First Name: Last Name:

Howard E. Perkins
Howard E. Perkins, 79, 914 Tower Ave., Superior, died Saturday, June 19, 1999, in Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Nov. 20, 1919, in Superior and had been a longtime Superior resident. He had been a cab driver for various taxi cab companies in Superior. Mr. Perkins is survived by a daughter, Hazel Perkins, Martindale, Mont.; two step-sons, Thomas Wiss of North Branch, Minn. and Richard Wiss of Lake Havusu, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma in 1994. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Downs Funeral Home with the Rev. Andrew Ricci officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Superior.

Katherine J. Schuster
Katherine J. Schuster, 73, died Monday, May 24, 1999, at her home in Sacramento, Calif., after a six month battle with cancer. She was born July 30, 1925, to Alma and Lester J. Barton. She grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior Central High School where she was in the Athens, Glee Club and various singing groups. In Sacramento, she was an active member of St. Philomene's Catholic Church and its altar society and choir and was very active with many clubs and organizations in the Sacramento area. She was a tireless worker and volunteer for Loaves and Fishes, the Senior Gleaners and she served on the board of directors for Capital Power and Federal Credit Union. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Marion Barton Tilly. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Frederick M. Schuster; six grandchildren, Fred Schuster, Tom Schuster, Victoria White, Rosemary Esperson, Kathy Woods and Jim Schuster, all of Sacramento; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; three sisters, Bernadine Di Francisco, Eleanor Hadley and Shirley Hoppenyan and a brother, James Barton. A memorial mass was held at St. Philomene's Church on May 29. Remembrances can be made in Kay's behalf to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Vivian Doris (Bjork) Nelson
Vivian Doris (Bjork) Nelson, 70, Superior, died Monday, June 21, 1999, in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. She was born in Superior on March 7, 1929, and was reared in Poplar. She married Marvin Nelson in 1948 and lived most of her life in Superior. She was employed in various occupations over the years, but her most important position was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by three sons, Robert, Superior, Michael (Carol), South Range, and David (Jan), Lake Nebagamon; four daughters, Sherry Kenville (Terry Dybvig), Lake Nebagamon, Judy Tyson, Wylie, Texas, Sandy (Terry) Essen, Superior, and Terri (Mike) Britton, Poplar; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Ilene (Oscar) Anderson, Brule; three brothers, Erland (Betty) Bjork, Duluth, Rawlin (Carol) Bjork, Warroad, Minn., and Leroy (Sue) Bjork, Alexandria, La.; many nieces and nephews; and special friends Ann and Pete Plaisted. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Thursday until the 1 p.m. memorial service at Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Day, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Poplar. Honorary pallbearers will be her four oldest grandsons, James Pettit, Mark Kenville, Scott Krivinchuk and Brett Nelson, and nephews Fred Swanson, Bill Johnson and Tom Keeler and friend Pete Plaisted.

Katherine J. Schuster
Katherine J. Schuster, 73, died Monday, May 24, 1999, at her home in Sacramento, Calif., after a six month battle with cancer. She was born July 30, 1925, to Alma and Lester J. Barton. She grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior Central High School where she was in the Athens, Glee Club and various singing groups. In Sacramento, she was an active member of St. Philomene's Catholic Church and its altar society and choir and was very active with many clubs and organizations in the Sacramento area. She was a tireless worker and volunteer for Loaves and Fishes, the Senior Gleaners and she served on the board of directors for Capital Power and Federal Credit Union. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Marion Barton Tilly. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Frederick M. Schuster; six grandchildren, Fred Schuster, Tom Schuster, Victoria White, Rosemary Esperson, Kathy Woods and Jim Schuster, all of Sacramento; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; three sisters, Bernadine Di Francisco, Eleanor Hadley and Shirley Hoppenyan and a brother, James Barton. A memorial mass was held at St. Philomene's Church on May 29. Remembrances can be made in Kay's behalf to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Mathilda Aschenbauer
Mathilda Aschenbauer, of Bayfield, died Sunday, June 20, 1999 at the Wausau Hospital in Wausau. She was born in Postville, Wis. to Alvin and Agatha Grether. She graduated from Mission House College in Sheboygan. In her early years she worked for the Homecroft Program. She married Patrick Aschenbauer in Tomah in 1947 and taught art at the Mellen schools from 1962 until her retirement in 1974. She is survived by her husband Patrick of 52 years; two sons, Paul of Washburn and Fred (Kris) of Crosby, Minn; one daughter, Nancy (Dale) Hugo of Wausau; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Martha Tschudy, of Madison and Caroline (Carl) Steva of Verona, Wis.; one brother, Daniel (Violet) Grether of Brillion, Wis. and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Bayfield Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Green officiating. Interment will take place in the Greenwood Cemetery in Bayfield. Visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bratley Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services on Thursday at the Bayfield Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Bratley Funeral Home, Washburn.

