Shelley Marie Erickson
Jan 14, 2019
Shelley Marie (Cragin) Erickson, 63, of Pembine, WI, died unexpectedly Monday, January 14, 2019 in her residence.
Shelley was born on December 8, 1955 in Duluth, MN and raised in Oliver Wisconsin along with her 9 sisters and 3 brothers, she was #8 in pecking order. She is a 1974 Graduate of Superior Senior High School, and...
Bernice C. Carlson
Jan 12, 2019
Bernice C. Carlson of Hartsville SC (formerly of Superior, WI) passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 surrounded by her daughter Jean, granddaughter Ariel, and her caregiver Danna. She was born in Poplar, WI on December 6, 1925 to Laurence and Edith Edquist.
She was preceded in death by husband Arthur, her children, Mike and Conrad,...
Michael J. Hansen
Jan 12, 2019
Michael J. Hansen (60), Superior, died Saturday, January 12, 2019. Michael was born April 11, 1958 in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of James and Sally (Wasil) Hansen.
He married Gayla (Goettl) Hansen in 1978 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and they celebrated forty years of marriage this past summer.
Michael is survived by his loving wife,...
Robert "Bob" J. Baillie
Jan 12, 2019
Robert “Bob” J. Baillie, 89, longtime Brule, WI area resident, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Encompass Assisted Living in Superior, WI. He was born on February 11, 1929 in Superior, WI to Alexander and Ida (Follis) Baillie.
Bob grew up in Brule, WI along with his brother, Don. The two of them and cousin, Billy had...
Lavonne M. Mehtala
Jan 10, 2019
LaVonne Mable (Goeke) Mehtala, 88, of Superior, died Thursday, January 10, 2019, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born in Adrian, MN, on January 16, 1930, the daughter of Helmer and Jennie Goeke.
LaVonne married Leslie Mehtala on July 17, 1948.
She was a pharmacy clerk at North Star Drug and...
Bonnie L. Thoorsell
Jan 7, 2019
Bonnie L. Thoorsell, 76, Superior resident, died Monday, January 7, 2019 in her home. She was born on November 8, 1942 in Superior, WI to Everett and Naomi (Dougherty) Bates.
She graduated in 1960 from the former East High School in Superior and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Bonnie married George Thoorsell on May 25, 1963 and...
George Edwin Gott
Jan 7, 2019
George Gott (93), New Perspective Memory Care, Superior, died Monday, January 7, 2019 at Essentia Hospital. George was born September 29, 1925 at Glen Allen, Missouri, the son of Alfred and Elizabeth (Conner) Gott.
George was married to Dorothy (Jantzen) Gott and is survived by daughter, Patricia Gott (Tim Ziegenhagen), step daughters, Nancy (Tatge) Andrews (Steve) and...
Mary A. Nelsen
Jan 7, 2019
Mary A. (Seek) Nelsen, 84, of Superior died Monday, January 7, 2019 at Middle River Health and Rehab Center.
Mary was born on April 17, 1934 the daughter of Frank and Iva Seek
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lawrence and Keith Seek; and sister, Kathy Fitchi.
A graveside service...
Agnes M. Mihalak
Jan 6, 2019
Agnes M. Mihalak, 98, of Poplar, died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Superior.
Agnes was born in Moquah, WI on Aug. 16, 1920 the daughter of Stephen and Anna Friedman.
She was a farmer who enjoyed working on her farm and had worked for the Maple School District Lunch Program. She...
Anita Fay Soland
Jan 5, 2019
Anita Fay Soland, 75, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, January 5 th , 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Born November 13 th , 1943 in Fargo, North Dakota. She was the daughter of the late Malcom and Gladys Wilson.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Brian Kenneth...
James "Oly" B. Olson
Jan 4, 2019
James B. “Oly” Olson, 59, longtime Superior resident, passed away peacefully Friday, January 4, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on September 20, 1959 in Superior, WI to Arthur and Muriel (Alenius) Olson.
Oly was employed as a delivery truck driver for Auto Value in Duluth, MN. He married Suzanne “Suzie” Sather...
Lawrence W. Cooper
Jan 4, 2019
Lawrence 'Larry' W. Cooper of Superior passed in peace on January 4, 2019 at the age of 96.
He was born October 30, 1922 to Walter and Elsie Cooper.
Larry is remembered as a World War II vet. He retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad and continued to sit on their board for many years....
Curtis G. Christianson
Jan 1, 2019
Curtis G. Christianson, 92, of Superior, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at St. Luke' Hospice in Duluth.
Curtis was born in Superior on Nov. 27, 1926 the son of Clarence and Esther Christianson.
He served his country during WWII enlisting in the Navy. He was a merchant marine, sailing the Great Lakes for 27 years...
Eric M. Sullivan
Jan 1, 2019
Eric M. Sullivan, 36, of Superior, died unexpectedly in his sleep, Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at his residence.
Eric was born in Melrose, MA on Jan. 6, 1982 the son of Stephen and Helene Sullivan.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Francis and Mary Sullivan; maternal grandparents, Edward and Betty LeClair; uncles,...
George Joseph Groos
Dec 29, 2018
George Joseph Groos, longtime South Range resident, went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN at 66 years of age. He was born in Escanaba, Michigan on November 21, 1952, the son of Robert and Mary (Koebel) Groos.
George graduated from Holy Name High School...
Mark J. Berg
Dec 29, 2018
Mark J. Berg, 72, of Patzau, died Saturday December 29, 2018 at Villa Marina Health and Rehab.
Mark was born on June 5, 1946 in Duluth, the son of Russell and Catherine Berg.
He had worked for Barko Hydraulics and then owned and operated Superior Quality Sandblasting and Painting. He enjoyed working on mechanical equipment....
Katherine Irene Salo
Dec 29, 2018
Katherine I. Salo, 87, of Superior, died Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.
She was born February 27, 1931, in Superior, daughter of Thomas and Lorraine Estling.
Katherine's husband, Charles Salo, died June 16, 2017.
A private inurnment will take place at St. Francis Cemetery, Superior, at...
Harold "Harry" E. Bennett
Dec 29, 2018
Harold "Harry" E. Bennett, 102, of Superior, died Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital, Superior.
He was born May 4, 1916 in Landing, New Jersey, son of David M. and Mabel F. (Elston) Bennett. Harry moved to Superior in 1978.
Harry was a career welder and traveled throughout the U.S. working on...
Zora Carletta Bell
Dec 29, 2018
Zora Carletta Bell, 80, formerly of Superior, died Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Serving Hands Inc., Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
She was born March 4, 1938, in Hibbing, Minnesota, daughter of Carlos and Zora (Radich) Chase.
As per family wishes, there will be no service at this time.
Loretta Myra Renquist
Dec 28, 2018
Loretta Myra Renquist, 90, passed away December 28th, 2018, after a long and difficult stay in a nursing facility in Superior, Wisconsin. Loretta was born on January 28th, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan to James and Virginia Foster.
Loretta married Russell Renquist on February 6th, 1954 in Bay City, Michigan. Russell and Loretta had a home in the...
