Betty Byrnes
February 24, 2015
Betty Byrnes, 81, Superior, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Attic Angel Healthcare Center in Madison, WI. She was born on January 2, 1934 in Superior to Chester L. and Esther (Johnson) Johnson. Betty was a graduate of Superior Public Schools and attended Superior State Teacher’s College for one year. She was employed with Western Union,...
Michael A. "Mike" Dufour
February 24, 2015
Michael A. “Mike” Dufour, 74, Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN, surrounded by his loving family following a courageous and lengthy battle with Parkinsons Disease. He was born on January 23, 1941 in Superior to Adrian and Jeanette (Sellwood) Dufour and has lived in Lake Nebagamon...
Victoria J. "Vicky" Krause
February 20, 2015
Victoria J. “Vicky” Krause, 92, a lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2015, at the Lighthouse of Superior with her family by her side. She was born on November 27, 1922 in Superior to Michael and Julia (Miotke) Fedyn.
Vicky graduated from the former Central High School and went...
Lorelei Mae (Edman) Kelly
February 14, 2015
Lorelei Mae (Edman) Kelly, aged 73, died peacefully on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2015, at home, surrounded by her four children after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Lorelei was born on April 2, 1941, in South Range, WI, the daughter of Verna Iola (Botten) Edman and Leif Gustav Edman. Being raised in the country by...
Pat Daly
February 8, 2015
Pat Daly, 42, Stewartville, MN, died Sunday, February 8, 2015 in Cannon Falls, MN. He was born on June 3, 1972 in Duluth, MN to Edward and Leora (Lange) Daly. He was a generous person. He was known for his sense of humor and was a hard worker. He loved fishing and all outdoor activities. Most of all he...
Janet L Modeen
February 6, 2015
Janet L. Modeen, 96, Iron River area resident, died February 6, 2015 at the Ashland Health and rehabilitation center in Ashland, Wisconsin.
She was born in Superior, Wisconsin on January 2, 1919 the daughter of Edward and Ida (Nelson) Johnson.
Janet was employed as a telegrapher for the railroad,...
Amy Lynn Krusz
February 6, 2015
Amy Lynn Krusz, 46, Duluth resident, died Friday, February 6, 2015 at her home.She was born on November 20, 1968 in Duluth, MN to Gary Krusz and Pegra (Rindal) Cobb. Amy attended Denfeld High School in Duluth. She was employed as an Independent insurance adjuster for many years. She loved staying connected with her family and friends on Facebook,...
Ronald John Danielson
February 5, 2015
Ronald John Danielson, 83, Superior, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born in the family log cabin in Oulu, WI on December 26, 1931 to Nels and Lillian (Kortesma) Danielson.
He graduated from the former Central High School and went on to receive his...
Marlene Budnick
February 1, 2015
Marlene Budnick, 65, Superior, passed away from her earthly life to her heavenly life on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN as a result from complications from COPD. She was born on February 22, 1949 in Superior and was a lifelong Superior resident. Some of her accomplishments were working for Head Start as...
Tommie T. Ranta
February 1, 2015
Tommie T. Ranta, 62, Superior, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015, of cancer, at the Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on November 27, 1952 in the Town of Cloverland to Arvid and Ellen (Wiitanen) Ranta. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1970. He was employed at Bay Produce, growing tomatoes at the...
Walfred "Wally" Anderson
January 31, 2015
Walfred “Wally” Anderson, 81, Port Wing, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul, MN. He was born December 31, 1933 in Port Wing, WI to Edwin and Anna (Person) Anderson. Wally served in the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1957. He married Karen Clauson on September 2, 1961 in...
Connie Diane Cheuvront Graden
January 16, 2015
Connie Diane Cheuvront Graden, 60, Lake Nebagamon, died peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2015 in her home, following a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was born in Valentine, Nebraska, on September 13, 1954 to the parents of Galen and Lavonne Cheuvront. Connie graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1972. She married Paul Graden...
Michael James Mooney
January 16, 2015
Michael James Mooney, 56, of 4129 E. 4th Street, Superior, passed away Friday, January 16, following a lengthy illness. He was born September 23, 1958, in Superior, to James and Jeanne Mooney, and was a life-long resident. During his boyhood he was known affectionately as “Mickey.” Once, a childhood friend mis-heard a commercial advertising Mickey Rooney as a guest...
Audrey May Lippai
January 16, 2015
Audrey May Lippai, 78, Superior, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 7, 1936 in Hibbing, MN to Wilbur and Gladys (Landswick) McGuire. She attended Lincoln High School in Hibbing, MN. Audrey had been employed as a housekeeper at the Manning Motel,...
John G. "Johnny" Dowd
January 14, 2015
John G. “Johnny” Dowd, 66, longtime Superior area resident, currently of New York Ave., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Superior on May 6, 1948 to John “Jack” and Sherle (Brown) Dowd.
Johnny enjoyed traveling with is sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie Fae...
Roy W. Wahto
January 7, 2015
Roy W. Wahto, 85, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in his home. He was born on April 20, 1929 in Superior to Emil and Ellen (Lammi) Wahto and was a lifelong Superior resident. He was a graduate of the former East High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force as an aircraft...
Toni L. Matthews
January 5, 2015
Toni L. Matthews, 71, longtime Superior and Solon Springs resident, died Monday, January 5, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on July 8, 1943 in Superior, WI to Raymond and Frances (Herbert) Balow. Toni graduated from the former Central High School in Superior, WI and she attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She was...
Terry Prine, Sr.
December 31, 2014
Terry Prine Sr., 68, Superior area resident died, December 31, 2014 at his home of natural causes.
He was born in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin on November 19, 1946, the son of Lyle and Adeline (Runkle) Prine.
He served his country in the United States Navy. He received a Bachelor's...
Carol M. Orloski
December 30, 2014
Carol M. Orloski, 71, Superior resident, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at her home. She was born on October 23, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN to Joe and Helen (Schulte) Cuhel. Carol graduated from the former Cathedral High School and graduated from WITC in the Business Program. She was the Vice President and a loan officer with Metro Credit Union...
Jane A. Weston
December 30, 2014
Jane A. Weston, 67, Superior, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on April 5, 1947 in Superior to William E. and Agnes (Corcoran) Weston. She was a lifelong member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church. Jane was an avid baker and professionally baked for the past...
