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Lorraine J. Karling

Lorraine J. Karling

February 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

Elionna Maria Johnson-Moore

February 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

Richard G. Brown

February 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

Keith Marin

February 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.

Denis L. Hennessy, Jr.

February 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...

Joyce Y. Grady

Joyce Y. Grady

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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...

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