First Name: Last Name:

Edith Louise 'Louise' Cottrell
Edith Louise 'Louise' Cottrell, 95, Superior, died Thursday, July 1, 1999 in St. Francis Home in the Park She was born Oct. 5, 1903 in Des Moines, Iowa. A homemaker, she had worked in a defense plant during World War II while her husband, Elmo, served overseas. Mrs. Cottrell resided for many years in South Bend, Ind., and in California before moving to Superior in 1988. Surviving are a niece-in-law, Arlene Eaton, Superior, and her family; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmo, in 1952, two brothers and one sister. No services are planned. Arrangements are by the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home.

Wallace B. 'Wally' Score
Wallace B. 'Wally' Score, 73, of 3328 Cumming Ave., died at his home on Thursday, July 1, 1999. He was born May 15, 1926 in Superior and was a lifelong area resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Score was employed as an appliance salesman by the former Roth Brothers Department Store and by Campbell Lumber Co., retiring in 1987. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, the Riverside Cemetery Association Board, Superior Elks Lodge #403, Eagles Aerie #80, Henry S. Blomberg Post #847 and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a past president of the Superior Board of Education and of the Superior Jaycees. Surviving are his wife, Millie; one son, Douglas (Mary) Score, Superior; three grandchildren, Matthew (Rena) Verdoljak, Corey Verdoljak and Rachel Verdoljak, all of Superior; one nephew, Carl Danielsen, New York, N.Y., and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ella Score. The funeral will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church with Rev. Scott Ludford officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Monday in Downs Funeral Home, where an Elks memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Visitation resumes Tuesday in the church for one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Ted Smith, Rod Campbell, Jim Gotelaere, Ray Matushak, Bob Downs, Ed Aamodt, Bob Mataczynski and Ray Halverson. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Yeazle, Ed Leland, Warren Kregness, Bill Ellison, Ed Santori, Cliff Pearthree, Ingvar Holter, John Haugland and Russ Wester. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church or the Riverside Cemetery Association.

Johanna A. 'Jennie' Gaynor
Johanna A. 'Jennie' Gaynor, 88, formerly a longtime Allouez resident, currently of St. Paul, Minn., died Wednesday, June 30, 1999 in St. Paul. She was born June 11, 1911 in Johnston, Pa. During World War II, she was employed by the former Globe Shipyards in Superior. More recently, she was employed by the former Holzberg Laundry from 1960-66. She resided in Superior from 1926 until moving to St. Paul in 1983. Mrs. Gaynor was a former member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Superior. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Gaynor, in 1981. Surviving are five sons, James W. (Kathy) Gaynor, Fort Worth, Texas, Michael E. (Trudy) Gaynor, Serena, Ill., Ronald L. (Liz) Gaynor, Superior, Steven (Delores) Garrett, Plover, Wis., and Mark (Mary Lou) Garrett, Denver, Colo.; one daughter, Dorothy (Donald) Pnewski, St. Paul; two sisters, Mary Birch and Kay Seagren, both of Superior; 19 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Monday in the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home in Superior, with a Catholic rosary service to be conducted at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Fr. Dean Buttrick as celebrant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Lauer, Steve Giebler, Don Pnewski Jr., Dennis Gaynor, Raymond Birch and James Erickson.

Michael J. Thompson Sr.
Michael J. Thompson Sr., 60, a resident of Earl, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at his residence; a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Spooner; visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday in the Scalzo Funeral Home, Spooner, with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m.

Bob 'Wobblely' Wehmhoefer
Bob 'Wobblely' Wehmhoefer, 54, a resident of Spooner, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at his home following a courageous five-year battle with cancer; the funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Scalzo Funeral Home, Spooner, where visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday for one hour prior to the service.

Dorothy A. Zarn
Dorothy A. Zarn, 70, a resident of the Town of Webb Lake, died Thursday, July 1, 1999 at Spooner Health System; the funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Scalzo Funeral Home, Spooner, where visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday with a Scripture service at 7:30 p.m.

Irene Viola 'VI' Britton
Irene Viola 'VI' Britton, 81, of Superior, formerly a longtime Foxboro resident, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 1, 1999 at the St. Francis Home in the Park. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harold Keller officiating. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and continues there for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment will be in Summit Cemetery.

Michael Jon "Mike" Flamang
Michael Jon "Mike" Flamang, 31, a resident of Apple Valley, Minn., died Saturday, July 3, 1999, in a boating accident on the St. Croix River. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Thursday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Solon Springs, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dennis Bergeson, pastor of Our Savior's Church, and the Rev. James Powers, pastor of St. Pius X Catholic Church, officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Solon Springs.

Donald W. Hammer
Donald W. Hammer, 72, a lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, July 4, 1999, at his residence. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemeter

Mabel O. Holm
Mabel O. Holm, 85, 1800 New York Ave., died Saturday, July 3, 1999 in St. Francis Home in the Park. Her death came 10 years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home and will continue in the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. Thursday until the 1.30 p.m. funeral there. The Rev. David Eckman, pastor of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, will officiate, with interment to be in the Graceland Cemete

Marjorie A. Nelson
Marjorie A. Nelson, 68, of 3800 Tower Ave., died Saturday, July 3, 1999, at her residence.A gathering for family and friends is planned at the Billings Park Civic Center from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Harvey Salo
Harvey Salo, 77, Hawthorne, died Thursday, June 10, 1999 in the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday in the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center with the Rev. Lawrence Day, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church, Poplar, officiating.

Robert L. Strouse
Robert L. Strouse, 74, of Savannah, Ga., died Saturday, July 3, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home - Hodgson Memorial Chapel. The funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with interment in HilIcrest West Cemetery, with military honors. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Savannah Christian Church, "Building Fund.

Ruth 'Holly' Nourse
Ruth 'Holly' Nourse, 90, of 1800 New York Ave., died Friday, July 2, 1999 in St. Francis Home in the Park.The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Bayfield Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Green officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Bayfield. Visitation will be at the church Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

Bonar W. Carlson
Bonar W. Carlson, 67, of 5614 John Ave., died Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at St. Mary's Medical Center; the funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Downs Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday.

Helmer Hannula
Helmer Hannula, 74, Poplar, died Wednesday, July 7, 1999, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth; visitation is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday at Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home and continues at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Peace Lutheran Church, Poplar, until the 11 a.m. funeral there.

Clifford J. Ingbretson
Clifford J. Ingbretson, 81, a resident of the town of Springbrook, died Tuesday, June 15, 1999, in the nursing home unit of the Spooner Health System; a graveside service will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Earl Cemetery; arrangements are by Scalzo Funeral Home, Spoone

Muriel K. Johnson
Muriel K. Johnson, 86, of Port Wing, died Monday, July 5, 1999, at Northern Lights Manor Nursing Home, Washburn; services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Port Wing, where visitation will be one hour prior to the service; arrangements are by Bratley Funeral Home, Washburn

Carl E. Peterson III
Carl E. Peterson III, 45, Superior, died on Saturday, July 3, 1999; visitation will be Friday at St. Alban the Martyr Church, 1510 New York Ave., Superior, from 5 p.m. until the 7 p.m. prayer service; a Mass of Resurrection is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the church; arrangements are being handled by Downs Funeral Home.

Evelyn M. Ramstad
Evelyn M. Ramstad, 76, a former Duluth resident, died Tuesday, July 6, 1999; visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the 1 p.m. service Saturday in Park Hill Cemetery Chapel in Duluth; arrangements are by Bell Brothers Funeral Directors-Jarvi-Dowd Chapel, Duluth.

Charlene Ann 'Sharla Jardine' Vojacek
Charlene Ann 'Sharla Jardine' Vojacek, 54, Buffalo, N.Y., formerly of Duluth, died from pneumonia Wednesday, June 29, 1999, in her home; visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. memorial service at Johnson Memorial Chapel, Duluth.

