Thomas M. Shannon
Jan 23, 2020
Thomas M. Shannon, 58, of Superior, WI died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home.
He was born February 7, 1961 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Fred and Marilyn (McLaughlin) Shannon. He attended school in Grand Rapids and graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1979. After high school he attended Itasca Community College and...
Howard C. Matson
Jan 23, 2020
Howard C. Matson, 72, of Superior, died Thursday, January 23, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
He was born in Superior on February 14, 1947, the son of Walter and Helia (Karky) Matson.
Howard proudly served with the U.S. Army. After serving in Korea he was honorably discharged and spent his life honoring his...
Inger Linder
Jan 22, 2020
Inger Linder, 92, longtime area resident, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation in South Range, WI. She was born in Arvika, Sweden, May 29, 1927, the daughter of Harry and Hanna Larson.
Inger was united in marriage to Bertil Karl Linder, December 24, 1944 in Saffle, Sweden. They moved to...
Terri "Sissy" Schwarzer Benedict
Jan 21, 2020
Terri “Sissy” Schwarzer Benedict, 59, resident of Boise, ID, former longtime Superior area resident, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, ID. She was born in Boscobel, WI, January 13, 1961, the daughter of Jerome and Nancy (Degenhardt) Holt.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1977, and worked as...
Bonnie J. Checkalski
Jan 21, 2020
Bonnie J. Checkalski, 68, longtime area resident, died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her home in South Range, WI. She was born in Rice Lake, WI, June 6, 1951, the daughter of Emil and Inza (Boortz) Manke.
She was united in marriage to Dennis Checkalski on January 22, 1972, and they were soon...
Laurel A. Koehler
Jan 20, 2020
Laurel Anne Koehler of Superior - wife, mother, sister, and friend - passed away on Monday January 20, 2020. She was 67 years old. Laurel was born on January 27, 1952 to Lincoln and Francis (Peterson) Starstead of Billings Park in Superior, WI. Growing up in a family of six children, life was filled with speed skating on frozen...
Ruth G. Scharte
Jan 20, 2020
Ruth G. Scharte, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, died Monday, January 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Ruth was born on June 11, 1928 the daughter of Flora (Willoughby) and John Melin. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1946.
She married Arthur J....
Myron "Bud" D. Levin
Jan 19, 2020
Myron “Bud” D. Levin, 92, longtime area resident, died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior, WI, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, June 16, 1927, the son of Alfred and Amelia (Berglov) Levin.
He graduated high school and went on to serve his country...
Michele L. Hughes
Jan 18, 2020
Michele L. Hughes, 69, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation in South Range, WI. She was born in Superior, WI, January 15, 1951, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Moder) Barnaby.
She was a graduate of Northwestern High School, class of 1969 and went on to earn her bachelor’s...
Richard A. "Rich" Moberg
Jan 17, 2020
Richard “Rich” A. Moberg, 75, longtime area resident, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth, MN, May 15, 1944, the son of Everett and Caroline (Mai) Moberg.
He graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth.
Rich served his country honorably in the United States Air...
Melvin H. Krause
Jan 16, 2020
Melvin H. Krause, 80, of Superior, died peacefully Thursday January 16, 2020 at his residence.
Melvin was born in Marshfield, WI on Nov. 21, 1939 the son of Myrtle and Harold Krause. He graduated from Stevens Point High School at the age of 15, with the class of 1955. Mel went on to earn an Associates Degree...
Connie G. Strobel
Jan 16, 2020
Connie G. Strobel, 67, of South Range, previously of Las Vegas, died Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
At this time, no services will be held.
Patricia E. (Demeyer) Cotton
Jan 16, 2020
Patricia (DeMeyer) Cotton, 73, of Seminole, Oklahoma, died Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
She was born September 19, 1946 in Superior, WI, daughter of Henry and Pauline (Kubala) DeMeyer.
Survivors include her son, Brian (Tracy) Cotton, Houston, TX; grandchildren, Luke and Hayley Cotton, both of Texas; brothers, Donald DeMeyer and Butch DeMeyer, both...
Robert S. Westlund
Jan 16, 2020
Robert S. Westlund, 64, of Superior, died Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Essentia - St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
At this time, no services will be held.
Jean C. Mcconnell
Jan 13, 2020
Jean C. McConnell, 61, of Superior, died Monday, January 13, 2020 at her residence.
Jean was born in Madison, WI on Feb. 02, 1958 the daughter of Joan McConnell and James White.
She graduated from Minneapolis South High School. She was a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Jean worked...
Leona Ellis
Jan 12, 2020
Leona Ellis, 92, former longtime resident of Superior, WI, died on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Arbor Lakes Senior Living in Minneapolis, MN. She was born on September 25, 1927 in Hazel Green, WI, the daughter of John and Teresa (Schuster) Shykes.
Leona graduated from South Shore High School. She married Roy Ellis in 1951 at the...
Carl A. Renoos
Jan 12, 2020
Carl A. Renoos, 92, of Superior, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Twin Ports Healthcare, Superior.
He was born March 22, 1927 in Superior, son of Evan and Ingeborg (Reitan) Renoos.
Carl was a 1945 graduate of Superior Central High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during...
Michael J. Staurseth
Jan 11, 2020
Michael J. Staurseth, 62, of Superior died, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Superior.
Michael was born in Superior on July 31, 1957, the son of Delores (Schultz) and Stephen Staurseth.
He spent 10 years in Zimbabwe where his family did missions work. He enjoyed playing music, especially the ukulele. He had...
Laurie J. Soderlund
Jan 10, 2020
Laurie J. Soderlund, 59, Iron River, WI, died Friday, January 10, 2020 in Superior, WI after her battle with cancer. She was born on September 25, 1960 in Superior, WI to Donald and Rose (Rampier) Tullberg.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1978.
Laurie married Jeff Soderlund on July 27, 1979 and they...
Karen B. White
Jan 10, 2020
Karen Bridget (Carter) White died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones after a short battle with cancer at Essential Health–St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN on January 10, 2020 at the age of 68.
Karen was born on May 26th, 1951 in St. Louis, MO to Woodrow and Vivian (Kramer) Carter. She graduated from Cleveland High...
