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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...

Joy Mae Haasis

Joy Mae Haasis

Dec 11, 2018

Joy Mae Haasis, 91, longtime resident of Foxboro, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Villa Marina in Superior, WI, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 13, 1927 to Peter and Amanda (Porter) Paul.

She enjoyed a life raising her three children and being a homemaker for her family....

Janet M. Nindorf

Janet M. Nindorf

Dec 11, 2018

Janet M. Nindorf, 72, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born in Superior June 5, 1946, the daughter of Raymond and Patricia (Grant) Schnell.

After high school she went on to earn her RN degree from...

Nancy L Peterson

Nancy L Peterson

Dec 11, 2018

Nancy L. Peterson, 83, of Superior passed away on December 11, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.

Nancy was born on Dec. 7, 1935 the daughter of Arthur and Helen Peters. She was a lifelong resident of Superior, with the exception of a few years away due to Air Force duty for her husband, Roy.

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Delores I. Zalabski

Delores I. Zalabski

Dec 9, 2018

Delores I. (Wisocki) Zalabski, 94, longtime Superior resident, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, MN.

Delores was born in Superior, WI, May 10, 1924, the daughter of Anton and Anna Wisocki. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School and was employed as a bookkeeper at Holden’s Insurance for over twenty-five...

Gerald Charles Bolin

Gerald Charles Bolin

Dec 9, 2018

Gerald Charles Bolin, 81, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, December 9, 2018. He was born in Superior March 29, 1937, the son of Thomas and Helen Bolin.

Jerry was very close to his brother, Jim, who owns Presidents Liquor and One Stop, and worked with him there from 1959-1979. Jerry...

Helen Erickson

Helen Erickson

Dec 8, 2018

Helen Erickson, 99, longtime resident of Port Wing, WI and previously of Northlake, IL, died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN. She was born on January 24, 1919 in Chicago, IL to Elsie Swanson and John Nelson, and graduated from Amundsen High School in Chicago. Helen married Ellwood Erickson on June 29, 1946. They...

Sabrina A. Smith

Sabrina A. Smith

Dec 8, 2018

Sabrina A. Smith, 31, of Duluth, died Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born August 19, 1987, in Superior, daughter of Paulette Smith and Raleigh McFarland.

Sabrina was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed listening to and dancing to Little Wayne. Her greatest love was spending...

Patricia D. Arneson

Patricia D. Arneson

Dec 8, 2018

Patricia D. Arneson, 89, of Superior, died Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born November 3, 1929, in Thorp, Wisconsin, daughter of Eugene and Murl (Schneider) Mitchell.

In addition to being a homemaker and raising 6 children, Pat's work history included the Pop Shoppe, where she and her...

Curtis D. Haas

Curtis D. Haas

Dec 6, 2018

Curtis D. Haas, 76, of Superior, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Viewcrest Health Center, Duluth, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 2, 1942 in Culver City, California, son of Elenore (Engstrom) and Elmer Haas.

In 1961, Curtis graduated from Northwestern High School.

Curtis honorably served our country with...

Marie Alice Weston-Milchesky-Hayes

Marie Alice Weston-Milchesky-Hayes

Dec 4, 2018

Marie Alice Weston-Milchesky-Hayes rose to meet Jesus on December 4, 2018.  She was born on May 24, 1918 to Joseph and Martha (Urban) Weston at St. Francis Hospital in East End Superior, WI. Marie lived in the East End area most of her growing-up years. She had three sisters and one brother: Helen, Lucille, Margaret, and Edward. Marie was...

Alexander John Wizbicki

Alexander John Wizbicki

Dec 3, 2018

Alexander John Wizbicki, 97, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died Monday, December 3, 2018, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. He was born in Brooklyn, New York October 6, 1921, the son of John and Clementine (Jablonski) Wizbicki.

He married Mary Veronica Klewiec on May 29, 1948 and they celebrated 56years of marriage before her passing...

Roberta M. "Berta" Buelteman

Roberta M. "Berta" Buelteman

Dec 3, 2018

Roberta M. “Berta” Buelteman, 80, longtime resident of Superior, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, December 18, 1937, the daughter of Harry and Hilda (Ihrke) Butler.

Berta graduated from Redford High School in 1957. She married the love of...

James "Jim" S. Coda

James "Jim" S. Coda

Dec 2, 2018

James “Jim” S. Coda, 61, lifelong Superior resident, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior July 16, 1957, the son of Anthony “Kitty” and Dorothy (Nadolski) Coda.

Jim grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1975. He married...

Harriet M. Allen

Harriet M. Allen

Nov 30, 2018

Harriet M. Allen, 96, lifelong Superior area resident, died Friday, November 30, 2018, at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth, Minnesota. She was born on May 10, 1922 in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of Carl and Ada (Lundstedt) Eliason, both of whom had emigrated from Sweden. Harriet was very proud of her Swedish heritage and kept the traditions going...

James H. Dobis

James H. Dobis

Nov 30, 2018

James H. Dobis, 69, long time Lake Nebagamon, WI, resident, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at his residence. James was born in Minneapolis, MN on December 1, 1948 the son of Alvin and Geraldine (Nuwash) Dobis.

He graduated from Hibbing High School and attended St. Thomas College. He earned his Medical Degree from the UM of...

Anita A. Keys

Anita A. Keys

Nov 30, 2018

Anita A. Keys, 72, of Superior, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born October 18, 1946 in Duluth, daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Zimpel) Adolphson.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Randy S. Ellison

Randy S. Ellison

Nov 29, 2018

Randy S. Ellison, 53, of Maple, died after his 2-year battle with cancer, Thursday, November 29 th at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born November 13, 1965 in Superior, son of Carl and Eunice (Anderson) Ellison.

On June 3, 1989 in Superior, Randy S. Ellison and Melinda M. Pattee were united in...

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