Ralph J. (Rajich) Geiger
Jun 19, 2019
Ralph John (Rajich) Geiger of Harmony House – Superior, received the call of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 19, 2019 to enter into his eternal home. Ralph was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 16, 1925.
At the age of 17, he left high school and enlisted in the 1 st Marine Corps Division; serving his...
Benjamin R. Backlund
Jun 19, 2019
Benjamin R. Backlund, 38, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 unexpectedly of natural causes at his residence.
He was born in Duluth on Sept. 19, 1980 the son of Debra Backlund (Kennedy) and Dennis Backlund.
Ben graduated with the Superior Senior High School class of 1999. He worked construction and was skilled in all trades.
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Roberta W. Nelson
Jun 19, 2019
Roberta W. Nelson, 87, of Superior, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior.
She was born in Superior on February 17, 1932, the daughter of Ernest and Elsie Waite.
Roberta Waite and Richard K. Nelson were united in marriage on August 18, 1956 in Superior.
She earned...
Janice Gloria Berg
Jun 17, 2019
Janice Gloria Berg, 78, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Superior, September 24, 1940, the daughter of Swan and Betty (Peterson) Nelson.
Janice was a great people person. She worked as a bank teller at the Co-Op Credit Union for many years, and was...
Daniel R. Yeazle
Jun 17, 2019
Daniel R. Yeazle, 68, of Superior, died Monday, June 17, 2019, in Superior.
He was born in Superior on September 16, 1950, the son of Anna and Reuben Yeazle.
Daniel enjoyed farming, being with his cat, and visiting with his sister, Nancy. He had a great sense of humor.
He was preceded in...
Leonard "Lenny" L. Pederson
Jun 16, 2019
Leonard “Lenny” L. Pederson, 47, Superior resident, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 11, 1972 in Superior, WI to Donald and Marlene (Peterson) Pederson.
He was a 1990 graduate of Superior Senior High School. Lenny participated and was an advocate for wheelchair basketball. He also loved playing pool, volunteering at...
Donald James Cline
Jun 15, 2019
Donald James Cline, 66, lifelong area resident, died at home, Saturday, June 15, 2019 surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born in Hayward, WI, September 1, 1952, the son of Donald F. and Geraldine (Dresser) Cline.
Don graduated high school and worked was a self-employed landscaper for many years.
He is survived by...
Jean Marie Faldet
Jun 14, 2019
Jean Marie Faldet, 83, Superior resident, died Friday, June 14, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Worthington, MN, December 1, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Josephine (Peters) Sorenson.
Jean graduated in 1955 from Worthington High School and attended Jr. College for a couple of years.
Jean married Maynard...
Richard "Dick" M. Tyson
Jun 13, 2019
Richard “Dick” M. Tyson, 84, Superior resident, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN from a very rare kind of leukemia. He was born on February 16, 1935 in Superior, WI to Albert and Beatrice (Silver) Tyson.
He graduated from Central High School in Superior. He...
Rose M. Gilbertson
Jun 12, 2019
Rose M. Gilbertson, 71, of Superior, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born in Madison, WI, on December 28, 1947, the daughter of Francis and Helen Lawinger.
Rose was a waitress at the Anchor Bar for 17 years. She had previously worked at the Bluebird Café and Sundown...
Robert C. Reed
Jun 12, 2019
Robert C. Reed, 90, of Superior, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Superior.
Bob was born in Superior on April 29, 1929 the son of Charles and Ida Reed.
He was a Longshoreman for many years and a member of Local #1037. He loved the Great Lakes and the ships,...
William O. Nelson
Jun 11, 2019
William O. Nelson, 78, of South Range, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center.
He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI, on May 2, 1941, the son of Gustave and Ruth Nelson.
Bill began working as a logger with his father and brothers. He then worked at Duplex Manufacturing in...
Joyce Darlene Gustafson
Jun 10, 2019
Joyce Darlene Gustafson, 84, longtime South Range resident, died Monday, June 10, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Joyce was born in Fond du Lac, WI, on April 1, 1935, the daughter of Harold and Matilda McArthur. While in Fond du Lac Joyce graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy. She was united in marriage to Carl...
Joyce Darlene Gustafson
Jun 10, 2019
Joyce Darlene Gustafson, 84, longtime area resident, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Fond du Lac, WI, on April 1, 1935, the daughter of Harold and Matilda (maiden name) McArthur.
She was united in marriage to Carl R. Gustafson, August 13, 1977, and they celebrated forty-one years together...
Roberta Jo Pank
Jun 9, 2019
Roberta Jo Pank, 71, longtime area resident, died peacefully at home Sunday, June 9, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Greenfield, OH, July 29, 1947, the daughter of Walter and Regina (Beetley) Conley.
She was united in marriage to Donald Pank, May 28, 1967, and they recently celebrated fifty-two years of marriage before...
Edward E. Fisher
Jun 8, 2019
Edward E. Fisher, 82, of Superior died from COPD on June 8, 2019 in Duluth.
Edward was born in Superior on September 6, 1936 the son of Edward and Helen (Johnson) Fisher.
Ed worked as a Longshoreman in superior for Local # 1037 for 30 years. He had also worked in construction, at the steel...
Carl Robert Syring
Jun 8, 2019
Carl R. Syring, 95, of Superior, died Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.
He was born October 17, 1923 in Superior, son of Carl W. and Clara (Neumann) Syring.
Carl was a dairy farmer and always had a love for animals. Many times he would care for a sick calf...
Leroy C. Edwards
Jun 7, 2019
Leroy C. Edwards, was born May 14, 1952 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Edward and Irene (Redford) Edwards. Leroy moved to Chicago in 1972 and became owner of Edwards Repair Shop. Leroy then moved to Minnesota in 2000 to reside with his son, Mario. In 2016, Leroy married his wife, Ernestine then moved to Superior, WI, where he started working...
Marian J. Maki
Jun 7, 2019
Marian J. Maki, 82, lifelong Superior resident, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. She was born in Superior, August 21, 1936, the daughter of Erick and Gladys (Lehtimaki) Siekkinen.
She graduated from East High School in Superior.
Marian was united in marriage to Melvin Maki in Superior, on...
Julie Ann Doolittle
Jun 6, 2019
Julie Ann Doolittle left this earth today to be at home with our Lord. She left this life a far better place as she passed thru touching the lives of many people. If you knew her you had to love her. Julie was a lady of many talents. She played guitar, banjo and sang with a group of friends....
