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John Stuart Lenroot
John Stuart Lenroot, 85, a former resident of Superior, Duluth and a summer resident of Port Wing, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in Minneapolis. Born on March 22, 1913 in Superior to Arthur A. and Frances (Mulvehill) Lenroot, he graduated from Superior Central High School, attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and graduated from the University of Minnesota- Minneapolis with a degree in Mortuary Science. He was a lifelong member of the University's Alumni Association. Mr. Lenroot began his business career at the age of 13, selling the Saturday Evening Post on the corner of Belknap and Tower. He established a funeral home in Iron River with his brother, Robert, in the early 1940's. John Lenroot and Mary Therese Baron were married on May 1, 1943. In 1945 he founded the Lenroot- Maetzold Funeral Home at 1209 E. 5th St., Superior. He retired in 1977 and moved to Duluth in 1984. His memberships included St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; the former St. Adalbert's Catholic Church; St. Michael's Catholic Church in Duluth; the Holy Name Society; the Knights of Columbus, the Oblates of St. Benedict and the Sierra Club. He was a charter member of the United Commercial Travelers #333. He was also a member of the Douglas County Blood Bank, the Exchange Club, the Douglas County Handicap Club; the American Cancer Society; the Douglas County Historical Society and the National Funeral Director's Association. He was also active in the pro-life movement. He is survived by three daughters, Mary (Ed) Kasarskis, Lexington, Ky., Paula (Ralph) Christensen, Westfield, Wis., and Lois (Bob Ernt) Lenroot-Ernt, Minneapolis; his grandchildren, Andrew (Andrea) Kasarskis, Peter, Larisa and Irina Kasarskis, Erika (Dave) Minkey, Roy (Toni) Christensen, Ben Christensen and Christopher and Lauren Ernt; two sisters-in-law, Bee Fanning, Superior and Helen Janes, Franklin, Wis.; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Baron Lenroot; his daughter, Elizabeth; his brothers, Robert and Arthur, and a sister-in-law, Bette Dolata. Friends may call at the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home at 5 p.m. Friday where a Scripture service will take place at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Fr. James Tobolski, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Cathedral School or the Alzheimer's Association.

Bernice C. (Waraksa) Mattson-Ronn
Bernice C. (Waraksa) Mattson-Ronn, 90, formerly of Superior, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999. She is survived by her children, Hubert (Carol) Mattson, Edward (Sun) Mattson and Carl (Dianne) Mattson; sisters, Sally (Roman) Osmanski, Natalie (Chet) Blonski, Alvina Ross, Ermine Mararik and Lenore (Joe) Waraxa; a brother, Al (Agnes) Waraksa; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and a special friend, Stanley Meronek. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Borgia Church in Cedarburg, Wis., where visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery there. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements are by the Schramka-Gunther Funeral Home in Cedarburg.

Verna Laverdier
Verna Laverdier, 79, Sun City, Ariz., died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in Texas. Born February 25, 1919 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, she moved to North Dakota and Nebraska with her family while growing up. She was employed as a secretary for the Superintendent of Schools in Dearborn Mich., District 7, for many years before her retirement in 1979. She met her husband, Arthur, in North Dakota before World War II. They were married in Superior in 1942. He served as a pilot in the service. They lived in Bismarck, Fargo and Devil's Lake, N.D.; Brooklyn, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Brownsville and El Paso, Texas; New Orleans, La.; Cleveland, Ohio; Chicago, Ill.; Ketchikan, Alaska; and Detroit, Mich. Her husband died while living in Detroit. After his death, she moved to Phoenix and Sun City, Ariz. She moved to Texas in November of 1998 with her son John, where she resided until her death. She is survived by two sons, Arthur F. Laverdier Jr., Phoenix, and John (Linda) Laverdier, Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Jeanne M. Laverdier, Lynden, Wash., and Joyce (Mike J.) Potter, Fairbanks, Alaska; three grandchildren; three sisters, Luetta Cole, Bismarck, N.D., Terry (Art) Burlingame, Holland, Mich., and Della (Earl) Lively, Dallas; two brothers, Edward (Leala) Schmidt, Bismarck, and Clarence Schmidt of Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Arthur, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Susie Laverdier in 1998 and her mother, Anna Schmidt. Visitation is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday until the noon Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Superior, with Fr. Dean Buttrick, pastor, as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Helen R. Gall
Helen R. Gall, 87, a longtime Superior resident, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born Aug. 24, 1911 in Superior, she had been employed by the former Newberry's Dime Store in Superior for many years before retiring. She was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church, St. Ann's Guild for over 62 years, the Thaddeus Kosciuszko Auxiliary, of which she was a past member, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #1190 and the Billings Park Civic Club. She had been a member of the former St. Patrick's Church and was a past president of the former St. Patrick's School PTA. Mrs. Gall was a longtime Superior area volunteer, and also volunteered for Catholic Charities in Superior. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Jr., in December of 1965. Surviving are two daughters, Rose Marie (Gerald) Jaques, Superior, and Patricia Vechell, Columbia Heights, Minn.; a sister, Leona Wagner, West Palm Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Ted Wiss, Racine, and Ed Wiss, Superior; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Friday in the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, where a Catholic vigil service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday in Cathedral of Christ the King with Fr. Daniel Dahlberg as celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Jerry, Tim, Alan and Steven Jaques and Sonny and Guy Tawner. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #1190.

Elizabeth Rose 'Betty' Hawley Banks
Elizabeth Rose 'Betty' Hawley Banks, 83, formerly of Superior, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 20, 1999, in Tucson, Ariz. She was born Sept. 30, 1915 to John Francis and Rose (Sullivan) Hawley in Sandstone, Minn. She graduated from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. She married John L. Banks Jr. on Dec. 30, 1941. She was preceded in death by two sons, Lt. John L. Banks III and PFC David L. Banks in Vietnam. She is survived by her husband, John of Tucson; two sons, James L. and Peter H. of Superior; two daughters, Elizabeth H. Banks of Superior and Nancy A. Banks of Tucson; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday at Bring's Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson, from 5-6:30 p.m. with a vigil service from 6:30-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Tucson. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Saints-Hilltoppers Arena Foundation, % Marshall School, 1215 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, MN 55811.