Maurice J. "Dubbs" Dobbelaere
Maurice J. "Dubbs" Dobbelaere, 80, Superior, died Thursday, July 8, 1999 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. Born Jan. 2, 1919 in Belgium, he was a lifelong Superior resident. He was employed by the Chicago Northwestern Railroad as a switchman and a foreman, retiring in 1980 after 38 years of service. He married Alice DeBock on March 2, 1945 and they recently celebrated 54 years of marriage. He served in the U.S. Army at Pearl Harbor. He was a lifetime member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; the St. Francis Travelers; a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus; the Belgium Club; and a East End Seniors Board member. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and card player. In addition to his wife, Alice, he is survived by one daughter, Lori (Jim) Klug, Eau Claire; one son, Dennis (Donna) Dobbelaere, Marysville, Wash.; four grandchildren, Emily and Abby Klug, Eau Claire, Chris (Kim) Dobbelaere, Marysville, and Lisa (Darrell) Kluin, also of Marysville; one great-grandchild, Riley Kluin, Marysville; numerous close cousins, nephews and nieces; two sisters-in-law, Mary Jaques, Superior, and Marion Dobbelare, Danville, Calif.; and a brother-in-law, Bud Smith, Superior. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Friday in the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home with a Scripture service scheduled for 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. James Tobolski, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Howard Mackey, Dan Mackey, Phil Milroy, Jack Milroy, Dan Rorabeck and Jeff Dorfman. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church or to Cathedral School.

Edna A. (Ranta) Hanchett
Edna A. (Ranta) Hanchett, 82, died Monday, June 28, 1999 in the Chris Jensen Home, Duluth. Born May 31, 1917 in Maple, she graduated from the former Central High School and from the Duluth Business University. She was a longtime area resident except from 1964 to 1982 when she lived in Denver, Colo., where she was employed as a secretary and accountant for the Denver American Red Cross. After her retirement in 1982, she returned to Duluth. She was a member of the Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Duluth, and its Lydia Circle; the American Red Cross Retirees Association; the Senior Coalition of Duluth and the AARP. She is survived by a stepson, James (Christie) Hanchett, Harlingen, Texas; three grandchildren, Caroline, Sommer and Julie; three brothers, Paul (Vivian) Ranta, San Diego, Calif., David Ranta, Chula Vista, Calif., and Arnold (Dolores) Ranta, Chester, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews including Marla (John) Thibodeau and their children, Chelsea and Matthew, all of Duluth and Dennis (Linda) Aho, Superior. She was preceded in death by her husband, Swan Hanchett in 1975; her parents, John and Aurora Ranta; five brothers, Martin, Wayne, Toivo, Eino and Hugo Ranta; and one sister, Martha Ranta Aho. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Duluth, with the Rev. David Magruder, pastor, officiating. The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home in Superior is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Hoffman Lavine
Frances Hoffman Lavine, 93, of 3800 London Road, Duluth, died on Thursday, July 8, 1999 at St. Mary's Hospice in Duluth. Born Jan. 7, 1906 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Louis and Sophie (Tauber) Hoffman. In her twenties, she was known in the Twin Ports and around the country as founder of the legendary Duluth Children's Theater. Later, while still a very young woman, she toured the United States and Canada with one-woman shows she created and produced. Theater remained a life-long passion and, as opportunities to share her skills in non-theatrical settings presented themselves she added the art of teaching, along with community service and organizing to her lengthening list of capabilities. In December of 1935 she was married to Max H. Lavine, then advertising department manager of the former Superior Evening Telegram. Active in the Superior community, she spearheaded raising funds for Douglas County's first mobile X- ray unit to screen children and adults for tuberculosis and devised a public awareness campaign to mobilize residents' use of the facility. She also led in the effort to raise support for the Easter Seal Society for handicapped children when polio was rampant, and she raised funds to build an accessible classroom for handicapped children at Superior's Cooper School. She put tireless energies into drives for blood donations during World War II. In more recent years, she was an early trustee of the Duluth-Superior Educational TV Corporation. Newspapering involved all of the Lavines. By the early 1960s, Max Lavine had become general manager of the Superior Evening Telegram and General Manager of the Murphy Newspapers. He and Mrs. Lavine were also owners of the Portage Daily Register of Portage. It was the first newspaper in what was to become The Lavine Newspaper Group. Just before Mr. Lavine's death in 1964, the family purchased the Chippewa Falls Herald Telegram in Chippewa Falls. In 1968 they added the Baraboo News Republic and, in 1975, the Shawano Evening Leader. They also developed weekly newspapers and commercial printing ventures in those markets. Mrs. Lavine served as Chairman of the Lavine Newspaper Group and son John Lavine was Publisher-Editor. During the 196Os, when the Job Corps set up a site at Clam Lake, Mrs. Lavine convinced them to let her be the first teacher-in-residence to the 200 young men who came there from inner cities around the country. Initially she received a cool reception. Soon, however, she could be seen walking across the camp between tough, towering young men who were engaged in animated conversation. They were consulting her about some aspect of their futures. Mrs. Lavine said that the experience moved her deeply. For the rest of her life, she dedicated a significant portion of her personal and financial resources to providing educational opportunities for young people who might not otherwise find a path to success. Mrs. Lavine also designated special awards for faculty who teach those students. In 1972, the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth named Mrs. Lavine to its first lay board of trustees, a group of prominent business and academic leaders. Mrs. Lavine was the first lay-woman, as well as the first member of the Jewish community, nominated to the new board. She served for 12 years and since has been active as a trustee emerita. Mrs. Lavine's service and accomplishments earned her honorary doctorate degrees from both the College of St. Scholastica and Northland College in Ashland. Faculty and students at the College of St. Scholastics, the University of Wisconsin-Superior and Northland College in Ashland have also benefited from Mrs. Lavine's interest in teaching and learning. At Scholastica, Mrs. Lavine endowed scholarships in history, music, and gerontology; an annual award to an outstanding English major; and an annual award for excellence in teaching, At the University of Wisconsin-Superior, Mrs. Lavine established the Max Lavine Award for Scholarly Achievement and an American Indian Studies fund. At Northland College, the Frances Lavine Native American Studies Outstanding Service Award and the Native American Studies Academic Achievement Award are given annually at the Spring Honors Convocation. For her 90th birthday, friends of Frances Lavine arranged for the birthday gift of her long lifetime. In lieu of individual presents, a pool of more than $15,000 was put together as a start on a Habitat for Humanity house. In the spring of 1999, Mrs. Lavine saw the house completed and ready for its new owners. She participated in a ceremony at Temple Israel celebrating the occasion. Mrs. Lavine was preceded in death by her husband, Max, and by her father, Louis, her mother, Sophie, as well as her brothers, Morris of Phoenix, Ariz., and Harold of Fountain City, Ariz. She is survived by her son, John (Meryl Lipton) Lavine, Evanston, Ill.; two grandsons, Max Bernard Lavine, also of Evanston, and Marc, of San Francisco, Calif.; her granddaughter, Miriam 'Mimi' (Jon) Gellman, of Jersey City, N.J.; her great-grandson, Adam Louis Gellman; four nephews and two nieces. Services will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday at Temple Israel, 16th Ave. E. and 2nd St., Duluth, with burial at Temple Emanuel Cemetery, 4400 Woodland Ave., Duluth. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Frances Lavine Fund at Habitat for Humanity-Duluth, 130 West Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802; or The Frances Lavine Scholarships at the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN 65811, the University of Wisconsin-Superior, Superior, WI. 54880, or Northland College, Ashland, WI 54806. Service arrangements are being handled by the Johnson Mortuary in Duluth.

Anneka Marie Moore
Anneka Marie Moore, infant daughter of Dean Moore and Sherrie Gustafson, died Wednesday, July 7, 1999 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. She was a member of the North Bay Community Church. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three brothers, Justin, Alexander and Mikhael, all at home; one sister, Jenna, at home; maternal grandparents, Carl and Joyce Gustafson, South Range; maternal grandmother, Sally Bair, Frederic; maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Christianson, also of Frederic; paternal grandparents, Gerald and Jeanette Ukkola, Cloquet; paternal grandfather, Robert Moore, South Range; paternal great-grandfather, Mervin Woodhull, Poplar; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Poplar Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Sorvik, pastor, of North Bay Community Church, officiating. Arrangements are being handled by the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home.

