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Donelda A. Thompson
Oct 27, 2020
Donelda A. Thompson, 83, formerly of Superior, died peacefully, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Marywood Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. She was born in Minot, ND, June 15, 1937, the daughter of Calvin and Selma (Beaver) Hover.
Donelda was united in marriage to Roderic I. “Rod” Thompson, May 25, 1957 and they celebrated 57 of marriage before...
Michael J. Mccarvill
Oct 27, 2020
Michael J. McCarvill, 72, of Superior, died Tuesday October 27, 2020 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center, Duluth.
Mike was born August 11, 1948 in Crosby, MN, son of Francis and Barbara (Brandt) McCarvill.
Mike and his family moved to Superior when he was eight years old. He attended grade school in Superior and...
James R. Sampson
Oct 26, 2020
James (Jim) Ronald Sampson, 83, of Superior, passed away on October 26, 2020 in Superior. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by beloved family and music.
Jim was born in Superior to Agnes and William Sampson on November 17, 1936. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior in 1954 and from Wisconsin State College (now UWS)...
Randy E. Davern
Oct 25, 2020
Randy E. Davern, 62, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN following a brief illness. He was born in Superior, WI, May 7, 1958, the son of Earl and Teresa (Meyers) Davern.
He graduated high school and worked as a driver for Como Oil and...
Mark E. Anderson
Oct 25, 2020
Mark E. Anderson, 56, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 25, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident while visiting his rock quarry near his home in South Range, WI.
He was born in Superior, WI, July 24, 1964, the son of Edward and Kathleen (Gilbert) Anderson. He graduated from Northwestern High School and was...
Betty L. Mccormick
Oct 25, 2020
Betty L. McCormick, 72, resident of Spooner, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with family by her side. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, July 5, 1948, the daughter of Louis and Bette (Bergquist) Leibly. She graduated from Oak Creek High School, and worked as an Administrative Assistant for many years...
Barbara M. Cairns
Oct 25, 2020
Barbara M. Cairns, 73, of Superior, died Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
She was born in Taylorville, IL, on September 8, 1947, the daughter of Harrison and Dorothy (McCardle) Daniels.
Barb was a CNA at Hendrickson's Home Healthcare in South Dakota. She was also a cashier at...
Robert R. Craven
Oct 25, 2020
Robert R. Craven, Sr., 75, of Superior, died Sunday, October 25, 2020 in his home.
He was born June 29, 1945 in Bemidji, MN, the son of Clinton and Linda (Johnson) Craven.
Robert enjoyed the Green Bay Packers, fishing, and collecting music albums and baseball cards. Another favorite pastime of his was watching the news....
Roger E. Saari
Oct 24, 2020
Roger E. Saari, 78, longtime area resident, died peacefully, Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with family by his side. He was born in Duluth, NN, January 5, 1942, the son of Edwin and Mildred (Torgerson) Saari.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army National Guard, retiring as Major....
Rosemarie H. Mclean
Oct 24, 2020
Rosemarie H. McLean, 94, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Saturday, October 24, 2020 surrounded by her family at Superior Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Berlin, Germany July 1, 1926, the daughter of Kurt and Gertrude Kunkel, and she was very proud of attaining her US Citizenship.
Rosemarie waitressed at Cronstroms Supper Club for thirty-five years before...
Eleanor F. Thibedeau
Oct 23, 2020
Eleanor F. Thibedeau (nee Colborn) passed away on October 23, 2020 at the age of 96 years.
Beloved wife of William. Loving mother of Timothy (Kathy) Thibedeau and Cheryl (Terry) Honeck. Proud grandmother of Nathan (Emily), Jonathan (Kristen), Brian (Dianna) Brophey, and Kelly (Vincent) Curatola. Great-grandmother of Jake, McKenzie, Casey, Dominic, Anna, Milo, Jace, and Nolan. Preceded...
Beverly A. "Bev" Robinson
Oct 22, 2020
Beverly A. “Bev” Robinson, 69, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with family by her side. She was born in Siren, WI, June 4, 1951, the daughter of Vernard and Ruby (Grushes) Robinson.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School.
Bev owned and...
Joan A. Christianson
Oct 21, 2020
Joan A. Christianson, 63, of Superior, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at her residence, following a five-year battle with cancer.
She was born August 12, 1957 in Hayward, WI, daughter of Jesse and Albina (Jerabek) Ross.
On November 25, 1978, in Hayward, WI, Joan Ross and Michael Christianson were united in marriage.
One...
Alli M. Johnson
Oct 20, 2020
Alli M. Johnson, 85, longtime resident of Brule, WI, died surrounded by her family Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Teuva Finland, May 2, 1935, the daughter of John and Impi (Myllykangas) Yrjanainen.
Alli arrived in America with her family in 1947. She married her sweetheart,...
Geraldine J. "Gerry" Harty
Oct 19, 2020
Geraldine J. “Gerry” Harty, 83, longtime area resident, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home in South Range, WI. She was born in Chicog Township, WI, April 3, 1937 the daughter of George and Charlotte (Featherly) McDowell.
She was united in marriage to John Harty, October 20, 1954 and they were...
Marian B. Higgins
Oct 18, 2020
Marian B. Higgins, 98, lifelong East End Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, October 18, 2020 at her home in Solon Springs, WI. She was born in Superior, December 27, 1921 the daughter of Stanley and Anna (Peplinski) Kostmatka.
Marian was united in marriage to Arthur F. Higgins, April 25, 1942 and they celebrated...
Forrest O. Maki
Oct 17, 2020
Forrest O. Maki, 73, Superior resident, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. He was born in Wakefield, MI on May 5, 1947 to Oiva and Annette (Allen) Maki.
Forrest was employed as an Attorney with the Maki, Ledin, Bick & Olson Law Firm.
Forrest is survived...
James "Jim" A. Beckwell
Oct 17, 2020
James “Jim” A. Beckwell, 58, lifelong Superior resident, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Stockbridge, WI. He was born on December 10, 1961 in Superior, WI to James and Kathie (Coon) Beckwell.
Jim was a pipeliner for Steamfitters Local 601 for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and dirt track racing...
John F. "Tiny" Schweiger
Oct 16, 2020
John F. “Tiny” Schweiger, 81, longtime Superior resident, formerly of Iron River, WI died peacefully, Friday, October 16, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with family by his side. He was born in Superior, June 18, 1939 the son of Melvin and Erma (Miller) Schweiger.
He graduated from the former Central High School...
Tod J. Harju
Oct 16, 2020
Tod J. Harju, 58, of Superior, died Friday October 16, 2020 in his residence.
Private family services will be held.
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