Nelma Colby
September 2, 2009
Nelma L. Colby, 88, South Range, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. She was born on February 16, 1921 in Maple, WI to Esa and Mary (Jarvi) Aho. She was a former member of Lakeside Baptist Church. She loved gardening, farming and animals. Nelma is survived by a nephew Norman Nelson, Lakewood, WA; four foster...
Peter Anderson
September 2, 2009
Peter Anderson 76, Superior, died Wednesday, September 02, 2009 in his home. He was born on February 23, 1934 in Superior and was raised by Arthur and Teresa (Pollock) Johnson. He graduated from Solon Springs High School and then went on to serve in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956. Upon his return he graduated from UW-Superior...
Zona E. Balow
August 19, 2009
Zona E. Balow, 91, Superior, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. She was born on December 27, 1917 in the Town of Tripp, WI to William and Nellie (Buck) Ziemer. Her mother Nellie died in 1918 and Zona was raised by her paternal grandparents until the age of ten. She attended grade school in Brownsdale,...
Elmer Colby
August 10, 2009
Elmer A. Colby, 92, formerly of E. State Rd., Maple, died Monday, August 10, 2009 in the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 24, 1917 in Oulu, WI to John and Mathilda (Peltomaa) Colby. He was a self-employed logger since the age of sixteen, retiring in 2001. Elmer was on the Douglas County Board...
Trifilette Anthony
August 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
August 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
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...