Blanche Agnes (Wilson) Ouellette
Blanche Agnes (Wilson) Ouellette, formerly of Superior, died Sunday, July 4, 1999, in Costa Mesa, Calif. Born July 15, 1901, in Bibon, Wis., she was a 72-year resident of Superior. Mrs. Ouellette was a member of Cathedral of Christ The King, Catholic Daughters and The Altar Society of Cathedral Church in Superior. Surviving are one daughter, Bette (Makie) Vallancey of Greenville, Texas; two sons, Donald Jay Makie of San Diego, California, and Thomas George Ouellette of Huntington Beach, Calif.; One daughter-in-law, Dorothy Makie, of Edina, Minne.; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ouellette, one son, Robert Thomas Makie and one grandson, George Thomas Ouellette. At her request there will be no local funeral and her cremated remains will be interred at St. Francis Cemetery, Superior, at a future date.

Kenneth K. Hall
Kenneth K. Hall, 81, Charleston, W.Va., whose 47-career as a state and federal judge included a decision to allow female cadets at The Citadel, died Thursday after a long illness. Hall became a circuit judge in Boone County in 1952 at age 33. He was appointed to a federal judge's post in Charleston in 1971 by President Nixon. Five years later, Hall was named to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va. The district comprises West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina. In 1995, Hall wrote the majority decision that rejected efforts by The Citadel, a Charleston, S.C., military college, to ban women. During his years in West Virginia, Hall outlawed the state's existing abortion law and presided over a violent school textbook controversy. He also presided over a class-action lawsuit against Pittston Coal Co. concerning the 1973 Buffalo Creek dam break, which resulted in a 125 deaths. The lawsuit ended with a $13.5 million settlement. Hall took senior status on the appeals court when he turned 80, hearing a limited number of cases. Sola Sierra, Sola Sierra, 63, Santiago, Chilea, prominent human rights activist during the military dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, died July 1 of a heart attack while recovering from back surgery. An active member of the Chilean Communist Party, Sierra joined the opposition to Pinochet after her husband, Jorge Pizarro, disappeared after being taken away by Pinochet's security agents. She organized an association for the relatives of hundreds of Chileans who vanished during Pinochet's 1973-90 dictatorship. With her husband's black-and-white photograph pinned to her chest, Sierra was a familiar figure at protests. Prominent visitors to Chile, including European politicians and rock stars, often made a point of meeting her. Among them were the Irish rock group U2 and British singer Sting, who wrote a song about her group called ''They Dance Alone.'

Shafik Wazzan
Shafik Wazzan, 74, Beirut, Lebanon, who as prime minister oversaw the 1982 withdrawal of Palestinian guerrillas from Israeli-beseiged Beirut, died Thursday of a heart attack. Wazzan was thrust into the nation's second-most powerful office as a compromise prime minister on Oct. 25, 1980, after Lebanon had been without a government for 137 days at the height of the 1975-90 civil war. When Israel invaded Lebanon in June 1982 and besieged Beirut to force out Palestine Liberation Organization guerrillas, Wazzan's government acted as intermediary between the United States and the PLO. Wazzan's government negotiated an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon in 1983, but the deal was never implemented and Israeli troops remained in a border zone in southern Lebanon. The deal earned Wazzan wrath within his Muslim community. He was boycotted by Muslim leaders and forced from office in 1984.

Dorothy I. Hautamaki
Dorothy I. Hautamaki, 83, died Saturday, July 10, 1999 in Park Rivers States Care Center in Minneapolis. Born April 8, 1916 in Abilene, Kansas, she had lived most of her life in the Maple/Superior area except for the past three when she lived in Minneapolis with her daughter. Mrs. Hautamaki was employed as a day care provider for the Luostari family in Maple for many years and had previously been employed as a waitress and a seamstress. She is survived by four daughters, Delores (Paul) Hakkila, Maple, LaVerne (Harry) Jacobson, Minneapolis, Linda (Chris) Trapp, Tracy, Calif., and Susie Gimberlin, St. Paul; four sons, Lester (Pat) Leckron, Seattle, Wash., Eugene (Lynda) Leckron, LaMesa, Calif., Walter (Gina) Hautamaki, Radisson, Wis., and Ronald (Marilyn) Hautamaki, Foxboro; one sister, Alma (Alvin) Strunk, Abilene, Kansas; 31 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchiIdren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vern Leckron; her second husband, Alex Hautamaki; two brothers, Ralph and Kenneth Shepard; two sisters, Ruth Krause and Marie Denker and one great-granddaughter, Amanda Lambert. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home and will continue there Thursday from 11 a.m. until the noon funeral with the Rev. Gerald Presuhn, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Finnish Apostolic Cemetery in Maple. Pallbearers for the service will be Dan Lambert, Andrew Jacobson, Greg Ukkola, Dustin Hautamaki, Jay Hautamaki and Darren Ottem.

Elmer Yrjanainen
Elmer Yrjanainen, 65, Brule, died Monday, July 12, 1999 in his residence following a brief illness. Born Sept. 4, 1933 in Norinklya, Finland, he came to the U.S. by boat in 1947 at the age of 14. He married Evie Hautala on March 16, 1963 and they recently celebrated 36 years of marriage. He was employed as a road maintenance worker by the Town of Brule and also as a mechanic for Olson Brothers in Brule. From 1951 to 1971 he was employed by the Johnson Garage in Waino. In addition, he was a trail groomer for the Bayfield County Snowmobile Alliance for two years and was employed at the Lake Nebagamon Ready Mix from 1972 until his retirement. Mr. Yrjanainen was an avid fan of local stock car racing and professional car racing. He loved to restore antique cars and trucks and go camping and hunting. In addition to his wife, Evie, he is survived by two daughters, Sheila (Kevin) Mackie, Brule, and Sandy (Tom) Rautio, Oulu; one son, Don (Andrea) Yrjanainen, Brule; four grandchildren, Jani and Maija Mackie and Ethan and Kyle Rautio; two sisters, Eva (Bill) Wiitala, Superior, and Alli Johnson, Brule; two brothers, Leo (Lois) Yrjanainen, Lake Nebagamon and Waino (Nona) Yrjanainen, Minong; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral Thursday in the Hope Lutheran Church, Oulu with the Rev. Gloria Friedrich, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Everest Cemetery, Waino. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Bustrak, Gordy Merila, Clifford Walman, Lester Korhonen, Mike Johnson, Bob Rantala, Bob Rampier, Gary Peterson and Ray Copp. Arrangements are by the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home.

Dorothy Mae Johnson
Dorothy Mae Johnson, 77, of 2315 Banks Ave., died Monday, July 12, 1999 in her residence. She was born May 8, 1922 in Superior and was a lifelong city resident. Ms. Johnson had been employed as a dental assistant and more recently she was a guardian and custodian for the elderly. She was an active member of Hope Congregational Church, having been a member of its Dorcas Society, the Deaconesses, its Choir and the Visitation Committee. She was also a member of the American Association of Retired Persons. Surviving are a brother, Leo (Lorraine) Johnson, Superior; a sister, Lorraine (Roy) Brown, Superior; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Johnson, a sister, Marian Johnson and a nephew, David Johnson. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hope Congregational Church with Rev. Larry Steel officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Downs Funeral Home, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Pallbearers will be Art Preo, Melvin Esselstrom, Robert Abrahamson, Chuck Martin, Robert Haskins and John Ronchi.

