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Bonnie Fae Gotelaere

Bonnie Fae Gotelaere

Jul 15, 2020

Bonnie Fae Gotelaere, 76, longtime area resident, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI, July 20, 1943, the daughter of Ervin and Sherle (Brown) Wiggins. Bonnie was raised in Superior by her mother and stepfather, Jack Dowd.

Bonnie attended Superior East High School in Superior....

Roger Neal Hammer

Roger Neal Hammer

Jul 15, 2020

Roger Neal Hammer, a retired respiratory therapist, and long time resident of Iron River, WI, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2020 at the age of 75 near his home.

Roger is survived by his wife, Vicki Hammer; his daughters Staci Lin Hammer and Kimberly E. Hammer; his grandchildren, Brennan S. McMeans, Alyssa D. Shull, Joshua R....

James Clifford Reinkall

James Clifford Reinkall

Jul 15, 2020

James Clifford Reinkall, 76, of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2020 at home.

He was born on November 12, 1943 in Superior, the son of Charles and Beverly (Bartley) Reinkall.

James honorably served in the National Guard and was a longtime coach of the South End Dukes.

He was employed by...

Margie A. Bleskan

Margie A. Bleskan

Jul 14, 2020

Margie A. Bleskan, 74, of Superior, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.

She was born November 4, 1945 in Superior, daughter of Alvin and Genevieve (Lazarski) Swanson.

Margie Swanson and James Bleskan were united in marriage on May 10, 1969 at Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior.

After many...

Danna Kathleen Swenson

Danna Kathleen Swenson

Jul 11, 2020

Danna Kathleen Swenson, Age 79, passed away peacefully July 11, surrounded by the family she loved, at St Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

Danna Was born April 23, 1941, in Superior to Mae and Leo Meronek. She attended St Adalbert’s Catholic School, graduated from Superior East High School, and worked as a stenographer at UW Superior.

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Allison "Ali" P. (Clark) Stoklasa

Allison "Ali" P. (Clark) Stoklasa

Jul 11, 2020

Allison Patricia (Clark) Stoklasa, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Duluth, MN at the age of 56, surrounded by her daughter Jessie, son-in-law Kerry, sisters, Colleen and Kelly, brother Tim, and our close family friend Ramina. As devastated and heartbroken as we are, we know now that she has been in pain for quite some time and...

Patricia D. "Patti" Mylonas

Patricia D. "Patti" Mylonas

Jul 11, 2020

Patricia D. “PattI” Mylonas, 36, longtime area resident, died unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident, Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Cromwell, MN. She was born in Duluth, MN, October 15, 1983, the daughter of Nickolaas and Wanda Joy (Johnson) Running.

She graduated from Duluth Central High School and went on to earn her associate of arts degree...

Alfred "Al" Ignatius Gagne

Alfred "Al" Ignatius Gagne

Jul 11, 2020

Alfred "Al" Ignatius Gagne, 78, of Superior, died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.

He was born November 10, 1941 in Duluth, MN, son of Irene and William Ruhnke. In 1956 the family moved to Superior.

Al graduated from Superior Central High School in 1960. He was an exceptional athlete, playing half-back...

Katherine J. Falstad

Katherine J. Falstad

Jul 9, 2020

Katherine J. Falstad, 86, of Kansas City, MO and Lake Nebagamon, WI, died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her cabin in Lake Nebagamon.

She was born August 3, 1933 in Duluth, MN, daughter of Myrtle (Bell) and Earl Wellington Young.

Katherine J. Young and Robert D. Falstad were united in marriage April 2, 1955.

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Brent M. Quernemoen

Brent M. Quernemoen

Jul 7, 2020

Brent M. Quernemoen, 60, of Superior, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at his residence.

He was born in Minneapolis on January 13, 1960, the son of Berenice (Larson) and Oscar Quernemoen.

Brent proudly served and had a long and rewarding career with the U.S. Marine Corps.

He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping,...

Edward 'Butch' L. Krawza

Edward 'Butch' L. Krawza

Jul 6, 2020

Edward L. 'Butch' Krawza, 78, of South Range, died Monday July 6, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Butch was born in Superior on Jan. 12, 1942 the son of Angeline (Giernot) and Frank Krawza. He served his country in the US Army and was stationed in Okinawa.

He married Barbara J. Nelson...

John W. Lindquist

John W. Lindquist

Jul 4, 2020

John W. Lindquist, 89, longtime Superior resident, died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Trade Lake, WI, March 9, 1931 the son of Carl and Mable (Bergman) Lindquist.

John served his country honorably in the United States Army with the 45 th Infantry during the Korean War, and...

Jeanette R. Mitchell

Jeanette R. Mitchell

Jul 3, 2020

Jeanette R. Mitchell, 84, Superior resident, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. She was born on September 2, 1935 in Olivia, MN, to Wilbur and Hilda (Wendorf) Musel.

Jeanette graduated from high school and went on to receive her RN degree from Bennington in Nebraska. She was employed as a...

Kristine Marie Ewton

Kristine Marie Ewton

Jul 3, 2020

Kristine Marie Ewton, 83, of Superior passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services.

Kristine was born in Ashland, WI on September 11, 1936 to Albert and Ellen Johnson.

Kris was a graduate of St. Luke's School of Nursing in Duluth and worked as an R.N. at hospitals in Hawaii and California....

Karla E. Hanson

Karla E. Hanson

Jul 3, 2020

Karla E. (Carlson) Hanson, 66, of Superior, died Friday July 3, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Karla was born in Duluth on August 26, 1953, the daughter of Doris (Lycander) and Virgil Carlson.

After graduating from Lake Superior Community College, she worked as an LPN at Moose Lake State Hospital and then at...

Greg M. Carlson

Greg M. Carlson

Jul 2, 2020

Greg Michael Carlson 53, Superior resident, died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth MN. He was born in Superior, October 20, 1966, the son of Dale “Gubba” Carlson and Patricia Ann (Bukowski) Carlson.

Greg graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1985. He owned and operated Strikers Bar in Superior...

James L. Foote

James L. Foote

Jul 1, 2020

James L. “Jim” Foote, 96, lifelong Douglas County resident, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior. He was born in Superior, June 29, 1924, the son of Clyde and Selma (Lammi) Foote.

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

A World War II veteran,...

Andrea Debeir

Andrea Debeir

Jul 1, 2020

Andrea DeBeir, 55, Iron River resident and formerly from Superior, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 surrounded by her family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, April 21, 1965, the daughter of Paul and Marla (Rydberg) DeBeir.

Andrea graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1983.

She worked as...

Anita 'Kay' Cronstrom

Anita 'Kay' Cronstrom

Jun 30, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anita Kay Cronstrom.  Surrounded by her family, she peacefully left us on June 30 th , 2020 - her 81 st birthday.

Kay was born in North Dakota, but spent the majority of her life in Superior, WI. After graduating from Superior Central High, she moved...

Lorraine M. Johnson

Lorraine M. Johnson

Jun 29, 2020

Lorraine Marie Johnson, 94, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at her home on Florine Street in Duluth, MN, surrounded by her loving and caring family. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 49 years, Clarence V. Johnson, who has been waiting to dance with her again in heaven.

The light of her...

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