John Rothamel Sr.
John Rothamel Sr., Mason City, Iowa, has died following a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by two sons, John (Mary Ann) Rothamel Jr., Superior, and Tom Rothamel, Mason City; one grandson, Jeffrey A. Rothamel, and a granddaughter, Jeniffer Rothamel, both of Superior. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fern, and another son, Anthony, in November of 1990. He is a retired college professor and served in the U.S. Air Force. Should friends desire, memorials may be sent to 720 20th Avenue East, Superior, Wis., 54880, to be distributed to various charities.

Clara Sather
Clara Sather, 86, of 1719 E. 5th St., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, at St. Francis Home South. She was born May 6, 1913 in Superior and was a lifelong city resident. Ms. Sather was employed by the former National Food Store in Superior as a baker's helper for over 35 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, the Faith Circle of the church and the Bakery Workers Union No. 22. Surviving are a brother, Oswald Sather, and one nephew, Arne Sather, both of Superior. She was preceded in death by a brother, Arne Sather Sr. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, where visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Pastor Scott Ludford of Concordia Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.

John Stuart Lenroot
John Stuart Lenroot, 85, a former resident of Superior, Duluth and a summer resident of Port Wing, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in Minneapolis. Born on March 22, 1913 in Superior to Arthur A. and Frances (Mulvehill) Lenroot, he graduated from Superior Central High School, attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and graduated from the University of Minnesota- Minneapolis with a degree in Mortuary Science. He was a lifelong member of the University's Alumni Association. Mr. Lenroot began his business career at the age of 13, selling the Saturday Evening Post on the corner of Belknap and Tower. He established a funeral home in Iron River with his brother, Robert, in the early 1940's. John Lenroot and Mary Therese Baron were married on May 1, 1943. In 1945 he founded the Lenroot- Maetzold Funeral Home at 1209 E. 5th St., Superior. He retired in 1977 and moved to Duluth in 1984. His memberships included St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; the former St. Adalbert's Catholic Church; St. Michael's Catholic Church in Duluth; the Holy Name Society; the Knights of Columbus, the Oblates of St. Benedict and the Serra Club. He was a charter member of the United Commercial Travelers #333. He was also a member of the Douglas County Blood Bank, the Exchange Club, the Douglas County Handicap Club; the American Cancer Society; the Douglas County Historical Society and the National Funeral Director's Association. He was also active in the pro-life movement. He is survived by three daughters, Mary (Ed) Kasarskis, Lexington, Ky., Paula (Ralph) Christensen, Westfield, Wis., and Lois (Bob Ernt) Lenroot-Ernt, Minneapolis; his grandchildren, Andrew (Andrea) Kasarskis, Peter, Larisa and Irina Kasarskis, Erika (Dave) Minkey, Roy (Toni) Christensen, Ben Christensen and Christopher and Lauren Ernt; two sisters-in-law, Bee Fanning, Superior and Helen Janes, Franklin, Wis.; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Baron Lenroot; his daughter, Elizabeth; his brothers, Robert and Arthur, and a sister-in-law, Bette Dolata. Friends may call at the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home at 5 p.m. Friday where a Scripture service will take place at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with Fr. James Tobolski, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Cathedral School or the Alzheimer's Association.

Gladys M. Finckler
Gladys M. Finckler, 93, of 201 53rd Avenue East, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999. Born in Marshfield, Wis., on Oct. 23, 1905, she had resided in Superior for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, on July 20, 1956, and a son, Elmer, on Jan. 5, 1979. Surviving are a daughter, Dolores (Themeo) Ellis, Minneapolis; grandchildren, Denny and Julie; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary and Amy; a special friend, Joe Hagen, Superior; and a daughter-in-law, Elaine Finckler, Superior. A private funeral was held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Cathedral of Christ the King with Fr. Andrew Ricci officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home.

Christine H. Larson
Christine H. Larson, 86, a resident of 1904 E. 10th St., died on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999, in her residence. She was born in Sweden on April 11, 1912, to Otto and Anna Larson and had lived in Superior for most of her lifetime. Ms. Larson was a graduate of the former Superior East High School and the former St. Mary's School of Nursing in Superior. She had been employed as the supervisor of nursing at the former Parkland Health Care Facility and also served in the capacity of acting administrator. She retired in 1978. Survivors include a brother, Lars Larson of Superior, a special friend, Doris Thompson and caregiver, Bonnie Larson of Superior and 14 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. in the Thompson-Hegstrom Funeral Home, where the funeral will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Rev. R. D. Thompson will officiate, with interment to be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Jane Ann (Olson) Luostari
Jane Ann (Olson) Luostari, 41, Savage, Minn., died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999. She was preceded in death by her mother, Donna. Survivors include her husband, George M.; two sons, Michael and Andrew; her father, Merriam E. Olson; a sister, Dawn Olson; three brothers, Jim (Vickie) Olson, Howard Olson and Jeffery (Debbie) Olson; and an uncle, John (Verna) Olson. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville, Minn. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the Peterson-Stohlberg Nokomis Park Chapel, 1838 E. Minnehaha Parkway, and on Saturday in the church for one hour prior to the funeral. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Minnesota Masonic Home.

