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Nathan Anderson-Harkreader

Nathan Anderson-Harkreader

Apr 6, 2020

Nathan Anderson-Harkreader, 18, resident of Superior, WI passed away unexpectedly, Monday, April 6, 2020 in Fort Bragg, NC. He was born in Duluth, MN, May 25, 2001, the son of Sarah Anderson and Henry Harkreader.

Nathan graduated from Superior Senior High School in 2019, and went on to serve his country honorably as an active duty United...

Janet L. Provost

Janet L. Provost

Apr 6, 2020

Janet “Jan” L. Provost, 86, longtime Billings Park resident, died peacefully Monday, April 6, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 1, 1933 in Superior, WI to John “Jack” and Gertrude (Harris) White.

She married Ronald Provost on June 18, 1955 and they celebrated 58 years...

George E. Bunnell

George E. Bunnell

Apr 6, 2020

George E. Bunnell, 76, lifelong area resident, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, WI, July 20, 1943 the son of John and Alice (Williams) Bunnell.

George was united in marriage to Arlene Lorimor; they recently celebrated forty-nine years together before his passing.

He worked...

Frances G. Sandvick

Frances G. Sandvick

Apr 6, 2020

Frances G. Sandvick, 93, a lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born on June 24, 1926 in Superior, WI to Paul and Jennie (Bogdzio) Chicras.

She is preceded in death by her husband Glenn, parents, sister Eleanor Ertman and brother in law, Hank Ertman.

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Clyde "Butch" E. Holsclaw

Clyde "Butch" E. Holsclaw

Apr 6, 2020

Clyde "Butch" E. Holsclaw, 77, of Iron River, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range.

He was born December 30, 1942 in Superior, son of Frank and Ethel (Scott) Holsclaw.

Butch worked many years as a millwright for CLM Corporation, Superior.

He enjoyed baseball and for...

Donald Sheldon "Emmett" Anderson

Donald Sheldon "Emmett" Anderson

Apr 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Sheldon “Emmett” Anderson, announces that he passed at home surrounded by family on April 5, 2020 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 81.

Don was born to Alvin and Eleanor Anderson in Duluth, MN on May 2, 1938. He graduated from Duluth Central...

Kristine Marie Bartholomew

Kristine Marie Bartholomew

Apr 4, 2020

Kristine Marie Bartholomew, 68, lifelong area resident, died peacefully Saturday, April 4, 2020 at her home in Lake Nebagamon, WI. She was born in Ashland, WI, September 11, 1951, the daughter of Lee Gilbert and Jean Lois (Larson) Wald.

She graduated from Cable Union High School and the Superior Technical Institute.

Kristine was united in...

Elvera E. Renman

Elvera E. Renman

Apr 4, 2020

Elvera E Renman, 80 of South Range passed away at her home on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Elvera was born to Gilbert and Rachel (Bergsten) Nelson on April 27, 1939 in Superior, WI. She married William (Bill) Renman at the Mission Covenant Church in Poplar on Nov 10, 1962. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage before his passing on...

Rita A. Rainaldo

Rita A. Rainaldo

Apr 2, 2020

Rita A. Rainaldo, 90, longtime East End Superior resident, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 after a brief illness. Due to COVID-19, a private family service was held at Greenwood Cemetery on Friday, July 10 th with Father Andy Ricci of Superior Cathedral Catholic Church officiating!

Rita was born on January 14, 1930 in Ironwood, MI to Jack...

William L. Ellison

William L. Ellison

Apr 2, 2020

William 'Bill' L. Ellison, 89, of Superior, died Thursday April 2, 2020 at Essentia- Health in Virginia, MN.

Bill was born in Duluth, MN on Oct. 5, 1930 the son of Frances (Carlson) and John Harold Ellison. He married Shirley Sohlstrom on Jan 20, 1950 and they celebrated 70 years of marriage.

He had worked...

Marian E. Olkonen

Marian E. Olkonen

Mar 31, 2020

Marian E. Olkonen, 87, lifelong resident of Hurley, WI, died peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born in Ironwood, MI, August 14, 1932, the daughter of Walter and Katherine (Armata) Wierzbicki.

Marian was a lady of strong faith and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was...

Richard "Rick" David Braun

Richard "Rick" David Braun

Mar 31, 2020

Richard "Rick" David Braun, 66, of Superior, died at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth, with his loving wife by his side. The world lost a very kind and wonderful man on March 31, 2020 to lung cancer.

If you knew Rick, every day was "Marvelous. Simply."  He loved life, but...

Joseph T. Pearson

Joseph T. Pearson

Mar 31, 2020

Joseph T. Pearson, 56, of Superior died Tuesday March 31, 2020 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis.

He was born in Duluth on Nov. 8, 1963 the son of Carol (Hanson) and Terrance Pearson. Joseph had worked as a union laborer for many years.

He attended UMD and studied Art. He was a...

Bonnie R. Rankin

Bonnie R. Rankin

Mar 29, 2020

Bonnie J. Rankin, 85, lifelong area resident, died peacefully, Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hawthorne, WI.

She was born April 15, 1934 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Frank and Hazel (Brodie) Rose. She graduated from the former Central High School in Duluth, MN.

Bonnie was a lady...

Lyric Lynn Eades

Lyric Lynn Eades

Mar 29, 2020

Lyric Lynn Eades, 23, of Superior, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at her residence.

She was born June 16, 1996 in Duluth, MN.

Lyric graduated from Superior high school with the class of 2014. She was employed at Superior Rehabilitation Center for 4 years as a CNA. Lyric loved reading and was very creative,...

Jack Russell Clark

Jack Russell Clark

Mar 28, 2020

Jack Russell Clark, 82, of Superior, went to be with the love of his life, Marjorie E. (Stalvig) Clark, on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Essentia Health -St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

He was born July 1, 1937 in Superior, the son of Jack and Clara (Schaefer) Clark.

Jack worked in the logging industry...

Arlene R. Martin

Arlene R. Martin

Mar 26, 2020

Arlene R. Martin, 66, longtime resident of Cloverland, WI, died peacefully Thursday, March 26, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in August 9, 1953 in Ashland, WI, the daughter of Harold and Marion (Olson) Munson.

Arlene was united in marriage to John Martin on June 25, 1978 in Cloverland, WI and they...

Larry J. Cloud

Larry J. Cloud

Mar 25, 2020

Lawrence 'Larry' J. Cloud, 70, of Superior died Wednesday March 25, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Care.

Larry was born on June 29, 1949 the son of Grace (Micheler) and Lawrence W. Cloud.

He enjoyed NASCAR especially Dale Earnhardt, fishing, Rock & Roll music, cooking, Western movies, TV shows, riding the bus, attending church, meeting...

Jarod A. Westlund

Jarod A. Westlund

Mar 25, 2020

Jarod A. Westlund, 41, of Superior, died Wednesday March 25, 2020 at his residence.

Jarod was born in Oshkosh, WI on April 26, 1978 the son of Judy (Salberg) and Michael Westlund.

He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1996. Jarod was very artistic and enjoyed art, drawing, painting and music. Most...

Mary M. Suo

Mary M. Suo

Mar 23, 2020

Mary M. Suo, 96, lifelong Oulu area resident, passed away, Monday, March 23, 2020 at Northern Lights Health Services in Washburn, WI. She was born by a midwife on June 25, 1923 in Beniot, WI to Joseph and Sophia (Hranich) Krog.

Mary married Toivo “Toby” Suo and they celebrated thirty-eight years of marriage before his passing in...

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