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Althea M. Parsons

Althea M. Parsons

Aug 26, 2019

Althea M. Parsons, 83, lifelong Poplar area resident, died peacefully Monday, August 26, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, August 15, 1936, the daughter of Aaron and Edith (Paulson) Bloom.

She was a graduate of Northwestern High School’s class of 1954.

Althea was united in marriage...

Roy J. Erickson

Roy J. Erickson

Aug 26, 2019

Roy J. Erickson, 91, of Superior, died Monday August 26, 2019 at Twin Ports Health and Rehab Center.

Roy was born Aug. 24, 1928 the son of Matt and Freda Erickson.

He had worked for many years on the Railroad with BNSF and as a longshoreman. He was a member of Cathedral Christ the King,...

Rosemary Kadlec

Rosemary Kadlec

Aug 25, 2019

Rosemary Kadlec, 82, of Superior, passed away on August 25, 2019 at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN.

She was born June 29, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI.

Rosemary was employed by JC Penney's for many years.

She was known for her creative talents.  Baking, knitting, and cross-stitch were just a few...

Deborah 'Debi' L. Stupak

Deborah 'Debi' L. Stupak

Aug 23, 2019

Deborah 'Debi' L. Stupak, 65, of Superior, died Friday August 23, 2019 at her residence.

Debi was born in Superior on Sept. 22, 1953 the daughter of James and Mary Mockler.

She had worked as a RN with St. Luke's for over 30 years. She loved cars, motorcycles, and animals.

She was preceded...

Joan E. Messina

Joan E. Messina

Aug 21, 2019

Joan E. Messina, 81, of Superior, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday August 21, 2019 peacefully at her granddaughter's house.

Joan was born in Superior on May 26, 1938 the daughter of William and Susan Fancher. She married John A. Messina on January 3, 1959 and they celebrated 53 years of marriage until his...

Georgia Nord

Georgia Nord

Aug 20, 2019

Georgia Nord, 103, of Superior died Tuesday August 20, 2019 at Villa Marina Health and Rehab Center.

Georgia was born on Jan. 3, 1916 in Bemidji, MN the daughter of George and Josephine Lane.

She enjoyed talking on the phone and watching the Golden Girls. She loved having company, drinking coffee and visiting.

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Gloria Frances (Berthiaume) Chialastri

Gloria Frances (Berthiaume) Chialastri

Aug 19, 2019

Gloria Frances (Berthiaume) Chialastri, 97, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, August 19, 2019 surrounded by her family at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born in Superior, November 26, 1921, the daughter of Eugene and Regina (Gingras) Berthiaume.

She moved to Washington D.C. where she was employed as a beautician, and met C. Paul...

Eleanor "Ellie" Marie Austreng

Eleanor "Ellie" Marie Austreng

Aug 19, 2019

Eleanor "Ellie" Marie Austreng, age 90, Superior, died on August 19, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Eleanor was born on February 27, 1929, in Superior to Harry and Thelma Tempelis. She was known as "the original Greek Princess", as the only daughter of a Greek immigrant cobbler and a nurse.  She was the second oldest...

Douglas John Shykes

Douglas John Shykes

Aug 17, 2019

Douglas John Shykes, 63, longtime Superior resident, passed away, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Essentia Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born March 25, 1956 at Fort Benning Hospital in Columbus, GA, to parents, John and Beth (McLean) Shykes.

He attended Cooper School, St. Patrick’s Grade School, Central Junior High; graduated from Superior Senior High School, and...

Christina J. Kansy

Christina J. Kansy

Aug 16, 2019

Christina Josephine Kansy, 87, lifelong Superior, WI resident, died Friday, August 16, 2019 at Encompass Healthcare and Assisted Living in Superior. She was born on March 13, 1932 in Superior, WI to Peter and Anna (Bosak) Kansy. She lived in the family home on Kansy Rd from birth until 2017, then she moved to the Lighthouse of Superior.

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Richard "Dick" L. Miner

Richard "Dick" L. Miner

Aug 16, 2019

Richard "Dick" L. Miner, 76, of Superior, died Friday, August 16, 2019 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

He was born March 19, 1943 in Superior, son of Jack and Evelyn Miner.

On October 1, 1964 in Superior, Jeanette Rixman and Richard Miner were united in marriage.

Dick worked many years as...

Edward W. Mohr, Jr.

Edward W. Mohr, Jr.

Aug 11, 2019

Edward W. Mohr, Jr. 92, lifelong area resident, died Sunday, August 11, 2019 with his daughter by his side at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. He was born in Bennett, WI, October 18, 1926, the son of Edward and Blanche (Dondino) Mohr.

He graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the...

Richard R. "Dick" Glonek

Richard R. "Dick" Glonek

Aug 9, 2019

Richard R. “Dick” Glonek, 89, Superior, WI resident, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. He was born on October 21, 1929 in Superior, WI to Thomas and Margaret (Reagnor) Glonek.

Dick married Amelia “Amy” Trianoski on February 1, 1951 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and recently celebrated sixty-eight years of...

Lovie "Rockie" L. Odberg

Lovie "Rockie" L. Odberg

Aug 7, 2019

Lovey “Rockie” L. Odberg, 78, of Lake Nebagamon, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born in Grand Rapids, MN, November 15, 1940, the daughter of Gordon and Love (Hicks) Johnson

Rockie was united in marriage to Odell Odberg, February 18, 1961, and they celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage before...

Lorraine M. Schmid

Lorraine M. Schmid

Aug 6, 2019

Lorraine M. Schmid, 91, of Superior, died Tuesday August 6, 2019 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet.

Lorraine was born in Sherburn, MN on Jan. 9, 1928 the daughter of John and Leona Posivio.

She had worked as a farmer and a bus driver. Most important to her was being a mother. She enjoyed...

Mary Anne Parzych

Mary Anne Parzych

Aug 4, 2019

Mary Anne Parzych, 88, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Superior, January 30, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Julie (Coda) Deiser.

She graduated from Superior’s Cathedral High School and enjoyed her years as a homemaker, and was a bookkeeper for M & I...

Barbara W. Mattson

Barbara W. Mattson

Aug 3, 2019

Barbara W. Mattson, 84, Superior, WI resident, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on October 24, 1934 in Queens, NY to George “Mike” and Saima (Tamminen) Wastila.

She worked at National Bank of Commerce for forty-four years retiring in 1998. Barbara married Lowell Mattson and they celebrated...

David John Pfuhl

David John Pfuhl

Aug 2, 2019

David John Pfuhl, 50, longtime area resident, died Friday, August 2, 2019 surrounded by his family, at home in Superior, WI, following a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Duluth, MN, December 4, 1968, the son of Richard and Mary (Meier) Pfuhl.

He was a graduate of Central High School in Duluth. He...

David "Drew" P. Anderson

David "Drew" P. Anderson

Jul 30, 2019

David “Drew” P. Anderson, 58, of Duluth, MN, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born to Elizabeth (Perry) and Ray “Tex” Anderson.

He graduated from St. Louis Park High School and went on to receive his Bachelors and Masters of Arts in Organizational Management and Communications from Concordia University. Drew...

Dennis Ray Bernacki

Dennis Ray Bernacki

Jul 29, 2019

Dennis Ray Bernacki, 75, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died Monday, July 29, 2019 surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Dennis’ last words were “I love you all”

He was born on June 5, 1944 in Superior, WI to Clayton and Virginia (Plachta) Bernacki.

Dennis graduated from Cathedral High School...

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