Beauford A. 'Bee' Berggren
Beauford A. 'Bee' Berggren, 79, Washington Island, Wis., formerly of Superior and Arlington Heights, Ill., died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, at the Manor Care Nursing Home, Wilmette, Ill.; a memorial service for family and friends will be held in Superior at 7 p.m. Friday in Darrow Road Wesleyan Church with retired pastor, Rev. Harold Keller and current pastor, Rev. Mark Holmes officiating; a funeral service and burial was held Wednesday in Glenview, Ill.

Alfred Christensen
Alfred Christensen, 88, Shell Lake, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, at Terraceview Living Center, Shell Lake; the funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Scalzo Funeral Home, Spooner, where visitation will be Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday for one hour prior to the service.

Gary P. Swanson
Gary P. Swanson, 42, Melrose Park, Ill., died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, in Kingman, Ariz.; a memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Scalzo Funeral Home, Spooner.

James J. 'Jim' Quinn
James J. 'Jim' Quinn, 45, a lifelong Superior area resident, 1318 N. 21st St., died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in his residence. Born June 25, 1953, in Duluth, he graduated from Superior Senior High School and earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1975. He previously taught school in Drummond and more recently was a salesman with the Heinz Company. He had participated as a volunteer to raise funds for Special Olympics, was a past member of the Superior Men's Curling Club and was a member of Superior Elks Lodge No. 403 and the Superior YMCA. Mr. Quinn had also been employed by Douglas County as a jailer before becoming a nationally-registered paramedic with the former Douglas County Ambulance and more recently the Gold Cross Ambulance of Duluth/Superior. Surviving are a brother, Dennis (Marcia) Quinn, Blowing Rock, N.C.; three nieces, Tracie (Carl) Omohundro and Colleen Quinn, both of Richmond, Va., and Nori Quinn, Appleton; an aunt, Donna (Joseph) DeVinck, Superior; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Norma Quinn. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Tuesday in the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home where a Catholic vigil service will be held at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Cathedral of Christ the King with Fr. Daniel Dahlberg as celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Stachovich, Steven DeVinck, Patrick Quinn, Tom Spang, David Moe, Jim Charbonneau, Carl Omohundro Jr., Bill Bachand, Steve Mackiewicz and Dave Evered. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Gold Cross Ambulance of Duluth/Superior. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Superior-Douglas County Special Olympics.

Ethel M. Patterson
Ethel M. Patterson, 87, a lifelong resident of Solon Springs, died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 3, 1911, in Solon Springs to Louis and Josephine (Baker) Gagnon. She was a member of the St. Pius X Catholic Church in Solon Springs and had been a member of the Douglas County Homemakers. Survivors include four daughters, Mary (Willie) Searcy, Alexandria, La., Patricia Finstad of Gordon, Annette (Robbie) Schnieder, Tucson, Ariz., and Cynthia (Orville) Theilig, Wausau; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Gagnon, Ft. Myers, Fla., and Bob Gagnon, Mays Landing, N.J.; and two sisters Joan Gagnon, Socarro, N.M., and Loretta (Jim) Swanberg, Solon Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor, in March of 1960; a daughter, Ellen; a son, John, five brothers, Charlie, Harold, Eddy, Omer and Phillip; and two sisters, Cecilie and Ann. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Brown Funeral Home, Solon Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Pius X Catholic Church, Solon Springs. with Fr. Jim Powers as celebrant. Spring interment will be in St. Pius Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Ethel Patterson, Ron and Paul Finstad, Troy Patterson, Bill Searcy, Orville Theilig and Steve Blacsik. Jim Swanberg is an honorary pallbearer.

Betty M. Pingel
Betty M. Pingel, 73, formerly of Ashland, died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, at St. Francis Home in the Park, Superior. She was born Aug. 16, 1925, in Vincennes, Ind. She was raised in an orphanage and graduated from Lincoln High School in Vincennes. She married Clarence Pingel on May 29, 1943, in Vincennes. She worked, as a secretary, for the Dean of Admissions at Northland College in Ashland and also helped put her three daughters through school at Northland. In her children's younger years, Mrs. Pingel was a talented seamstress that made clothing for her family. She enjoyed oil painting and received the honor of Artist of the Month at M&I Bank, Ashland, in 1985. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Ashland, and in her later years enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by three daughters, Clareen A. (Gerald) Erickson, Madison, Sherry M. (Bob) Lowe, Le Center, Minn., and Julie A. (Harvey) Danula, Lake Nebagamon; six grandchildren, Jason Lowe, Jennifer (Brian) Malinski, Beth Lowe, Dan Lowe, Dustin Danula, and Christopher Danula; two great-grandchildren, Hunter Malinski and Colton Danula; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Clarence, on Dec. 27, 1989. A Mass of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Ashland with Fr. Vernon Olmer, OFM, officiating. Interment was in the St. Agnes Cemetery, Ashland. The Frost Home for Funerals, Ashland, handled arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Ashland.

Doris L. Arseneau
Doris L. Arseneau, 74, 1500 N. 34th St., died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in St. Francis Home South. She was born July 27, 1924, in San Francisco, Calif., and resided in Superior for most of her life. Mrs. Arseneau had been employed by the former Ekstrom's, Bernie's Uptown and Prange's. She was a member of Hammond Avenue Presbyterian Church, now known as United Presbyterian Church, where she had been a deacon and Sunday School teacher. She had been active in the former Superior Jaycettes and the Pattison School PTA. Surviving are a daughter, Debbie (Clark) Morse, Superior; a son, Gary (Mary Jo) Arseneau, Madison; and three grandchildren, Stacy Morse and Tim and Greg Arseneau. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernie, in 1989. She funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the United Presbyterian Church, where visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Rev. Henry Hanna will officiate, with interment to be in Graceland Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Doug Score, Scott Sutherland, Bob and Tom Buchanan, Susan Bombich, Beth Buchanan and Mary Paquette. Honorary pallbearers will be Wally Score and Bob Downs. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the United Presbyterian Church. Downs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond 'Web' Stanford Jr.
Raymond 'Web' Stanford Jr., 69, Shell Lake, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, at his home. He was born May 4, 1929, in McGregor, Minn., to Raymond E. and Margaret A. Stanford. He attended school in McGregor, then served in the U.S. Army from 1948-52. He was married to the former Ilona Wasko. Following military service he resided in Chicago and Cicero, Ill. He was employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad as a trucker. He moved to Shell Lake in 1994. Survivors include three sons, John Ray Stanford, Superior, Ryan Ray Stanford, Minong, and Roy Waterson, Minneapolis; a daughter, Sandy; two grandchildren; three brothers, Robert E., Murray A. and Franklin D. Stanford; three sisters, Eleanor Larson, Margie Abramson and Rita Robertson; and a special friend, Jackie. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Pockat Funeral Home, Shell Lake, is in charge of arrangements.