Tony Yaworski
Tony Yaworski, 86, of 11577 E Waterfront Drive, Lake Nebagamon, died at the Middle River Health Facility on Wednesday, June 23, 1999. He was born in Superior on Nov. 26, 1912, and had been a lifelong area resident, living in Lake Nebagamon since 1976. On January 23. 1931, he married Esther Anderson in Carlton, Minn. In 1986, Yaworski, a well-known artist and former art teacher in the School District of Superior, was chosen to receive the distinguished University of Wisconsin-Superior Alumni Award. A graduate of Bryant Elementary and Central High Schools, he earned his bachelor of education degree from the former Superior State Teachers College in 1935 and his master of arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1942. He did additional post-graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, UWS and UMD. He taught in the local public school system from 1935-1978, retiring as head of the art department in 1978 after 43 years of teaching. He also taught adult field service art classes for 14 years for the University of Wisconsin-Madison in many northern Wisconsin communities; water-color painting for the Duluth Art institute; adult classes in landscape painting for Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College for 46 years; and more recently had classes in Superior and Lake Nebagamon. He also worked as advertising department head of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Superior for many years. Fourteen of his large artistic murals are featured in various local business establishments. Yaworski presented over 350 artistic slide shows to groups in upper Wisconsin and Minnesota, had numerous one-man shows of his paintings and received many art awards. Past grand counselor of the United Commercial Travelers of America and past first vice president of the Supreme Grand Counselors Association, he was chosen "Man of the Year" by the UCT Council No. 333 of Superior and received a citation from Governor Anthony Earl. As a former member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, he was past president of the church brotherhood and council. At the present time he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Nebagamon, a member of the Elks Lodge No. 403 for over 50 years, a member of the Lions Club of Lake Nebagamon, a UWS Alumni member and the teacher's union. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Esther; three daughters, Maurine (Stan) Ladich, Lake Nebagamon, Toni Ann (Richard) Foote, Pensacola, Fla., and Carol Jean (Alan) Lisdahl, Waukesha, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Gregory, Curtis, Ann, Lynn, Richard, Greta and Krista; six great-grandchildren, Rachael, Jessica, Alexandria, Nicole, Patrick and Cole; sisters Sophie (Clint) Fay, Port Wing, Wis., and Helen Dobrovich, Banning, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Anna Yaworski; four brothers, Nickolas, Alex, Edward and William; and a granddaughter, Catherine Ann Foote. Visitation will be at William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 25, and continue at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Nebagamon at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 1999, until the 11 a.m. funeral service. The Rev. Lee Boleman will officiate. Interment will be in lake Nebagamon Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the senior adult watercolor class at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. If friends so desire, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church at Lake Nebagamon or the Tony Yaworski Scholarship fund.

Joseph Anthony Dudek
Joseph Anthony Dudek, 75, of North 67th Street, died Monday June 2 1, 1999, in the St. Mary's Medical Center of Duluth. He was born June 2, 1924, to Veronica (Malaha) and Joseph Dudek. He was a lifelong Superior resident. Joseph was a veteran of World War II and received two purple hearts and five bronze stars. He was a baker for many years with Eddy's Bakery and also worked for the University of Wisconsin-Superior Maintenance Department from which he retired. He was a member of Holy Assumption Catholic Church and the Thaddeus Kosciuszko Fraternal Aid Society. He is survived by his wife, Helen; daughters Carol (Frank) Spencer of Baltimore, Md., and Paula (Jim) Newlan of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren Allison and Scott Spencer, Matthew and Shawn Newlan; a brother, Robert (Rose) of Monrovia, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews . He was preceded in death by his parents. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Holy Assumption Catholic Church with the Rev. Ronald Olson officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by the Henry S. Blomberg Post 847. Pallbearers will be Frank and Scott Spencer, Joseph and Leonard Moen, Jim Newlan and Mike Podgorak. Arrangements are by Downs Funeral Home.

