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Geraldine "Gerri" J. Lazarski

Geraldine "Gerri" J. Lazarski

Apr 21, 2020

Geraldine “Gerri” J. Lazarski, 57, South Range, WI resident, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born on February 6, 1963 in Superior, WI to Richard and Fern (Golly) Lazarski.

Gerri graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1980. She was a Data Specialist for Smart Data...

Austin Lee Schiff-Sislo

Austin Lee Schiff-Sislo

Apr 21, 2020

Austin Lee Schiff-Sislo, 18, of Lakeville, MN passed away April 21, 2020. Austin was born in Duluth, MN on December 16, 2001. He is preceded in death alongside his brother Logan Bernard Sislo, Grandfather Roy Schiff, Bernard Sislo and Uncle Richard Schiff. He is survived by his parents Rochelle and Lyman Sislo, Ted (Christy) Ruth, siblings Lyman Jr-8, Levi-6,...

Scott D. Schachte

Scott D. Schachte

Apr 21, 2020

Scott D. Schachte, 60, of Superior, died Tuesday April 21, 2020 after a courageous battle with Corticobasal Degeneration at Twin Ports Health and Rehab Center.

Scott was born in Superior on Oct. 14, 1959 the son of Julia (Hanson) and Bernard Schachte. He married Michelle Holmvig on May 16, 1992 and they celebrated 28 years of marriage....

John W. Pudas

John W. Pudas

Apr 20, 2020

John W. Pudas, 86, of Iron River, WI died Monday, April 20, 2020 at Northern Lights Health Care Center in Washburn, WI. He was born in Superior, March 9, 1934 and spent his early years in Oulu. In 1945, the family moved to Iron River where John learned to play basketball and became one of the stars of his...

Brian L. Plunkett

Brian L. Plunkett

Apr 19, 2020

Brian L. Plunkett, 62, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in a Duluth hospital following a brief illness. Brian was born January 18, 1958 to Richard “Dick” and Jeanette “Janet” (Peterson) Plunkett of Cloverland, Wisconsin.

Brian grew up on the family Dairy Farm in Cloverland. He graduated from UWS with degrees in Fine Arts and Art...

Robert G. Albright, Sr.

Robert G. Albright, Sr.

Apr 19, 2020

Robert G. Albright, Sr. 67, of Superior, died battling cancer on Sunday April 19, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Robert was born in Superior on Oct. 26, 1952 the son of Ruth (Bailey) and Donald Albright. He married Sherry Buttrick on April 21, 1972 and they celebrated 32 years of marriage until her passing in...

Max A. Kasper

Max A. Kasper

Apr 19, 2020

Max A. Kasper, 44, of Duluth, died Sunday April 19, 2020 at his residence.

Max was born in Chicago on Jan. 5, 1976 the son of Kathleen 'Bushel' (Smith) and William Kasper. He was a member of Lac du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

He had worked as a cook in various restaurants in...

James "Jim" W. Halonen

James "Jim" W. Halonen

Apr 17, 2020

James "Jim" W. Halonen, 57, of Foxboro, died Friday, April 17, 2020, at his residence, due to cancer.

He was born June 22, 1962 in Superior, son of Duane and Sandra (Franklin) Halonen.

One of Jim's interests was music, especially guitar music. He had a real love for guitars and the ability to play them....

Jerry P. Rock

Jerry P. Rock

Apr 16, 2020

Jerry Paul Rock, age 88 of Superior, WI, died peacefully, Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. He was born in Duluth, MN, on June 19, 1931 to John Paul and Gertrude Rock and has been a lifelong resident of the Twin Ports Area.

Jerry was a graduate of Duluth Central High School...

Marvin "Muff" E. Johnson

Marvin "Muff" E. Johnson

Apr 16, 2020

Marvin E. Johnson (Muff), 91, Superior, WI went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2020. He passed at home as his daughters and wife  held his hands and sang a hymn.

Born to Lillie and Sanfred Johnson of Superior, WI on August 23, 1928. He served in the Korean war and...

Nancy A. Connolly

Nancy A. Connolly

Apr 15, 2020

Nancy A. Connolly, 67, longtime East End Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, following a brief illness. She was born in Superior November 16, 1952, the daughter of Joseph and Delores (Maloney) Eibon.

Nancy was a 1971 graduate of Superior Senior...

Mary A. Drobot

Mary A. Drobot

Apr 14, 2020

Mary A. Drobot, 89, of Superior, died Tuesday April 14, 2020 at Twin Ports Health and Rehab Center.

Mary was born in Detroit, MI on Dec. 21, 1930 the daughter of Antonina 'Antoinette' (Jaromin) and Joseph Baron.

She had worked as a CNA at Middle River Health and Rehab Center. She was a member of...

Donald J. Demeyer

Donald J. Demeyer

Apr 13, 2020

Donald Joseph DeMeyer was born to Henry and Pauline (Kubala) DeMeyer in Superior, WI on August 14, 1930, and died at age 89 on April13, 2020 in Superior, WI where he grew up, met the love of his life Pat Misfeldt, and was married for 67 years.

Don had a twinkle in his eye and a disarming...

Martha A. Stank-Kienzle

Martha A. Stank-Kienzle

Apr 12, 2020

Martha Stank-Kienzle, 83, passed away Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 , at the "Stankcorp" hunting cabin in Superior, WI.

Martha 'Mardi' was born on November 7, 1936 in Green Bay, WI to Edward and Josephine Champeau.  Martha grew up just outside of Green Bay, WI on a family farm with two sisters and eight brothers and spent...

Michael A. Degraef

Michael A. Degraef

Apr 11, 2020

Michael A. DeGraef, 56, lifelong Superior resident died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, December 30, 1963 the son of Clifford and Beverly (LaJoie) DeGraef.

He was a 1981 graduate of Superior Senior High School. He was an employee of Miner’s Inc., at SuperOne Foods...

Marion Noreen Zoltak

Marion Noreen Zoltak

Apr 11, 2020

Marion Noreen Zoltak, more commonly known as "MOMMA Z" or "GRANDMA Z" 77,  was a strong woman who was never afraid to speak her mind. She touched the hearts and lives of everyone she met and she will be missed by many. She Graduated from Fortier High School In New Orleans LA in 1960 and was a longtime resident...

Donna Rae Olson

Donna Rae Olson

Apr 9, 2020

Donna Rae Olson, 74, of Superior, died peacefully Thursday, April 9, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Donna was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on March 31, 1946. She worked in the Education system of Superior, at Blaine Elementary, until she became a CNA and retired from St. Francis Nursing home, now Superior Rehab Center, after...

Dale F. O'Brien

Dale F. O'Brien

Apr 8, 2020

Dale F. O’Brien, 88, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Twin Ports Rehab Center in Superior. He was born in Superior, December 7, 1931, the son of Vern and Agnes (Peterson) O’Brien. He celebrated his tenth birthday with news of Pearl Harbor.

Dale served his country honorably in the United States Army 518...

Richard C. Sampson

Richard C. Sampson

Apr 7, 2020

Richard C. “Dick” Sampson, 86, of South Range, WI, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born on August 24, 1933 to William and Agnes (Horvath) Sampson in Superior, WI and grew up in Billings Park. He graduated from Superior Central High and served in the United States Army as a heavy equipment operator.

Dick married Bernadine...

Helen Nedra Hadley

Helen Nedra Hadley

Apr 6, 2020

Helen Nedra (Norman) Hadley passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Superior, Wisconsin.

She was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Arthur and Roanna Norman on June 29, 1930. She graduated from Rosevelt high school and Grandview College in Des Moines

Helen preferred the name Nedra...

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