Michael P. Willette
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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...
Elsie Elizabeth Leaf
June 6, 2009
Elsie E. Leaf, 89, a longtime resident of the Town of Lakeside and Superior, died June 6, 2009, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had resided since 2006. She was born in Town of Lakeside, WI, on April 12, 1920, to Priita (Korpela) Kurki and Henry Kurki, both Finnish immigrants. Elsie graduated from Superior Central High...
Arne H. Boroo
June 4, 2009
Arne H. Boroo, 92, former South Range and Brule area resident, died Thursday, June 4, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born in Brule, WI on December 13, 1916 to Charles and Hilma (Harju) Boroo. He served with the Merchant Marines during World War II. Arne married Jennie Ekstrom on October 15, 1938 at the Zion...
John M. Meyers
June 4, 2009
John M. Meyers, 64, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009 in Brule following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 14, 1945 in Superior to John O. and Bertha (Flood) Meyers. He was a lifelong Superior resident except for the past six years when he lived in Port Wing. He served in the United States...
Lee W. Reinke
June 3, 2009
Lee W. Reinke, 79, lifelong Duluth area resident, currently of Sheridan Road in Hermantown, MN, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009, unexpectedly in his home. He was born on July 3, 1929 in Duluth to Arthur and Ina (Lindfors) Reinke. Lee served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He was the founding owner and operator of...
Steven E. Stromko
May 31, 2009
Steve E. Stromko, 85, Superior, died Sunday, May 31, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on April 5, 1924 in Superior to Stephen and Josephine Stromko. Steve had been employed as a switchman for the Great Northern and Burlington Northern Railroads. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Steve is survived by...
Raymond "Butch" P. Inscho
May 29, 2009
Raymond "Butch" P. Inscho, 71, lifelong Superior area resident, died Friday, May 29, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, MN. Butch was born in Superior on September 9, 1937 the son of Raymond Cyrus and Bessie (McGrath) Inscho. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, Wisconsin Butch served his country in the United States Army, serving as...
Barbara Mitchell-Tutor
May 29, 2009
Barbara Mitchell-Tutor, longtime Iron River, Wisconsin area resident died peacefully, Friday, May 29, 2009 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Black Duck, Minnesota on August 13, 1937 the daughter of Norman and Irene (Langford) Coudray. She graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, Wisconsin. Barb was an independent business owner and entrepreneur and received...