Katherine J. Schuster
Katherine J. Schuster, 73, died Monday, May 24, 1999, at her home in Sacramento, Calif., after a six month battle with cancer. She was born July 30, 1925, to Alma and Lester J. Barton. She grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior Central High School where she was in the Athenas, Glee Club and various singing groups. In Sacramento, she was an active member of St. Philomene's Catholic Church and its altar society and choir and was very active with many clubs and organizations in the Sacramento area. She was a tireless worker and volunteer for Loaves and Fishes, the Senior Gleaners and she served on the board of directors for Capital Power and Federal Credit Union. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Frederick M. Schuster; six children, Fred Schuster, Tom Schuster, Victoria White, Rosemary Esperson, Kathy Woods and Jim Schuster, all of Sacramento; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Bernadine Di Francisco, Eleanor Hadley and Shirley Hoppenyan and a brother, James Barton. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Marion Barton Tilly. A memorial Mass was held at St. Philomene's Church on May 29. Remembrances can be made in Kay's behalf to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society.

Robert W. Yanda Sr.
Robert W. Yanda Sr., 78, died on June 19, 1999 in Bellevue, Wash. He was born on September 30, 1920 in Cass Lake, Minn., the son of Wesley and Algar Yanda. He was raised in Superior and graduated from Superior Central High School. He married Frances C. Keaough on May 8, 1943 in Superior. He was employed as a machinist for the Great Northern Railroad for many years. The family moved to Bellevue in 1969 where he became a utilities inspector for Bellevue. He was a member of both the Masonic Lodge # 236 and the Superior F.O.E. Aerie # 80 for over 50 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed to hunt, fish, and work on steam engines. Survivors include five children; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, in 1996. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 28, 1999 at the Bellevue Presbyterian Church. Remembrances may be made to Kelsey Creek Hospice, 2210 132nd Ave SE, Bellevue, Washington, 98005. Arrangements are by Flintofts Issaquah Funeral Home.

Tony Yaworski
Tony Yaworski, 86, of 11577 E. Waterfront Drive, Lake Nebagamon, died at the Middle River Health Facility on Wednesday, June 23, 1999. He was born in Superior on November 26, 1912 and had been a lifelong area resident, living in Lake Nebagamon since 1976. On January 23, 1931, he married Esther Anderson in Carlton, Minn. In 1986 Yaworski, a well-known artist and former art teacher in the School District of Superior, was chosen to receive the distinguished University of Wisconsin-Superior Alumni Award. A graduate of Bryant Elementary and Central High Schools, he earned his bachelor of education degree from the former Superior State Teachers College in 1935 and his master of arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1942. He did additional post-graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, UWS and UMD. Yaworski taught in the local public school system from 1935-1978, retiring as head of the art department in 1978 after 43 years of teaching. He also taught adult field service art classes for 14 years for the University of Wisconsin-Madison in many northern Wisconsin communities; water-color painting for the Duluth Art institute; adult classes in landscape painting for Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College for 46 years; and more recently classes in Superior and Lake Nebagamon. He also worked as advertising department head of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Superior for many years. Fourteen of his large artistic murals are featured in various local business establishments. Yaworski presented over 350 artistic slide shows to groups in upper Wisconsin and Minnesota, had numerous one-man shows of his paintings and received many art awards. Former grand counselor of the United Commercial Travelers of America and former first vice president of the Supreme Grand Counselors Association, he was chosen "Man of the Year" by the UCT Council No. 333 of Superior and received a citation from Governor Anthony Earl. As a former member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Yaworski was a past president of the church brotherhood and council. At the present time he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Nebagamon, a member of the Elks Lodge No. 403 for over 50 years, a member of the Lions Club of Lake Nebagamon, a UWS Alumni member and a member of the teacher's union. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Esther; three daughters, Maurine (Stan) Ladich, Lake Nebagamon, Toni Ann (Richard) Foote, Pensacola, Fla., and Carol Jean (Alan) Lisdahl, Waukesha, Wis.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Sophie (Clint) Fay, Port Wing, Wis. and Helen Dobrovich, Banning, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. Yaworski was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Anna Yaworski; four brothers, Nickolas, Alex, Edward and William; and a granddaughter, Catherine Ann Foote. Visitation will be held at the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 25, and continue at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Nebagamon at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 1999 until the 11 a.m. funeral service. The Rev. Lee Boleman will officiate. Interment will be in Lake Nebagamon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lee McPherson, Carl Marion, Ray Polzin, Bruce Miller, Travis Follis and Ed Kossak. Honorary pallbearers, members of his water painting art class at WITC, will be Grace Anderson, Earl Bloomfelt, Ricky Boleman, Jim Foote, Irene Anderson, Conny Carlson, Barb Evered, Bill Sharp and Bill Geddy. If friends so desire, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church at Lake Nebagamon or the Tony Yaworski Scholarship fund.

