Trifilette Anthony
Aug 3, 2009
Anthony R. "Tony" Trifilette, Jr., 73, Superior, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 3, 2009. He was born on August 2, 1936 to Anthony R. and Violette Trifilette. Tony graduated from the former East High School, was a self-employed mechanic and for many years was the owner/operator of Import Auto Repair in downtown Superior. He loved...
Raymond Hendershot
Aug 3, 2009
Raymond Dean "Ray" Hendershot, also known as "Mr. Guitar", 79, Superior, formerly of Duluth, passed away August 3, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born to Ernest and Laura Hendershot on October 11, 1929 in Bemidji, MN. He worked for the DWP Railroad in Duluth for forty years. He started out as a...
Anna Gucinski
Jul 30, 2009
Anna C. "Gramma Boo" Gucinski, 102, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, July 30, 2009 in the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 26, 1907 in Pennsylvania to Joseph and Catherine Kostac and was raised in Montreal, WI. She later went to work in Chicago where she met Stanley Gucinski whom she married on May...
Barney Wallenstein
Jul 30, 2009
Barney Wallenstein, 84, lifelong Superior resident, died Thursday, July 30, 2009 in Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chisholm, MN. He was born on June 24, 1925 in Superior to Bernard E. and Irene F. (Ferguson) Wallenstein. He was employed at Bridgeman's for many years and also at the Challenge Center Senior Program in Superior. Barney was a former member...
Edward B. Rozowski
Jul 23, 2009
Edward B. Rozowski, 74, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at St. Francis in the Park in Superior. He was born on April 21, 1935 in Superior, WI to John and Sophia (Kuberski) Rozowski. Edward graduated from the former East High School and attended the University of Wisconsin- Superior. He served his country in the United States...
Joann Beauto
Jul 21, 2009
JoAnn Beauto, 73, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth. She was born on June 15, 1936 in Superior to Robert and Linnea (Wattman) DeMol. She married Ray Beauto on July 30, 1960 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Superior and would have celebrated forty-nine years of marriage. JoAnn was a homemaker for...
Nancy J. Beskow
Jul 20, 2009
Nancy J. Beskow, 69, lifelong Superior area resident, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior after a battle with cancer. She was born on April 27, 1940 in Duluth, MN to Art and Theresa (Nelson) Green. Nancy was employed at St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior in the Medical Records Department for many years....
Michael P. Willette
Jul 20, 2009
Michael P. Willette, 72, lifelong Superior area resident, died Monday, July 20, 2009 at his residence after a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 28, 1936 in Superior, WI to Floyd and Rose (Rushman) Willette. Michael graduated from the former Cathedral High School in 1954, served his country in the United States Navy for three...
Carol J. Orstad
Jul 13, 2009
Carol J. (Morrison) Orstad, 70, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, July 13, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth following a lengthy illness, with her husband, son and daughter by her side. She was born on March 27, 1939 in Duluth, MN to Orville and Evelyn (Johnson) Morrison. Carol made detailed doll houses for family. She enjoyed rosemaling,...
Mary Woodhull
Jul 10, 2009
Mary C. Woodhull, 64, Willamina, OR, died Friday, July 10, 2009 in Oregon. She was born on February 5, 1945 in Superior to Edmond and Ruth (Preston) Johnson. She always organized two fundraisers per year for Toys for Tots in Oregon and she also helped with fundraisers at local churches. Mary is survived by one daughter, Christine (Thomas) Treviranus,...
Roger Dean Heytens
Jul 3, 2009
Roger Dean Heytens, 81, passed away July 3, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. He was born February 27, 1928 in Superior to Wilfred and Edna (Lozon) Heytens and was a lifelong Superior resident. After attending schools in Superior, he worked as a wheelsman on the Great Lakes and later worked for the Great Northern Railroad and in...
Raymond J. Johnson
Jun 30, 2009
Raymond "Swede" Johnson, died peacefully on June 30. Ray was born on September 2, 1937 in Triump, MN to Martin and Margurete Johnson. He spent his early years on the family farm and quit school in the 8th grade to help out. He later became a skilled mason and was known to be a master at his trade. He...
Calvin Birdsong
Jun 28, 2009
Calvin Birdsong, 46, Superior, died unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, June 28, 2009 Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM until the 3:00 PM Memorial Service on Monday, July 6, 2009 in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence or sign the guest book, please visit www.lenroot-maetzold.com.
Eunice C. Kennelly
Jun 27, 2009
Eunice C. Kennelly, 93, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Superior. She was born on January 19, 1916 in Superior, WI to Louis and Helen Peters. Eunice and her husband, Myron were the original founders of Shamrock Pizza. She was a longtime member of Holy Assumption Catholic Church. She loved spending...
Jennie Boroo
Jun 25, 2009
Jennie S. Boroo, 91,former South Range and Brule area resident, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 in St. Mary's Hospice Care Unit, Duluth. She was born on March 2, 1918 in Brule to Oscar and Ida (Herrinen) Ekstrom. She graduated from the former Waino High School. Jennie did beautiful crochet work and shared her crocheted items with many. Jennie married...
Raymond Sandstrom
Jun 18, 2009
Raymond A. "Bear" Sandstrom, 66, Superior, died Thursday, June 18, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on April 15, 1943 in Bayfield, WI to Emil and Mabel (Cooke) Sandstrom and has lived in Superior for most of his life. He graduated from the former Superior East High School in 1961. From 1961 to 1965 he...
Ronald Olson
Jun 17, 2009
Ronald H. "Oly" Olson, 71, Oulu, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Hospice Unit, Duluth, MN. He was born on October 9, 1937 in Maple, WI to Richard and Laina (Saari) Olson. He married Martha E. Johnson on December 27, 1958 and they celebrated forty-four years of marriage before she passed away in 2002. Ron...
Kenneth G. Hopkins
Jun 11, 2009
Kenneth G. Hopkins, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Allegan, Mich. on Feb. 11 to Ned B. and Dorothy E. (Brinklow) Hopkins. He was previously employed with the I.L.A. as a longshoreman and worked many years as a roofer. Kenny had an ability to draw and was...
Marie E. Peterson
Jun 10, 2009
Marie E. Peterson, 71, lifelong Superior area resident, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on May 7, 1938 in Superior, WI to Martin and Esther (Peterson) Mastrian. She married Arthur Peterson at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Superior on August 15, 1959 and celebrated forty-nine years of marriage. Marie was a...
Faye E. Reynolds
Jun 7, 2009
Faye E. Reynolds, 66, lifelong Superior area resident, currently of Clough Avenue, died Sunday, June 7, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on September 1, 1942 in Superior, WI to Lester H. and Etta F. (Argetsinger) Reynolds. She was a 1960 graduate of the former Central High School in Superior. She attended Bethany Bible...
