Kenneth R. Hanson
Dec 24, 2020
KENNETH RAYMOND HANSON
Ken was born August 15, 1947 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin to Raymond and Frances (Thurber) Hanson. Shortly after graduating high school in 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and served four years, including a deployment to Vietnam as an air traffic controller in 1968. He married Pamela Leckel December 9, 1967 in...
Patrick 'Pat' Flynn
Dec 22, 2020
Patrick 'Pat' Flynn passed away on December 22, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Superior, Wisconsin on August 10, 1955. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1973 and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from UWS. He was a teacher, administrator and coach in the Superior School District...
Mark Tierney
Dec 21, 2020
Mark R. Tierney, 76, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. He was born on August 6, 1944 in Superior, WI to Robert and Faith (Johnson) Tierney.
In 1962, he graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. He married Carole Rukavina on July 22, 1972 in Silver Bay,...
Michael "Mike" E. Shaul
Dec 21, 2020
Michael “Mike” E. Shaul, 72, Superior, WI resident, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI. He was born on March 19, 1948 in Superior, WI to Edward and Allene (Flatten) Shaul.
He honorably served his country with the United States Army in Vietnam. He worked at Northwest Community Action...
Kathleen 'Kay' A. Maki
Dec 21, 2020
Kathleen 'Kay' Ann Maki, 84, died of natural causes on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Northern Lights in Washburn, WI.
Kathleen was born in Superior on April 7, 1936 the daughter of Arthur and Angeline (Graff) Peterson. She married Maynard Maki on Jan. 25, 1958 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church and they celebrated 59 years together until his...
Lois C. Bickford
Dec 21, 2020
Lois Cyrene Bickford, age 95, passed away peacefully in the company of family on December 21, 2020. A lifelong resident of Superior, WI, she was preceded in death by her biological father Oscar Johnson, adoptive father Michael Teske, mother Edith Teske, sister Beverly Teske, maternal Aunt & Uncle Raymond & Blanche Lundgren, maternal aunt Louise and beloved husband of...
Thomas G. Perry
Dec 21, 2020
Thomas G. Perry, 86, of South Range, died Monday December 21, 2020 at Aspen Health and Rehab in Hawthorne.
Thomas was born in Superior on Sept. 29,1934 the son of George and Agnes (Nordness) Perry. He had worked for Georgia Pacific for over 25 years.
Tom was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,...
Andrew "Andy" Gerard Lisak
Dec 21, 2020
Andrew Gerard "Andy" Lisak of Superior passed on December 21, 2020, in the presence of his family. He would be quick to tell you that his diagnosis of cancer in 2017 wasn't something that he fought. He lived a full life despite having cancer and maybe more so because of it. When someone asked how he was doing after...
Phyllis M. Moen
Dec 20, 2020
Phyllis M. Moen, 82, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 surrounded by her family at home.
She was born in Superior on April 7, 1938, the daughter of Leonard and Gladys (Box) Wick.
Phyllis graduated from Central High School in 1957, was a Master Gardener, a member of the Lake Superior Garden Club, a member...
Brian J. Riedasch
Dec 19, 2020
Brian J. Riedasch, 69, Barnes, WI resident, lost his life battling Covid-19 on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on January 5, 1951 in Superior, WI to Gene and Alice (Fredrick) Riedasch.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior and...
Scott D. Ayotte
Dec 19, 2020
Scott D. Ayotte, 62, of Maple, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at his home.
He was born on July 14, 1958, in Phelps, WI, the son of Keith and Dorothy Ayotte.
Scott worked in construction as a drywall finisher and was a drummer in local bands for over 40 years.
He enjoyed socializing...
Herbert "Herb" E. Magnuson
Dec 18, 2020
Herbert “Herb” E. Magnuson, 94, Gordon, WI resident, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Gordon, WI. He was born on May 27, 1926 in Taylor Falls, MN to Emil and Gertrude (Vadman) Magnuson.
Herb served his country in the United States Army. He was a maintenance worker for the Wisconsin Department of...
Scott Mcnaughton
Dec 17, 2020
Scott McNaughton, 69, of Superior, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly at his home Thursday, December 17, 2020 from diabetes related causes. He was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin February 8, 1951, the son of Gene Scott and Geneva (Canfield) McNaughton.
Scott lived his childhood in Rhinelander, Sheboygan, Menomonie, and Ashland, WI. He graduated from Ashland High School in 1969, and...
Edward John Oliver Myer
Dec 17, 2020
Edward John Oliver Myer, 56, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1964 in Superior, WI to Edward and Donna Mae Myer. He was born one of seven children.
Edward graduated from Superior Senior High School and received his business degree from W.I.T.C. He served his country...
John "Jack" O. Ely
Dec 17, 2020
John "Jack" O. Ely, 84, of Superior, died of Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease, Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Proctor, MN.
He was born August 30, 1936 in Superior, son of Jarvis O. Ely and Alphild C. (Swanson) Ely.
Jack proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy for over...
Michale E. "Mike" Kaipainen
Dec 15, 2020
Michale “Mike” Elmer Kaipainen, 54, formerly of Hoyt Lakes, MN passed away on December 15, 2020 in Superior, WI.
Michale was a twelve-year veteran of the United States Army. During his time of service, he was stationed all over the world; Fort Carson, CO, South Korea, Germany and Fort Rucker, AL. Michale held many positions in the...
Frank W. Christopherson, Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
Frank W. Christopherson, Jr., 93, longtime East End Superior resident, died peacefully Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Marywood of Benedictine Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, May 24, 1927, the son of Frank and Yvonne (St. George) Christopherson Sr.
Frank graduated high school and went to attend Superior State College. He served his...
Robert Marcuk
Dec 14, 2020
Robert V. Marcuk, 77, lifelong Superior resident, died unexpectedly, Monday, December 14, 2020 at his home. He was born in Superior, January 20, 1943, the son of Victor and Leona (Kolanczyk) Marcuk.
He graduated from the former East High School in Superior in 1961, and went on to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the...
James E. Erickson
Dec 14, 2020
James E. Erickson, 85, a lifelong Superior area resident passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Aspen Health and Rehab, South Range. He was born in Superior on April 20, 1935, the son of Erland and Lillian (Riihimaki) Erickson.
Jim graduated from Central High School in Superior. He married his sweetheart Barbara in the former St....
Mary Lou Conley
Dec 14, 2020
Mary Lou Conley, 88, of Superior, former longtime South Range resident, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 14, 2020 at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center from complications of COVID-19. She was born in Wascott, WI, September 13, 1932, the daughter of Fred and Mildred (Zach) Anderson.
Mary Lou graduated as the Salutatorian of her class from the former...
