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Frances M. Aspdal

Frances M. Aspdal

Dec 6, 2019

Frances M. Aspdal, 79, of Superior, died Friday December 6, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Frances was born in Santa Maria, CA on March 9, 1940 the daughter of Katherine (Ortega) and Frank Bonetti.

She had been a nurse for many years and cared for many people in Hospitals and Nursing Homes. She...

Richard S. Kresky

Richard S. Kresky

Dec 5, 2019

Richard “Dick” Kresky, 78, longtime Port Wing resident, died peacefully, Thursday, December 5, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Marinette, WI, May 13, 1941, the son of Stanley and Elizabeth (Greim) Kresky.

He graduated from West High School in Green Bay, WI, he went...

Donald L. Burm

Donald L. Burm

Dec 5, 2019

Donald L. Burm, Sr. 91, lifelong East End Superior resident, died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN surrounded by family. He was born in Superior, August 21, 1928, the son of Henry and Amelia Burm.

He graduated from the former, Cathedral High School in Superior, and attended the University...

David Halloran

David Halloran

Dec 5, 2019

David Halloran, 38, longtime area resident, died Thursday, December 5, 2019, in Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born in Bradenton, FL, March 3, 1981, the son of Andrew and Virginia (Atkins) Halloran.

David will always be remembered as the caring, giving person he was, who was always willing to help anyone...

Kevin T. Gille

Kevin T. Gille

Dec 3, 2019

Kevin T. Gille, 34, longtime area resident, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in Maple, WI. He was born in Amery, WI, May 15, 1985, the son of Thomas and Clarene (Walimaki) Gille.

He graduated from Northwestern High School in 2003, and went on to earn his degree in Civil Engineering from Lake Superior College. He later...

Donna Mae Hansen

Donna Mae Hansen

Dec 3, 2019

Donna Mae Hansen, 92, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Harmony House in Superior. She was born on November 6, 1927 in Superior, WI to Fred and Carrie (Jacobson) Jackson.

She was an elementary teacher for the School District of Superior for over thirty-five years retiring in 1985. Donna married William Hansen and they...

Jessica Springer Larson

Jessica Springer Larson

Dec 3, 2019

Jessica Springer Larson, 47, passed away December 3, 2019, in Chestertown, MD.

She was born in Superior, WI, on January 31, 1972.

Jessica married Timothy Larson on August 8, 1998, and they celebrated 21 years of togetherness.

She was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, and friend.  She always thought of others...

Willoree Deleary

Willoree Deleary

Dec 1, 2019

Willoree DeLeary, 82, longtime area resident, died peacefully Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born in Burnsville, NC, August 7, 1937, the daughter of Murph Higgins and Mae Bailey.

Willoree enjoyed her years spent as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her greatest treasure was her family.

She...

Sharron Lee Mccusker

Sharron Lee Mccusker

Nov 30, 2019

Sharron Lee McCusker, died November 30, 2019.

Sharron was born February 8, 1939, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Roland and Theresa Stordahl.  She was a 1957 graduate of the former Superior Central High School.

She worked at Superior Water, Light and Power Co. prior to marriage, then Superior Board of Education, and McFord, Inc. along with...

Marcella 'Marcie' M. Lien

Marcella 'Marcie' M. Lien

Nov 29, 2019

Marcella 'Marcie' M. Lien, 92, lifelong resident of Superior died Friday, November 29, 2019 at Twin Ports Health and Rehab.

Marcie was born in Superior on Aug 8, 1927 the daughter of Louise (Bartel) and Irving C. Berg. Sr. She married Floyd A. Lien on Sept. 20, 1947 and they celebrated 57 years of marriage until his...

Daniel Clemmer

Daniel Clemmer

Nov 28, 2019

Daniel “Dan” Clemmer, 86, formerly of Hawthorne, WI, died peacefully at his residence in Superior, WI, on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Sadly, Dan lost his battle with cancer on Thanksgiving Day. By his side was his wife Janice, son Guy, and daughter Michele Clemmer. Many other family members, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and good friends were also there with him....

Daniel Clemmer

Daniel Clemmer

Nov 28, 2019

Daniel Clemmer, 86, resident of Superior, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 in his home.

Arrangements are currently pending with the Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home.

Edward A Muha

Edward A Muha

Nov 28, 2019

Edward A. Muha, 89, of Superior, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center.

In respect for Ed's wishes, there will be no obituary or service.

Joyce L. Lindquist

Joyce L. Lindquist

Nov 28, 2019

Joyce Lorraine (Arndt) Lindquist, 95, of Superior died Thursday 11/28/2019, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior.

Joyce was born on October 8, 1924 in Hawkins Wisconsin to William and Agnes (Howard) Arndt. She married Vernon Lindquist on June 7, 1947. They enjoyed 62 years together. Vernon passed away on February 28, 2010.

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Joyce Marie Larson

Joyce Marie Larson

Nov 27, 2019

Joyce Marie Larson, age 90, Superior, died on November 27, 2019 at Superior Rehabilitation Center.

Joyce was born on August 23, 1929, in Superior to Harry and Elizabeth (Haas) Jensen.  She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1947 and worked at Erickson Pharmacy.  On July 17, 1948, she married Raymond Larson, who had returned from serving...

Shirley R. Pellinen

Shirley R. Pellinen

Nov 24, 2019

Shirley Pellinen, 97, of Big Falls, MN, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN, with her family at her side.

Shirley was born January 29, 1922 to Edward and Myrna (McDonald) Richards.  She graduated from Big Falls School and was a member of the former Methodist Church.  She...

Barbara A. Vanbuskirk

Barbara A. Vanbuskirk

Nov 24, 2019

Barbara A. VanBuskirk, 80, of South Range, died Sunday, November 24, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth.

She was born in Superior on November 27, 1938, the daughter of Chester and Selina (Trisko) Kempton.

Barbara Kempton married Clyde VanBuskirk on December 1, 1956, at the former St. Patrick's Church in Superior.

She was...

Clyde J. Fuller

Clyde J. Fuller

Nov 24, 2019

Clyde J. Fuller, 81 of Superior, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family after a brave battle with MDS.

Clyde was born in Chicago, IL on September 7, 1938, the son of Clyde and Eva (Gleason) Fuller. He moved to Webster, WI in his childhood, living with his grandparents on...

Patricia "Pat" A. Litchke

Patricia "Pat" A. Litchke

Nov 20, 2019

Patricia A. “Pat” Litchke, 90, lifelong East End Superior resident, died Monday, November 18, 2019 at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family following a brief illness.

She was born in Superior, May 20, 1929, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Sterzen) McCartin.

She was a graduate of the former East High School...

Timothy V. Wilkinson

Timothy V. Wilkinson

Nov 19, 2019

Timothy V. Wilkinson, 50, of Superior, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his residence.

Tim was born in Minneapolis on Aug 24, 1969. He graduated from Wm. Kelley High School in Silver Bay with the class of 1988 and then attended St. Scholastica graduating in 1993.

He played hockey at Silver Bay and St. Scholastica....

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