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Debra "Debbie" M. Rozell

Debra "Debbie" M. Rozell

Jun 30, 2019

Debra "Debbie" M. Rozell, 63, of South Range, peacefully left us Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her residence.

She was born March 15, 1956 in Superior, daughter of Edward and Edna (Chapin) Sislo.

On October 23, 1976 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, Debra Sislo and James Rozell were united in marriage.

Some of...

Ellen R. Pietrowski

Ellen R. Pietrowski

Jun 29, 2019

Ellen R. Pietrowski, 67, longtime area resident, died Saturday, June 29, 2019. She was born in Duluth, MN, on September 3, 1951, the daughter of Kurt and M. Elaine (Quiding) Pietrowski.

Ellen was a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed crafting, knitting and her flowers. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.

Ellen is...

Elsie Erbentraut

Elsie Erbentraut

Jun 29, 2019

Elsie Erbentraut, 102, of Branson, MO, formerly of Poplar, WI, died Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Branson. She was born in Poplar, August 5, 1916, the daughter of William and Hulda (Jones) Lundberg.

She graduated from Superior East High School and went on to earn her degree in nursing, later working as a Nurse Anesthetist in Elkhorn,...

Dolores P. Bennett

Dolores P. Bennett

Jun 28, 2019

Dolores P. Bennett, 88, lifelong Superior resident, died Friday, June 28, 2019 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. She was born in superior, May 4, 1931, the daughter of George and Helen (Utyro) Chicras.

She graduated from Central High School in Superior and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior,...

Margery 'Marge' Cushman

Margery 'Marge' Cushman

Jun 27, 2019

Margery 'Marge' Cushman, 97, formerly of Seagull Lake on the Gunflint Trail and Palm Desert, CA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2019 in Bloomington, MN.

Marge was born on March 9,1922 in Minneapolis, MN to Dr. Rudolph and Huldah Delton. She graduated Washburn High School in Minneapolis and then attended the University of Minnesota where...

Helen Glodowski

Helen Glodowski

Jun 26, 2019

Helen Glodowski, 90, died peacefully in her sleep on June 26, 2019 at Encompass Assisted Living in Superior. She was born on December 19, 1928 in Milwaukee. In her words, Helen “made the wisest decision of her life” on May 28, 1955, when she married Donald “Don” Glodowski. Helen and Don loved each other deeply and celebrated 43 years...

Dorton O. Anderson

Dorton O. Anderson

Jun 26, 2019

Dorton O. Anderson, 76, of South Range, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at his residence.

He was born August 15, 1942, in Caldwell, Idaho, son of Orbra and Goldie (Rainbolt) Anderson.

Dorton proudly served his country and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army.

Farming was his life, and he farmed many years...

Donald R. Larsen

Donald R. Larsen

Jun 26, 2019

Donald R. Larsen, 84, of Superior, died Wednesday June 26, 2019 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehab.

He was born in Superior on August 30, 1934, the son of Birger and Anna Larsen.

Donald served honorably with the U.S. Navy and worked at Burlington Northern Railroad for 39 years.

He married Jean M....

Ruth D. Baillie

Ruth D. Baillie

Jun 25, 2019

Ruth D. Baillie, 87, resident of Brule, WI, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 27, 1932, the daughter of August and Esther (Neimanen) Heino.

She married Robert “Bob” Baillie on September 15, 1950 and they celebrated sixty-eight years of marriage before his passing in January.

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Laysea Lynn Wermter

Laysea Lynn Wermter

Jun 25, 2019

Laysea Lynn Wermter, 21, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Wascott, WI. She was born in Duluth, MN, March 10, 1998, the daughter of Michelle Owens.

She was a graduate of Superior Senior High School’s class of 2016. She served her country as a member of the Army National Guard, honorably discharged in...

William C. (Clay) Hardee

William C. (Clay) Hardee

Jun 24, 2019

William C. (Clay) Hardee, 50, resident of Lake Nebagamon, died unexpectedly Monday, June 24, 2019 in Duluth, MN. He was born in Vero Beach, FL, January 2, 1969, the son of William H. and Lois Marie (Williams) Hardee.

He was united in marriage to Connie Pooler December 18, 1987, and they celebrated thirty-one years of marriage before...

Frank F. Cross

Frank F. Cross

Jun 24, 2019

Frank F.  Cross, 82, lifelong resident of Superior, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at Twin Ports Health and Rehab Center.

Frank was born in Superior on November 28, 1936 the son of Felix and Geraldine Cross. He graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1955.

He served his country enlisting in the...

Bradley 'Zoomer' J. Dahlberg

Bradley 'Zoomer' J. Dahlberg

Jun 24, 2019

Bradley 'Zoomer' J. Dahlberg, 48, of Superior, died Monday, June 24, 2019, at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth.

He was born in Superior on February 20, 1971, the son of Donald and Kay (Kari) Dahlberg.

Brad honorably served the country he loves with the Army 10 th Mountain Division as a Combat...

Elizabeth Rose Schlais

Elizabeth Rose Schlais

Jun 24, 2019

Elizabeth 'Liz' Rose Schlais, 27, of Shakopee, died Monday, June 24, 2019 in St. Paul, MN.

She was born in Minneapolis on November 13, 1991, the daughter of Steven Schlais and Jacqueline Sharlow-Chiles.

Elizabeth was a member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. She loved spending time with her daughters, them...

Steven Jack Brizer

Steven Jack Brizer

Jun 23, 2019

Steven Jack Brizer, 60, passed away on June 23, 2019 at Providence Medical Center in Everett WA after a lengthy health battle.

He was born on June 6, 1959 and is the son of Pauline (Botkin) and Joseph H. Brizer.

Steve was a loving and caring man, who made everyone laugh.

He was...

Lillian J. Erkkila

Lillian J. Erkkila

Jun 22, 2019

Lillian J. Erkkila, 69, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Essential Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, May 23, 1950, the daughter of Oiva and Ailie (Keto) Erkkila.

Lillian earned her associate’s degree from WITC-Ashland, and worked for Bayfield County. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church...

Tom H. Wright

Tom H. Wright

Jun 21, 2019

Tom H. Wright, 78, passed peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth after a long battle with cancer.

Tom was born in Superior on May 31, 1941 the son of Vern and Lorraine Wright. He graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1959 and was a member of the...

Priscilla Lehman

Priscilla Lehman

Jun 21, 2019

Priscilla Lehman, 54, of Superior, died Friday, June 21, 2019, in her home.

Services are pending.

Raymond 'Bob' L. Berry

Raymond 'Bob' L. Berry

Jun 20, 2019

Raymond L. 'Bob' Berry, 82, of Superior died Thursday, June 20, 2019 doing what he loved, golfing at Pattison Park Golf Course in Superior.

He was born on Sept. 20, 1936 in Pengilly, MN, the son of Raymond Berry and Ruby Berry-Otten. He attended Central High School in Superior and then joined the US Marine Corps in...

Donald R. Walberg

Donald R. Walberg

Jun 20, 2019

Donald R. Walberg, Sr., 83, of Hawthorne, died Thursday, June 20, 2019, unexpectedly at his home.

He was born in Hawthorne on November 21, 1935, the son of Albert and Alice (Olson) Walberg.

Donald and Arlene Cadotte were united in marriage on July 31, 1953.

He served with the Army National Guard and...

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