Alfred A. Watland
Alfred A. Watland, 89, of 2335 Banks Ave., died Saturday, June 26, 1999, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born Dec. 13, 1909, in Petersburg, Neb., and resided in Superior since 1953. He married Alice Cross on Jan. 6, 1937 in Hayward and they lived in Hayward for 22 years. He was employed as a carpenter on such projects as the Baraboo Power Plant and also in Shakopee, Minn., on the Royal Malt Plant. After moving to Superior, he was employed by the Superwood Corporation in Duluth working there 22 years before retiring in 1975. Surviving are his wife, Alice; a son, Alfred (Shirley) Watland Jr., Castlewood, S.D.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Marion (Jean) Johnson, Menomonie, Lloyd (Florence) Johnson, Eau Claire, and Clarence Johnson, Cookeville, Tenn.; two sisters, Sophia (Richard) Selchert, Castlewood, S.D., and Dorothy Wiedman, La Crosse; a son-in-law, Donald Corbin, Superior; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Mathilda Watland; a daughter, Shirley Corbin; five brothers, John, Herman, William and Elmer Watland and Lester Johnson, and a sister, Myrtle Johnston. Visitation will be today after 5 p.m. in the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home and resumes Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral in the funeral home. Pastor H. Duane Aslyn of the Presbyterian Pioneer Parish will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bradley, Scott, Mark and Bruce Corbin, Jerry Kiihl and Duane Kuandt. Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Milinkovich, Gene Kelleher, Dick Lanhart and Dennis Corbin.

Bernard F. Glonek
Bernard F. Glonek, 77, Superior, died Saturday, June 26, 1999, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. Born Oct. 16, 1921, in Superior, he was a lifelong Superior resident. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name Society, Henry S. Blomberg VFW Post #847, the Richard I. Bong American Legion Post and American Association of Retired Persons. He had been a member of the former St. Louis Catholic Church. He was a graduate of the former Superior East High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 in the Pacific War. He was also a member of the National Guard since 1940. He and his wife, Mary, were married at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Superior on Feb. 17, 1996, and recently celebrated three years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by one daughter, Janet Johnson, Wascott; three sons, Jack (Diane) Glonek, Marinette, Ronald (Nancy) Glonek, Kenai, Alaska, and Gerald (Sharon) Glonek, Gordon; 12 grandchildren, Mark, Sheri and James Johnson and Jeremiah, Sarah, Michael, Thomas, Robert, Jack, Steve, Jessica and Joshua Glonek; three great-grandchildren, Sierra and Tristin Glonek and Allison Johnson; one brother, Richard Glonek, Superior; and one sister, Margie Palumbo, Superior. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Glonek, in 1994; one brother, Thomas Glonek; one sister, Lorraine Backlund; and a grandson, James Johnson. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home with a prayer service scheduled for 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. James Tobolski, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by Henry S. Blomberg VFW Post #847. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be his 12 grandchildren.

