Obituaries

Oct 29, 2019

Michael J. Schiesser, 80, of Superior, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019 after a lengthy illness at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by his family.

Michael was born in Superior on Jan. 5, 1939 the son of Michael L. and Elizabeth Schiesser. He graduated from Cathedral High School with the class of 1957. He married Carol...

Oct 29, 2019

Rich Thompson, 71, of Foxboro, WI, died peacefully at home on October 29, 2019, surrounded by family after fighting lung cancer.

He was born on October 8, 1948, to Clem and Viola Thompson.  Rich married Sally Greely on June 20, 1970, and they were blessed with two sons.

Rich worked for US Steel until its...

Oct 28, 2019

Mark D. Sweeney, 65, of Winter, WI, died Monday, October 28, 2019, in Superior.

He was born in Burlington, VT, on July 30, 1954, the son of Albert and Anita Sweeney.

Mark served his country in the US Army.  After his service, he worked as a prison guard in Vermont and then was a Master...

Oct 27, 2019

Robert D. Falstad, 88, of Kansas City, Missouri, died Sunday, Oct 27, 2019 at Wexford Place Assisted Living in Kansas City.

Bob was born in Superior, WI on Aug 24, 1931 the son of Ralph and Patricia Falstad. He served his country as a Frogman in the U.S. Navy.  He married Katherine Young on April 2, 1955....

Oct 24, 2019

Richmond G. Banks, 97, of Superior, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at New Perspective Senior Living.

He was born in Bennett, WI to Clara and Louis Banks on March 17, 1922. Rich was a special gentleman and was well loved. He cared about family, friends, and nature. He was a do what you have to do person,...

Oct 21, 2019

Dorothy Gloria (Archambault) Murray, 95, passed away at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN on Monday, October 21, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 3, 1923 in Superior, WI to Whitney and Freeda (Hill) Archambault.

Dorothy, a life-long Superior resident, was the oldest of nine children who grew up...

Oct 19, 2019

Jeanne L. Greely, 61, lifelong resident of South Range, WI, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug 1st 1958 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Isadore and Helen (Laine) Mikrot.

She was a graduate of Superior Senior High Schools’ class of 1976,...

Oct 16, 2019

Janice "Jan" M. McConnell, 66, lifelong resident of Superior, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Jan was born on August 25, 1953 in Superior the daughter of Wallace and June Grenier. She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of...

Oct 13, 2019

Kathleen Mae (Kenville) Hill, 87, of Superior, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, October 13, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on August 7, 1932 in Superior, WI to Harter and Lillian (Laberdie) Kenville.

Kathleen was a 1950 graduate of Cathedral High School. She worked in food service at UWS...

Oct 10, 2019

Nada Johnson, 86, lifelong Superior resident, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Superior, November 7, 1932, the daughter of George and Mildred (Maeder) Reid.

She was united in marriage to Milton E. Johnson in 1950, and they celebrated 54 years of marriage before his passing in 2005....

Oct 10, 2019

Georgeann M. Bahen, 72, of Superior, died Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Superior Health and Rehabilitation.

No services will be held.

Oct 7, 2019

Mark Johnson and Anndrea Ploeger are deeply saddened to share that their son, River Meriwether Johnson, was born and died on October 7, 2019. The baby means so much to them. They hope you understand and share in their sorrow and loss.

There will be a private memorial service at a later date.

Oct 6, 2019

Leo Hughes, 83, longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, died Sunday, October 6, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth, MN, November 19, 1935, the son of Leo and Lila (Frenette) Hughes.

Leo served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps.

He was...

Oct 3, 2019

Glenn A. Rathbun, 98, resident of St. Cloud, MN, died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at St. Cloud VA Health Care System. He was born in Superior, May 10, 1921, the son of Asa and Elma (Anderson) Rathbun.

Glenn served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.

He married...

Oct 2, 2019

Dorothy Verna Elowson, 100 years of age, lifelong Superior resident, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Harmony House Assisted Living in Superior, WI. She was born on April 3, 1919 in Superior, Wisconsin to Jonathan and Hannah (Bowman) Lindberg. She graduated from Superior Central High school and Superior Vocational College. Dorothy married John W. Elowson in 1946 and...

Oct 2, 2019

James L. Jamison, 83, longtime resident of Solon Springs, went home to be with his beloved 'Bevy', on October 2, 2019 at Twin Ports Health Services.

James was born on Sept. 14, 1936, in Sandstone, MN the son of Delores and Russ Jamison. He married Beverly Brunett on Dec. 17, 1960 in her parents' home. He had...

Sep 30, 2019

Melvin L. Maki, 87, lifelong East End Superior and Lake Minnesuing resident, died Monday, September 30, 2019 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior with his loving family by his side. He was born in a sauna in Superior, October 25, 1931, the son of Emil and Mayme (Maijala) Maki.

He graduated from East High...

Sep 29, 2019

Lowell W. Banks, 91, of Superior, died Sunday, September 29, 2019.  He had suffered many years with congestive heart failure but was always putting one foot in front of the other, he was the epitome of wanting to "Get back up to bat".

He grew up in the depression era with 7 siblings, Dallas, Eva, Ray, Richmond,...

Sep 28, 2019

Gilbert M. “Gil” Severson, 80, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. He was born in Duluth, MN, November 10, 1938, the son of Garfield and Hannah (Langli) Severson.

He attended the former Superior Central High School.

Gil was united in marriage to Sally Pleski on July...

Sep 28, 2019

Margaret C. “Margie” Anecki, 88, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Encompass Assisted Living facility with her loving son by her side. She was born in Superior, January 1, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Cupora) Gella.

She was a 1949 graduate from the former Superior Central High School.

Margie...