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John P. Martin

John P. Martin

Dec 16, 2014

John P. Martin, 86, Brule, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. He was born on November 2, 1928 in Beloit, WI to Vessie and Irene (Linton) Martin.

He married Juanita Tutor on September 3, 1949 in Iron River and celebrated 65 years of marriage.

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Richard J. "Dick" Larson

Richard J. "Dick" Larson

Dec 16, 2014

Richard J. ”Dick” Larson, 72, longtime Duluth/ Superior area resident died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 4, 1942 in Superior, WI, the son of Donald L. and LaVerne (Carlson) Larson. Dick graduated from the former East High School, Superior in 1960. He served his Country in the United States...

Eugene A. Nordquist

Eugene A. Nordquist

Dec 15, 2014

Eugene A. Nordquist, 72, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Aurora BayCare in Green Bay, WI. He was born October 2, 1942 in Superior to Arvid and Gladys (Orlowski) Nordquist and would have turned 73 today. He attended catholic schools in Superior before transferring to Central High School from which he graduated in 1961. He went on...

Randall A. "Randy" Perala

Randall A. "Randy" Perala

Dec 12, 2014

Randall A. “Randy” Perala, 61, Maple, WI, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, December 12, 2014. He was born on April 9, 1953 in Superior to Reino and Elvie (Olson) Perala. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1971 and went to receive a degree in Criminology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Randy was...

Susan A. Johnson

Susan A. Johnson

Dec 6, 2014

Susan A Johnson, 63, of Superior- a loving wife, mother, sister, auntie, grandma and friend-passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family.

Sue was born in Brainerd, MN on January 30, 1951 to Robert and Bernice (Kahl) Fitch.

Sue married the love of...

Mildred M. Gozanski

Mildred M. Gozanski

Dec 5, 2014

Mildred M. Gozanski, 96, Superior, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 in her home following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Duluth on October 13, 1918 to Marko and Sophie (Kenezevich) Chumich.

She was a member of the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Duluth, MN.

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Milton R. Hinz

Milton R. Hinz

Dec 5, 2014

Milton R. “Ray” Hinz, 85, passed away on Friday, December 05, 2014 at Golden Living of Superior, following a 40 year battle with multiple sclerosis, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 15, 1929 in Superior to Milton M. and Margaret (Hazaret) Hinz.

Ray served his country...

Vaira E. Wiitanen

Vaira E. Wiitanen

Dec 4, 2014

Vaira E. Wiitanen, 87, Superior resident, died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at St. Francis Home in the Park in Superior. She was born on June 29, 1927 in Springbrook, WI to John and Elverta (Clyde) Lester. Vaira worked at Southdale Nursing Home as a cook and then as a CNA for Park Point Manor and Fieldview where she retired...

Margie Lorraine Clark

Margie Lorraine Clark

Nov 29, 2014

Margie Lorraine Clark, 87, of Superior, died Saturday, November 29, 2014 in St Luke’s Hospital, Hospice Unit, Duluth, MN.

Margie was born on February 18, 1927 in Lake Nebagamon, WI., in her parent’s home. She was a lifelong resident and loved the northland county.

Margie was an office manager/bookkeeper...

Douglas "Doug" J. Schultz

Douglas "Doug" J. Schultz

Nov 28, 2014

Douglas “Doug” James Schultz, 77, died on Friday, November 28, 2014 at the Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, MN following an exhausting year long battle with cancer. He was born on October 23, 1937 in Chaffey/Foxboro, WI on the farm, homesteaded by his parents Glenn and Margaret (Dopp) Schultz. Doug was one of nine children. Doug moved to Superior and...

John Francis "Jack" Collins

John Francis "Jack" Collins

Nov 27, 2014

John Francis “Jack” Collins, 87, longtime Superior area resident, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 in his residence surrounded by his family.

Jack was born on November 18, 1927 in Hurley, Wisconsin, the son of Albert F. and Emma M. (Perlberg) Collins.

He attended the Crosier Preparatory Seminary, Onamia,...

Michael J. Mcnamara

Michael J. Mcnamara

Nov 24, 2014

Michael John McNamara, 68, of Superior and Duluth, died peacefully Monday, November 24, 2014 with his family and friends at his side, after a long battle with diabetes. Mike was born in Superior on November 12, 1946 to Russell and Geraldine (Mickelson) McNamara. Mike was a graduate of Superior East High School. He also attended the University of Wisconsin...

William W. Ormston, Jr.

William W. Ormston, Jr.

Nov 22, 2014

William W. Ormston, Jr., 55, Lake Nebagamon, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 22, 2014. He was born on December 15, 1958 in Superior, WI to William W. and Judith (Engstrom) Ormston, Sr. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1977. Bill married Cheryl Luukkonen on June 28, 1980 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lake Nebagamon and...

Leland R. Fuller

Leland R. Fuller

Nov 19, 2014

Leland R. Fuller, 65, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He was born on October 10, 1949 in Superior, WI to Donald F. and Eleanor (Carruthers) Fuller. He was employed with Murphy Oil for over 25 years retiring in 2011. Leland was a member of the Superior Moose Lodge #606....

Janet P. Koski

Janet P. Koski

Nov 18, 2014

Janet P. Koski, 84, Superior, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at St. Francis Home in the Park. She was born on September 6, 1930 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Harley and Dorothy (Courtright) Schooler. She was employed as a secretary for State Farm Insurance in Babbitt, MN for many years before her retirement in 1992. Janet was...

Dr. Patrick C. Dorin

Dr. Patrick C. Dorin

Nov 18, 2014

Dr. Patrick C. Dorin, 75, longtime Superior resident, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was born on February 12, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Aloysius and Grace (Maebius) Dorin. He graduated from Emerson High School in Gary, IN . He received his B.A. Degree in Business Administration from Northland College in Ashland,...

Angeline Hall

Angeline Hall

Nov 18, 2014

Angeline Hall 80, South Range, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on August 23, 1934 in Superior to Basil and Etta (Garrison) Fall. She was a member of Darrow Road Wesleyan Church. She enjoyed senior events at church and loved the outdoors. Her greatest joy was...

Stephen "Steve" R. Bick

Stephen "Steve" R. Bick

Nov 18, 2014

Stephen R. “Steve” Bick, 63, Superior resident, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth with his family by his side. He was born on June 15, 1951 in Galesburg, IL to Richard and Lois (Lynch) Bick. Steve attended Costa High School in Galesburg, IL graduating in 1969. He graduated in 1973 from...

James A. Kaszynski

James A. Kaszynski

Nov 17, 2014

James A. Kaszynski, 69, Spring Valley, IL and Chiang Rai, Thailand, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Solvay Hospice House, Duluth from complications from a previous stroke, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 23, 1945 in LaSalle, IL to Leonard and Ruth (Gress) Kasyznski. He graduated from L.P. High School in LaSalle, IL....

Lillian L. Day

Lillian L. Day

Nov 15, 2014

Lillian L. Day, 95, Duluth resident, died Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth. She was born on April 17, 1919 in Kettle River, MN to Frederick and Amanda (Michaelson) Anderson. Lillian was a salesperson for Fanny Farmer for twenty-seven years. She was a member of Peace United Church of Christ for over...

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