Wilfred J. "Bill" Laverdiere
April 29, 2011
Wilfred “Bill” J. Laverdiere, 88, formerly of Superior, died Friday, April 29, 2011 in Mesa, AZ.
He was born on May 11, 1922 in Superior to Joseph and Flora (Desautels) Laverdiere.
Bill graduated from high school and attended St. Joseph’s College in Westmont, IL.
He then went on to graduate in 1949 from...
Nancy M. Johnson
April 29, 2011
Nancy M. Johnson, 58, Superior resident, died Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 18, 1952 in Superior, WI to Henry and Elvira (Dillman) Lane. Nancy was a very caring and giving soul who will be sadly missed by her family. Nancy is survived by a daughter, Angela Hawkins,...
Joyce Cosgrove-Peterson
April 28, 2011
Joyce Cosgrove-Peterson, 86, Superior, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. She was born on February 14, 1925 in Superior to Clate and Delma (Drinkwine) Conner. Joyce had been employed as a secretary at City Market from 1965 to 1990 and she also owned Pete’s Tower Mobil. She was a member of the 50-50 Club...
Hester Marie Bacheller
April 28, 2011
Hester Bacheller, wife of the late Commander Frank Bacheller, passed away at Alvarado Hospital on April 28, 2011, after a brief illness. Hester is survived by a daughter, Deborah Laidlaw, of Long Beach, CA, a granddaughter, Kate Prueher, of Virginia Beach, VA, and a grandson, Sean Birch, of San Diego. Hester was born and raised in Superior, Wisconsin and...
Ruben Savela
April 28, 2011
Ruben J. Savela, 85, longtime Poplar, WI, area resident and currently from Superior died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at his residence in Superior.
He was born on January 27, 1926 in Poplar, WI, the son of Otto and Tyyne (Nykanen) Savela. He joined the Merchant Marines in 1942, shipping to Europe, Africa and Asia for three years...
Michael Conrad Bowman
April 27, 2011
Michael Conrad Bowman, 33, Cloquet, MN, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in an automobile accident. He was born on November 5, 1977 in Hoyt Lakes, MN to Robert and Kathryn (Krueger) Bowman. Michael was a 1996 graduate of Denfeld High School in Duluth. He married Erica Peters on July 7, 2000 and celebrated ten years of marriage....
Gloria L. Johnson
April 23, 2011
Gloria Lorraine (Basterash) Johnson passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Superior, WI. She was born on March 18, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Ethel (Olds) Basterash. Gloria served her country in the United States Navy during World War II. She married Clarence L. Johnson on July 29, 1949 in Superior...
Shirley "Sis" Laflamme
April 23, 2011
Shirley “Sis” LaFlamme 78, longtime Superior area resident, died Saturday, April 23, 2011 at St Francis Home in the Park. She was born on March 13, 1933 in Superior to Walter and Gladys (TePoel) LaFlamme. Sis was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at several area nursing homes and St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was also a private...
Betty Mae (Lange) Kossak
April 22, 2011
Betty Mae (Lange) Kossak was born on August 6, 1929 in Superior, WI the daughter of beloved father William Lange and Sylvia (Johnson) Lange. She died Friday, April 22, 2011 in her home and now is able to be joined with her best friend, confident, true soul mate and husband, Ed. Betty and Ed (all one word to many)...
Richard D. Lundberg
April 21, 2011
Richard D. “Dick” Lundberg, 91, lifelong Poplar, WI resident, died Thursday, April 21, 2011 in Ripon, WI. He was born on October 21, 1919 in Poplar to William and Hulda (Jones) Lundberg. Dick proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II with Company M of the 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th (Red Bull) Division and...
Sybil V. Nelson
April 16, 2011
Sybil V. Nelson, 91, longtime Superior area resident, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at her residence. She was born in Remer, Minnesota on September 28, 1919, the daughter of Fredrick and Thelma (Grieve) Harris. Sybil moved to Superior in 1937 following completion of High School. She worked as a Beautician and also worked for many years as a cook...
William D. Rhodes
April 16, 2011
William D. “Bill” Rhodes, 57, Superior, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Essential Health in Duluth, MN. He was born on November 28, 1953 in Superior to Leon and Evelyn (Yeazle) Rhodes. He was employed as a pipefitter and boilermaker for Frasier Shipyards from 1974 to 2005 when he retired. Bill was a member of the local Steelworkers Union....
Carl Malmquist
April 5, 2011
Carl Malmquist, 59, Superior resident, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at St. Francis in the Park, Superior. He was born on March 30, 1952 in Superior, WI to Karl and Lucille Malmquist. Carl was a Great Lakes Seaman for eleven years sailing with US Steel. He also worked for the former Library and Zona Rosa Restaurants for many years....
Daryl B. Woerle
April 4, 2011
Daryl B. Woerle, 68, lifelong Iron River area resident,died Monday, April 04, 2011 in his residence following a brief battle with brain cancer. He was born on May 31, 1942 in Superior to William V. and Esther (Jodell) Woerle. He was employed at Rueben Johnson and Sons Construction for many years. After his retirement, Daryl kept busy with his...
A. Dean Olson
March 31, 2011
A. Dean Olson of Poplar, Wisconsin died Thursday, March 31 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth of complications following surgery. He was 84. Dean was born in Lynch, Nebraska on July 15, 1926 to parents Jessie and Clarence Olson and was raised in southeastern, South Dakota. At age 17, he enlisted in the U.S Navy and served during World...
Fred "Tiger" Schiffelbine
March 30, 2011
Fred “Tiger” Schiffelbine, 64, lifelong Superior resident, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on June 23, 1946 in Superior, WI to Fred J. and Evelyn (Samlaska) Schiffelbine. He was a graduate of the former Central High School. Fred sailed the Great Lakes with the Steinbrenner Steamship Company for...
Lucille Marie Idziorek
March 21, 2011
Lucille Marie Idziorek, 93, departed this life Monday, March 21, 2011 with family by her side. Lucille was born into this life May 22, 1917 to George and Theresa (Stramer) Huber in Superior WI. She graduated from the former Cathedral High School and was employed as the office manager of the Coca Cola Company in Superior for many years....
Kathleen "Kay" Anderson
March 19, 2011
Kathleen “Kay” Anderson, 78, Middle River, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was born on September 6, 1932 in Superior to Iver and Mary (Connolly) Gilbert. Kay graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior. She married Edward “Ed” Anderson on September 8,...
Joan D. Schultz
March 14, 2011
Joan D. Schultz, 87, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, March 14, 2011 at St. Francis in the Park. She was born on November 28, 1923 in Bayfield, WI to Laura and Lee Russell. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1941 and attended the former State Teachers College. Until her retirement she was in Retail and Catalog Management. Her...
Regina Hartel
March 12, 2011
Regina Hartel, 90, longtime Superior area resident, died Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior. She was born in Rothschild, Wisconsin on November 29, 1920, the daughter of Peter and Edella (Zatcek) Pazio. Regina was employed as a Housekeeper by St. Mary’s and the former St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Superior. She is a member of...