Pearl Alice Lindstrom
Pearl Alice Lindstrom, 88, a lifelong South Range and Superior area resident, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, in Southdale Health Care Services. Born Jan. 15, 1911, in Superior, she graduated from the former Superior Central High School. Mrs. Lindstrom previously worked at the former Federal Bakery and the former Hammerbeck's Coffee Shop for many years before her retirement. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church and a former member of the church Altar Guild and the North End Senior Citizens Center. Her husband, Emil, died in 1981. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Kroening, and three brothers, Ray, Fred and Leslie Bahm. Surviving are a son, Gary (Rhoda) Lindstrom, Lake Nebagamon; two grandchildren, Lisa (Jerry) Gotelaere and Mitchell (Wendy) Lindstrom, Superior; five great-grandchildren, Lindsey, Austin and Jessica Lindstrom and Abigail 'Abby' and Allison Gotelaere; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. Thursday and continues until the 11 a.m. funeral in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home. Pastor David Eckman will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Charles S. Hadley
Charles S. Hadley, 79, of Cape Coral, Fla., died of heart disease on Friday, Jan. 29, 1999. He was born March 26, 1919, in Superior, graduated from Superior East High School in 1937 and attended Superior State Teachers College from 1938-39. He served as a captain in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He received his law degree from the University of Minnesota in 1948 and practiced law in Anoka, Minn., for over 30 years before retiring to southwest Florida in 1982. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, John S. Hadley III of Superior; his sister, Jean S. Houtchens of Sarasota, Fla.; and his first-born child, Charles S. Hadley II. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Eleanor; 11 children; 24 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Harry I. Hadley, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A memorial service will be at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Anoka, Minn., on Friday, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Charles S. Hadley Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Marc Hadley, 1948 Parkmont Lane, Anoka, MN 55303. The scholarship will benefit outstanding Anoka High School golfers.

Alton 'Jake' Jacobson
Alton 'Jake' Jacobson, 85, of 5204 E. 2nd St., a retired Superior Police Department officer, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born in Superior Jan. 17, 1914, and was a lifelong city resident. He was employed by the Superior Police Department for 25 years, retiring in 1968 as a captain. He was the employed by Duluth Transit Authority as a supervisor, retiring after several years of service. He was a longtime member of the former First Presbyterian Church and presently a member of the United Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Acacia-Itasca Masonic Lodge No. 329, F&AM, the Aad Temple of the Shrine, the Aad Temple Chanters and the Scottish Rite, Valley of Eau Claire. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, in 1994, and a sister, Vera Wirtz, in 1960. Surviving are two daughters, Karen (Dick) Joos, Superior, and Carol Downs, Superior; a son, John Jacobson, Pattison Park area; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Downs Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Hanna of United Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where Masonic services will be accorded by officers and members of Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329, F&AM.

Dorothy B. Erickson
Dorothy B. Erickson, 74, of 2803 E. Milchesky Road, Foxboro, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at St. Francis Home South. Born Dec. 28, 1925, in Sand Creek, Wis., she was a longtime Superior area resident. She retired from the J.C. Penney store in Superior after many years of service. She was a member of Darrow Road Wesleyan Church, a past madam president of the Lady Eagles No. 80, member of the Arrowhead Amateur Radio Club and a retired member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, Owen; one daughter, Beverly (Dick) Sommers of Taylor Ridge, Ill.; two grandchildren, Troy Sommers of Taylors Ridge and Christy (Jamie) Brown, Davenport, Iowa; and three great-grandchildren, Amanda, Samantha and Ashleigh Sommers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Clara Madsen, and two brothers, Ray and Dareld Madsen. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Darrow Road Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Mark Holmes officiating. Interment will be in the Summit Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David, Roy and Butch Madsen, Richard and Mike Nikstad and Jamie Brown. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Downs Funeral Home.

Michael M. OKash
Michael M. OKash, 86, of 2532 E. 6th St., died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born Oct. 5, 1912, in Gary, New Duluth, and was a Superior resident most of his life. He was employed by the U.S. Steel Corporation in Duluth as a foreman, retiring in 1972. He was a member of Superior Masonic Lodge No. 236, F&AM, and the American Contract Bridge League. He was an avid bridge player and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; two sons, Robert (Donna) and David, both of Superior; three daughters, Dorothy Schrader, Superior, Diana Immediato, St. Louis, Park, Minn., and Sheryl OKash, Bloomington, Minn.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Alex O'Kash, Lake Nebagamon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nickola and Pearl OKash; two brothers, Danny and George; and three sisters, Milli, Daisy and Sophia. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home with the Rev. Milan Zbiljich of St. George Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Duluth, officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Zbilijich conducting a Pomen service at 5:30 p.m. and a Masonic service following at 6:30 p.m., led by members of Superior Masonic Lodge No. 236. Pallbearers will be Tony Immediato, Jody, Lisa and Dominic OKash and Jason and Sean Bragg.