Marvin M. Krieps
Marvin M. Krieps, A memorial service will be held at graveside for Marvin M. Krieps at 11 a.m. Saturday in Greenwood Cemetery in Superior. Born Aug. 29, 1909 in Chicago, he grew up in Superior and had lived in Escondido, Calif., for the past 22 years. He died Nov. 25, 1998 at the age of 89. Mr. Krieps had been employed as a printer by The Superior Journal, Los Angeles Times and Redondo Breeze. He is survived by a son, Dr. Marvin (Marianne) Kripps, Escondido; a daughter, Maren (Don) Webb, Happy Jack, Ariz.; brothers, Loren Krieps, Superior, and Kenneth (Mary) Krieps, Slinger, Wis.; a sister, Anita Thompson, Superior; a stepsister, Esther McKee, Superior; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Elsie E. Johnson
Elsie E. Johnson, 86, died Monday, July 12, 1999, at White Bear Lake, Minn. She was born Feb. 21, 1913, in Maple to Mary and Hemmeki Winkka. She resided in the Chicago, Ill., for 50 years and was a homemaker. She is survived by five children, Corrine (Matt) Bien, Marion, Iowa; Sharon (Bill) Pray, Park Ridge, Ill.; Nancy (Rueben) Wiitala, Superior; Ken Johnson, Crystal Lake, Ill., and John (Anita) Johnson, White Bear Lake; 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, six sisters, Lillian Frank, Anaheim, Calif.; Aileen Godda, Helen (Harvey) Johnson and Irene (Glenn) Brozill, all of Wentworth; Mae (Peter) Schuler, Chicago, and Eliese Agacki and one brother, Ruben (Bonnie) Winkka, Osage, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edwin; three brothers, Oscar, Eino and Matt Winkka, and a sister, Senya Keeler. The funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Drake and Son Funeral Home, 625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, Ill.

LeRoy V. Sarazin
LeRoy V. Sarazin, 64, Superior, died Monday, July 12, 1999, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born June 19, 1935, in Milwaukee and had resided in the Superior area for the past 50 years. He is survived by many friends. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, in the Great Room of the St. Francis Home ' South with the Rev. H. Duane Aslyn, pastor of Pioneer Parish, officiating. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, in the Great Room. Honorary pallbearers will be residents and friends from the St. Francis Home ' South.

Don L. "Pete" Greatsinger
Don L. "Pete" Greatsinger, 80, Superior, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, in the Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 13, 1919, in Janesville but had resided in the Hayward area for most of his life before moving to Superior in 1998. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he was awarded a Bronze Star. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for area construction companies until his retirement. He is survived by three sons, Roger (Karen) Greatsinger, Elgin, Ill.; Alan (Carol) Greatsinger, Marengo, Ill., and Robert (Paula) Greatsinger, Superior; two daughters, Donna Strand, Superior, and Barbara (Bill) Baker, Hayward; 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie, in 1981. There will be no public services. The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Aunet
Doris Aunet, 86, of Oakes Avenue, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999, in St. Mary's Hospital of Superior. She was born Oct. 22, 1912, in Superior. She resided in Duluth where she was a 1932 graduate of Duluth Central High School. In 1932 she moved to California. She resided there until 1950 before moving to Superior where she resided until her death. She was a former member of First Baptist Church, Superior; an active member of the Blaine PTA, a charter member of the Central Junior High School PTA in the early 1960's and a member of the Douglas County Republican Party. Surviving family members include her daughter, Judith (Kim Culp) Pinkoski, Superior, two grandsons, Ronald Sandstrom and Paul Pinkoski, both of Superior; two sisters, Claire (Richard) Nordberg, Federal Heights, Colo., and Pauline (Britton) Bradley, Gastonia, N.C.; two brothers, Roderick (Shirley) Smith, Littleton, Colo., and Richard (Denise) Smith, Duluth, and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gunner S. Aunet, in 1988. A private memorial service will be held in the Parkview Cemetery, Hawthorne, at a later date. The William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carole L. Harris
Carole L. Harris, 77, Allouez, a longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, July 15, 1999, in the Miller-Dwan Medical Center, Duluth, following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 20, 1922, in Superior and was a graduate of the former Cathedral High School. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mrs. Harris is survived by three sons, George R. Harris, Jr., California, and Gary L. (Charlyn) Harris and Kenneth A. (Tuula) Harris, both of Superior; two daughters, Dianne K. (Robert) McMinn and Claudia J. (John) Kurki, both of South Range; one brother, Lawrence (Josephine) Koenig, Hibbing, Minn.; three sisters, Evelyn (Robert) Saunders and Marjorie Trisko, both of Superior, and Dorothy (Robert) Ouke, Hibbing; six grandchildren, Michelle (Marvin) Johnson, Maple; Robert McMinn, Jr., Brian (Linda) McMinn, Michael (Patti) Kurki and Carole Jo (Paul) Salus, all of Superior, and Denise (Kurt) Meyers, St. Paul, Minn.; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Harris; her parents, Claude and Ethel Koenig; one grandson, Timothy Harris; three brothers, Claude, Jr., Kenneth and Joseph Koenig, and by two sisters, Ethel Frances Koenig and Judith Urban. A memorial Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Raymond Schoone as celebrant. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren. The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Irene M. Davidowski
Irene M. Davidowski , 89, Superior, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at the St. Francis Home in the Park. She was born Oct. 14, 1909, in Superior and was a lifelong Superior resident. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She is survived by two sons, Walter (Babe) Daviduski Lexington, Ky., and Francis "Bud" (Carol) Daviduski, Superior; one daughter, Virginia (Richard) Tracy, Klamath Falls, Ore.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, one brother, Joe Deneweth, Superior, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, on Sept. 1, 1981; her parents, Victor and Julia Deneweth; two brothers, Charles and Henry Deneweth, and one sister, Emily Madson. A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Raymond Schoone as celebrant. Interment will be in the St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., Sunday, at the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home with a Scripture service scheduled there for 7 p.m. that evening. Honorary pallbearers for the service will be Don Dalbec, Don Johnson; Arnie and Louie Flagstad, Lori Daviduski and Linda Holmquist.

Thorisa M. 'Tori' Cockerham
Thorisa M. 'Tori' Cockerham, 19, 5102 S. Johnson Rd., Superior, died Saturday, July 17, 1999, as the result of a traffic accident on Wisconsin Highway 35. She was born Nov. 19, 1979, in Superior, and was a lifelong Superior area resident. She was employed as a secretary for Mickey's Auto Body in Duluth and had an avid interest in horses. She is survived by her father, Harlan Cockerham, Superior; her mother and stepfather, Kathy Fry and David Blodgett, Beaver Dam; her fiance, Lane Halverson, South Range; two sisters, Corie Cockerham, Beaver Dam, and Heather Cockerham, Eau Claire; two brothers, Nicholas Cockerham, Portage, Ind., and Harlan Cockerham, Virginia, Minn.; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Yvonne Fry, Superior; her paternal grandparents, Patricia and Arthur Johnson, Bellingham, Wash.; her paternal grandfather, George (June) Cockerham, Braham, Minn.; a step-grandmother, Edith Blodgett, state of Maine; two stepsisters, Melissa Blodgett and Shelly Blodgett, Maine; a stepbrother, Chad Blodgett, Maine; many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friend Bob Fagan. She was preceded in death by a cousin, Eric Fry Paulson; her great-grandmother, Mary Tanner; her great-grandmother, Fern Harapat; her great-grandmother, Hannah Cockerham, and her step-grandfather, Erlon Blodgett. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Downs Funeral Home with the Rev. Lincoln Fry officiating. Interment will be in the Summit Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Bill Cockerham, Peewee Cockerham, Levi and Brandon Holmes, Tim Paulson and Ronald Danielson.

