce Y. Grady

Jan 30, 2013

Joyce Y. Grady, 79, Brule, WI, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Oshkosh, WI to Herbert and Elvira (Garbe) Gutknecht. She was born and raised in Oshkosh but has also lived in Hawaii, California, Illinois and Minnesota before moving back to Wisconsin twenty years ago. She was employed as an accountant for various...

Gerard "Jerry" E Rolo

Gerard "Jerry" E Rolo

Jan 25, 2013

Gerard E. “Jerry” Rolo, 59, Superior resident, died Friday, January 25, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on October 4, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI to Donald and Corrine (Bennett) Rolo. He was a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Odanah, WI. He enjoyed camping, biking and nature....

Douglas Mccall

Douglas Mccall

Jan 24, 2013

Douglas McCall, 72, Superior, died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth. He was born on January 29, 1940 in Negaunee, MI. Doug graduated from high school in St. Louis Park, MN and went on to receive his degree in police work from the Police Academy in Minnesota. He was previously employed as a police officer for...

Cindy L. Lee

Cindy L. Lee

Jan 19, 2013

Cindy A. Lee, 64, joined her parents Robert E. Lee and Alice F. Lee and her brothers William “Billy” and Robert “Bobby” E. Lee III in eternal rest on January 19, 2013. She was born on January 3, 1949 in Ashland, WI. Cindy waged a ten year fight against cancer, fighting each battle as it came along without complaint....

David C. Shaw

David C. Shaw

Jan 14, 2013

David C. Shaw, 60, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, January 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born on February 27, 1952 in Superior, WI to John and Catherine (Foldesi) Shaw. David served his country in the United States Army. He was employed as a truck driver for the Burlington Northern Railroad retiring in 1992 after twenty-six years of...

Anna D. Nelson

Anna D. Nelson

Jan 13, 2013

Anna D. Nelson, 97, Superior, died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 10, 1915 in Superior to Napoleon and Octavia (Brooks) Rotsaert. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony Rug Ladies, a former member of the St. Anthony Church choir and a member of the Belgian...

Gena M. Casey

Gena M. Casey

Jan 13, 2013

Gena M. Casey, 51, Superior resident, died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at her residence. She was born on June 11, 1961 in Superior, WI to Ronald and Patricia (DeMoure) Peterson. Gena enjoyed helping others with benefit planning. She was an avid NASCAR and Minnesota Vikings fan and loved playing computer games and was also a coupon queen. She is...

Geraldine "Gerry" Moller

Geraldine "Gerry" Moller

Jan 13, 2013

Geraldine “Gerry” Moller, 87, Poplar, WI, died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 29, 1925 in Superior. She graduated from the former Central High School. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and the Rockmont Homemakers Club. Gerry had been employed in the activities department at Middle River...

Edith E. Jossund

Edith E. Jossund

Jan 12, 2013

Edith E. Jossund, 78, Superior, died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on June 29, 1934 in Maple, WI to Otto and Tynne (Nykanen) Savela. She is survived by three sons, Kenneth (Peggy) Jossund, Superior, Edward Jossund, South Range and Daniel (Dana) Jossund, Denver, CO; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces...

Mary F. Denny

Mary F. Denny

Jan 10, 2013

Mary F. Denny, 92, Superior, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior. She was born on December 25, 1920 in Hennepin County, MN to Ernest and Margurite (Byrne) Fisher. She was employed as an accountant. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth (John) Faivre, Las Vegas, NV; one son, James W. Denny, Jr.,...

Jean A. Carlson

Jean A. Carlson

Jan 7, 2013

Jean A. Carlson, 81, Superior, died Monday, January 7, 2013 in her home. She was born on January 9, 1931 in Superior to Peter and Pauline (Beda) Potosky. Jean loved to visit Mexico; loved to dance but her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by three sons, Scott (Michele) Carlson, Superior, Mark...

Jean A. Carlson

Jean A. Carlson

Jan 7, 2013

Jean A. Carlson, 81, Superior, died Monday, January 7, 2013 in her home. She was born on January 9, 1931 in Superior to Peter and Pauline (Beda) Potosky. Jean loved to visit Mexico; loved to dance but her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by three sons, Scott (Michele) Carlson, Superior, Mark...

Cindy L. Salo

Cindy L. Salo

Jan 5, 2013

Cindy L. Salo, 47, Brule, WI, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. She was born on July 27, 1965 in Racine, WI to Roger and Blanche (Rosendahl) Kangas. She loved car racing, the Green Bay Packers and was an avid reader. She loved spending time with her family, especially her children. Cindy...

Denise Noffsinger

Denise Noffsinger

Jan 4, 2013

Denise Noffsinger, 54, Superior, died Friday, January 4, 2013 at Fairview Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. She was born on August 9, 1958 in Superior to Robert E. and Donna (Keup) Cloutier. She was a member of the YMCA. Family and friends were very important to her, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed camping, craftwork, bingo and reading. Denise is...

Andrew L. Closson

Andrew L. Closson

Jan 1, 2013

Andrew L. Closson, 21, Superior, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on November 7, 1991 in Duluth to Richard Closson and Lori Fredrickson. He graduated from Superior High School in 2011. Andy loved hunting, fishing and four-wheeling. He cared about his family and friends and was a loyal friend. He loved...

Michael R. Merrill

Michael R. Merrill

Dec 27, 2012

Michael R. Merrill, 70, longtime Duluth/Superior area resident, currently of South Range, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Mike is survived by his wife of 48 years, Aine, a son, Randy (Superior), daughters Polly Lohman (South Range) and Becky (Lenny) Hubbard...

Philip L. "Phil" Martineau

Philip L. "Phil" Martineau

Dec 26, 2012

Philip L. Martineau, 87, Superior, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 16, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MN to Edward and Mary G. (Metzger) Martineau and had been a Superior resident since 1961. He served in the United States Marine...

Delbert "Del" Carlson

Delbert "Del" Carlson

Dec 21, 2012

Delbert “Del” Carlson, 92, lifelong Poplar resident, died Friday, December 21, 2012 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 12, 1920 in Poplar to Axel and Hedwig (Nelson) Carlson. Del grew up on a farm in Poplar where he learned to love the earth and soil. He married Inez Knudson on June 23, 1945...

Helen Julia Carlson

Helen Julia Carlson

Dec 18, 2012

Helen Julia (Majeski) Carlson, 93, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was born on February 17, 1919 in Superior to Vincent and Antoinette (Stankewicz) Majeski and lived on her beloved Connor’s Point for ninety-two years, the last year of her life was...

John E. Freeman

John E. Freeman

Dec 17, 2012

John E. Freeman, 84, longtime Superior resident, formerly of Hurley, WI, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on December 16, 1928 in Hurley, WI to Hans and Hilja (Grain) Freeman. He graduated from the Hurley High School in 1947. He received his B. Ed and M. Ed degrees...

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