William Jacob Beckman
William Jacob Beckman, 93, a lifelong Cloverland resident, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, in St. Francis Nursing Home in the Park, Superior. He was born Dec. 13, 1905, in Brule. He was a farmer and an independent logger and was employed by the Globe and Peavey Grain Elevators from 1950 until his retirement in 1970. He was recognized by the town of Cloverland as being the oldest resident of the township in 1996. He and the former Ailie Kangas were married on Sept. 26, 1931. They recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. He was an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife Ailie, Brule; two sons, Stanley (Nancy) Beckman, Duluth, and Clayton (Louise) Beckman, Herbster; two daughters, Mavis (Alford) Johnson and Faye (Vernon) Jondreau, both of Superior; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Susan Wilgren, Hudson, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Catherine Beckman; four brothers, Gust, John, George and Theodore Beckman; three sisters, Lulu Keinonen, Catherine Lahti and Toini Oberg; and one grandson, Dennis Johnson. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home and continues Thursday from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral at Hope Lutheran Church, Oulu, with the Rev. Gloria Friedrich officiating. Spring interment will be in the Everest Cemetery, Brule (Waino). Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Rory, Bruce, Aaron and Jason Beckman, Jeff Johnson and Wayne Jondreau. Honorary pallbearers will be Vernon Jondreau, Ivan Pavlovich, Clayton Lee Beckman and Alford Johnson. Should friends desire, memorials are preferred.

Dorothy Eloise (Dawley) Stackler
Dorothy Eloise (Dawley) Stackler, 78, of Pennel Park Commons, Duluth, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in Viewcrest Health Center. She was born July 23, 1920, in Richmond, Va., and spent the last 17 years in Duluth to be nearer her family. She traveled extensively around the world and resided at such locations as Hong Kong, India, Saipan, Egypt and the U.S. Virgin Islands. She held positions as a secretary and office manager for various agencies. She was a homemaker and gifted artist, having a special love for painting, sculpting and needlework. Also, she dearly loved animals. She received a college education in liberal arts and attended business school. While residing at Pennel Park Commons, she was a member of the Pennel Park Commons Resident Club and in charge of the Meals on Wheels Program there. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Pearl (Dawley) Christopher; father, R. Avery Dawley Sr.; brother, R. Avery Dawley Jr. Survivors include her children, Dean Stackler of Deltona, Fla., and Susan Brooke of Lively, Va.; her grandchildren, Molly Brooke of Charlottesville, Va., and Matthew Brooke of Superior; family members Larry and Dianne Brooke of Superior; and two special friends, Billie Gene Adams of Durham, N.C., and Pat Youderin of Duluth. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Bell Brothers Chapel in Duluth and continues Friday from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral in Bethany Baptist Church, 6700 Grand Ave., Duluth. Interment will be in the Oneota Cemetery in Duluth.

Christopher M. 'Chris' McDonough
Christopher M. 'Chris' McDonough, 26, of 723 Cumming Ave., died early Monday morning, Feb. 1, 1999, in Superior. Born Sept. 20, 1972, in Superior, he attended Superior Senior High School and was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved sports. Surviving are a daughter, Adrianna Milinkovich, Duluth; his father, Michael McDonough, and his mother, Wendy McDonough, both of Superior; maternal grandmother, Ethel Mattson, Superior; paternal grandparents, James 'Jim' and Blanche McDonough, Superior; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Kenneth Mattson. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Thursday at William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home and resumes Friday in Concordia Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral. The Rev. Scott Ludford, pastor, will officiate, with interment to be in Graceland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Curt and Dale Midbon, Gary Vendella, Mike Stien, Rick Horn and Lenny Salus.

Vincent J. 'Vince' Plesko
Vincent J. 'Vince' Plesko, 83, a respected photographer and journalist, died at St. Francis Home South on Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, of complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Superior on Aug. 8, 1915, and was a lifelong resident of Oliver. From early childhood he was interested in photography. After working for the United States Steel Co. for 21 years and then working with his brothers in the retail liquor business he was finally able to pursue a career in photojournalism. His most successful works were candid photos of everyday people doing ordinary things. Shooting primarily in black and white he captured a great variety of images throughout the Twin Ports area. His work was published in the Evening Telegram as a freelance photographer and also while he was staff photographer to the news room. His photos were often seen throughout the world when syndicated by the Associated Press wire service. His images were reproduced in The Milwaukee Journal, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Grit, Duluth News-Tribune, National Enquirer, Reader's Digest, Wisconsin State Historical Society calendar, Rock and Gem and many more regional and national publications. His photos and manuscripts were factual, accurate and honest. Achieving these goals often resulted in hardship. On one assignment in 1986, he spent two months living in a tent in Northern California researching a story on gold prospecting. Accompanied by two of his brothers, he photographed and wrote about people pursuing gold and riches using techniques that hadn't changed in decades. This type of work brought him many awards and the recognition by his peers and the members of the publishing industry. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances, of Oliver; a son, Forrest (Susan) Plesko, Moreno Valley, Calif.; a daughter, Diane (Jerry) Jezierski, Duluth; two grandsons, Scott Jezierski, Duluth and Forrest Vincent Plesko, Moreno Valley; and one great-granddaughter, Kaleena Leste of Duluth. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Joseph and Bertha Plesko, and his five brothers, Martin, John, Tom, Peter and Donald. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Saturday at Downs Funeral Home until a memorial service there at 11 a.m.

Bernice Ellen McGrath
Bernice Ellen McGrath, 88, of Superior, died Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, at Middle River Health Care Facility. She was born on March 17, 1910, in Iron River, to William and Agnes (Ulvin) O'Brien. She graduated from Central High School and from St. Mary's School of Nursing, class of 1929. She also attended nursing school in Cook County, Chicago, Ill. She had worked as a special duty nurse in Duluth and Superior. She was active in the Superior Figure Skating Club and the Superior Garden Club. She was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King, the National Catholic Society of Foresters and was well-known for her rosemaling. She is survived by a son, Patrick B. (Penny) McGrath, Superior; a daughter, Maureen T. (Francis) Golden, Camarillo, Calif.; a brother, James J. O'Brien, Superior; a sister, Laurel (Donald) Golder, Tujunga, Calif.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers William R. and Edward O'Brien; husband Paul H. in November 1988; and a son, Michael. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Thompson-Hegstrom Funeral Home.

