Obituaries

Apr 16, 2017

Lawrence “Larry” W. Smith, 82, lifelong East End Superior resident, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice Unit in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, WI on January 15, 1935 to Robert and Ida (Ghroeler) Smith. Larry graduated from the former Cathedral High School. He was employed at Superior Water, Light and Power as a...

Apr 15, 2017

J ohnnie W. “Wayne” Langford, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospice Unit on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at the age of 82. He was born in Mount Park, OK on September 4, 1934 to Les and Alamae (Stockman) Langford. Wayne, as he was known to all, served seventeen years in the United States Air...

Apr 14, 2017

Rose Kathryn Burger, 99, lifelong  resident of Gary, Duluth,  MN, passed away on Good Friday, April 14, 2017 at St Mary’s Essentia Health in Superior, WI. She was born in Duluth, MN on October 25, 1917, the daughter of Anton and Angela (Lusin) Blatnik.

Rose was a graduate of Morgan Park High School....

Apr 12, 2017

Ayla Marie Essen, infant daughter of Joshawa and Alicia Essen was born at 21 weeks old on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11:17 PM at the Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She weighed 11 oz and was 10 inches long. Ayla’s family was blessed with 25 minutes with Ayla, before she went to her heavenly home...

Apr 5, 2017

Robert Benjamin Corey Jr., 85, lifelong resident of Superior, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Duluth, MN. He was born September 15, 1931 in Superior, the son of Robert B. and Rose (Hizinski) Corey. After high school Robert joined the United States Air Force and served in Alaska, Japan and Okinawa. When he was discharged, he joined the Duluth...

Apr 2, 2017

Ernest “Ernie” E. Gronroos passed away April 2, 2017 in Superior from complications of a stroke that he suffered on March 17th. He was 91.5 years old, born September 26, 1925. He called his age the “ancient age” and joked about how old he was getting. Ernest always had a sense of humor and was always pleasant, never speaking...

Apr 2, 2017

I rene Boedigheimer, 96, died Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Superior, WI. Irene was born February 5, 1921 in Superior, WI to Peter and Alice (Nelson) Moe. She graduated from Superior Teachers College and taught in Florence, WI, Michigan and Superior, WI. Irene is survived by many cousins and caregivers Richard and Gwen Theien. She is preceded in death...

Mar 29, 2017

Lauri Arthur Lind, 92, Shoreview, MN resident, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at New Perspective Senior Living in Roseville, MN. He was born on January 2, 1925 in Oulu, WI to Andrew and Marie (Rahko) Lind.

He served his country in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. Lauri was employed...

Mar 29, 2017

Lawrence “Larry” Davies, 74, Lake Nebagamon, WI resident and formerly of Poplar, WI, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Larry was born on September 11, 1942 in Lafayette, IN to Richard and Bette (McClean) Davies. He was raised by his grandmother at her resort on Gull Lake in Lampson, WI....

Mar 26, 2017

Arne S. Franzen, 82, Superior, WI resident, died on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Superior Rehab & Nursing Center in Superior, WI. He was born on August 20, 1934 in St. Paul, MN to Otto and Hilma (Nielsen) Franzen. Arne served his country in the United States Army. He was employed as a carman for the Burlington Northern Railroad...

Mar 25, 2017

Ruth E. Hendry, 64, Superior, died on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center in Superior, WI. She was born on June 18, 1952 in Superior, WI to Charles and Lois (Baldwin) Hendry and was a lifelong Superior resident.

She graduated from Superior Senior High and received her Bachelor Degree in Education from the...

Mar 25, 2017

James “Jimmy” C. Gray left this world to start his new journey with Jesus, after battling cancer. Passing away in loving care at the Solvay Hospice House, in Duluth, MN on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was 58 years old.Jimmy was one of the most courageous, brave, generous, kind loving souls one could ever have in their lives. He...

Mar 24, 2017

Lois J. Hendry, 90, Superior, WI resident, died on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center in Superior, WI. She was born on February 8, 1927 in Oconto, WI to Lloyd and Ruth “Elsie” (Vuoti) Baldwin.

Lois was a teacher for over twenty years. She taught in the Solon Springs School District for over...

Mar 24, 2017

Denise Mary Magdzas, a lifelong Superior resident, died suddenly on March 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. If you asked her age, Denise would tell you she was 25 although she was actually 52 years old at the time of her passing. She was born in Superior on June 2, 1964, the daughter of Donald J. and Doris...

Mar 20, 2017

Patricia E. Erickson, 96, longtime Superior, WI resident, died Monday, March 20, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. She was born on March 17, 1921 in Superior, WI to Frank and Olive (L’Herault) Murray. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1938 and 1941 from St. Mary’s Hospital X-Ray program. Patricia was employed as a...

Mar 19, 2017

Andrew “Andy” Mikrot, 28, of South Range, WI, died on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN from injuries he sustained in an ATV accident. He was born on September 15, 1988 in Duluth, MN to Richard and Terri (Miller) Mikrot, Sr. Andy graduated from Superior Senior High School in 2007 and was...

Mar 16, 2017

Marcella Mattson, 82, of Maple, WI, died on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on March 2, 1935 in Maple, WI to Eric and Mary (Saari) Mattson. She was the youngest of fourteen children. Marcella graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. She was employed as a secretary for various...

Mar 16, 2017

James “Jim” E. Norkunas, 75, longtime Superior area resident, currently of Solon Springs, WI resident died on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1941 in Superior, WI to Charles and Bertha (Korach) Norkunas. Jim graduated from the former East High School and attended M.A.T.C. – Milwaukee Area Technical College in Mechanical Engineering....

Mar 15, 2017

Robert “Bob” Olson, 74, of Maple, WI, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth, MN.

He was born on February 20, 1943 in Superior, WI to Richard and Laina (Saari) Olson.

Bob graduated from Northwestern High School in 1961 and from University of Superior-Wisconsin...

Mar 11, 2017

Gary Anthony Brisky, 62, Gordon area resident, died Saturday, March 11, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March 28, 1954 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Robert and Carol (Banse) Brisky. He graduated from Columbia Heights High School and Minneapolis Technical College. Faith and generosity were a driving force in his life. He was...