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Roy E. Sibila

Roy E. Sibila

Oct 11, 2020

Roy E Sibila, 90, of South Range, died peacefully Sunday October 11, 2020 at Essentia Health, St. Mary's Hospital of Duluth surrounded by family.

Roy was born in Superior on August 28, 1930 the son of Andrew and Laina (Leiviska) Sibila.  He graduated from Central High School in Superior in 1948 where he was a standout football...

Betty J. Bohn

Betty J. Bohn

Oct 9, 2020

Betty J. Bohn, 93, of Superior, WI, former longtime resident of Luck, WI, died peacefully, Friday, October 9, 2020 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior. She was born in Sprit Lake, IA, May 17, 1927, the daughter of Ira and Mary (Umscheid) Butcher.

Betty was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran church in Spirit Lake, IA....

Jason J. Granlund

Jason J. Granlund

Oct 9, 2020

Jason J. Granlund, 36, died on Friday October 9, 2020 in Superior, WI.

Jason was born on October 31, 1983 in East Chicago, Indiana the son of Myron Granlund and Regina Morris.

He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Delores...

Virgil M. Everson

Virgil M. Everson

Oct 8, 2020

Virgil M. Everson, D.D.S., 97, known to many as "Doc Everson," passed into Eternal Life on Thursday October 8, 2020 at his residence.

Virgil was born on the family farm in Highland, WI, the son of Albert and Nora (Adams) Everson. He graduated from Lone Rock, WI, High School in 1940 and enrolled at Superior State Teachers...

Marilyn R. Sparks

Marilyn R. Sparks

Oct 7, 2020

Marilyn R. Sparks, 69, longtime resident of Mahtowa, MN, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving children, at Augustana Care Health and Rehabilitation in Moose Lake, MN. She was born in Chicago, Il August 21, 1951, the daughter of Melvin and Bertha (Hovde) Johnson.

Marilyn graduated high school and went on to earn her...

Warner Lee Breitzmann

Warner Lee Breitzmann

Oct 6, 2020

Warner L. Breitzmann, 87, of Superior, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior.

He was born September 9, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI, son of Herbert and Laura (Solberg) Breitzmann.

In 1951, Warner Breitzmann and Geraldine Goldberg were united in marriage.

For several years, Warner served with the National Guard....

Terry J. Rogers

Terry J. Rogers

Oct 1, 2020

Terry J. Rogers, 75, lifelong Superior, WI resident, died Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on November 16, 1944 to Stanley and Cecilia (Fitzsimmons) Rogers.

He grew up on a farm in the Pattison Park area, and graduated from Central High School in 1963.

Terry served his country...

Patricia F. Van Alstine

Patricia F. Van Alstine

Sep 29, 2020

Patricia F. Van Alstine, 78, of Superior, died Tuesday September 29, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family and friends.

Patricia was born in Long Island, NY on Nov. 9, 1941 to Florence (Cichy) and Senior Master Sergeant E-8 Stanley Lojewski.

She had worked various jobs to include a Cook at Julie's, Kitch's, and Louis'...

Cindy L. Bennett

Cindy L. Bennett

Sep 29, 2020

Cindy L. Bennett, 62, of Superior, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her residence.

Cindy was born in Superior on May 15, 1958 the daughter of Betty (Karlson) and James Peterson.

She married Robert Bennett, Jr. on June 30, 1979 and they celebrated 35 years of marriage until his passing in 2014.

...

Winnogene "Winnie" Johnson

Winnogene "Winnie" Johnson

Sep 28, 2020

Winnogene “Winnie” Johnson, 84, longtime area resident, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Monday, September 28, 2020 in the comfort of her home in Foxboro, WI. She was born in Kempston, WI January 8, 1936, the daughter of Roy and Florence (Galligan) Byholm.

Winnie was a graduate of the former East High School in Superior and was...

Nora A. Nelson

Nora A. Nelson

Sep 28, 2020

Nora Ann Nelson, 84, resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully, Monday, September 28, 2020 surrounded by her children at Villa Marina Health Care in Superior. She was born May 17, 1936, at her grandmother’s home in Superior, WI. She was the only child of Marybelle Kantarik and Stanley Wojciechowksi.

Nora loved growing up with her grandmother and...

Shirley M. Burger

Shirley M. Burger

Sep 28, 2020

Shirley Mae Burger, 73, of Owen, WI and formerly of Superior, WI, died Monday, September 28, 2020 at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center, Owen, WI, after a lengthy illness.

She was born May 3, 1947 in Superior, daughter of Robert and Oveda (Lokken) Burger.

Private graveside services will be held at Parkview Cemetery, Hawthorne,...

Pauline T. Brizer

Pauline T. Brizer

Sep 27, 2020

Pauline T. Brizer, of Superior, loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 100 at Villa Marina Health and Rehab.

Pauline was born June 28, 1920 in the Bronx, New York to Charles and Fannie Botkin. In 1946 she married the love of her life Joseph Brizer and moved to Superior,...

Nancy C. Hodsdon

Nancy C. Hodsdon

Sep 26, 2020

Nancy Caroline Hodsdon, 86, of Bradenton, Florida died peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2020 after a long, courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Nancy was born on January 3, 1934, graduated from East High School in superior, Wisconsin in 1952 and Abbott-Northwestern School of Nursing in 1955.

Nancy was united in marriage to Donald Tracy Hodsdon...

Frances E. Yano

Frances E. Yano

Sep 25, 2020

Frances E. Yano, 95, of Superior, died Friday September 25, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services.

Frances was born in Superior on Sept. 1, 1925 the daughter of Anthony and Theresa Yano.

She had been a bookkeeper for many years at their family store, Yano Brothers. She was a member of Cathedral of Christ the...

Delores Harty

Delores Harty

Sep 21, 2020

Delores Harty, 83, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully Monday, September 21, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, September 9, 1937, the daughter of Stanley and Stella (Demski) Janovick.

Delores earned her nursing degree and worked at the former St. Joseph’s Hospital for ten years. She was a former...

Victoria "Vicky" A. Johnson

Victoria "Vicky" A. Johnson

Sep 21, 2020

Victoria "Vicky" A. Johnson, 92, of Superior, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.

She was born January 30, 1928 in Superior, daughter of Victor and Margaret (LaBounte) Pescatore.

Vicky enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and flower gardening. Her greatest passion was spending time with her family.

She was preceded in...

Brian Androski

Brian Androski

Sep 21, 2020

Brian Androski, 65, of Iron River, formerly of Superior, died Monday September 21, 2020, at his home with his wife and son by his side.

He was born in Superior on March 24, 1955, the son of James and Gladys (Anderson) Androski. In November 1973 he met Leana Basley, who would later become is wife in March...

Lori Ann Closson

Lori Ann Closson

Sep 20, 2020

Lori Ann Closson, 55, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her home. Lori was born in Durand, WI on March 17th, 1965, the daughter of James and Donna (Catura) Fredrickson.

Lori graduated high school and went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Social Work. She worked as a Case Manager...

Frederick W. Knaack

Frederick W. Knaack

Sep 19, 2020

I hope you enjoy reading my obituary as I am writing it myself.   I have had a good life, but I hope everybody is very sad that I am gone and will miss me forever.  I was born in Chicago, IL to Gustav and Edna Knaack, and spent many wonderful summers enjoying the Lake Geneva area.  The best thing...

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