Ethel M. Patterson
Ethel M. Patterson, 87, a lifelong resident of Solon Springs, died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 3, 1911, in Solon Springs, to Louis and Josephine (Baker) Gagnon. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Solon Springs and had been a member of the Douglas County Homemakers. Survivors include four daughters, Mary (Willie) Searcy, Alexandria, La., Patricia Finstad of Gordon, Annette (Robbie) Schnieder, Tucson, Ariz., and Cynthia (Orville) Theilig, Wausau; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Gagnon, Ft. Meyers, Fla., and Bob Gagnon, Mays Landing, N.J.; and two sisters Joan Gagnon, Socarro, N.M., and Loretta (Jim) Swanberg, Solon Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor, in March of 1960; a daughter, Ellen; a son, John, five brothers, Charlie, Harold, Eddy, Omer and Phillip; and two sisters, Cecilie and Ann. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Brown Funeral Home, Solon Springs. A Mass of Christian burial took place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Solon Springs, with the Rev. Jim Powers as celebrant. Spring interment will be in St. Pius Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Ron and Paul Finstad, Troy Patterson, Bill Searcy, Orville Theilig and Steve Balcsik. Jim Swanberg was honorary pallbearer.

Alton 'Jake' Jacobson
Alton 'Jake' Jacobson, 85, of 5204 E. 2nd St., a retired Superior Police Department officer, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born in Superior Jan. 17, 1914, and was a lifelong city resident. He was employed by the Superior Police Department for 25 years, retiring in 1968 as a captain. He was employed by Duluth Transit Authority as a supervisor, retiring after several years of service. He was a longtime member of the former First Presbyterian Church and was a member of the United Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Acacia-Itasca Masonic Lodge No. 329, F&AM, the Aad Temple of the Shrine, the Aad Temple Chanters and the Scottish Rite, Valley of Eau Claire. Surviving are two daughters, Karen (Dick) Joos, Superior, and Carol Downs, Superior; a son, John Jacobson, Pattison Park area; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, in 1994, and a sister, Vera Wirtz, in 1960. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Downs Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Hanna of the United Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, where Masonic services will be accorded by officers and members of Acacia-Itasca Lodge No. 329, F&AM at 7 p.m.

Hannah Walman
Hannah Walman, 90, formerly of Maple, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, in the Middle River Health Facility. She was born Oct. 8, 1908, in Finland, and had lived in Maple since 1912. She was employed by the Northwestern School District as a cook for many years before her retirement in 1976. She was a charter member of the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church. Mrs. Walman is survived by two daughters, Lorraine Autio, Maple, and Alice (Cassius) Christensen, Wentworth; two sons, Melvin C. (Vickie) Walman, Maple, and Edward R. Walman, Maple; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hjalmar. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Friday until the 11 a.m. funeral in Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Day officiating. Burial will be in Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dick and Donald Anderson, Robert Jacobson, Robert Olson, John Antilla and Arnold Perala.

Theodore A. Kutkoski
Theodore A. Kutkoski, 80, 1612 N. 37th St., formerly of 1315 E. 7th St., died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born Dec. 16, 1918, in Superior, he had been a lifelong city resident. Mr. Kutkoski was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a paratrooper with the 182nd Airborne in the European Theater during World War II. He had been employed as an electrician for 42 years with the former Great Northern and the Burlington Northern railroads. He was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King, Henry S. Blomberg VFW Post No. 847, of which he had been commander for three years, and also served as commander of the VFW 10th District. He was a charter member of the Thaddeus Kosciuszko Fraternal Aid Society (Polish Club). Surviving are his wife, Margaret E.; a brother, Anthony Kutkoski of Hammond, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Downs Funeral Home with Fr. Dan Dahlberg of Cathedral of Christ the King officiating. Visitation in the funeral home will be Friday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Henry S. Blomberg VFW Post No. 847. Pallbearers will be James, Tom and Joseph Olenski and Greg Picard.

Fred Van Holbeck
Fred Van Holbeck, 71, 3911 E. 5th St., died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, in the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Biloxi, Miss. Born Oct. 24, 1927, in Superior, he was a lifelong Superior resident. He married Barbara Quam on Oct. 6, 1951, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Superior and they recently celebrated 47 years of marriage. Mr. Van Holbeck started working for the Northern Pacific Railroad at the age of 16. He retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad as an engineer in 1989 at the age of 60. He was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, the Belgian Club, the John L. and David L. Banks American Legion Post, N.A.R.V.E., a charter member of the former Association of Retarded Citizens, and the Northern Pacific Breakfast Club. He loved being at home and helping around the neighborhood. He loved to do woodworking, cartoon drawing and was an avid accordion player. In addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Carole) Van Holbeck of Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and James S. (Pamela) Van Holbeck, St. Charles, Mo.; two daughters, Catherine Van Holbeck, Superior, and Christie (William) Alex, Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mabel Gunski, Superior; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valentine and Fannie Van Holbeck; a brother, Francis Van Holbeck Sr.; a sister, Margaret Breemeersch and a nephew, Francis Van Holbeck Jr. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Friday in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home where a Scripture service is scheduled for 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Dean Buttrick, pastor, and Fr. Raymond Schoone as concelebrants. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Gunski, Daniel Gunski, Maurice Breemeersch, Harry Brock, Paul Wedan and Don Hapy. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Catholic Church.

