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Sandra M. Hall
Feb 10, 2019
Sandra M. Hall, 74, Superior resident, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on October 13, 1944 in Superior, WI to Enoch and Alice (Kuvaja) Esselstrom.
Sandra married Lannis Hall on February 16, 1990 and they would have celebrated twenty-nine years of marriage.
Sandra is survived by...
Helen Lorraine Saari
Feb 10, 2019
Lorraine passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Encompass Health Care, Superior, into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. She was born on Oct. 23, 1919 to Henry & Minnie (Okerstrom) Hammerbeck at her home on 2418 Ogden Avenue. She accepted the Lord as her Savior when she was 11 and was actively involved at Bayside Baptist...
Richard "Rick" W. Jarvis
Feb 9, 2019
Richard “Rick” W. Jarvis, 66, Superior resident, died Saturday, February 9, 2019 in his home. He was born on January 23, 1953 in St. Paul, MN to Martin and Mavis (Leiber) Jarvis.
Rick served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He worked for Magcon Engineering doing electrical work for many years. For...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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