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Gerald W. Johnson

Gerald W. Johnson

Jul 28, 2014

Gerald W. Johnson, 85, Superior, died July 28, 2014 at Essentia/ St. Mary’s Medical Center Hospice. He was born on May 9, 1929 in Superior to Lawrence and Florence Johnson. Gerald served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In his lifetime, he enjoyed boat...

Marlene Joyce Esselstrom

Marlene Joyce Esselstrom

Jul 25, 2014

Marlene Joyce Esselstrom, 82, of Wentworth, Wisconsin, died Friday, July 25, 2014 at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born February 19, 1932 in Superior at St. Josephs Hospital, along with twin sister Marlis, to Clara (Strauman) and Clyde Thomas. She graduated from Central High School in 1950 and then graduated from St. Paul Bible Institute...

Seth N. Stariha

Seth N. Stariha

Jul 23, 2014

Seth N. Stariha, 15, Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on July 23, 2014, as the result of a car accident.

He was born on September 14, 1998 in Duluth, MN to Nicholas and Candace (Rozell) Stariha.

He was a student at Northwestern High School and would have started 10 th grade in the fall.

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Wallace E. Bartholomew

Wallace E. Bartholomew

Jul 18, 2014

Wallace E. Bartholomew, 86, Superior, died Friday, July 18, 2014 in his home. He was born on December 2, 1927 in Duluth, MN to Emerson and Ethel (Oberg) Bartholomew. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in the Phillipines from 1945 to 1946. Wallace married Ethel Tutor on March 12, 1949 and celebrated 65 years of...

Nancy Sue Havron

Nancy Sue Havron

Jul 17, 2014

Nancy Sue Havron, 55, Superior, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014 in her home. She was born on February 18, 1959 in Superior to Carl and Lois (Peterson) Renoos. She graduated from Superior High School. She married Roy Havron on April 11, 2003 and celebrated 11 years of marriage. Nancy was employed as a CNA at Colonial Health...

Carol Ahlberg

Carol Ahlberg

Jul 2, 2014

Carol Ahlberg, 74, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on July 4th, 1939 in Bennett, WI to Gideon and Jennie (Theien) Ahlberg. She graduated from St. Croix High School in Solon Springs and attended the University Wisconsin-Green Bay and received her certification for municipal clerks....

Jerry J. "Bits" Harty

Jerry J. "Bits" Harty

Jun 30, 2014

Jerry J. "Bits" Harty, 50, formerly of Superior, currently of St. Francis, MN died unexpectedly on Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home. He was born on September 5, 1963 in Superior to Ralph and Delores (Janovick) Harty, Jr. Jerry was employed as a chef in Florida and was currently a restaurant manager. He was a big Detroit Lions...

Jacqueline C. "Jackie" Kmecik

Jacqueline C. "Jackie" Kmecik

Jun 28, 2014

Jacqueline C. “Jackie” Kmecik, 72, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 11, 1941 in Superior to Carroll and Gladys (Maley) Starkey. She received her registered nursing degree and had been employed at Miller Dwan Hospital, Fraser Shipyards and retired from the Duluth Paper...

Raymond A. Cload

Raymond A. Cload

Jun 25, 2014

Raymond A. Cload, 77, Solon Springs, WI resident, died from injuries he received in an automobile accident in rural Douglas County on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born on May 27, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Frederick and Margaret (Bates) Cload. Raymond was an independent contractor in the area for many years. Raymond enjoyed fishing, games (especially chess)...

Terrance C. Engstrom

Terrance C. Engstrom

Jun 25, 2014

Terrance C. “Terry” Engstrom, 70, Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 11, 1944 in Superior, WI to Leonard “Inky” and Lois (Freeland) Engstrom. Terry graduated from the former Cathedral High School and continued his education at the University of Arizona. He served his...

Brenda J. Balog

Brenda J. Balog

Jun 13, 2014

Brenda J. Balog, 61, Superior, died Friday, June 13, 2014 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer with her daughter, Katrina at her side. 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.

James C. Moe

James C. Moe

Jun 10, 2014

James C. Moe, 72, Superior resident, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on February 11, 1942 in Duluth, MN to Oscar and Lillian (Boerger) Moe. He graduated from high school and obtained his BA Degree in History from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. ...

June A. Pank

June A. Pank

Jun 5, 2014

June A. Pank, 95, Superior, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born In Superior on May 23, 1919 to Arthur G. and Mina (Gwin) Johnston and was a lifelong Superior resident. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) and knitted hats for...

Dwaine J. "Oulu" Erickson

Dwaine J. "Oulu" Erickson

Jun 5, 2014

Dwaine J. “Oulu” Erickson, 69, Superior, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in his home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 11, 1944 in Superior to John Raymond and Gertrude (Elonen) Erickson and was a lifelong Superior resident. He attended schools in Superior and went on to receive his...

Diane L. Nelson

Diane L. Nelson

Jun 4, 2014

Diane L. Nelson, 79, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at St. Francis Home in the Park. She was born on March 8, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to Arnold and Florence (Alexson) Aho. Diane was employed in the sales department at Dayton’s Department Store and she won the title of Dayton’s Queen and she was also crowned...

Laurie Elizabeth (Howard) Cooper

Laurie Elizabeth (Howard) Cooper

Jun 2, 2014

Laurie Elizabeth (Howard) Cooper, 57, Superior, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014 in her home. She was born on May 26, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to John R. Howard and Mary Ellen Sinclear and was a longtime Superior resident. Laurie attended Superior Senior High School and in her senior year, attended Interlochen Center for Fine Arts in Interlochen, MI....

Betty Marie Knoll

Betty Marie Knoll

Jun 1, 2014

Betty Marie Knoll, Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at the Franciscan Health Center in Duluth, MN. She was born on December 28, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from high school and was a homemaker. Betty enjoyed reading, also enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting, growing house plants and social media. She was an avid...

Harvey G. Bong

Harvey G. Bong

May 30, 2014

Harvey G. Bong, 89, lifelong Superior area resident, died Friday, May 30, 2014 at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Hospice Unit, Duluth, Minnesota surrounded by his family. He was born in Superior, Wisconsin on February 17, 1925, the son of Henning and Dagmar (Peterson) Bong. Harvey served in the United States Navy during World War II in the...

Gayle (Nee Orberg) Demille

Gayle (Nee Orberg) Demille

May 29, 2014

Gayle DeMille of Mountain View, CA, died May 29, 2014. Gayle was born November 17, 1943, in Superior, WI, and, at various times, resided in Port Wing, WI, San Francisco, CA, Milwaukee, WI, and Los Altos, CA. Daughter of the late Johanna and Waldon Orberg, and sister of the late Gary Orberg. Survived by sister-in-law Leona Schueller, nephew John...

James G. Doherty

James G. Doherty

May 26, 2014

James G. Doherty, 86, Superior, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 in his home. He was born on September 15, 1927 in Superior to Harvey and Mary (Nevin) Doherty. James graduated from the former Cathedral High School. He married Beverly Jaques on October 25, 1952 and celebrated 48 years of marriage before she passed away on January 21,...

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