Sarah M. Samuelson
Sarah M. Samuelson, 68, of 1814 Ogden Ave., died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born Jan. 10, 1931, in Superior, she was a lifelong city resident. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Surviving are her husband, John K.; three sons, John (Annette) Samuelson, Eric Samuelson and Mike Samuelson, all of Superior; three daughters, Norma (Rick) Hill, Minneapolis, and Susan Samuelson and Nancy Samuelson, both of Superior; four grandchildren, Alyssa and Rachel Samuelson and Nicholas and Brooke Hill; a sister, Nancy (Willis) Kintigh, Superior; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alma (Antilla) Eaton and a brother, William Eaton. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Downs Funeral Home, where visitation begins at 12:30 p.m. that day. Rev. Sherman McCormick of the Duluth Seventh-Day Adventist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Willis Kintigh, Jim Ronchak, Jeff Williams, Rick Hill, Eric Samuelson and John W. Samuelson.

Nellie Mae Love
Nellie Mae Love, 80, a lifelong resident of Washburn County, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, at Spooner Health System Nursing Home. She was born June 24, 1918, in Spooner to Clarence and Elsie (Wiesner) Young. Survivors include two sons, Walter Love, Tucson, Ariz., and James (Carman) Carlson, Grantsburg; four daughters, Sue (LaMont) Nelson, Minong, Margaret Grymala, Superior, Mary (Mervin) Castle, Aurora, Minn., and Jane Carlson, Grantsburg; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Laurel Melton, Spooner. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Irene Grissom and Lynette Love; two sons, Robert and Patrick; three grandsons, Gerald, John and Joseph Love, and two granddaughters, Jeannette Love and Debbie Fuller. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Brown Funeral Home in Minong. Rev. Dennis Kruger, pastor of the Spooner Assembly of God, will officiate. Spring interment will be in the Wascott Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Rose Christensen Nyman
Rose Christensen Nyman, 83, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif., died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in Scripps Ocean View Hospital in Encinitas, Calif., of cancer. She was formerly of Wentworth, and moved to Chicago in 1937, where she married her husband, Carl, and moved to California in 1952. She was a homemaker, and member and supporter of the San Diego Zoology Society. She is survived by one son, Robert (Lois) Nyman of Elsenore, Calif.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Cassius (Alice) Christensen and Howard (Bernice) Christensen, both of Wentworth; two sisters, Viola Schick, of Waldoboro, Maine, and Pearl (Robert) Friis, of Austin, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; a son, Douglas; her parents, Niels and Martha Christensen; two sisters, Nora Smith and Elizabeth Christensen; and one niece, Cathy Lou Christensen. Cremation will take place in California. A memorial service will be held here at a later date, with inurnment in the Poplar Cemetery.

Elinor H. Lathrop
Elinor H. Lathrop, 87, Superior, formerly of West Sixth St., Duluth, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in Park Point Manor, Duluth. She was born Aug. 26, 1911, to Mary and Emil Erickson in Duluth and had resided there until moving to Superior two years ago. She enjoyed spending time visiting friends and taking care of people who needed help. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Tave Erickson; and her husband, William L. Lathrop, who died in 1980. Surviving are her daughter, Patricia Ann (Bill) Meys of Superior; three grandchildren, Valerie (Dan) Pavlatos of Superior, Tony Meys, Lakeville, Minn., and Jill (Darin) Boese of Gilbert, Minn.; five great-grandchildren, Natalie, Jacob, Skylar, Benjamin and Derek; a niece, Nancy (Dan) Harp of Aurora, Minn.; two great-nephews; and a great-great-niece. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the 11:30 a.m. funeral Saturday in the Johnson Mortuary Chapel, Duluth. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery there.

Fred Van Holbeck
Fred Van Holbeck, 71, 3911 E. 5th St., died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, in the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Biloxi, Miss. Born Oct. 24, 1927, in Superior, he was a lifelong Superior resident. He married Barbara Quam on Oct. 6, 1951, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Superior and they recently celebrated 47 years of marriage. Mr. Van Holbeck started working for the Northern Pacific Railroad at the age of 16. He retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad as an engineer in 1989 at the age of 60. He was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, the Belgian Club, the John L. and David L. Banks American Legion Post, N.A.R.V.E., a charter member of the former Association of Retarded Citizens, and the Northern Pacific Breakfast Club. He loved being at home and helping around the neighborhood. He loved to do woodworking, cartoon drawing and was an avid accordion player. In addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Carole) Van Holbeck of Scott Air Force Base, Ill., and James S. (Pamela) Van Holbeck, St. Charles, Mo.; two daughters, Catherine Van Holbeck, Superior, and Christie (William) Alex, Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mabel Gunski, Superior; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valentine and Fannie Van Holbeck; a brother, Francis Van Holbeck Sr.; a sister, Margaret Breemeersch and a nephew, Francis Van Holbeck Jr. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home where a Scripture service is scheduled for 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Dean Buttrick, pastor, and Fr. Raymond Schoone as concelebrants. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Gunski, Daniel Gunski, Maurice Breemeersch, Harry Brock, Paul Wedan and Don Hapy. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith, Jamie, Brad, Matthew, Heather, James J., Joseph and Eric Van Holbeck, Cherie Cobbs and Steve and Kendra Tracy. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Catholic Church.

