Obituaries

Apr 18, 2019

Ailie Marie (Soyring) Parzatka, 102, Superior, former longtime Maple resident, died Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was born on September 17, 1916 in Maple, WI to Isaac and Marie (Autio) Soyring.

Ailie married Albert Paul Parzatka on August 27, 1941 and they celebrated 58 years of marriage before he passed away in 1999. Following their marriage, they...

Apr 17, 2019

Theresa E. DeMoure, 89, of Hawthorne, WI, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born September 16, 1929, in New York, NY, daughter of Edward and Helen (McCrory) O'Brien.

Theresa and her late husband, Raymond, owned and operated Dee's General Store, in Hawthorne, for many years.

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Apr 15, 2019

Julie Lynn Anderson, 58, longtime area resident, died Monday, April 15, 2019 at her home in Port Wing, WI after a four-year courageous battle with ALS. She was born in Superior, May 9, 1960, the daughter of Albert J. and Nancy D. (Nurkkala) Rantala.

Julie was united in marriage to James Anderson at Hope Lutheran Church in...

Apr 15, 2019

Dorothy Mae Kelleher, 80, of Superior, died Monday, April 15, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born in Duluth on Feb. 16, 1939 the daughter of Elwin and Pauline Covel.

She was a very hard worker and most recently had worked as a caregiver in Home Health Care....

Apr 15, 2019

Florence M. Nault Schaefer, 98, of Superior, died Monday, April 15, 2019 at Harmony House II, Superior.

She was born December 15, 1920 in Morse, WI, daughter of Anthony and Ida (Flint) White.

Some of her interests included crafts,traveling, Keno, coffee, ice cream, and Darrow Road Wesleyan Church.

Preceding her in death were...

Apr 15, 2019

David H. Seguin, 60, of Superior and formerly of Duluth, died Monday, April 15, 2019 at his Residence. A private celebration will be held.

Apr 14, 2019

Lynn R. Peterson, 71, of Superior, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior.

He was born September 13, 1947, in Superior, son of Robert and Joyce (Webber) Peterson.

Lynn proudly served his country with the National Guard from 1965 to 1970.

His work history as a draftsman included Barko...

Apr 14, 2019

Raymond M. Mehtala, 83, of Superior, died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his residence.

Raymond was born on May 22, 1935 the son of John and Mary Mehtala.

He sailed the Great Lakes for many years and had worked on the Barge, Gaylord. He enjoyed watching Wisconsin sports, especially the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee...

Apr 12, 2019

John "Jack" E. Geegan, 82, of Superior, died Friday, April 12, 2019, at Superior Rehabilitation Center, Superior.

He was born July 15, 1936 in Superior, son of John F. and Alice (Tharge) Geegan.

Jack proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and...

Apr 11, 2019

Robert Duane Picard, 78, of Bullhead City, AZ, formerly of Superior, WI, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Lake Mead Health & Rehabilitation Center in Henderson, NV. He was born in Superior, February 7, 1941, the son of Merle B. and Cornelia A. (Solom) Picard.

Bob graduated high school and worked as a Longshoreman for the Port...

Apr 9, 2019

Stephan "Stevie" L. Aiken, 42, of Superior, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth.

He was born May 31, 1976, in Superior, son of Raymond W. and JoAnn (Kappedal) Aiken.

Stevie worked several years at the Challenge Center, Superior.

Some of his interests included music, football, game shows - especially...

Apr 8, 2019

Iver J. Hoven, 83, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with family by his side. He was born August 20, 1935 to Iver and Josie (Kirkvold) Hoven in Beltrami County, MN.

Iver served his country honorably in the United States Army. He sailed the Great Lakes as a...

Apr 8, 2019

Kathleen F. Hanson, 70, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends, Monday, April 8, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI on May 31, 1948, to Kenneth A. and Doris E. (LaValley) Olson.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1966.

Kathy was...

Apr 8, 2019

Charles S. Swonger, 80, of Superior, died Monday, April 8, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

He was born in Spooner, WI, on September 9, 1938, the son of Samuel and Ethel Swonger.

Charles served honorably with the US Navy and was a member of the VFW.  He began working as a machinist and...

Apr 4, 2019

Kim M. (Dhooge) Schillinger, 57, longtime resident of Wausau, WI, formerly of Superior, died Thursday, April 4, 2019 in Wausau, WI. She was born in Superior, May 12, 1961, the daughter of Gerald A. and Kay F. (Zimski) Dhooge.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 1, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 4315 E. 3...

Apr 4, 2019

Kim M. (Dhooge) Schillinger, 57, longtime resident of Wausau, WI, formerly of Superior, died Thursday, April 4, 2019 in Wausau, WI. She was born in Superior, May 12, 1961, the daughter of Gerald A. and Kay F. Dhooge.

Kim graduated with honors from Superior Senior High School in 1979. She went on to earn her bachelor’s of...

Apr 2, 2019

Ruth Florence Williams, 93, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

She was born in Superior on August 25, 1925, the daughter of Nikolai and Eleanor Holden.

Nursing was Ruth's passion, a career both in Wisconsin and Florida spanning many decades.  In her youth she was a proud figure skater in the...

Apr 1, 2019

Patricia R. Sorensen, 84, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, April 1, 2019 surrounded by her family at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN.

She was born in Superior, January 21, 1935, the daughter of Paul and Ruth (Nelson) Bergstrom.

Patricia owned and operated Upper Lakes Foods with her husband Larry for fifty-two years before her...

Apr 1, 2019

Amy M. Walker, 52, of Superior and formerly of Michigan, died Monday, April 1, 2019, at Superior Rehabilitation Center.

At this time, no services will be held.

Mar 28, 2019

Arthur J. Preo, 75, of Superior, died Thursday, March 28, 2019, at his home.

He was born in Chicago, IL, on May 19, 1943, the son of Norman and Adria Preo.

Art was a lifelong educator and taught at Duluth Elementary Schools.  He was an active member of Hope Congregational Church and enjoyed working out...