James G. Wright
December 29, 2014
James G. Wright, 67, Brule, WI, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with his son by his side. He was born on July 13, 1947 in Eau Claire, WI to Donald and Selina (Gilbertson) Wright.
Jim graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire in...
Charles "Joe" Kotera
December 27, 2014
Charles “Joe” Kotera, Jr., 52, Superior, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 in Prescott, AZ. He was born on October 27, 1962 in Superior to Charles and Evelyn (Lauderville) Kotera and was a lifelong Superior resident. Joe attended Northwestern High School in Maple and graduated in 1981. In his teen years, he was employed by the Maple Coop....
Evonne E. Cullen
December 25, 2014
Evonne E. Cullen, 85, Superior resident, died Thursday, December 25, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Hospice Unit in Duluth, MN. She was born in Albany, WI on November 1, 1929 to William V. and Jessie (Cole) Whipple. Evonne was a cook for Parkside Daycare Center for twenty years. She was a long time member of Bethany Presbyterian...
Kathleen "Kay" M. Fiedler
December 25, 2014
Kathleen M. “Kay” Fiedler, 79, lifelong Superior area resident, died Thursday, December 25, 2014 peacefully in her home. She was born January 21, 1935 in Superior, WI to William and Mary (Clark) Holcomb. Kay was employed as a bookkeeper at Jack’s Auto Repair for many years. She married Albert “Jack” Fiedler on July 15, 1970. She was a longtime...
Ruth Ann E. Polzin
December 21, 2014
Ruth Ann E. Polzin, 87, longtime Solon Springs and Superior area resident, died Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on January 29, 1927 in Beaver Dam, WI to Philip and Laura (Lidtke) Keil. As a child, Ruth Ann enjoyed spending time with her family on the farm, and going...
John P. Martin
December 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.
Richard J. "Dick" Larson
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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.
November 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
November 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
November 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...