Yvonne Anita Bailey
Yvonne Anita Bailey, 58, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 1999, in Superior after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born Dec. 28, 1940, in Superior, she grew up in Lake Nebagamon and Seattle, Wash., but had been a longtime Superior resident. She married her husband John on Dec. 16, 1967, in Honolulu, Hawaii and recently celebrated 31 years of marriage. Mrs. Bailey owned and operated her own business, Bailey's Ceramics for 20 years. Together with her husband, she was an avid gardener who provided a garden that was admired by many people which resulted in flower sales and happiness to all. She also loved camping, fishing and cooking. In addition to her husband John, she is survived by a daughter Shannon Bailey, Superior; an adopted son, Shawne Sass, Superior; eight grandchildren, Jesse, Savannah, Catrina, David, Theresa, Misty, Zachary, and Levi; a brother, Ralph Human, in Nevada; five sisters, Flo Andvick, Seattle, Clara Whitney, in Michigan, Fran McKee, Seattle, Alice Heikkila, Superior and Vicky Walman, Superior; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, David Wallace; her mother Mary Hammer-Human; three brothers, Johnny, Frank and Tony Human; and four sisters, Ester Burton, Anna Woods, Rosa Schuman and Mary Krych. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. Saturday until the 1:30 p.m. funeral in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Goebel, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Lake Nebagamon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shawne Sass, Kevin Feiro, Connie and Tom Bottolfsen and Peter and Wendy Bosl.

Loreen King Beach
Loreen King Beach, 84, formerly of Rice Lake, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in La Crosse; a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rice Lake; friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday in Appleyard's Home for Funerals, Rice Lake, and on Tuesday in the church for one hour prior to the service; a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

Ann E. Bonebrake
Ann E. Bonebrake, 96, Haugen, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, at Heritage Manor in Rice Lake; a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Haugen, where friends may call one hour prior to the service; Appleyard's Home for Funerals, Rice Lake, is handling the arrangements.

Helen Guthrie Weisenberger
Helen Guthrie Weisenberger, 86, formerly of Rice Lake, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at Wellington Nursing Center, Raleigh, N.C.; a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Rice Lake, where friends may call from 10-11 a.m. that day; arrangements are being handled by Appleyard's Home for Funerals, Rice Lake.

Olive Leona Hall
Olive Leona Hall, 85, formerly of 821 West 3rd St. in Washburn, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, at Northern Lights Manor Nursing Home in Washburn. She was born June 9, 1913, in Sterling, Ill., the daughter of Ole and Lena (Balke) Jacobson. In 1933 she married Wilbur S. Hall. He preceded her in death Nov. 19, 1977. She worked as a supervisor for the Heilman Bakery in Milwaukee for 14 years. In October 1953 she moved to Washburn. Surviving are a son, W. Jerome "Jerry" Hall of Bayfield; and nieces & nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, two brothers and a daughter-in-law, JoAnne (Ross) Hall, on Sept. 5, 1994. The funeral will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bratley Funeral Home in Washburn. The Rev. Don Nickolson will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Spring interment will take place in the Woodland Cemetery in Washburn.

Mary J. Bach
Mary J. Bach, 83, of Mesa, Ariz., formerly a longtime Superior resident, died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in Superior. She was a homemaker and had been an active volunteer at the Superior Cathedral School. Surviving are a son, William J. Bach, South Range; two daughters, Patricia M. Mulyck of Mesa, and Christine A. Smith, Solon Springs; a sister, Adele Lange, Stillwater, Minn.; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J., in 1998; three brothers, Gordon, Walter and Darrell; and a sister, Eleanor See. A memorial service for Mrs. Bach and her late husband, 'Bill,' will be at a later date this spring. William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lillian E. Hoffren
Lillian E. Hoffren, 77, Maple, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. Born April 15, 1921, in Maple, she was a lifelong Maple area resident. On March 12, 1940, she married Toivo Hoffren in Duluth and they had celebrated 48 years of marriage. She is survived by her husband, Toivo; two daughters, Carol Clark and Rosanne Hoffren, both of Superior; two grandchildren, Kimberly and Michael Legard; one brother, Edward Hendrickson, Maple; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Lila Makie, and her parents, Julius and Evelina Hendrickson. Visitation will be from noon until the 1 p.m. funeral on Tuesday at Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Ludford, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service will be Larry Hendrickson, Michael and Kimberly Legard, Ken Clark, Duane Makie and Denny White.

Robert Peterson
Robert Peterson, 82, of 1585 E. County Road BB, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. He was born Aug. 30, 1916, in Superior's Billings Park, to Edward and Hilda (Ytterdahl) Peterson. He was a longtime resident of Patzau, residing there for 77 years. During the Depression, he rode the freight trains west, finding employment harvesting grain near Rugby, N.D. He was employed by Koppers Co. Inc., from 1938 until 1970 and by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in Pattison Park from 1972 until his retirement in 1978. On April 8, 1944, he married Joyce Webber in Carlton, Minn. He had a great love of the outdoors and was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman. He had a great interest in the early history of the area and devoted many years of his life locating and excavating artifacts from the early logging camps. He is survived by two daughters, Wendy Peterson, Kenosha, and Maureen Danielson of Foxboro; two sisters, Estella West of Reseda, Calif., and Esther Denston, Superior; a brother, Arthur Peterson, Duluth; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert E. Peterson in 1997; and a brother, Roy Peterson, in 1990. At his request, there will be no services. Cremation will be follow by burial in the family lot in the Summit Cemetery, Foxboro, at a later date. Arrangements were handled by Downs Funeral Home.

Bette J. (Donovan) Brown
Bette J. (Donovan) Brown, 79, of Salem, Ore., died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999. She was born in Superior and graduated from St. Joseph Nursing School in St. Paul. She was employed as a nurse in the shipping yards in Seattle. In 1941 she married Donald Brown. In 1947 they moved to Riddle, Ore., and she was a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Roseburg, Ore., for 15 years. She moved to Bend, Ore., in 1967 and worked at St. Charles Hospital until she retired. Her husband died in 1992, and she moved to Salem. She enjoyed playing bridge and dancing. Survivors include her daughters, Beryl Grabenhorst of Salem and Donnale Brown of Boise, Idaho; a sister, Mary O'Brien of Superior; a brother, Thomas Donovan of Spooner; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held later. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Oregon Affiliate, or American Diabetes Association, Oregon Affiliate.