Raymond Ole Lier
Raymond Ole Lier, 64, of 4935 Bay Drive, a longtime Superior resident, died Saturday, June 26, 1999 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. Born Feb. 2, 1935 in Superior, he graduated from high school and attended Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute. Mr. Lier was employed by the Northern Pacific Railroad before entering the U.S. Army and serving 20 years, with 16 of those years served overseas. He served 14 years in Germany, one year in Vietnam and one year in Thailand. While in the Army he earned the Bronze Star, Air Medal, Army commendation, Good Conduct Medal with five Clusters, the Republic of Vietnam 'RVN' medal, the RVN Civil Act Citation, RVN CM, two service bars, VSM, National Defense Medal with one Oak Leaf cluster and the Occupation of Germany Medal. After retirement from the Army he worked construction and more recently was employed by the Burlington Railroad. He is survived by his wife, the former Doris Anderson, with whom he recently celebrated 18 years of marriage; four daughters, Irene (Lance) Williges, Collierville, Tenn., Lillian (Larry) Gambrel, Mountain Home, Idaho, Helen Lier, Costa Mesa, Calif., and Anita (Paul) Perralta, Engelwood, Colo.; a twin brother, Richard (Joyce) Lier, Superior; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a close friend, Gusty Lier. Mr. Lier was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Lier, his parents, Ole and Lillian Lier, one sister, Helen Madsen and three brothers, Howard, Clarence and Harold Lier. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lenroot- Maetzold Funeral Home and again on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral in the funeral home. Rev. Gerald Presuhn of Christ Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by Henry S. Blomberg Post #847. Pallbearers will be Ole Lear, Warren Lear, Norman Lier, Greg Runions, Richard 'Ace' Lier and Ken Goodiel.

H. Louise Larson
H. Louise Larson, 86, Port Wing, died Monday, June 28, 1999, in Port Wing. She was born May 29, 1913, in Stockholm, Wis., to Hilda Christine and Charles Gustav Swanson. At the age of eight, she moved with her family to Glenwood City, Wis., and attended River Falls State Teacher's College, graduating in 1937 with a degree in education. She taught high school in Port Wing and Frederic. She married Thurston (Charlie) Larson on Sept. 7, 1946, in Chicago, and lived in the Chicago area for several years. She returned to live in Glenwood City for several years and then back to Wildwood, Ill., where she worked as a school librarian at the Woodland Intermediate School. In 1980, she returned to Port Wing to enjoy her retirement years. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Port Wing and was involved in a variety of church activities throughout her life. She was also a member of the Port Wing Civic Club. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren, friends and watching birds from her window. She is survived by one daughter, Mary (Jeff) Childs, Minneapolis; two granddaughters, Sara and Ellen Childs, both of Minneapolis; a sister, M. Corrine Swanson, Glenwood City; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurston (Charlie) Larson; her parents, Hilda Christine (Lund) and Charles (Charlie) Swanson; and two brothers, Melvin and Maynard Swanson. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral Thursday at First Lutheran Church, Port Wing, with the Rev. James Kasperson, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Port Wing. Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home in Superior is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Beeksma
Thomas Beeksma, 90, of 14770 Touve Road, Herbster, died Sunday, June 27, 1999, at his residence. He was born April 7, 1909, in Winnipeg, Canada, the son of Onne and Sybil (Elzinga) Beeksma. He moved to the Herbster area in 1913 where he had been a longtime resident. On March 28, 1942, he married Eunice Pearson in Port Wing. He was a dairy farmer in the town of Clover for over 40 years, harvested trefoil for a number of years and was a beekeeper. He was well-known in the area for his woodworking talents. His hobbies included gardening, hunting, fishing, dancing, making maple syrup and playing pool. He had served on the board and was past president of the Chequamegon Dairy Herd Improvement Association, which helped to organize testing and improvement of dairy cow herds in Bayfield County. He had served on the executive board of Twin Ports Dairy in Superior, had been president of the board for Bayfield Electric Cooperative and had been on the board of the Holstein Breeders Black and White Club. He had also served as a Bayfield County 4-H leader for many years. Survivors include his wife, Eunice; three sons, Ronald (LoLita) Beeksma of Ashland, Duane (Melody) Beeksma of Iron River and Randy Beeksma of Champlin, Minn.; two daughters, Judi (Boyd) Chamberlin of Cortland, N.Y., and Carol (William) Kangas of Oulu; nine grandchildren, Ronnita Beeksma, Amy (David) Ramaley, Tad (Siobhan) Beeksma, Tommy Beeksma, Tiffany Beeksma, Josh Roberts, Michelle (Brett) George, P.J. Fregoe and Nathan Kangas; a great-granddaughter, Emily George; two brothers, Minna (Esther) Beeksma of Washburn and Lucas (Helen) Beeksma of Forest Lake, Minn.; two sisters, Elsie Olson of St. Francis, Minn., and Mary (Virgil) Crozier of Ashland; numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two granddaughters, Laurie Beeksma and Angie Kangas; five brothers, William, Bookie, Jake, Onne and Opie Beeksma. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bratley Funeral Home in Washburn with the Rev. Curtis Johnson officiating. Interment will be in Herbster Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice Regional Services Inc. of Ashland or the Angela Dee Kangas Scholarship Fund.