Hugo Rajanen
Hugo Rajanen, 72, of Red Wing, Minn., formerly of Superior, died Saturday, July 17, 1999, at the Fairview Hospital, Red Wing. He was born March 16, 1927, in Duluth. He grew up in Duluth and attended Duluth schools. He was a Superior resident for 38 years and had resided in Red Wing since 1991. He was a grain inspection supervisor for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Grain Division. He began that employment in 1953 and he retired in 1984. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Rajanen, a driving force for youth hockey and baseball programs in Superior, influenced the lives of many young Wisconsin athletes. He credited Jack Shepard of Superior, who asked Rajanen if he would coach a hockey team, for igniting his interest in youth athletics. In addition to Shepard, Rajanen always credited other Superior notables Roy Martinson, John Borich, Herman Hammerbeck, Bill Boya, Ray Matushak, Joe Lanctot and Jack O'Brien, as well as others who were committed to Superior's youth by working together to form successful programs. Noting Superior was better because of Rajanen, the late University of Wisconsin-Superior athletic director and "Hall of Famer" Mertz Mortorelli spoke highly of Rajanen's commitment to youth and his community. He classified Rajanen as "an exceptional man blessed with an innate desire and ability to lead young men at a time in life when direction and perfection are most important." As one of the original founders of the Superior youth hockey program in the early 1960's, Rajanen helped the program grow and flourish to what it is today. He coached in Central Park (Red Barn) and East End, and often was found flooding outdoor rinks late at night for his players to practice. In addition to serving as coach and mentor to hundreds of boys, Rajanen was instrumental in bringing the USA National Pee Wee hockey tournament to Superior in 1973, the only time a national tournament was held in Superior. A New York hockey team was the tourney winner that year. In 1961, Rajanen coached the first "Twins" Little League team in Superior which won the city championship in its second season. He coached Little League teams in Superior for more than five years before he assumed coaching duties for American Legion baseball. With Mike Rookey as coach and Rajanen as assistant coach, the team won the Wisconsin State American Legion championship in 1966. Rajanen served as coach through the mid-1970's, a period when the team won numerous titles and produced five players drafted by professional sports teams. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna, of Red Wing; six children, Allan (Linda) Rajanen, Golden Valley, Minn.; Diana (Joe) Kongevick, Arlington, Tex.; Gregory (Nancy) Rajanen, Ramsey, Minn.; Robert (Annette) Rajanen, Red Wing; Kimberly (Charles) Danula, Oshkosh, and Julie (David) Dahl, Red Wing; 13 grandchildren, two brothers, Kenneth Rajanen, Duluth, and Duane Rajanen, Scottsdale, Ariz., and three sisters, Joan Burton, Duluth; Joyce Nichols, Warner Robins, Ga., and Mary Ann Fox, Milwaukie, Ore. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Mayme Rajanen, and by one brother, Donald. The funeral service is set for 11 a.m., Thursday, at the Downs Funeral Home with the Rev. Gerald Presuhn officiating. An interment service will occur at 3 p.m., Friday, at the Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing. Visitation will be after 5 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jack Shepard, Jack O'Brien, Floyd Balsness, Wayne Newhouse, Vern Larson, Larry Bustrak, Leon Gerjets, Howard Christianson and Pete Peterson.

George T. Lerand
George T. Lerand, 85, Menomonee Falls, Wis., died Sunday, July 18, 1999. He was born April 8, 1914, in Superior, to Henrietta (Oslend) and John Lerand. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He was known as an excellent chef and was in the restaurant business until he retired. He was an active volunteer in the Food Pantry for 15 years and was active in church activities. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite (nee Borst); two sons, Wayne (Judy) and Clifford (Sarah); a daughter, Carla Jean Bell; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Reinoos; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Oberbreckling. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls with interment in the Wisconsin Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. The Schramka-Herrick Funeral Home, Menomonee Falls, is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald Doucette
Ronald Doucette, Cottage Grove, Minn., formerly of Superior, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, after a 16-month battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife, Sandee (nee Johnson); two sons, Scott and Sean; three grandchildren, Adam, Jordan and Jamey; his mother, Helen Johnson; and two brothers-in-law, Ron and Mike Johnson. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Doucette, owner of the former Ed and Joe's Pool Hall in downtown Superior.

Jeffrey 'Jeff' Warzyn
Jeffrey 'Jeff' Warzyn, 31, Kenosha, died Sunday, July 11, 1999, at Kenosha Hospital and Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1968, in Kenosha, to James and Carol (Knauft) Warzyn. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha. He attended St. Therese Grade School, Lance Junior High School and Tremper High School. He was employed a the U-Line Company in Libertyville, Ill. He enjoyed playing softball and golf, bowling and riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Kimberly Warzyn, Kenosha; his paternal grandmother, Eva Warzyn, Superior; two aunts, Kathleen Warzyn, Superior, and Pat Warzyn, Forest Park, Ill.; and five uncles, Richard (Terri) Warzyn and David (Terri) Warzyn, Superior, Ron (Cris) Warzyn, Payette, Idaho, Tom (Anne) Warzyn, Appleton, and Gerald Warzyn, Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Alex Warzyn, and his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Isabelle Knauft. Proko Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Konanur (Kevin) G. Ramesh
Konanur (Kevin) G. Ramesh, M.D., , Superior, died at his home on Tuesday, July 20, 1999, after a lengthy battle against cancer. He was born in India and migrated to the U.S. in 1964. He received his degree in medicine from the University of Mysore, India, and interned at the Johnston Willis Hospital in Richmond, Va. He completed his residency in surgery at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and in urology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. After completing a fellowship in pediatric urology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, he began his practice with the Superior Clinic on July 1, 1971. Since the merger of the Superior Clinic with SMDC, he participated in the outreach program and extended his practice at SMDC clinics in International Falls and Hayward. He was active in the medical community and served several terms as a trustee and president of the former Superior Clinic and as a member of the board of the Superior Memorial Hospital. He served on the boards of the Foundation for St. Mary's Hospital of Superior and the Douglas County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. He was a member of the Douglas County, Wisconsin State and Minnesota State Medical Societies. He was also a member of the Superior Rotary Club. He was a registered volunteer to serve on medical missions for Northwest Medical Teams International and Operation Blessing. He was also affiliated with a rural hospital in Mysore, India, where he volunteered in teaching current trends in urology. He is survived by his son, Arun; his daughter, Anita; his wife, Shobha; two brothers, two sisters and many friends. Visitation will be between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., Thursday, at the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the St. Mary's Hospital of Superior Foundation. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated after a private family service.

Esther J. Schneeberger
Esther J. Schneeberger, 80, Laferia, Texas, formerly of the Superior area, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999, in Laferia. She was born Sept. 23, 1918, in Brule to Peter and Hilma Aho. She was a past member of the Zion Lutheran Church and a past member of the Itasca Lodge Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Charles, Laferia; one daughter, Karen Lindberg, Molndal, Sweden; one son, Peter (Toni) Almstedt, Two Harbors, Minn., and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Hilma Aho; three brothers and two sisters. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home with the Rev. Terrance Stratton, pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.

Elsie E. Johnson
Elsie E. Johnson, 86, died Monday, July 12, 1999, at White Bear Lake, Minn. She was born Feb. 21, 1913, in Maple to Mary and Hemmeki Winkka. She resided in the Chicago, Ill., for 50 years and was a homemaker. She is survived by five children, Corrine (Matt) Bien, Marion, Iowa; Sharon (Bill) Pray, Park Ridge, Ill.; Nancy (Rueben) Wiitala, Superior; Ken Johnson, Crystal Lake, Ill., and John (Anita) Johnson, White Bear Lake; 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, six sisters, Lillian Frank, Anaheim, Calif.; Aileen Gadda, Elvie Agacki, Helen (Harvey) Johnson and Irene (Glenn) Brazill, all of Wentworth, and Mae (Peter) Schuler, Chicago, and one brother, Ruben (Bonnie) Winkka, Osage, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edwin; three brothers, Oscar, Eino and Matt Winkka, and a sister, Senya Keller. The funeral service was held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Drake and Son Funeral Home, 625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, Ill.

Elaine Wyatt
Elaine Wyatt, 80, West Sacramento, Calif., died Wednesday, July 14, 1999, in California. She was born July 24, 1918, in Superior and attended Superior schools. She was graduated from Superior East High School. She had resided in California for most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Dewie Wyatt; a son, Bill (Sharon) Justis, Sacramento, Calif.; a grandson, Michael, Sacramento; a sister, Charlotte Kronberg, Superior, and nieces, nephews, many cousins, stepchildren and step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wally and Christine Fredrickson, and by her first husband, Fred Justis. Services were Monday in Sacramento.

