Roger L. Bare
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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...
George Gothner
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 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...
