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Roberta "Robin" L. Arbuckle
Jul 26, 2019
Roberta "Robin" Lorraine Arbuckle, 72, passed away on July 26, 2019. She was surrounded by her family.
Robin was born February 11, 1947 in Duluth, MN to Roy and Eunice Haasis. She grew up in Billings Park in Superior and attended Stanbrook Hall. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior.
Throughout her life, Robin...
Bruce Cameron Hagen
Jul 26, 2019
Bruce Cameron Hagen passed away peacefully on July 26th, 2019 in Sun City Center, Florida after a lengthy illness. He was born to Lawrence and Inez (McLaughlin) Hagen on June 17th, 1946 in Superior, WI
Bruce graduated from East High School in 1964, he attended the University of Wisconsin Superior where he received his degree in Political...
Emma L. Mattson
Jul 25, 2019
Emma L. Mattson, 94, of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, MN, surrounded by her family.
Emma was born on April 29, 1925 in Maple, WI, daughter of William and Hilja Olson. She attended Maple Corner School, while also working on the family owned farm in Maple, WI.
...Robert "Bob" L. Hanson
Jul 25, 2019
Robert "Bob" L. Hanson, 81, of Lake Nebagamon, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range, WI, surrounded by his family.
He was born February 5, 1938 in Superior, son of Ernest and Marie (Lamirande) Hanson.
Bob retired as a purchasing manager for Jeno's, where he worked for over...
Richard "Dick" Nicholas
Jul 24, 2019
Richard "Dick" Nicholas went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday July 24, 2019. Born August 7, 1943 to Robert "Bob" and Cora Nicholas in Superior, WI. He was the oldest of their 5 boys. Ron (Jill) Nicholas, Ernie (Roberta) Nicholas, Norb (Pam) Nicholas, Dan (Shelba) Nicholas.
He married the love of his life Catherine (formerly Brayden)...
Steven "Freddie" Fredrickson
Jul 22, 2019
Steven “Freddie” Fredrickson, 60, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 in Superior, WI. He was born in Durand, WI on July 28, 1958, the son of James and Donna (Catura) Fredrickson.
He spent his life working hard to provide for his family and retired from Georgia Pacific in 2012. He was an AFLCIO union member.
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Emanuel "Pete" M. Lavalley
Jul 20, 2019
Emanuel “Pete” M. LaValley, 93, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Marywood of Benedictine in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior on November 12, 1925, the son of Rene J. and Helen C. (Stanski) LaValley.
He graduated from East High School in Superior, and went on to serve his country honorably in the...
Bruce E. Tomczak
Jul 20, 2019
Bruce E. Tomczak, 71, of Superior, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his residence.
He was born November 4, 1947 in Superior, son of Eugene and Alice (Perry) Tomczak.
As per family wishes, there will be no service.
Howard B. Wheeler
Jul 17, 2019
Howard B. Wheeler, Sr., 69, longtime area resident, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019, near his home in Gordon, WI. He was born in Austin, MN, July 29, 1949, the son of Frank L. and Dorothea (Dustin) Wheeler.
Howard graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army as a combat...
Arnold 'Sonny' T. Ukkola
Jul 17, 2019
Arnold T. 'Sonny' Ukkola, 78, of South Range, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at his residence.
He was born in Superior on October 15, 1940, the son of Theodore and Irene Ukkola.
Arnold was a welder for Clyde Iron and Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy. He was a member of the Boilermakers and Steelworkers Union.
Sonny was...
Bernice B. Seim
Jul 16, 2019
Bernice B. Seim, 85, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at her residence.
She was born in Superior on August 25, 1933, the daughter of Melvin and Bernice Eskelson.
Bernice enjoyed living on the farm and was a hard worker her whole life. She was a former member of...
Lloyd D. Skustad
Jul 13, 2019
Lloyd D. Skustad, 71, lifelong resident of Superior, died peacefully, Saturday, July 13, 2019 at home. He was born in Superior, November 15, 1947, the son of Lloyd L. and Lorayne M. (Soderberg) Skustad.
He graduated high school in Superior and went on to earn his associate’s degree. He managed the M & C Gas Station and...
Karen S. Heifner
Jul 12, 2019
Karen S. Heifner, 68, of Superior, died Friday, July 12, 2019 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Karen was born in Oakland, California on October 8, 1950, the daughter of Kenneth and Treva Hamilton.
She married Wes Heifner on August 16, 1968 and they celebrated 51 years of marriage.
She had worked for...
Beverly J. Hanson
Jul 10, 2019
Beverly J. Hanson, 90, Superior resident, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on October 12, 1928 in Superior, WI to Elmer and Orma L. (Wenzel) Canty.
Beverly married LeRoy Hanson on March 5, 1947 and they recently celebrated seventy-two years of marriage. She was an active member of...
Kathleen M. Sharaf
Jul 8, 2019
Kathleen M. Sharaf, 70, of Superior, died Monday, July 8, 2019 at Bayshore Residence and Rehab Center, Duluth.
She was born September 16, 1948 in Superior, daughter of Willard and Betty (Nelson) Mikelson.
Kathleen was a registered nurse specializing in pediatrics.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Myron V. Knapp
Jul 5, 2019
Myron V. Knapp, 91, Iron River, WI resident, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI. He was born at a family home on June 25, 1928 in Bayfield, WI to Vern and Elmira (Olson) Knapp.
He graduated from Iron River Columbia High School. He served his country in...
Jane Ann Royal
Jul 5, 2019
Mrs. Jane Ann Royal (née Skoog) of Superior, Wisconsin, born April 29, 1921 in McCloud, California, to the late Helen M. Skoog (née Michie) and the late George O. Skoog. Jane passes away at age 98 at her home in Lombard, Illinois. A private burial service was held in Superior, Wisconsin.
Jane grew up in Superior and...
Kirk P. Schleife
Jul 4, 2019
Kirk Patrick Schleife, 75, of Superior, formerly of Trego, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, due to complications from cancer treatments.
He was born March 16, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI, son of Melvin and Jesse (Kirkpatrick) Schleife.
Kirk was a graduate from Tomahawk High School (Class of 1962) and earned his...
David C. Beck
Jul 4, 2019
David C. Beck, 14, of Superior, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, from complications due to drowning.
David was born May 27, 2005 in Duluth, son of David M. and Alicia M. (Herther) Beck.
Some of David's interests included church, computers, video games, animals, history, football, piano, science experiments...
Joan (Iverson) Hansen
Jun 30, 2019
Joan (Iverson) Hansen, 76, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Superior Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on August 13, 1942 in Baraboo, WI to Tilford and Marian (Melcher) Iverson.
She graduated from High School and lived most of her life in La Crosse, WI. She moved to Superior many years ago...
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