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Mollie Boreen

Mollie Boreen

Feb 6, 2019

Mollie Boreen, 41, Superior resident, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 13, 1977 in Duluth, MN to Russell and Lucille (Dietrick) Hendrickson.

She was a caregiver at New Perspectives – Betty Harbor Memory Care Center.

Mollie is survived by two daughters, Phylisha (Jacob Horrocks) Boreen,...

Joseph Bratek

Joseph Bratek

Feb 5, 2019

Joseph Bratek, 93, longtime Superior area resident, died peacefully Tuesday, February 5, 2019 surrounded by his family at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, March 9, 1925, the son of Jacob and Mary (Pleva) Bratek.

Joseph served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He worked for the...

Rosemary "Rosie" A. Hietala

Rosemary "Rosie" A. Hietala

Feb 2, 2019

Rosemary “Rosie” Alice Hietala, 76, Poplar, WI, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 2, 2019 surrounded by her family following a brief illness at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI on December 4, 1942 to Peter and Dehlia (Abrahamson) Keup.

She was a 1961 graduate of Superior Central High School. She worked for...

Angela "Angie" M. Strahan

Angela "Angie" M. Strahan

Feb 2, 2019

Angela M. 'Angie' Strahan, 42, of Superior, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, after a lengthy illness.

She was born in Cloquet, MN, on December 20, 1976, the daughter of Scott and Debra (Andersen) Perkkio.

Angie lived in Mississippi for many years and worked as a CNA, phlebotomist, and insurance...

Dale E. Grothe

Dale E. Grothe

Feb 1, 2019

Dale Ernest Grothe, 75, resident of Lake Nebagamon, died peacefully and with dignity, Friday, February 1, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Chippewa Falls, WI, January 21, 1944, the son of Ernest and Verna (Holtz) Grothe. He was a graduate of Chippewa Falls High School.

Dale served his country honorably in the...

Byron D. Johnson

Byron D. Johnson

Feb 1, 2019

Byron D. Johnson, 91, of Superior, died Friday, February 1, 2019, at New Perspective Senior Living, Superior.

He was born February 19, 1927, in Superior.

Byron proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater. He served on a merchant marine fuel tanker, and following the war was on a...

Darrell Lee Mossberger

Darrell Lee Mossberger

Jan 31, 2019

Darrell Lee Mossberger, 62, Superior, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2019 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.

He was born in Superior on March 31, 1956, the son of Claudine Mossberger. Darrell worked as a forklift operator at Owens Forest Products for many years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #80....

Harold C. Becker

Harold C. Becker

Jan 30, 2019

Harold C. Becker, 95, Superior resident, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 (his birthday) at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. He was born on January 30, 1924 to Carl and Nelda (Muehl) Becker in Saxon, WI.

Harold graduated from Saxon High School in 1942. He served his country in the United States Army during...

Jason J. Mcdonough

Jason J. Mcdonough

Jan 28, 2019

Jason Jerome McDonough, 41, longtime Superior resident, currently of Hugo, MN passed away on January 28, 2019. Jason was born January 9, 1978 in Superior, WI to Susan McDonough and Jerome Kloskowski.

Jason was a kind, big hearted soul.  He was a hard worker and had a passion for art and music. He loved spending time with...

Jeffrey "Jeff" H. Johnson

Jeffrey "Jeff" H. Johnson

Jan 27, 2019

Jeffrey “Jeff” H. Johnson, 51, South Range, WI resident, died Sunday, January 27, 2019 in his home of natural causes. He was born on October 24, 1967 in Superior, WI to Howard and Mary Jane (Nelson) Johnson.

He graduated in 1986 from Superior Senior High School. Jeff was a truck driver and drove for several companies and...

Betty Jean Hendershot

Betty Jean Hendershot

Jan 26, 2019

Betty Jean Hendershot, 78, of Superior, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN following a short illness. Betty was born in Grand Rapids, MN on June 13, 1940 to Virgil and Rhea (Lorentzen) Linn.

Betty was a member of the Moose Club and the Red Hat Ladies. Betty was...

Delories L. Anderson

Delories L. Anderson

Jan 26, 2019

Delories L. Anderson, 90, of Superior died peacefully Saturday morning January 26, 2019.

Delories was born in Grand Rapids, MN the daughter of Axel and Gladys Teenquist. She graduated from Central High School in 1946. Delories, along with her sisters, formed a band and they played at many local dances during high school.

She was...

Janice I. Pederson

Janice I. Pederson

Jan 25, 2019

Janice I. Pederson, 81, lifelong resident of Superior, died Friday, January 25, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Janice was born on April 19, 1937, the daughter of Elmer and Violet Copiskey. She graduated from Central High School.

She had worked as a meat packager at the CO-OP. She also worked at Gino's Pizza...

Joann E. Reuille

Joann E. Reuille

Jan 24, 2019

JoAnn E. Reuille, 74, of Foxboro, died peacefully surrounded by loving family, on January 24, 2019 at Miller-Dwan Hospital in Duluth.

She is survived by her son, Christopher Reuille; grandson, Ethan Reuille; granddaughters, Emma Hellerud and Jillian Reuille; four sisters, Jean Wilson, Cloquet, MN, Mary (Robert) Brand, Wascott, WI, Monica (Pete) Blomquist, Foxboro, and Catherine (Mike) Foerst,...

Don Allen Treakle

Don Allen Treakle

Jan 23, 2019

Don Allen Treakle, 71, longtime resident of Superior, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 surrounded by his family at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth, MN July 11, 1947, the son of Chuck and Anne (Peterson) Brown.

Don graduated from Central High School in Superior in 1965. He went on to...

Dwight E. Johnson

Dwight E. Johnson

Jan 22, 2019

Dwight E. Johnson, 70, Port Wing, WI resident, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 27, 1948 in Ashland, WI to Evald and Hulda (Jardine) Johnson.

Dwight was the Mayor of Port Wing for thirty-four years; former Fire Chief for Port Wing and was a self-employed electrician for...

Beverly Jane Willoughby

Beverly Jane Willoughby

Jan 22, 2019

Beverly Jane Willoughby, 90, of Iron River, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

She was born in Oulu, WI on December 16, 1928 the daughter of Eino and Rose Wedenoja. She graduated from Port Wing High School.

She married Wesley W. Willoughby on July 2, 1948 and they celebrated...

Judith A. Hooker

Judith A. Hooker

Jan 21, 2019

Judith Ann (Rackliff) Hooker, 84, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 21 st in Duluth, MN following a brief illness. Born May 17, 1934 in Superior, to Glendon and Kathryn (Meteraud) Rackliff.

Judy graduated from East High School in 1952 and was recognized as prom queen.

Judy and Gary E. Hooker were united...

Lorraine E. Okerman

Lorraine E. Okerman

Jan 17, 2019

Lorraine E. Okerman, 93, of Superior, died Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

She was born in Superior on April 26, 1925, the daughter of Henry and Helen LePage.

Lorraine enjoyed crocheting and playing bingo.  Most of all, she loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Brandon Michael Puchalla

Brandon Michael Puchalla

Jan 15, 2019

Brandon M. “Pooch” Puchalla, 31, Superior, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in Superior. He was born November 23, 1987 in Bismarck, ND, the son of Patrick and Cheryl (Karlon) Puchalla.

Brandon graduated from Superior High School in 2005 and attended WITC-Superior in the Business Marketing program. He had previously worked at Kari Toyota. Brandon enjoyed 4-wheel...

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