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June Nyberg
Dec 1, 2020
June Nyberg, 86, of Superior, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Superior Health and Rehab Center.
June was born in Nashua, MT on April 4, 1934 the daughter of Sophie (Galovich) and Mike Uzelac.
She married James H. Nyberg on Oct. 15, 1955 and they celebrated 52 years of marriage until his passing in 2007....
Liisa Valhalla
Nov 30, 2020
Liisa Varhalla (nee White), of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly at her home on her 69 th birthday November 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter; her mother, Alda (nee Anderson); her aunt, Helen Corona; and a special cousin, Carol Starnes. She is survived by a daughter and two granddaughters, and two cousins, Nancy (William)...
Fr. Joseph L. Kleinheinz
Nov 30, 2020
Fr. Joseph L. Kleinheinz, 91, lifelong resident of Wausau, WI, died peacefully, Monday, November 30, 2020 at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church, 1111 Belknap Street, Superior and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Mass of Christian Burial with...
Gordon J. Herbranson
Nov 29, 2020
Gordon J. Herbranson, 84, of Gordon, WI, died Sunday November 29, 2020 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
He was born in Duluth on May 8, 1936 the son of Gordon M. and Florian (Ernest) Herbranson. His father died in 1936 and he was raised by his mother and stepfather, Helge Helquist, in Proctor.
Gordon...
Evelina D. Hoyt
Nov 29, 2020
Evelina D. Hoyt, 78, of Superior, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Superior Health and Rehab Center.
Evelina was born in Washburn, WI on May 17, 1942 the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Hansen).
She taught high school mathematics at the New Auburn and Elroy Schools. She was a member of The Church of Jesus...
Gary S. Tyykila
Nov 28, 2020
** Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service for Gary S. Tyykila on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Hope Lutheran Church in Oulu. Visitation starts at 12:00 with a 1:00 service. Hope Lutheran requires guests to wear a mask. A meal and celebration will be held at Poplar Golf Course beginning at 3:00 p.m.* *
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Kenneth J. Rochon
Nov 28, 2020
Kenneth J. Rochon, 76, of Superior, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Kenneth was born in Superior on Feb. 27, 1944 the son of Joseph and June (Kent) Rochon. He had worked as a dispatcher for the Soo Line Railroad for many years.
He was an avid WI Sports fan,...
Tracy J. Antcliff
Nov 26, 2020
Tracy John Antcliff, 70, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 in his home.
Arrangements are currently pending.
Alice L. Stack
Nov 26, 2020
On November 26, 2020, Alice Louise Stack passed from her life on this earth due to complications associated with COVID-19 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, Wisconsin.
Alice Louise Lacy's first chapter of life began in Glenwood, MN on December 17, 1929. She was the first child born to Edward and Julia Lacy. Later she would be...
Tracy John Antcliff
Nov 25, 2020
Tracy John Antcliff, born July 30th, 1950 in Duluth, Minnesota passed away on November 25, 2020 in Superior, Wisconsin of natural causes. He is survived by his daughter Krystal and her two sons, his brother Gregg, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom he was very close to and loved dearly. Tracy was preceded by his parents, Amos...
Carole F. Tierney
Nov 25, 2020
Carole F. Tierney, 79, Superior, WI resident, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born on July 30, 1941 in Crosby Ironton, MN to Frank and Flora (Cochrane) Rukavina.
She graduated from Silver Bay High School in 1939. Carole was an assembly worker for Jeno’s Pizza for...
Gordon "Gordy" Westlund
Nov 25, 2020
Gordon "Gordy" Westlund, 86, of Superior, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 25, 2020, at Superior Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Superior.
He was born February 16, 1934 in Ashland, WI, son of Olaf and Myrtle (Becker) Westlund.
Gordy graduated from Ashland High School and served in the National Guard.
On...
William 'Bill' J. Mckay
Nov 25, 2020
William 'Bill' J. McKay, 84 of Superior, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his residence.
Bill was born on Oct. 5, 1936 the son of Hugh F. and Violet McKay.
He was a brick layer for many years at US Steel. He also owned and operated Slo-Poke CB Sales & Gifts.
Bill served...
James "Jim" E. Sackett
Nov 24, 2020
James "Jim" Emory Sackett, 91, of Foxboro and Danbury, WI, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Ft. Myers, FL.
He was born in Milaca, MN on September 23, 1929, the son of Lee and Della (Roscorla) Sackett.
During the Korean War he served 21 months active duty with the United...
Randy K. Larson
Nov 24, 2020
Randy K. Larson, 64, of Superior, died Tuesday November 24, 2020 at his residence.
Randy was born on June 2, 1956 in Ladysmith, WI the son of Leo and Margie (Gray) Larson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, David (Sharon) Larson, Don Larson, Kurt Larson and Joyce Larson.
Randy...
Joseph R. Jondreau
Nov 23, 2020
Joseph “Joe” R. Jondreau, 50, Solon Springs, WI resident, died Monday, November 23, 2020 in Stevens Point, WI. He was born on January 25, 1970 in Superior, WI to Ralph and Catherine (Johnson) Jondreau. He grew up in Brule, WI and attended Northwestern High School while excelling at Cross Country and Track and Field.
He proudly served...
Bernice M. Jubenville
Nov 22, 2020
Bernice M. Jubenville, 97, former longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully Sunday, November 22, 2020 at River Hill Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI, March 25, 1923 the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Winek) Wangles.
Bernice graduated high school and worked as a secretary at JC Penney in Duluth for many...
David J. Erickson
Nov 22, 2020
David J. Erickson, 61, of Superior died Sunday November 22, 2020 at Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
David was born in Superior on April 2, 1959 the son of Roy and Eleanor (Kwiatkowski) Erickson.
David loved life and was a very thoughtful and giving person. He enjoyed spending time with his family, lifting weights,...
Jeffrey "Jeff" S. Steltz
Nov 21, 2020
Jeffrey “Jeff” S. Steltz, 58, Superior, WI resident, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 18, 1962 in Superior, WI to Oscar and Margaret (Houle) Steltz.
Jeff was a self-employed painter for many years. He enjoyed working on his...
Dorothy E. Smith
Nov 21, 2020
Dorothy E. Smith, 91, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Cumberland, WI, February 1, 1929 the daughter of Albert and Mollie (Simons) Kunselman.
She was united in marriage to Stanley Smith, June 7, 1953 and they celebrated sixty-seven years of marriage before her passing. Together they...
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