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Raymond Bladecki

Raymond Bladecki

April 26, 2009

Raymond Bladecki, 90, formerly of South Range, currently of Brookfield, WI, died Sunday, April 26, 2009 in Care Age of Brookfield, WI. He was born on September 19, 1918 in Bay City, MI to Charles and Constance (Martek)Bladecki. He was employed with Industrial Brownhoist in Bay City, MI, Erie Mining Company in Hoyt Lakes, MN and he retired from...

Max M. Luzaich

Max M. Luzaich

April 26, 2009

Max M. Luzaich, 60, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, April 26, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born in Superior on October 4, 1948 to Max and Pearl (Altman) Luzaich and raised in Central Park, Superior, throughout his childhood. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1967. He served his country in the United States...

Anthony Genovese

Anthony Genovese

April 25, 2009

Anthony Genovese, 90, lifelong Superior area resident, died Saturday, April 25, 2009 at St. Francis Home in the Park. He was born in Superior on November 21, 1918 the son of Francesco and Josephine (Daveni) Genovese. Anthony was employed by United States Steel as a Stationary Engineer, retiring in 1981 after twenty-three years of employment. He was a longtime...

Patricia M. Bouvine

Patricia M. Bouvine

April 25, 2009

Patricia M. Bouvine, 84, longtime Superior area resident died Saturday, April 25, 2009 surrounded by her family at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Hospice Unit in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on March 27, 1925 the daughter of Frank and Alice (Shaul) Sheahan. She loved spending time with her family which was very important to her. Patricia was...

Leonard J. Bouffard

Leonard J. Bouffard

April 23, 2009

Leonard J. Bouffard, 91, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 24, 1917 in Grand Haven, MI to Peter J. and Helen (Lidewski) Bouffard. Leonard served his country in the United States Army during World War II receiving the Victory Medal and Asia-Pacific Medal. He is...

Beverly L Van Overmeiren

Beverly L Van Overmeiren

April 10, 2009

Beverly L. Van Overmeiren, 91, Superior, died Wednesday, April 08, 2009 in St. Luke's Hospital, Hospice Unit in Duluth, MN. She was born on September 9, 1917 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada to Martin and Josephine (Spera) Flesvig. She had been employed as a sales clerk for Cohen's Apparel in South Superior for many years and she was also employed...

Jerome Prochnow

Jerome Prochnow

April 10, 2009

Jerome Prochnow, 66, Superior resident, died Friday, April 10, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on August 22, 1942 in Manitowoc, WI. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed as a seaman for U.S. Steel Company. Jerome loved hunting, fishing, playing guitar, watching sports and going to the casino. He...

A. Orville Swanson

A. Orville Swanson

April 8, 2009

A. Orville Swanson, 92, longtime Port Wing resident, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 in Superior at St. Francis Home in the Park. He was born on April 20, 1916 in Port Wing to A. Oscar and Lilly (Anderson) Swanson. He and his wife owned and operated the Willow Creek Farm in Port Wing. Orville married Helen E. Swanson on...

Zachary K. Brown

Zachary K. Brown

April 7, 2009

Zachary K. Brown, 18, superior, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 in Superior. He was born on April 12, 1990 in Duluth. He was employed as a clerk at Wal-Mart and he loved working there. Zack was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a wonderful father to his five month old son, Zachary. He is...

William J. Thompson

William J. Thompson

March 24, 2009

William J. “Bill” Thompson, 62, longtime Foxboro resident, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 unexpectedly at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Superior, WI on September 1, 1946 to Victor and Eileen (Kilgore) Thompson. He graduated from the former East High School and attended W.I.T.I. and received certification in the Auto Mechanics Program. He...

Jerald H Balsley

Jerald H Balsley

March 24, 2009

Jerald H. “Jerry” Balsley, 70, Wascott resident, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Aitkin, MN on August 25, 1938 to Perry R. “Hank” and Lillian (Packer) Balsley. Jerry served his country in the United States Army serving aboard the Intrepid. He was previously employed as a Mill worker at Drummond Lumber...

Robert R. Laflamme

Robert R. Laflamme

March 20, 2009

Robert R. “Rob” LaFlamme, 24, Superior resident, died unexpectedly Friday, March 20, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on September 25, 1984 in Superior, WI to Robert “Bob” and Wendy (Suomi) LaFlamme. He graduated from high school and was employed as a telemarketer for U.S. Superior Marketing. Rob was a member of Faith United Methodist...

Donald Edward Hanson

Donald Edward Hanson

March 17, 2009

Donald Edward Hansen, 38, Superior resident, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at his residence. He was born on July 25, 1970 in Duluth, MN to Dean and Leona (Stuart) Hansen. Don was employed as a laborer for the Nordic Tank Tower Company out of Superior. He enjoyed traveling and traveled around the world and he loved his...

Allen Edward Carroll

Allen Edward Carroll

February 20, 2009

Allen Edward Carroll, 74, Lake Nebagamon resident, died Friday, February 20, 2009 at the Middle River Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Superior, WI on January 5, 1935 to Clarence J. and Lillian E. (Anderson) Carroll. He married Ione Sickler on September 26, 1953 and celebrated fifty-five years of marriage. Allen is survived by his wife, Ione;...

William M. Downs Jr

William M. Downs Jr

January 11, 2009

Longtime business and community leader William M. Downs Jr, 76, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Superior, he was a third generation owner and operator of the Downs-LeSage and Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral homes and was a licensed funeral director in the State of Wisconsin for more than 50...

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Sergeant R. Lloyd Ketchum

Sergeant R. Lloyd Ketchum

December 6, 1950

Sergeant R. Lloyd Ketchum, 38, honored Korean War Veteran, was killed in action December 6, 1950 and his remains will be repatriated Sunday, August 12, 2018 as he is welcomed home.

He was born February 5, 1912 in Everman, TX, the son of James and Rubie Ketchum.

Sgt. Ketchum served his country honorably and courageously...

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