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Georgette A. Cross
Feb 17, 2020
Georgette A. Cross, 41, longtime resident of Superior, died peacefully Monday, February 17, 2020 at her home in Superior, WI. She was born in Rice Lake, WI, October 8, 1978, the daughter of Clifford R. and Glenece (Nelson) Rich.
Per the family's wishes, no public services will be held at this time.
The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral...
Charlotte "Char" I. Laureys
Feb 17, 2020
Charlotte “Char” I. Laureys, 81, Superior resident, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born on May 2, 1938 in Iron River, WI to Simon and Sarah (Hughes) Crase.
Charlotte married Edward Laureys on August 2, 1969 and celebrated fifty years of marriage. Char was an active member of...
William Padgett
Feb 15, 2020
William Padgett, 74, longtime area resident, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1945 in Detroit, MI to Floyd and Ruth (Kaufman) Padgett.
He served his country in the United States Navy. William married Sue Joiner on March 14, 1992 and they celebrated twenty-seven years of marriage before his...
Donna Fae O'Neill
Feb 15, 2020
Donna Fae O'Neill, 87, born June 28, 1932 in Superior WI, the 9th of 10 children. Her maiden name was Donna Fae Crist. Passed away February 15, 2020, surrounded by her family.
Preceded in death by her parents, by Ruth Johnson (her auntie) and by her siblings, Lucille, Roland, Veryl, Marian, Hazel, Donald, Orville, Ivaloe & Donna...
Jo Ann Carlson
Feb 12, 2020
Jo Ann Carlson, 84, longtime resident of South Range, WI, and wife of Tom Carlson, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Liberty Hill, TX, August 26, 1935, the daughter of I.N. and Lucy (Potts) Ferges.
Jo graduated high school and went on to earn her certificate in...
James D. Collins
Feb 12, 2020
James D. Collins, 77, of Superior, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Hayward Health Services in Hayward, WI.
Jim was born on Aug 16, 1942 the son of Alyce (Pedersen) and James C. Collins.
He served his country enlisting in the Army. During his enlistment he was deployed to France, Belgium, and Spain. He then...
James M. Anderson
Feb 8, 2020
James M. Anderson, 84, longtime area resident, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born in Dairyland, WI, on June 19, 1935, the son of Fred and Mildred (Zach) Anderson.
Jim earned his Science Teaching Certificate and his Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Superior-Wisconsin....
Elna M. Larson
Feb 8, 2020
Elna M. Larson, 91, former longtime resident of Superior and Lake Nebagamon, WI, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Golden Oaks Senior Living in Hermantown, MN. She was born in Poplar, WI, August 25, 1928, the daughter of Edwin and Emma (Hendrickson) Falk.
Elna was united in marriage to George Larson, April 5, 1952, and they celebrated...
Viola Lorraine Anderson
Feb 7, 2020
Viola Lorraine (Mrs. Bing) Anderson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7 th , 2020, at her home in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Viola was born in Port Wing, Wisconsin on July 3, 1925, to Gust and Anna Kolin.
Viola was a graduate of South Shore High School. On October 18, 1943, she married Floyd “Bing”...
Daniel W. Dodge
Feb 5, 2020
Daniel W. Dodge, 52, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in his home. He was born in Ashland, WI, March 31, 1967, the son of Harry and Elizabeth (Dingwall) Dodge.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1985, and played hockey as a young boy. He served his country honorably in the Army...
Owen T. Herman
Feb 5, 2020
Owen Terrance Herman was born to eternal life on February 5, 2020. Owen's parents are Jeff and Jacinta Herman of Superior; and his sisters, Sofia and Emily Herman.
Visitation will be held on Thursday Feb. 13, 2020 from 10:30 until the 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at Cathedral of Christ the King Church. Rev. Fr. Andrew...
Bill N. Johnston
Feb 2, 2020
Bill N. Johnston, 75, former longtime Superior resident, currently of Siren, WI, died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at North Memorial Health Center in Robbinsdale, MN. He was born in Clinton, IA, October 17, 1944, the son of Fred and Helen (Brown) Johnston.
He graduated from the form Central High School in Superior, in 1962, and graduated with...
Sharon "Sherry" Eggers
Feb 1, 2020
Sharon “Sherry” Eggers, 78, longtime Superior area resident, passed Saturday, February 1, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, IL, February 28, 1941, the daughter of Irene Gehards.
Sherry was united in marriage to Kenneth Eggers, February 10, 1962, and they celebrated twenty-three years of marriage before...
Leona M. Moreland
Jan 31, 2020
Leona M. Moreland, 89, longtime Lake Nebagamon resident, died peacefully, January 31, 2020, surrounded by family at Villa Marina Health Center. She was born in Duluth, MN, June 8, 1930 to Lloyd and Ann (Larsen) Wedan.
Leona worked at Middle River Health Care Facility as a nurse’s aide, retiring after twenty-five years of service. She married Donald...
Frederick "Fred" Lehman
Jan 31, 2020
Frederick “Fred” Lehman, 72, longtime Lake Nebagamon area resident, formerly of North St. Paul, died Friday, January 31, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, surrounded by his family. He was born in St. Paul, MN, December 31, 1947, the son of Walter and Mary (Maier) Lehman.
He was united in marriage to Annette Sieber on...
William J. "Bill" Kovaleski Sr.
Jan 31, 2020
William J. “Bill” Kovaleski Sr., 73, longtime Lake Nebagamon resident, died Friday, January 31, 2020, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by family. He was born in Zanesville, OH, December 11, 1946, the son of Earl and Lilli (Bates) Kovaleski.
He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Ohio in 1964, and went...
Matilda A. "Tillie" Kucharyski
Jan 28, 2020
Matilda A. “Tillie” Kucharyski, 95, longtime Superior resident, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with her loving family by her side.
Services will be held at a later date.
The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 East 5 th Street, Superior, WI, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a...
Matilda 'Tillie' Kucharyski
Jan 28, 2020
Matilda "Tillie" Kucharyski, 95, lifetime Superior resident, died January 28, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital with her family at her bedside.
Tillie was born in Superior in 1925 to Anthony and Anna (Polacik) Topak. She was united in marriage for fifty-five years to Robert Kucharyski before his passing in 2008. She was also preceded in death by...
Robert "Bob" S. Renquist
Jan 28, 2020
Robert S. "Bob" Renquist, 86, of Superior passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Duluth, MN.
He was born in Superior on March 8, 1933 in Superior to Stanley and Oline Renquist.
He served his country in the United States Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War.
Bob graduated from East High...
Barbara J. Olson
Jan 26, 2020
Barbara J. Olson, 83, longtime resident of Iron River, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Villa Marina Health Center in Superior, WI with her family by her side. She was born in Superior, April 30, 1936, the daughter of Hans and Betsey (Johnson) Carlson.
She was united in marriage to Donald Olson, August 14, 1954...
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