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Loretta Renquist

Loretta Renquist

Dec 28, 2018

Loretta Renquist, 90, longtime Poplar, WI resident, died Friday, December 28, 2018 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.

Private family services will be held later in the spring.

The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5th Street, Superior is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence or to sign the guestbook,...

Randy Joseph Maunu

Randy Joseph Maunu

Dec 26, 2018

Randy Joseph Maunu, 59, resident of California, formerly of the Twin Ports area, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in California. He was born in Superior July 4, 1959, the son of Sulo F. and Lorraine (Meirerotto) Maunu.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1977 and went on to earn his degree in Accounting at W.I.T.C....

Nels Orlo Hursh

Nels Orlo Hursh

Dec 25, 2018

Nels Orlo Hursh, 79, of Superior, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born December 27, 1938, in Superior, son of Sylvester Clyde and Evangeline Ruth Amy (Lind) Hursh.

Nels served his country with the Minnesota Air National Guard for 30 years.

In addition to his...

Rev. Msgr. Edward G. Meulemans

Rev. Msgr. Edward G. Meulemans

Dec 24, 2018

Reverend Monsignor Edward George Meulemans, age 90, died on Monday, December 24, 2018, in Mesa, AZ.  Msgr. Ed was born on February 23, 1928, to Phillip and Frances (Aebly) Meulemans, in Glenwood City, WI.

Msgr. Ed attended public grade school and high school in Glenwood City. He enlisted in the United States Army soon after high school...

Ann E. Armour

Ann E. Armour

Dec 24, 2018

Ann E. Armour, 94, of Superior, died Monday, December 24, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Ann was born on June 1, 1924 the daughter of Thomas and Katarina Fudally.

She married Robert E. Armour and they raised six children together. She was a tireless assistant to Bob's historical research on Superior, a subject...

Leroy F. Mickle, Jr.

Leroy F. Mickle, Jr.

Dec 24, 2018

Leroy F. Mickle, Jr., 48, of Superior, died Monday, December 24, 2018 after a 3 year battle with cancer, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Leroy was born on May 13, 1970 the son of Leroy and Marylou Mickle, Sr.

He had worked at Superior Packaging Company for 15 years. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially...

Germaine M. Neve Noonan

Germaine M. Neve Noonan

Dec 23, 2018

Germaine M. Neve Noonan, 94, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 1, 1924 in Superior, WI to Sylver and Anna (La Perre) Neve. She married William Noonan on December 19, 1946 and celebrated 48 years of marriage before his passing on December 5, 1995.

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Dale Steltz

Dale Steltz

Dec 21, 2018

Dale Steltz, 64, Superior resident, died Friday, December 21, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 9, 1954 in Superior, WI to Oscar and Margaret (Houle) Steltz.

Dale served his country in Germany in the United States Army. He was a painter for Bachand Inc. for many years. He was very athletic. He enjoyed playing...

Barbara A. Scott

Barbara A. Scott

Dec 21, 2018

Barbara A. Scott, 85, of Foxboro, WI, died Friday, December 21, 2018, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born March 19, 1933, in Ada, Minnesota.

As per Barbara's wishes, there will be no service.

Todd D. Nykanen

Todd D. Nykanen

Dec 20, 2018

Todd D. Nykanen, 45, lifelong resident of Maple, died Thursday, December 20, 2018 unexpectedly at the family farm. Todd was born on January 16, 1973 in Kenosha, WI, the son of Donald and Michele (McDonald) Nykanen.

He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1991. He enjoyed playing football and received the “bandit” of the year award. He...

Delores S. Kieser

Delores S. Kieser

Dec 20, 2018

DeLores S. Kieser, 86, of Superior, departed the same way she lived her life, not a lot of fan fair, just sweetly and peacefully and surrounded by loved ones.

She was born January 22, 1932, in Superior, daughter of Gustav and Signe Swanson.

DeLores started working at King Midas Flour Mill in 1950 and retired...

Laura K. Kaufman

Laura K. Kaufman

Dec 19, 2018

Laura K. Kaufman, 55, Superior resident, died  Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN from injuries she sustained from a fall. She was born on October 12, 1963 in Cloquet, MN to Floyd and Lillian (Aho) Kaufman.

She was employed in the food service industry as a...

Marjorie Olive Glass

Marjorie Olive Glass

Dec 16, 2018

Marjorie Olive Glass, 71, of Superior, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at McKenzie Manor surrounded by her caregivers.

Marjorie was born in Superior, on Nov. 26, 1947 the daughter of Hobart and Alma Glass.

She had lived for many years at McKenzie Manor and Woodview prior to that. She had a good sense of humor...

William L. Lindstrom

William L. Lindstrom

Dec 15, 2018

William L. Lindstrom, 79, Superior resident, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on October 31, 1939 in Superior, WI to Linner and Agnes (Peterson) Lindstrom.

He graduated from East High School in 1957 and went on to the Wisconsin State College (UWS) where he received his...

Thomas "Mark" Fitzgerald

Thomas "Mark" Fitzgerald

Dec 15, 2018

Thomas “Mark” Fitzgerald, 71, longtime Central Park resident, currently of Duluth, MN died Saturday, December 15, 2018 unexpectedly but peacefully in his vacation home in Cable, WI. Mark, as he was known by, was born on May 11, 1947 in Superior, WI to Jerry and Jane (Lindberg) Fitzgerald.

He was raised in the Central Park neighborhood and...

Delores Elaine Hopkins

Delores Elaine Hopkins

Dec 15, 2018

Delores Elaine Hopkins went to be with The Lord on Saturday, December 15 th , 2018.  She was born to Orma Killoren and Elmer Canty on May 22 nd , 1927 in Superior, WI, and would become a lifelong resident.

Delores (Dode) was a wonderful, caring, and loving mother and grandmother, who was also very talented and...

Kathryn 'Hank' W. Mckenzie

Kathryn 'Hank' W. Mckenzie

Dec 15, 2018

Kathryn 'Hank' W. McKenzie, 73, of Superior, formerly of Cusseta, GA, died peacefully Saturday, December 15, 2018, surrounded by her family at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born in Buena Vista, GA, on December 23, 1944, the daughter of Lester L. Wooldridge and Julia J. Wooldridge.

Hank retired from Fort...

Bernice M. Erickson

Bernice M. Erickson

Dec 15, 2018

Bernice M. Erickson, 99, of Superior, went to be with her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.

She was born September 20, 1919, in Superior, daughter of Agnes (Nelson) and David Erickson, Sr.

Bernice was a member of the former Ogden Avenue Baptist...

Frank H. Giesen

Frank H. Giesen

Dec 12, 2018

Frank H. Giesen, 86, a long-time resident of Solon Springs, died December 12, 2018 following a long illness. Mr. Giesen was a co-founder of the Lucious Woods Performing Arts Center and worked tirelessly to support Douglas County. His efforts helped save the then-Murphy Oil refinery in Superior and bring Hidden Greens Golf Course to Solon Springs.

Mr....

Sunday Raygor Larson

Sunday Raygor Larson

Dec 12, 2018

Sunday Raygor Larson passed away December 12, 2018 at the age of 77.

Sunday was born August 10, 1941 in Superior, Wisconsin to Clifford Everson and Harriet Berniece (Clough) Raygor. Her father worked in the shipyard and for Great Northern Railroad, while her mother worked as a nurse and Sunday school teacher. Her mother's family genealogy was...

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