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Donelda A. Thompson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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