Gayle Ruth Janovick
October 1, 2011
Gayle Ruth Janovick, 73, lifelong Superior area resident died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on September 4, 1938 the daughter of Ruben T. and Gerda (Anderson) Fjone. Gayle graduated from Denfield High School in 1956. She served the area as an insurance agent for the past fifty years. She...
Harold "Tony" H. Aspen
September 26, 2011
Harold "Tony" H. Aspen, 76, died Monday, September 26, 2011 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospice in Duluth. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 29, 2011 in the Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior and continue until the 11:00 AM memorial service with Pastor Arnie Enslin officiating. Burial will be at the Riverhill Cemetery in Dairyland,...
Roger J. Luthens
September 21, 2011
Roger J. Luthens, 68, Brule, WI, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN. He was born on June 11, 1943 in Hutchinson, MN to Edward and Esther (Ulrich) Luthens. He married Louise J. Pearson on June 26, 1965 in Minneapolis, MN and recently celebrated forty-six years of marriage. Roger was employed as a math and...
Hugo Salomaki
September 17, 2011
Hugo Salomaki, 93, lifelong Maple resident, currently of Lake Nebagamon, WI died Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hawthorne, Wisconsin. He was born in Maple on November 24, 1917, the son of John and Hedwig (Nuturra) Salomaki. Hugo served his country in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European...
Eva C. Hughes
September 13, 2011
Eva C. Hughes, 102, lifelong Superior resident, went to the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 in Essentia Health St. Mary’s, Duluth, MN. She was born in Allouez, on December 13, 1908 to Triphon and Augusta (Specht) Wassenhove. She graduated from the Superior Cathedral High School in 1927 and she went on to attend Duluth Business...
James T. Maki
September 11, 2011
James T. “Jimmy Angel” Maki, 69, Poplar, died unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, September 11, 2011. He was born on October 4, 1941 in Superior to Toivo E. and Ruth (Katila) Maki. He graduated from Northwestern High School and attended U.W.S. taking classes in business. Jim was employed as a general foreman for General Mills Foods in Poplar...
Inez Podlewski
September 7, 2011
Inez Podlewski, 94, Iron River, WI, died Wednesday, September 07, 2011 in the Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland, WI. She was born on November 16, 1916 in Iron River to Charles and Marie (Obb) Jacobson. Inez married Ted Podlewski in Iron River, WI., and they lived in the Delta area for many years. Inez receive her Licensed...
Charlotte Kapsalis
September 7, 2011
Charlotte L. Kapsalis, 80, Superior, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in her home. She was a member of the Wentworth Senior Citizens, volunteered with R.S.V.P. with Meals on Wheels, she enjoyed crocheting, bead work and received many awards for her volunteer work. Charlotte had a love for music and enjoyed teaching violin and piano. She also enjoyed the orchestra...
Leona J Huppert
September 7, 2011
Leona J. Huppert, 89, Superior, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN. She was born May 5, 1922 in Superior to Adolph and Alida (VanVynect) VanHornweder. She was a resident in South Range, WI for fifty-nine years. Leona is survived by a son, Ron (Snooky) Huppert, South Range, WI; a daughter, Jennifer...
Jack G. Dufour
September 5, 2011
Jack G. DuFour, 55, Superior, died Monday, September 5, 2011 in Cypress House. He was born on June 6, 1956 in Superior to Harold L. and Margaret (McCabe) DuFour. Jack was employed at the Challenge Center in Superior and enjoyed watching the Wheel of Fortune. He is survived by one sister, Jill DuFour, formerly Jill Olson, of Duluth, MN;...
Robert E. Meteraud
September 3, 2011
Robert E. Meteraud, 91, lifelong Superior area resident died Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, Minnesota. He was born in Superior on June 21, 1920, the son of Eugene and Mae (Clough) Meteraud. Robert married Helen Granheim, December 30, 1941. Helen passed away on May 18, 2000 after fifty-eight years of marriage. He was a member...
Dennis "Denny" A. Gunderson
September 1, 2011
Dennis “Denny” A. Gunderson, 66, lifelong Superior area resident died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at his residence in South Range with his family at his side. He was born in Superior on September 18, 1944, the son of Luverne and Margaret (Mattheisen) Gunderson. Dennis graduated from the former East High School in Superior. He married Jeanne Anecki in Superior...
Gayle Debruyne
August 31, 2011
Gayle DeBruyne, 84, died peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, Minnesota. He was born in Superior on August 11, 1927, the son of Henry and Ethel DeBruyne. Gayle graduated from the former East High School in 1945. Gayle was proud to have served his country in the United States...
Ronald Greely
August 27, 2011
Ronald Greely, 76, South Range, WI, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1934 in Superior to Earl and Elvira (Gilson) Greely. He graduated from the former East High School. He served in the United States Air Force for ten years. Ron married Sharon L. Johnson on February 15, 1975 in Scanlon,...
Ernest W. Swenson
August 27, 2011
Ernest W. Swenson, 82, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, August 27, 2011 in the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 10, 1929 in Superior to Oscar and Alva (Schunning) Swenson. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He married Mary C. Daniels on May 16, 1959 and celebrated forty-five years...
Ryan M. Stowers
August 25, 2011
Ryan M. Stowers, 14, Poplar, WI, died Thursday, August 25, 2011. He was born on October 31, 1996 in Valparaiso, IN to Michael and Jacquelyn Stowers. Ryan was a student at Northwestern High School. He attended the youth group at Central Assembly of God Church and played basketball and soccer at Northwestern High School. Ryan will always be remembered...
Trevon Joseph Grymala Sanigar
August 18, 2011
Our beautiful, innocent baby, Trevon Joseph Grymala Sanigar, Superior, went to heaven on Thursday, August 18, 2011. He was born on November 20, 2009 in Superior to Trevor Sanigar and Amanda Grymala. His short life brought that which is sweet and good to his family. Trevon is survived by his parents, Trevor Sanigar, Superior, Amanda (Grymala) Tuura, Superior; Joseph...
Captain Russell W. Perala, Sr.
August 15, 2011
Captain Russell W. Perala Sr., 77, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on May 13, 1934 in Painesdale, MI to Waino “Sam” and Effie (Holappa) Perala. Russell graduated from the John A. Doelle Agricultural High School in Tapiola, MI. He married Rosanne Cline on December 4, 1954 in...
Donald Windsor, Sr.
August 14, 2011
Donald L. Windsor, Sr., 78, Solon Springs, WI, died peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2011 in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 22, 1932 in Boyceville, WI to Clyde J. and Blanche (Eveland) Windsor. He was employed with the Town of Bennett for many years before retirement. Don is survived by one...
Leona A. Johnson
August 14, 2011
In the calm early hours of the summer’s morning, Leona A. Johnson was lifted with God’s warm loving arms to heaven. She peacefully passed away on August 14, 2011 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born on September 2, 1920 in Two Harbors, MN the daughter of Frank and Mary (Mrozek) Kulus. Leona worked as a...