Connie A. Picard
Connie A. Picard, 86, Hemet, Calif., died Friday, June 18, 1999, in Hemet. She was a longtime Superior resident until moving to California following her husband's retirement in 1976. She is survived by four daughters, Darlene Picard, Westminster, Calif., Patricia Picard, San Diego, Calif., Merle Huegel, Marshfield, Wis., and Cynthia Picard of Hemet; a son, Robert Picard, Superior; a brother, Helmer Solem, Roseau, Minn.; five sisters, Alpha Johnson, West Allis, Wis., Adeline LaBrosse, Minneapolis, Shelly LaBattaglia, Brooklyn, N.Y., Thelma Mortrude, St. Cloud, Minn., and Elenor Stanford, Fullerton, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle 'Shorty' Picard in 1988. A memorial service was held Tuesday, June 22, at Hemet Valley Mortuary Chapel in Hemet. Interment took place in the family lot in the Riverside (Calif.) National Cemetery.

Clayton R. Andrews
Clayton R. Andrews, 69, of Birchwood, Wis., formerly of St. Paul Park, Minn., died on Monday, June 28, 1999. He was born July 5, 1929, to Lenora (nee Dokken) and John Andrews in Duluth, where he was reared. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid cribbage player. An Air Force veteran, he was a member of the American Legion. He was director of building and grounds for the Rosemount school district for 12 years, and retired from Northwest Airlines in 1992. He is survived by his wife, Marcella (nee Plasch); his children, Clayton (Pam) Jr., Elaine (Bub) Robinson, David (Ann) and Larry (Bean); 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, John (Sandy) Jr. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Kok Funeral Home, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Pearl M. Benson
Pearl M. Benson, 87, of Ashland, formerly of Drummond, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999, at Court Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland. She was born Pearl Marion Hage Dec. 22, 1911, in Drummond, the daughter of Peder and Louisa (Peterson) Hage. She graduated from Drummond High School in 1929 and lived in Drummond most of her life. She was married to Bill Benson in 1937. She was secretary of the historical society and cemetery board, was a church pianist for over 50 years, was an accompanist for school music functions and was an avid sports fan. She is survived by two sons, Wayne (Diane), Greenwood, Wis., and William (Marilynn), Spooner; one daughter, Janet (Myron) Lyndahl, Hermantown; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; a sister, Myrtle; and a brother, Lyle. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Drummond Lutheran Church in Drummond. Burial will be in the Drummond Cemetery. Koerpel Funeral Home of Hayward is in charge of the arrangements.