George August Spees
George August Spees, 79, Colorado Springs, Colo., died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home at Florence Colo. He was born in Green Bay on April 1, 1919, and spent most of his early life in the Brule, Drummond and Lake Nebagamon areas. He joined the Army in 1941 and served in the Solomon Islands, Manila, in Phillipine liberation and at Luzon, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. After the service, he was an aircraft welder for the government in California for 21 years. He was married to Lola G. Crom of West Allis on Oct. 5, 1946. Survivors include his wife, Lola; three daughters, Linda Ann (Richard) Riggins, Lola Marie (David) Finley and Lori Kay Larsen; four grandchildren, Brian Riggins, Patricia Riggins, Christine Tanner and Kittie Leah Larsen; four great-grandchildren, Adam and Aundrea Tanner and Stephanie and Ryan Riggins; one sister, Betty Hale; four brothers, Daniel (Flora) Spees, Robert (Tillie) Spees, James (Shirley) Spees and John (Tina) Spees, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. George was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Anna Spees, and by a brother, Frank. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Brule with Pastor Lee Boleman of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Lake Nebagamon, officiating. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the church.

Dorothy M. Haugen
Dorothy M. Haugen , 88, Washburn, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999, in Superior. She was born Oct. 17, 1910, in Gile, the daughter of Max and Alma (Ulven) Menestrena. Dorothy was graduated from Hurley High School and attended Superior State College for two years. She completed her schooling at Northland College where she received a bachelor of education degree. She was married to Maurice Haugen on Feb. 24, 1936, in Hurley. She taught the first and second grades in Washburn for 30 years, retiring in 1973. She was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Washburn. She was active in the Chequamegon Area Retired Teachers Association, Rachel Circle and Voices of Experience. She is survived by her daughter, Janis (James) Nelson, Brown Deer; a son, Marshall (Mary) Haugen, Superior; six grandchildren, Steve Nelson, Catherine Nelson-Dittmann, Jolee Wiediger, Derek Haugen, Junal Polcaro, and Dominic Haugen; four great-grandchildren, Justin and Alyssa Dittmann and Vincenzo and Nicolas Polcaro, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Maurice, on July 19, 1981; three sisters, Ruth Pajula, Mabel Bulinski and Alice Barbacovi, and a brother, Lloyd Menestrena. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, at the Messiah Lutheran Church, Washburn, with Rev. Jerry Lamb and Diane Pederson officiating. Interment will be in the Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at the Bratley Funeral Home, Washburn, and for one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.

Ruby Stireman McDowell Peterson
Ruby Stireman McDowell Peterson, 86, formerly of Superior, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999, in Bremerton, Wash. She is survived by five daughters, Elaine McDowell Peterson, Bremerton; Marlene Pedersen, Superior; Judy (Charles) Jager, Mason City, Iowa; Pat (Bill) Harris, Florida, and Alice Moonjean, California; three sons, Gerald (Peggy) McDowell, Iowa; Grant (Sally) Peterson, Rock Springs, Wyo., and James (Karen) Peterson, Oklahoma; and numerous sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Lyle Peterson. A memorial service will be held on Aug. 7 in Provo, Utah.

Ruby E. Peterson
Ruby E. Peterson, 84, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999, in Bremerton, Wash. Ruby was born on Aug. 22, 1914, in Superior to William and Phoebe (Erickson) Stireman. She resided for most of her life in Superior, moving to Bremerton in 1988. She is survived by eight children, Elaine (McDowell) Peterson of Bremerton, Wash.; Jerry McDowell of Mason City, Iowa; Grant Peterson of Rock Springs, Wyo.; Marlene Peterson of Superior; Judy (Peterson) Jager of Monterey, Calif.; Patricia (Peterson) Harris of Niceville, Fla.; Jim Peterson of Enid, Okla., and Alice (Peterson) Moonjean of West Covina, Calif.; 19 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nine siblings, Dallas (Stireman) Tuomisto of Mesa, Ariz.; Marian (Stireman) Dumas of Southfield, Mich.; Robert Stireman of Indian River, Mich.; William Stireman of West Branch, Mich.; Jack Stireman of Midvale, Utah; Lavergn (Stireman) McRae of Murray, Utah; Lillian (Stireman) Hasenfratz of Oakland, Mich.; Raymond Stireman of West Valley City, Utah, and Roger Stireman of Murray, Utah. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Marlene McDowell, in 1935; her husband, Lyle, and by her sister, Florence Ostrander. Services will be conducted in Bremerton on July 26 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church and in Provo, Utah, on Aug. 7 at the Wheeler Mortuary. Interment will be at a family gravesite in Provo.

Frances Ondrik
Frances Ondrik, 85, of 615 Prentice Ave., Ashland, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999, at her home. She was born July 1, 1914, in Ashland, the daughter of Felix and Laura (Ziekoski) Morris. She grew up on Beaser Avenue and attended the Holy Family School in Ashland. On Nov. 26, 1936, she was married to Frank C. Ondrik in Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death on April 9, 1989. She and Frank moved to Mason where they worked on their dairy farm for 48 years. They came to Ashland in 1983. Frances also worked at Chippewa Wood Products in Drummond for five years, as a housekeeper at the Memorial Medical Center for eight years and as dispatcher for Ante's Checker Cab Service for 10 years. She was a member of the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Ashland. Frances enjoyed magazines, television and playing cards. She is survived by four daughters, Christie (Earl) Morris, Middletown, Pa.; Barbara (Foster) Harris, Yucca Valley, Calif.; Debra (Ronald) Muska, Mason, and Carol (Robert) Ante, Ashland; two sons, Charles (Nancy) Ondrik, Solon Springs, and James (Pam) Ondrik, Port Deposit, Md.; a daughter-in-law, Harriet Ondrik, Crystal Lake, Ill.; 24 grandchildren 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Emily Morris, Lodi Wis.; special friends Frank and Elsie Kramolis and nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, David and Jon; a grandson, Douglas Troy Muska; two brothers, Jim and Con, and two sisters, Ann and Mary. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Frost Home for Funerals, Ashland, with Fr. Conan Mitchell officiating. Interment will be in the St. Agnes Cemetery, Ashland. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Regional Hospice.

George August Spees
George August Spees, 79, Colorado Springs, Colo., died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home at Florence Colo. He was born in Green Bay on April 1, 1919, and spent most of his early life in the Brule, Drummond and Lake Nebagamon areas. He joined the Army in 1941 and served in the Solomon Islands, Manila, in Philippine liberation and at Luzon, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. After the service, he was an aircraft welder for the government in California for 21 years. He was married to Lola G. Crom of West Allis on Oct. 5, 1946. Survivors include his wife, Lola; three daughters, Linda Ann (Richard) Riggins, Lola Marie (David) Finley and Lori Kay Larsen; four grandchildren, Brian Riggins, Patricia Riggins, Christine Tanner and Kittie Leah Larsen; four great-grandchildren, Adam and Aundrea Tanner and Stephanie and Ryan Riggins; one sister, Betty Hale; four brothers, Daniel (Flora) Spees, Robert (Tillie) Spees, James (Shirley) Spees and John (Tina) Spees, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. George was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Anna Spees, and also by a brother, Frank. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Brule with Pastor Lee Boleman of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Nebaga-mon, officiating. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the church.

Robert W. Engstrom
Robert W. Engstrom, 75, of 3020 Weeks Ave., Superior, formerly of Lake Nebagamon, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth He was a lifelong resident of Superior. He was born Feb. 14, 1924, in Superior, the son of Elvira (Larson) and Carl Engstrom. He was married to Patricia Wiley on Aug. 8, 1947, at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church. He was graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., with a four-year Business Degree. He joined the Army Air Force in 1943 and served until his discharge in 1946. He was president of the Superior Community Credit Union until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Superior; the Trinity Lutheran Church and its church council, Lake Nebagamon; the Optimist Club; UWS Foundation Board; Order of St. Luke the Physician; past member of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church Council and Superior Credit Union Chapter president for two years. He was also a past board member of the Wisconsin Credit Union League, the Superior Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Memorial Hospital, Salvation Army, Douglas County Gideon Camp and a member of the UWS Center Court Club. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, Superior; three sons, Jeffrey (Brenda) Engstrom and Gary (Cindy) Engstrom, Superior; and Rob (Mary) Engstrom, St. Paul, Minn.; four grandsons, three granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Helen Hammer, Superior, and two sisters-in-law, Helen Engstrom, Superior, and Nancy Erickson-Gross, Sierra Vista, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Henry, Carl, and Leonard, and one sister, Tora Bottolfsen. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church with the Rev. Waldo Johnson officiating. Visitation will be Friday after 5 p.m. at the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. scripture service led by the Rev. Lee Boleman. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, at the church. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Bruce Miller, Edgar Terry, Elmer Eckland, Donald Hammer, Jason Kirkwood, William Downs, Jr., Dick Erickson, and Earl Blomfelt, Honorary Pallbearers will be William Jordan, Ivan Nielsen, Robert Surver, Ed Drolson, Roy Nelson, Oliver Hillila, O. Gayle Manion and members of the Douglas County Gideon Camp. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church and/or the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund.

