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Dr. Bernard "Bernie" O. Hughes

Dr. Bernard "Bernie" O. Hughes

Jun 27, 2020

Dr. Bernard “Bernie” Owen Hughes, PhD, 96, longtime Superior resident, died, Saturday, June 27, 2020, at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior, Wis.

Bernie was born an only child in St. Paul, Minn., May 2, 1924, the son of Owen and Addie (Thatcher) Hughes. He was raised on a hard scrabble dairy farm in the Town of...

Virginia "Ginny" Rae Bachinski

Virginia "Ginny" Rae Bachinski

Jun 27, 2020

Virginia “Ginny” Rae Bachinski, 65, of Superior, WI peacefully passed into the Lord’s arms while tucked snuggly into her Lambeau North nest at Twin Ports Health Services early on the morning of June 27, 2020. She was born to Julius and Rae (Mason) Bachinski on January 29, 1955 in Superior, WI.

Ginny was a devoted mother, a...

Debra A. Williams

Debra A. Williams

Jun 25, 2020

Debra "Deb" A. Williams, 64, of Superior, died Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.

She was born December 20, 1955 in Superior, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Ernst) Cerny.

Deb worked over 20 years as a teacher's assistant and school assistant at Cooper School, in Billings Park.

Some...

Eileen Larochelle

Eileen Larochelle

Jun 23, 2020

Eileen Larochelle (born September 21, 1947, age 72) died on Tuesday June 23, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior.

Eileen, a Superior native, graduated from Superior Central High School in 1965, received an Associate’s Degree from WITC, and worked as a Branch Manager for the Superior Savings & Loan Association.

She was...

Nancy J. Zembo

Nancy J. Zembo

Jun 21, 2020

Nancy J. Zembo, 81, of Foxboro, died Sunday June 21, 2020 at her residence.

Nancy was born in Superior on January 23, 1939 the daughter of Gladys (Scheldroup) and Stanley Winek.

She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1957. Nancy married James 'Jim' Zembo on Sept. 20, 1958 in Concordia Lutheran...

Catherine A. Mitton

Catherine A. Mitton

Jun 21, 2020

Catherine Alice Mitton, 90, a 49-year resident of Superior, Wis., went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2020 in Littleton, Colorado.

Cay was born on December 7, 1929 in Buffalo, New York to Erma and Claude Hicks, and grew up in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. She graduated with a Bachelors' degree in home...

Norma L. Sabyan

Norma L. Sabyan

Jun 20, 2020

Norma Laura Sabyan, recently turned 101, longtime resident of Crosby, MN and Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born on May 24, 1919 in Aitkin, MN to Alice Mae and Karl Fann.

Norma married Gerald Sabyan on June 20, 1939. She heard that...

Dianne M. Paulson

Dianne M. Paulson

Jun 20, 2020

Dianne Mary Paulson, 85, born on Christmas Eve 12/24/1934 and died on the summer solstice 6/20/2020, peacefully at home, surrounded by her children.

Dianne was born in Hayes Twp., Swift County, MN to Ellen and Cornell Anderson.  She had 4 sisters (Mae, Grace, Lorraine and Carol), who all preceded her in death.  Her children include Julie, Camille,...

Linda Burr Moxley

Linda Burr Moxley

Jun 19, 2020

Linda Burr Moxley, born on May 10, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Helen and Eugene Burr, Linda was raised in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She graduated Lake Forest College in 1972 and received her Master of Divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago in 1975. Linda married George Moxley who predeceased her. Linda died on June 19, 2020 at...

Ronald Joseph Davis

Ronald Joseph Davis

Jun 19, 2020

Ronald Joseph Davis, 47, formerly of Superior, WI, was called to be with his Heavenly Father on June 19th, 2020 when he passed away at Hoag Memorial Hospital-Presbyterian in Newport Beach, California. Ron died after a battle with Congestive Heart Failure.

Ron was born March 28th, 1973 in Friendship, Wisconsin. Ron was lovingly welcomed into the Davis...

Amanda Theresa Tamillo

Amanda Theresa Tamillo

Jun 18, 2020

Amanda Theresa Tamillo (Olsen), 35, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly of a probable brain aneurysm on Thursday, June 18, 2020, surrounded by her family. Amanda was born in Duluth, MN, August 25, 1984, the daughter of Theresa A. Olsen.

She graduated from Denfeld High School in 2002 and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Social...

Alvin G. Brand

Alvin G. Brand

Jun 16, 2020

Alvin G. Brand, 83, of Foxboro, WI, formerly of Duluth, MN, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in his home. He was born on October 16, 1936 in Duluth, MN to Alvin S. and Mary (George) Brand.

He graduated from Morgan Park High School. He served his country in the United States Navy for ten years. Alvin was...

Arlene E. "Arlie" Morrison

Arlene E. "Arlie" Morrison

Jun 16, 2020

Arlene E. “Arlie” Morrison (DeRosier), 70, lifelong resident of Duluth, MN, died peacefully, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House. She was born in Duluth, August 1, 1949, the daughter of John M. and Beverly R. (Eskola) DeRosier.

She graduated from Duluth Cathedral in 1967 and went on to earn her degree from Lake Superior College....

John G. Hammersborg

John G. Hammersborg

Jun 15, 2020

John G. Hammersborg, 69, Superior resident, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2020 in his home surrounded by his children. He was born on May 10, 1951 in Little Fork, MN to Goodwin and Esther (Hogfeldt) Hammersborg.

John graduated from South Shore High School, received his BA in Education from the University...

Chester 'Chet' A. Budreau Ii

Chester 'Chet' A. Budreau Ii

Jun 14, 2020

Chester 'Chet' A. Budreau II, 87, of Superior, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth

Chet was born in Rhinelander, WI on June 18, 1932 the son of Margaret and Chester Budreau, Sr. He attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He owned and operated Budreau's Major Appliance. He was a hard worker...

Fred E. Wuolu, Jr.

Fred E. Wuolu, Jr.

Jun 14, 2020

Fred E. Wuolu, Jr., 68 of Superior, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Benedictine Nursing Home in Duluth.

A graveside service will be held at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery.

Sally Ann Flaten

Sally Ann Flaten

Jun 14, 2020

Sally Ann (Charbonneau) Flaten, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2020 at the home of her daughter Dawn and husband Marv surrounded by love following a brief rapid decline in health.   Sally was 85 years old and most recently lived at New Perspectives Senior Living prior to living in the Village of Superior with her husband Donald, who passed...

Seija S. Amundson

Seija S. Amundson

Jun 10, 2020

Seija Sinikka Tasaranta Amundson, 88, of Superior, died Wednesday June 10, 2020 at her residence with family.

She was born in Somero, Finland on June 24, 1931 to Esteri (Kajaani) and Mauri Tasaranta.  At age 20, Seija immigrated to the US. She married Albert Amundson on December 3, 1953 and celebrated 60 years with him before his...

Wayne E. Johnson

Wayne E. Johnson

Jun 10, 2020

Wayne E. Johnson, 86, of Lake Nebagamon, peacefully went home to his Lord and savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 while in the loving care of Twin Ports Health Services.

Wayne was born in Superior on Jan 12, 1934 to Mary and Erick Johnson.

He was a member of House of Hope Church in Lake...

Joshua H. Moen

Joshua H. Moen

Jun 8, 2020

Joshua H. Moen, 35, lifelong area resident, died Monday, June 8, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

He was born in St. Louis County, July 3, 1984, the son of Howard H. and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Moen Jr.

Josh worked as a laborer for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who...

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