Bernard F. Glonek
Bernard F. Glonek, 77, Superior, died Saturday, June 26, 1999, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. Born Oct. 16, 1921, in Superior, he was a lifelong Superior resident. He was employed as grain commissioner by the Wisconsin Grain Commission for 35 years before his retirement in 1984. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name Society, Henry S. Blomberg VFW Post 847, the Richard I. Bong American Legion Post and American Association of Retired Persons. He had been a member of the former St. Louis Catholic Church. He was a graduate of the former Superior East High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 in the Pacific Theater. He was also a member of the National Guard since 1940. He and his wife, Mary, were married at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Superior on Feb. 17, 1996 and recently celebrated three years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by one daughter, Janet (Michael) Johnson, Wascott; three sons, Jack (Diane) Glonek, Marinette, Ronald (Nancy) Glonek, Kenai, Alaska, and Gerald (Sharon) Glonek, Gordon; 12 grandchildren, Mark, Sheri and James Johnson and Jeremiah, Sarah, Michael, Thomas, Robert, Jack, Steve, Jessica and Joshua Glonek; three great-grandchildren, Sierra and Tristin Glonek and Allison Johnson; one brother, Richard Glonek, Superior; and one sister, Margie Palumbo, Superior. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Glonek, in 1994; one brother, Thomas Glonek; one sister, Lorraine Backlund; and a grandson, James Johnson. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home with a prayer service scheduled for 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. James Tobolski, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by Henry S. Blomberg VFW Post 847. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be his 12 grandchildren.

The Rev. James A. Dluge
The Rev. James A. Dluge, 55, of Superior, died Monday, June 28, 1999, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born to John and Clara (Tomaszewski) Dluge on March 24, 1944, in Milwaukee. He attended St. Matthew Elementary School, De Sales Preparatory Seminary, St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee, and St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein. The Rev. Dluge was ordained in the Chapel of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, on May 13, 1970, by His Eminence John Cardinal Cody. He served the parishes of St. Louis and Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior, St. Francis Xavier and St. Robert Bellarmine, Merrill, St. Mary, Tomahawk, St. Dominic in Frederic, and Immaculate Conception, Grantsburg. Father also served as chaplain of the Serra Club, Superior, chaplain of Holy Cross Convent, Merrill, and director of the Apostolate of the Sea. Because of complications due to diabetes and kidney failure, it was necessary for him to resign from active ministry on Jan. 28, 1997. He retired in Superior and was able to celebrate Mass with area parishes as needed. In August 1998, Father was admitted to the hospital for a number of health complications. His health condition appeared to stabilize. He was able to celebrate Mass at St. Anthony Parish, Lake Nebagamon, the weekend prior to his death. He celebrated the 25th anniversary of his priesthood at St. Dominic Church, Frederic, on April 30, 1995, where he had been pastor for 13 years. His biggest challenge as a priest came to him in 1990 when he was faced with a severely deformed foot due to diabetes. He was told that the leg would have to be amputated below the knee. He was convinced that it was due to prayer from his fellow priests and parishioners that this did not need to occur. He praised his housekeeper, Rita LaVenture, who had been assisting him since 1975, for her untiring assistance at home and for driving him to the hospital for treatments. He is survived by his mother, Clara, a brother, John Jr., both from Milwaukee; two nieces, Kari (Steven) Plahuta, West Allis, and Tammy (Carl) Stika, Oak Creek; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, John Sr., and sister-in-law, Mary Dluge. Visitation will be at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior, on Friday from 5-8 p.m. with a Scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue in the church on Saturday for an hour prior to the Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Bishop Raphael M. Fliss will preside. Interment will follow in the Priests' Circle of Calvary Cemetery, Superior. Pallbearers will be the Revs. Dean Buttrick, Daniel Dahlberg, John Drummy, Ron Olson, Andrew Ricci and Jim Tobolski. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Jarchow, Tom LaVenture, Doug and Mary Jo Edge, Millie Nelson, Wally Koel and Dan and Jean Judd. The family is being assisted by Downs Funeral Home.