CaroI Jean Eckert
CaroI Jean Eckert, 43, the daughter of Conrad and Jennie (Winek) Kaptonak, died, Thursday, July 22, 1999, at her home after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Carol was born Dec. 22, 1955, in Superior. After high school, she was graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1978 with a bachelor of science degree in special/elementary education. She moved to the Underwood-Fergus Falls area where she taught special education for a number of years. Her most recent job was as a secretary for Proximity Controls, a division of Dwyer Instruments. Carol enjoyed nature and the outdoors and spending time with her family and friends. She was a talented musician, poet, an avid gardener and a Green Bay Packer fan. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Patrick Eckert, Fergus Falls; a sister, Marge Kaptonak, Superior; her mother-in-law, Betty Eckert, Fergus Falls; a sister Colleen (Don) LeRoy, Metamora, Ill., and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, a niece and nephew and many friends. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Jennie; her father, Conrad; her father-in-law, William Eckert, and her maternal and paternal grandparents. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at the Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, with an informal Rosary at 7 p.m. Cremation will follow the next day with no other services to be held.

Douglas B. Hooker
Douglas B. Hooker, age 59, of 71245 Oulu Rock Rd., Brule, died Friday, July 23, 1999 at his residence. He was born March 1, 1940, in Kalamazoo, Mich,, the son of Joseph and Mildred (Beeman) Hooker. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1957 and attended Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College. He married Marcia Germain on August 30, 1958 in Kalamazoo, Mich. She preceded him in death on June 17, 1995. Prior to retiring in 1993, Douglas worked for 35 years, as a chemist, at Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company in Kalamazoo. He married Annette (Athey) Allen on October 7, 1995 in Lacota, Mich. He was a member of the Church. of the Branches in Lacota, Mich. He enjoyed woodworking, music, reading, farming, sailing, and being with his family. He is survived by his wife, Annette Brule; three daughters, Holly Jo (Gert) Ritz, Mainz, Germany, Heidi Sue Meredith, Ashland, and Heather June Germain (Larry) Gust, Mattawan, Mich; one son, Joel Douglas (Sasha) Hooker, Kalamazoo; one step-daughter, Michelle Marie Allen, Kalamazoo; six grandchildren, Tabitha Germain Meredith, Brittni Kristin Meredith, Emely Jo Ritz, Hope Elizabeth Meg Gust, Savannah Rachel Michelle Gust, and Sinclair Elise Hooker; one brother, Richard (Arlene) Hooker, Topnibee, Mich; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Marcia. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the Frost Home for Funerals in Ashland. Visitation will continue from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes in Kalamazoo. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes in Kalamazoo. Arrangements are by the Frost Home for Funerals in Ashland.

Kathryn Orva (Burnett) Isaksson
Kathryn Orva (Burnett) Isaksson, age 80, of Herbster, died Thursday, July 22, 1999 at her residence. She was born July 22, 1919, in Garden Valley, Wis., the daughter of Archie 0. and Alma (Stuve) Burnett. She graduated from Alma Center High School in 1936. In 1941, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics Journalism. She worked as the women's and children's editor at the Farmer's Union Herald in St. Paul, MN. During WW II, she was a news reporter for the Duluth News Tribune and covered the Superior area. She worked as the county home and 4-H agent in Bayfield County for several years. Kathryn married Axel Isaksson on June 14, 1952 in Northfield, Wis. She was a 4-H leader for the Clover Valley 4-H Club in Herbster. She was park attendant for the Town of Clover Park, Herbster for many years, and also headed the Harvest Supper in Herbster. She was a notary public and also did the school census. She enjoyed dancing, bird watching, baking, canning, and being with her family. She is survived by her husband Axel, Herbster; son, Leonard Isaksson, Herbster; two daughters, Sharon Isaksson-Tuura, Lake Nebagamon and Gail (James) Reha, Herbster; one sister, Mane Kelley, Roswell, N.M.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Herbster Community Church with Rev. Rey Pady officiating. Interment will take place in the Herbster Community Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service Monday at the Herbster Community Church. Arrangements are by the Bratley Funeral Home, Washburn.

Sandra Lee McKone
Sandra Lee McKone, 56, of Bancroft, Wis., formerly of Superior, died suddenly Friday, July 23, 1999, in Stevens Point. She was born Feb. 24, 1943, in Superior. She grew up in Superior and was graduated from the former Superior East High School. She was active in sports and music. She founded "Sandy's Cadettes,' an award-winning baton corps that performed throughout the Midwest and Canada. For the past 30 years, she had been a small business owner in central Wisconsin. She was known as a person who loved people, especially children, and as being very generous. She served her community in many ways including serving as town chair and treasurer and organizing numerous community events. Sandy is survived by her mother, June; her brothers, John and James, and nieces and nephews Thomas, John, Ryan, Kelly, Matt and Molly, all of Superior. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas McKone. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church with the Rev. Waldo Johnson, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1991; her father, Wilbur Tapp, Virginia Marie Joiner, 70, 3122 N. 16th St., Superior, died Sunday, July 25, 1999, in St. Mary's Hospital of Superior. She was born Oct. 16, 1928, in Webster, S.D., and had resided in Superior for over 53 years. She was a nurse's aide at the former Benson's Rest Home and the former St. Mary's Hospital in Superior. She was a member of the Junk Runners C.B. Club. She is survived by a son, David (Cathy) Joiner, Superior; a daughter, Susan (Bill) Padgett, Superior; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her mother, Ida Wickre, Superior; and a sister, Betty (Daniel) Asbury, Superior. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1991; her father, Wilbur Tapp; her stepfather, Ben Wickre; and a stepbrother, Orville Wickre. Private services will be held at a later date. Downs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Michael R. Brown
Michael R. Brown, 10, Aurora, Colo., died Sunday, July 25, 1999, in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born May 22, 1989, in Fort Collins, Colo. He completed the fourth grade at the Independence Elementary School in Aurora. He is survived by his parents, Bryan and Sally Brown, Aurora; two brothers, Kevin and Eric Brown, both of Aurora; his maternal grandparents, Michael and Sandra Van Landschoot, Boulder, Colo.; his maternal great-grandparents, Thelma Van Landschoot, Superior, and Granville Smith, Gordon; his paternal grandparents, Reta and Harold Brown, Fort Collins, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A private family memorial service will be held with the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements. Other funeral services will be held in Colorado.

