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Elna A Johnson
Sep 26, 2014
Elna A. Johnson, 92, longtime Maple area resident, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Essentia Health/St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.
She was born on December 9, 1921 in Maple, WI to Matt and Maria (Lepisto) Tyykila.
Elna owned and operated a family dairy farm with her husband, Edward Levo in Maple...
Florence M. Torvinen Holmes
Sep 17, 2014
Florence M. (Torvinen) Holmes, 87, longtime Superior area resident, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Hearth of Windermere Extended Care Facility in Indiana. She was born on December 26, 1926 in Superior, WI to Grover and Florence (Guderrian) Hutchinson. Florence graduated from high school in Superior and was the founding owner and operator of Globe News...
Irene C. Lavalley
Sep 15, 2014
Irene C. LaValley, 86, Superior, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014 at the Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 22, 1927 in Superior to Joseph and Mary (Cupora) Gella. She graduated from the former Central High School. She married Emanuel “Pete” LaValley on February 12, 1947 in Superior and celebrated 66 years of marriage....
Jennis H. "Joe" Swenson
Sep 14, 2014
Jennis H. “Joe” Swenson, Jr., 64, Brule, WI passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014 in his home. He was born on August 24, 1950 in Bastrop, Texas to Jennis H. and Nancy (Weyandt) Swenson, Sr. Jennis spent his youth in Biwabik, Minnesota, where he graduated from High School. He enlisted in the United States Air force and left...
Daniel "Mr. Brick" Vanpuymbrouck
Sep 13, 2014
Daniel “Mr. Brick” VanPuymbrouck, 66, lifelong Superior resident, laid his last brick on Saturday, September 13, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 21, 1947 in Superior to Marvin and Kathleen (Allen) VanPuymbrouck.
Dan was employed as an independent masonry contractor.
He married Mary Ellen McCain on...
Judith M. Johnson
Sep 11, 2014
Judith M. Johnson, 71, longtime Superior area resident, passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Encompass Healthcare and Assisted Living.
She was born on June 6, 1943 in Superior to Joseph and Mamie (Benson) Hilger.
Judy had been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Chaffey Nursing Home and most recently had been...
George W. Simmons
Sep 6, 2014
George W. Simmons, 60, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 at his home in Maple, Wisconsin with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on December 14, 1953 the son of George and Mary Ellen (Sydney) Simmons, Jr. He married the love of his life, Candace Nygard on June 28, 1975 at Zion Lutheran...
Floyd Kaufman
Sep 4, 2014
Floyd Kaufman, 82, Superior, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 in his home in Superior, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 5, 1932 in Barnes, WI to Alfred and Clara (Norton) Kaufman and was raised by Fred and Elizabeth Kaufman.
He served his country in the United States Air...
David A Higgins
Sep 4, 2014
David A. Higgins, 67, Tomah, WI, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin after a long battle with cancer.
Funeral arrangements are pending with the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home.
To send a condolence or sign the on-line guest book, visit our website at www.lenroot-maetzold.com.
Charles H. T. "Junior" Stoddard, Jr.
Sep 3, 2014
Charles H.T. “Junior”Stoddard, Jr., 44, Solon Springs, WI, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at his residence following a brief, courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on July 10, 1970 in Duluth, MN to Charles H. T. and Lloydene (Osberg) Stoddard, Sr.
Junior was employed as a self-employed sheet rocker.
He...
Janice E Bozeman-Kelleher
Aug 27, 2014
Janice E. Bozeman-Kelleher, Superior, WI, passed away at home on Thursday, August 27, 2014. She was born on June 30, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Bernice (Jones) Bozeman.
Janice devoted her life, personally and professionally, to helping others. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Counseling, she spent...
Marcella E Willis Johnson
Aug 27, 2014
Marcella E. Willis Johnson, 89, longtime Lake Nebagamon resident, died August 27, 2014 at Essentia Health, St Mary’s, Medical Center Duluth, Minnesota.
She was born on October 1, 1924 in Superior to Roy and Vera (Nelson) Shannon.
She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the former Memorial Hospital in Superior.
Marcella...
Alex K. Hart
Aug 24, 2014
Alex K. Hart, 22, Poplar, WI, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014.
He was born on May 18, 1992 in Duluth, MN.
Alex graduated from high school and went on to receive his certification in Auto Mechanics and later went on to receive his certification in Welding from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.
...
Irene Hegbloom
Aug 22, 2014
Irene Hegbloom, 61, lifelong Port Wing resident, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 13, 1953 in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Betty (Peterson) Helsing. Irene worked for Rueben Johnson Construction for over twenty years. Irene loved going to the beach in Port...
Timothy J. Hogan
Aug 20, 2014
Timothy J. Hogan, 55, long time Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at his residence.
He was born on June 15, 1959 in Superior.
Private family services were held with the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home assisting the family.
To send a condolence or sign the on-line guest book, visit our website...
Alice C. Axt
Aug 14, 2014
Alice C. Axt, 89, currently of Forest Lake, MN formerly a longtime Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake, MN. She was born on February 12, 1925 in Denver, CO to Henry and Mamie (Ballinger) Claassen. She was a member of the former First Presbyterian Church and the United...
Rhoda R. Marthe
Aug 13, 2014
Rhoda R. Marthe, 82, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on November 24, 1931 in Minot, ND to Edward and Hazel (Broderick) Lienhart. Rhoda graduated from Valley City State College with a Teacher’s Normal Degree. She taught at a rural school near Karlsruhe, ND prior...
Ian A. Menoch
Aug 13, 2014
Ian A. Menoch, 67, Duluth, formerly of Burnsville, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.
He was born on February 24, 1947 in Cadillac, MI to Rev. John and Olive (Jewell) Menoch.
He served in the United States Marine Corps during the...
Barbara Ann Lukas
Aug 10, 2014
Barbara Ann Lukas, 66, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014. She was born in Superior to Robert and Delia (Hunker) McGrew on May 10, 1948. Barbara is survived by one son, Vern (Megan) Holsclaw III, Superior; two grandchildren, Landon and Braydon Holsclaw; one sister, Diane Liable, Superior; one brother, Dennis McGrew, Grafton, WI and several...
Muriel Viggiano
Aug 7, 2014
Muriel Viggiano, age 91, longtime Superior resident, entered eternal life on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at her home. She was born on August 29, 1922 in Duluth, MN to Albert and Electa (Ross) Lee. Muriel graduated from Central High School (Class of ’39) and received her BS and Master’s Degrees from UW-Superior in 1963 and 1969. She proudly served...
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