The Rev. Philip Dan Stack
The Rev. Philip Dan Stack, 76, Sugar Camp, Wis., formerly of Superior, died Friday, June 25, 1999. He was born April 15, 1923 in Harlem, Mont., the son of Daniel and Margaret (Schmeltzer) Stack, and was raised and attended public schools in Superior. Stack then attended the Pontifical College Josephinum in Worthington, Ohio and St. John's College and Seminary in Collegeville, Minn. He was ordained into the priesthood on May 22, 1948 in Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior. Stack was assigned to St. Joseph's Parish in Rice Lake, St. Bridget's Parish in River Falls, St. Mary's in Hurley, St. Dominic's in Frederic and Immaculate Conception Parish in Grantsburg. He was also a military chaplain in the U.S. Air Force, serving both overseas and in the United States at a variety of Air Force bases. In 1987, Stack became the priest at St. Kunegunda's Catholic Church in Sugar Camp where he served until his death. In 1998, he celebrated his golden jubilee by serving in the priesthood for over 50 years. Stack is survived by three brothers, Joseph (Maryrose) of Wyoming, Levi (Laverne), Lake Delton, Wis., and William (Mary) of Anoka, Minn.; two sisters, Kathleen Twenten, Jamestown, Calif., and Winnifred (Douglas) Starkweather of Tuolumme, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Glenn and Ken, and a sister, Mary Jo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Thursday at St. Kunegunda's Catholic Church in Sugar Camp with Bishop Raphael Fliss presiding. Visitation will be at the church Wednesday beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Priests' Circle of Calvary Cemetery in Superior. The Carlson Funeral Home, Rhinelander, is in charge of arrangements.

Richard E. 'Rich' Johnson
Richard E. 'Rich' Johnson, 78, a resident of Greendale, Wis. since 1948, died Friday, June 25, 1999. He was born Sept. 25, 1920 in Superior and attended the former Superior East High School. He moved from Superior in 1944. Johnson served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II in the 611th Unit and was a lifelong member of the Greendale American Legion Post No. 416. Surviving are his wife, the former Sophie Jaros; two children, Richard Johnson and Judi (John) Boehm; a brother, David Johnson, Superior; four sisters, including Jeanette Carlson of Superior; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Max A. Sass and Sons' Greenridge Chapel with an American Legion Post No. 416 ritual to follow. Private interment will be in the Wood National Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5:30-7 p.m. today in the Greenridge Chapel.

Glenna Jo LaPorte
Glenna Jo LaPorte, 45, of Trego, formerly of Superior, died on Sunday, June 27, 1999 at Rochester (Minn.) Methodist Hospital. She was born July 17, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas to Robert and Florence (Gobin) Estes. While a child, she moved to Superior with her family, where she graduated from Superior Senior High School. LaPorte was employed by the Ladysmith Nursing Home for some time and then attended the Rice Lake Technical College. Her working career called her to many local areas of service including the Barron Hospital, the Rice Lake Convalescent Center, Indianhead Community Action Agency in Spooner, Hayward Nursing Home, and the Community Memorial Nursing Home in Spooner. On July 3, 1995, she was united in marriage to Larry LaPorte. She is survived by her husband, Larry of Trego; two sons, Bobby Pfefferle and Matt Pfefferle, both of Rice Lake; four daughters, Dawn (Kevin) Cornelissen of Mikana, Wis., Rebekah Pfefferle of Cameron, and Kimberly LaPorte and Tracy LaPorte, both of Spooner; three grandchildren; her parents, Robert and Florence Estes of Rice Lake; and one sister, Denise (Randy) Castle of Tucson, Ariz. She was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Stranko. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, with Pastor Ron Gormong and Pastor Gregory Harrell officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Spooner Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Mike Gavin, Jack Hartwig, Chris LaPorte, Steve LaPorte, Don Sass and Paul Sass.

Lois M. Nyberg
Lois M. Nyberg, 79, 1900 New York Ave., formerly a longtime resident of 5928 Cumming Ave., died Wednesday, June 30, 1999, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born Oct. 8, 1919, in Superior, and was a lifelong city resident. She had been employed as a teletype operator by Paine, Webber, Jackson and Curtis in Duluth for over 20 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Surviving are a son, Richard M. Nyberg, Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Diane Rasmusson, Lakeville, Minn., and Carol (Roger) Anderson, Superior; eight grandchildren, Dawn Theissen, Mark Nyberg, Malcolm Williams, Rhonda Lemon, Anne Rasmusson, Michael Rasmusson and Pat and Lee Anderson; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Thora Swanson, Mesa, Ariz.; and a special friend, George Kulus, Superior. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin H., who died in 1962, as well as by two brothers, Harry and Carl, and two sisters, Dorothy and Alice. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Downs Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Beaver, pastor of Bethel Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation in the funeral home will be Monday for one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Roger Anderson, Pat and Lee Anderson, Mike Rasmusson, Charles Lemon and Cori Wallis. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice or Bethel Lutheran Church.