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Patricia J. Murphy

Patricia J. Murphy

Sep 3, 2020

Patricia J. Murphy, 97, of Superior, died Thursday Sept. 3, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Patricia was born in Superior on Feb. 3, 1923 the daughter of Elsie (Young) and Conrad Melberg.

She was a member of the Duluth Women's Club, Superior Garden Club, and the Northland Country Club. Patricia enjoyed playing bridge,...

Donald F. Netzel

Donald F. Netzel

Aug 31, 2020

Donald F Netzel

3/16/29 - 8/31/2020

Donald F Netzel, 92, of Nokomis, FL died Monday August 31, 2020 while in hospice at his daughter Marjorie Bee's home in Superior, WI. He married Jean Rivard of Superior, WI on August 12, 1950 and they were silly in love like a couple of teenagers for 68 years...

Kaye Hope Tenerelli

Kaye Hope Tenerelli

Aug 30, 2020

Kaye Hope Tenerelli, age 83, living in Superior, WI, passed away surrounded by her family on August 30, 2020 after a long fought battle with cancer.

Kaye was born of Richard Knoderer and Hope (Waters) Knoderer on September 13, 1937 in Muncie, IN.  She was first married to Stanley Jack Phillips (deceased) and together had 3 children,...

Stephen A. Westerlund Sr.

Stephen A. Westerlund Sr.

Aug 28, 2020

Stephen A. Westerlund Sr. 68, born April 13, 1952, went home peacefully to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, August 28, 2020, after a long, brave battle at Middle River Health and Rehab in South Range, WI, and a courageous fight with a lengthy illness (15 years).

He was proud to be a letter carrier. He...

Esther C. Kildahl

Esther C. Kildahl

Aug 28, 2020

Esther C. Kildahl, 94, longtime Superior resident, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at Harmony House II in Superior, WI. She was born on March 8, 1926 in Superior, WI to William and Eleanor (Hendricks) Carlson.

Esther was the bookkeeper for the family business Carlson Fuel and Trucking for many years and previously worked at Westlund Hardware. She...

Suzanne M. Salo

Suzanne M. Salo

Aug 27, 2020

Suzanne M. Salo, 67, of Superior, died peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.

She was born November 25, 1952, in Superior, daughter of Melvin and Helen (Maki) Swanson.

Suzanne loved music and especially enjoyed attending live concerts.  She also loved to write.  She was an avid antique...

William Schulman

William Schulman

Aug 26, 2020

William Schulman, 91, of Menomonie, WI died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health Center, Menomonie.

He was born August 26, 1929 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, to Romanian immigrants, Jacob and Clara (Solochuk) Schulman.

Bill earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Art Education from UW-Milwaukee and pursued his doctoral studies at Ohio State...

Adeline F. Archambeau

Adeline F. Archambeau

Aug 24, 2020

Adeline F. Archambeau, 99, Superior resident, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at New Perspectives in Superior, WI. She was born on April 9, 1921 in St. Paul, MN to Carl and Laura (Hoencke) Fuhrman.

She enjoyed snowmobiling and going to Arizona for over twenty years.

She is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Johnson, Superior, WI...

Albert C. Rehrer, Sr.

Albert C. Rehrer, Sr.

Aug 24, 2020

Albert C. Rehrer, Sr., 75, of Superior, died Monday, August 24, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center.

Al was boron in Brooklyn, NY on Sept. 5, 1944 the son of Veronica (Golic) and Charles M. Rehrer.

He had worked as a security guard in Fort Meyers, Fl and also worked at the Superior Vocational Center. He...

April A. Lobb

April A. Lobb

Aug 22, 2020

April A. Lobb, 61, of Austin, MN and formerly of Superior, WI, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 22, 2020.

She was born February 16, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Charles and Marlene (Doolittle) Pattee.

For many years, April owned a home daycare business in Superior. In recent years she worked as a...

Carol Ann Nordswen

Carol Ann Nordswen

Aug 21, 2020

Carol Ann Nordswen, 80, Superior resident, died Friday, August 21, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born on July 4, 1940 in Ashtabula, OH to Albert “Al” and Nicolina “Lena” (Ballo) Nordswen.

Carol graduated from Franklin School and went on to attend Superior Vocational School. She later worked on the line at Jeno’s...

Baby Sky Norton-Grymala

Baby Sky Norton-Grymala

Aug 19, 2020

Baby Sky Norton-Grymala joined the angels Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Sky was dearly loved by parents, Danielle “Dani” Grymala and William “Will” Norton, both of Superior, WI; maternal grandmother, Michelle Grymala; paternal grandparents, Holly (Frank) Bixler; aunt, Amanda (Grymala) Tuura; cousins, Damian and Nevaeh Tuura; eight special “pet-siblings”;...

Robert 'Bud' S. Weiss

Robert 'Bud' S. Weiss

Aug 19, 2020

Robert 'Bud' S. Weiss, 94, of Superior, died Wednesday August 19, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services.

Robert was born in Sunrise, MN on July 5, 1926 the son of Anna 'Annie' (Pechacek) and John Weiss. He served his country during WWII enlisting in the US Navy.

He married Lois Shears on April 19, 1952...

Mark S. O'Brien

Mark S. O'Brien

Aug 18, 2020

Mark S. O’Brien, 68, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 with family by his side.

Mark retired from the Army National Guard after 20 years of service that included deployments to Germany and Panama. He worked for the Superior School District and was a cook and bartender at Who’s Bar in Superior. Mark...

Terry A. Martineau

Terry A. Martineau

Aug 17, 2020

Terry A. Martineau, 72, born on the Fond du Lac Reservation, December 15, 1947 to Francis E. and Eva M. (Nelson) Martineau, died peacefully, Monday, August 17, 2020 at Essentia Health Hospice/Oncology Unit in Duluth, MN, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer.

Terry was a lifelong Superior resident; he graduated from Superior Senior High School in...

Ronald G. "Ron" Linder

Ronald G. "Ron" Linder

Aug 17, 2020

Ronald G. “Ron” Linder, 66, lifelong resident of Superior, died peacefully, Sunday, August 17, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN following a lengthy illness. He was born in Superior, December 29, 1953, the son of Bertil K. and Inger (Larson) Linder.

Ron graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1972. He worked for...

Mary Pietrusa

Mary Pietrusa

Aug 16, 2020

Mary Pietrusa, 92, died peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020, and went into the loving arms of Jesus.  Mom lived in Duluth and Superior, and the past year at Barnes Care in Esko.  Mom was born in Poland and came to Duluth in 1951 with her husband John, three children and the fourth child on the way.  She worked...

Russell L. Heytens

Russell L. Heytens

Aug 16, 2020

Russell L. Heytens, 95, lifelong resident of Superior, died peacefully, Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. He was born in Superior, November 5, 1924, the son of Wilfred and Edna (Lozon) Heytens.

He graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy during WWII....

Lyle R. Christianson

Lyle R. Christianson

Aug 16, 2020

Lyle R. Christianson, 46, longtime Superior resident, formerly of Spooner, WI, died unexpectedly, Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home following an illness. He was born in Duluth, MN, April 13, 1974, the son of Jack Davis and Marcella (Miller) Johanson.

He graduated high school and went on to become and auto mechanic.

Lyle loved...

Sharon L. Sullivan

Sharon L. Sullivan

Aug 15, 2020

Sharon L. Sullivan, 78, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at her home in Solon Springs, WI. She was born in Superior, May 27, 1942, the daughter of Harold and Angeline (Coppens) Willcocks.

She was united in marriage to Robert Sullivan, June 3, 1982, and they celebrated thirty-four years of marriage before his passing in...

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