Delores Harty
Sep 21, 2020
Delores Harty, 83, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully Monday, September 21, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, September 9, 1937, the daughter of Stanley and Stella (Demski) Janovick.
Delores earned her nursing degree and worked at the former St. Joseph’s Hospital for ten years. She was a former...
Victoria "Vicky" A. Johnson
Sep 21, 2020
Victoria "Vicky" A. Johnson, 92, of Superior, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
She was born January 30, 1928 in Superior, daughter of Victor and Margaret (LaBounte) Pescatore.
Vicky enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and flower gardening. Her greatest passion was spending time with her family.
She was preceded in...
Brian Androski
Sep 21, 2020
Brian Androski, 65, of Iron River, formerly of Superior, died Monday September 21, 2020, at his home with his wife and son by his side.
He was born in Superior on March 24, 1955, the son of James and Gladys (Anderson) Androski. In November 1973 he met Leana Basley, who would later become is wife in March...
Lori Ann Closson
Sep 20, 2020
Lori Ann Closson, 55, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her home. Lori was born in Durand, WI on March 17th, 1965, the daughter of James and Donna (Catura) Fredrickson.
Lori graduated high school and went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Social Work. She worked as a Case Manager...
Frederick W. Knaack
Sep 19, 2020
I hope you enjoy reading my obituary as I am writing it myself. I have had a good life, but I hope everybody is very sad that I am gone and will miss me forever. I was born in Chicago, IL to Gustav and Edna Knaack, and spent many wonderful summers enjoying the Lake Geneva area. The best thing...
Denise "Bunny" O. Grenier
Sep 18, 2020
Denise "Bunny" O. Grenier, 56, of Foxboro, died Friday, September 18, 2020 at her residence.
She was born February 10, 1964 in Superior, daughter of Richard and Fern (Golly) Lazarski.
On July 17, 1982 at St. William's Catholic Church, Denise Lazarski and Richard Grenier were united in marriage.
Bunny enjoyed crafting, especially working...
Darlene J. Flamang
Sep 17, 2020
Darlene J. Flamang, 85, of Solon Springs, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
She was born June 25, 1935 in Glidden, WI, daughter of Edward and Marie (Lenz) Lucas.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; 3 sons, Michael Edward, Robert and Michael Jon; sister, Mary Ann; and brother, Eddie....
Dennis M. 'Denny' Day
Sep 16, 2020
Dennis 'Denny' M. Day, 67, of Superior, died Wednesday September 16, 2020 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Denny was born in Ashland on May 31, 1953 the son of Anna (Viater) and Cecil Day.
He had worked as a Truck Driver for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and remodeling his home. He also enjoyed...
Phyllis J. Cheselski Nygaard
Sep 16, 2020
Phyllis J. Cheselski Nygaard, 86, formerly of Superior and currently of Duluth, died Wednesday September 16, 2020 at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth.
Phyllis was born in Barnum, MN on June 6, 1934 the daughter of Ruth (Cashman) and Hans Peterson. She married John Cheselski on Dec. 1, 1957.
She worked for Head of the...
Delores E. (Bong) Heidemann
Sep 15, 2020
Delores E. (Bong) Heidemann, 88, Superior resident, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born on February 26, 1932 in Superior, WI to Arvid and Agnes (Anderson) Bong.
She married Eugene Heidemann on October 27, 1951 and they celebrated fifty-seven years of marriage before his passing 2009. She really...
Gladys A. Wagner
Sep 15, 2020
Gladys A. Wagner, 98, of Superior died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at New Perspective Senior Living- Betty's Harbor
Gladys was born on June 10, 1922 in Chippewa County, MN, the daughter of Clara (Struxness) and Ole Hoaas. She came from a large family of 10 brothers and sisters. After High School, she moved to Minneapolis and attended...
Anne M. Edgren
Sep 14, 2020
Anne Edgren, 85, of Duluth, died Monday, September 14, 2020.
She was born June 17, 1935, to Roy and Betty (Bergstrom) Edgren.
Anne adored her rescue dogs, hockey, curling, Duluth in the fall, breakfast at Sunshine Cafe, neighborhood walks, and she lived a simple life. Anne was a curling champion in her younger years. She...
Ryan T. Berger
Sep 11, 2020
Ryan T. Berger, 22, lifelong Superior resident, died unexpectedly, Friday, September 11, 2020 at his home. He was born in Duluth, MN, November 26, 1997, the son of Tom and Katie (Dolan) Berger.
He was a graduate of Superior Senior High School, class of 2016, and worked as the Assistant Manager at Marcus Theaters for several years....
Ryan T. Berger
Sep 11, 2020
We wish to sincerely thank our relatives and friends for their words of comfort, cooking, flowers, cards and endless support during the loss of our Son, Brother, Uncle, and Nephew. As it would be currently, impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation.
A special thank you to the amazing...
Joyce L. Darker
Sep 11, 2020
Joyce L. Darker, 82, longtime resident of South Range, WI, died peacefully, Friday, September 11, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. “She floats over troubles of life like froth above the idle wave.”
She was born in Superior, March 29, 1938, the daughter of William and Alice (Christianson) Lintula.
She was a graduate...
Mark S. Lach
Sep 11, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we grieve the loss of Mark Stanley Lach, a hard-working, selfless, loving man, who passed away peacefully at the age of 67, on the morning of Friday, September 11, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, from injuries sustained in a construction accident.
He was born in Superior,...
James D. Koski
Sep 11, 2020
James D. Koski, 76, of Superior, died Friday, September 11, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
He was born September 13, 1943 in Superior, son of Sepherd and Eleanore (Maki) Koski of Brule, WI.
Jim was a retired grain inspector with the State of Wisconsin. He loved cheering for the Packers and attended many games....
Patricia "Patty" A. Mertzig
Sep 10, 2020
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Patricia “Patty” A. Mertzig, 69, Superior resident, died Thursday, September 10, 2020 in her home.
A “PAR-TAY” will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 2-5:00 PM at the Belgium Club, 3931 E. 2 nd Street, Superior.
The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue is...
John L. Shaw
Sep 8, 2020
John L. Shaw, 69, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 13, 1951 in Superior, WI to John and Catherine (Foldesi) Shaw.
He retired from Walmart after working in the maintenance department for many years. John married Corleen “Corey” Smebak on June 16, 1973 and recently celebrated forty-seven...
Brady Paul Vanhove
Sep 8, 2020
Brady Paul VanHove, 21, resident of Solon Springs, WI, died tragically from injuries sustained in an industrial accident, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in Superior. He was born in Duluth, MN, March 18, 1999, the son of Melissa “Missy” Jahn and Kevin VanHove.
He graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 2017, where he excelled at Basketball, Track...