Virginia Marie Joiner
Virginia Marie Joiner, 70, 3122 N. 16th St., Superior, died Sunday, July 25, 1999, in St. Mary's Hospital of Superior. She was born Oct. 16, 1928, in Webster, S.D., and had resided in Superior for over 53 years. She was a nurse's aide at the former Benson's Rest Home and the former St. Mary's Hospital in Superior. She was a member of the Junk Runners C.B. Club. She is survived by a son, David (Cathy) Joiner, Superior; a daughter, Susan (Bill) Padgett, Superior; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, her mother, Ida Wickre, Superior, and a sister, Betty (Daniel) Asbury, Superior. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1991; her father, Wilbur Tapp; her stepfather, Ben Wickre, and a stepbrother, Orville Wickre. Private services will be held at a later date. A luncheon will be served in her honor at 4 p.m., Wednesday, at the Peter Rich Center. The Downs Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Gordon J. Arbuckle
Gordon J. Arbuckle, 56, of Hertel, Wis., died July 29, 1999 at Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth. Gordon was born August 3, 1942 to John and Minna (Taylor) Arbuckle in Spooner. Gordon was graduated from Basic Police Recruit Training and was one of the nine wardens in the State of Wisconsin to be given credentials by the state to enforce state regulations. He was also one of the original reserve officers for Burnett County. He loved the outdoors and all that it had to offer, such as hunting, fishing, camping, boating and traveling. He was employed for 11 years by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission as a conservation officer; he was a part time officer for the Village of Siren and for the Burnett County Sheriff's Department. He also worked as a St. Croix Tribal Warden and taught safety classes in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Minna Dawn Copeland and Betty Ann LaVeau; brother Russell Arbuckle. Gordon is survived by his wife Judy Arbuckle of Hertel; daughter April Arbuckle of La Crosse; son Justin Arbuckle of Hertel; brother Bill Arbuckle (Robin), Lake Nebagamon; sisters Judie Cutler (Stan), Minneapolis; Marlene Songetay (Francis), Webster; and Marilyn Gallman (Steve), Eau Claire; and several other relatives and numerous friends. Visitation will be Saturday at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Viola Lake Cemetery, Sand Lake Township in Burnett County. Arrangements are being handled by the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.

Albert Henry Lawrence Bruland
Albert Henry Lawrence Bruland, 91, a resident of Duluth, died Thursday, July 29, 1999, at the View Crest Nursing Home in Duluth. He was born Sept. 13, 1907, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Lars and Agnes (Bolman) Bruland. He moved to Bennett in 1923 and was married to Mildred Thorssen in 1929. He worked for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad section crew for 12 years, beginning in 1929; at the Butler Shipyard, at the Lake Superior Terminal and Transfer as a blacksmith helper, for Lucas Brothers Logging in Solon Springs as a pulp cutter and for U.S. Steel in Duluth as an oxygen producer, retiring in 1972. In 1956 he was married to Myrtle Abrahamson. He played baseball for Douglas County teams and played golf, basketball and football for many years. He remained a sports fan throughout his lifetime. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Elmira) Haack, Middleburg, Fla.; Mrs. Russell (Marilyn) Hoag, Solon Springs; Mrs. Melvin (Delores) Rozell, Lake Nebagamon, and Mrs. Lionel (Betty) Conklin, Duluth; a stepson, Glenn (Felicia) Abrahamson, Sacramento, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Joan Brennan, Mason City, Iowa; 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Jeannette Silva, Hemet, Calif., and many cousins in the United States and Norway. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred, in 1998; his second wife, Myrtle, in 1992; an infant son, two brothers, Elmer Bruland and Norman Areklet; and by two sisters, Virginia Areklet and Mary Ann Jensen. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Brown Funeral Home in Solon Springs with Chaplain Patrick Carey officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Bennett Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Albert's grandsons.

Robert J. (Bubba) Hanson
Robert J. (Bubba) Hanson, a life long resident of Superior, died Friday, July 30, 1999, in his home, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born February 23, 1930 in Superior, the son of Agnes (Meed) and William Hanson. He Married Stella Kozlowski on January 25, 1974, in Superior. He attended school in Superior. He served in the United States Army and the Air Force. He retired after twenty years of employment with the City of Superior. Robert enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and camping. Robert is survived by his wife, Stella, Superior, and his children; Mike (Bonnie) Sickler, Rhode Island, David Sickler, Duluth, Bonnie Mauhar, Minneapolis, Patty (Bob) Eastman, Milwaukee, Mary (Dan) Jensen, and Mike Hanson, all of Superior, and Linda (Steve) Hunter, Waterville, Minn.; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Bill (Lois) Hanson, Superior, and Jim (Cheryl) Harkubus, Superior, many sisters and brothers-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Dennis Sickler. At Robert's request, there will be no memorial service, however, there will be an open house on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 1, at 3704 E. 6th St. Arrangements are by the William Downs-LeSage Funeral Home.

Emily Kubala
Emily Kubala, 91, formerly of 37 Norwood Ave., Superior, died Friday, July 30, 1999, at St. Francis Home in the Park. She was born June 11, 1908, in Solon Springs, and had resided in the Superior area most of her life. She was a 78-year member of the Hammond Avenue Presbyterian Church/United Presbyterian Church and also was a member of its Silver and Gold organization. She was known as Grandma Special by her great-grandchildren. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara (Richard) Zell, Superior, Patricia (James) Lien, Brooklyn Park, Minn., formerly of Silver Bay, Minn., and Sandra (William) Michaelis, Fridley, Minn.; three granddaughters, Brenda Seyller, Jacquelyn (Richard) Zell Heytens and Suzanne Lien; a grandson, Gregory Zell; four great-grandchildren, Nicole Seyller, Erin Koring, Max Heytens and Kelli Heytens; a sister, Lena 'Billie' Spencer, Beardstown, Ill.; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter, to whom she was married for 51 years; a grandson, Steven Peter Lien; five brothers and four sisters. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Downs Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Hanna, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Brenda Seyller, Richard Heytens, Jr. Jacqueline Heytens, Suzanne Lien, Gregory Zell, Nicole Seyller and Erin Koring.

Helvi Koivisto
Helvi Koivisto, 91, 2902 N. 21st St., Superior, died Friday, July 30, 1999, at her residence. She was born Sept. 7, 1907, in Finland, and had resided in the Superior area since 1950. She was retired from the former Superior Memorial Hospital where she was the supervisor of the linen department for many years. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and its Grace Circle. She was a former member of the Central Cooperative Women's Guild. She is survived by a daughter, Marian (Thomas) Simon, Superior; two grandsons, David Simon, Corvallis, Ore., and Erik (Lisa) Simon, Superior; two great-grandsons, Jordan and Derek Simon; a sister, Impi Kolari, Absecon, N.J.; a niece, Engla Glenn, Absecon; and numerous cousins in Finland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, in 1957. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert Baranow officiating. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Downs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Henry H. Sehnke
Henry H. Sehnke, 83, 6122 John Ave., died Friday, July 30, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospice Unit in Duluth after a long struggle with cancer. He was born April 10, 1916, in Duluth, to Ernest and Agnes Sehnke. He grew up in Hermantown and was graduated from Proctor High School in 1934. He married Athlyn Westlund and took up residence in Superior in early 1941. He retired from the Twin Ports Cooperative Dairy Association after 40 years of service. At the time of his retirement, in 1975, he was chief plant engineer. Henry was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, Superior, and a former member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, South Superior, where he had served at one time as a church trustee. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Carl and Agnes Wargin Sehnke; his wife, Athlyn, in 1985; his brother, Emil, in 1989; and his nephew, Gary, in 1995. His son, Errol, Superior, and one niece, Judith Anderson, Stuart, Fla., survive him. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Downs Funeral Home with the Rev. Laurence R. Goebel of Faith United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church.

Beverly Jeannette Vincent
Beverly Jeannette Vincent, 78, of New York Avenue, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999, at St. Francis Home in the Park. She was born Jan. 28, 1921, in St. Hilaire, Minn., to Carl and Gladys (Sherva) Nelson. She was a graduate of Hibbing High School, Hibbing Junior College and the W.I.T.I. nursing program. She was a retired licensed practical nurse at the former Superior Memorial Hospital. Beverly was a member of the Hope Congregational Church where she was a past deaconess and Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Alumnae Association of Hibbing College and the F.O.F. prayer group of Superior. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, in 1997; her parents; a brother, Carl Nelson Jr.; and her sister, Mary Lou Jackula. She is survived by a son, Warren (Jean) Vincent Jr., Savanna, Ill.; four daughters, Ramona (James) Moore, Crawfordsville, Ind., Melody (Robert) Gulman, Collbran, Colo., Rebecca (Terry) Ernst, Westminster, Colo., and Mary Lou (Charles Bolin) Vincent, Duluth; a brother, Darrell (Borgie) Nelson, Hudson; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Hope Congregational Church with the Rev. Ray Anderson and the Rev. Larry Steel officiating. Downs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.