Obituaries

Nov 4, 2018

Gayle A. Rosenbaum, 83, of Superior, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth

Gayle was born in Superior on Dec. 28, 1934 the daughter of Elmer and Evangeline Moore. She married Lester Rosenbaum on Nov. 13, 1954.

She had worked as an office manager in local dental offices and...

Nov 3, 2018

James R. Sweeney, 80, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN following a lengthy battle with Body Inclusive Myositis. He was born in Superior, August 25, 1938, the son of Raymond J. and Mary (Manion) Sweeney.

He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1956 and went on to earn...

Nov 2, 2018

Alexander J. Pfannebecker, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Alex was born on June 25, 1982 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Aura Lea Carrell and Paul Pfannebecker.

He graduated with the Birchwood High School Class of 2001. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the...

Nov 1, 2018

The Reverend Dr. Donald Lauren Berg, 89, completed his earthly pilgrimage, fittingly on All Saints Day, Thursday, November 1, 2018. He and his wombmate, twin brother Dean, were born in Huron, South Dakota, September 21, 1929, the sons of H. Gottfred and Celeste (Bergstrom) Berg.

Rev. Berg received his BA from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN...

Nov 1, 2018

Michael John Scharte, 64, of Superior, died Thursday, November 1, 2018, surrounded by his family at his residence.

He was born November 21, 1953, in Superior, son of Arthur and Ruth (Melin) Scharte.

On May 17, 1980, Michael J. Scharte and Lynn A. Tomczak were united in marriage at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Superior.

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Oct 31, 2018

Gus Stroozas, born on October 10, 1938 in the village of Strooza, Greece, to John and Victoria Stroozas, passed away at age 80 on October 31, 2018 in Meridian, Idaho.

Gus was raised and completed high school in Superior, Wisconsin. He served in the United States Army, returning to Superior, where he married Donna Nelson. They had...

Oct 26, 2018

Robert A. Horyza, 83, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born in Superior, April 15, 1935, the son of Walter and Wanda (Mizinski) Horyza.

He graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior and later enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Korea.

Bob married...

Oct 24, 2018

Randy C. Larson, 58, Fridley, MN resident, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at JA Wedum Hospice in Brooklyn Park, MN following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 16, 1960 in Superior, WI to Donald and Norma (Nelson) Larson.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1978 and received an accounting...

Oct 22, 2018

Scott Smetak, 47, of South Range, WI died unexpectedly on Monday, October 22, 2018. He was born September 30, 1971, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, to Les and Karey (Hallstrand) Smetak.  He lived in Phillips during his childhood, and still has many wonderful family members in the area.

Scott married Stefanie Wyrzykowski in Superior on October 17, 1998,...

Oct 22, 2018

Joyce M. Fransen, 90, of Superior, died Monday, October 22, 2018, at her residence.

She was born January 25, 1928, in Superior, daughter of Joseph and Irene (Olson) Tomczak.

Joyce worked many years at The Shack and before that at Olson's Fruit Market.

Some of her interests included dancing, walking, playing cards and...

Oct 20, 2018

Signe G. "Grace" Orrey, 78, of Superior, died Saturday, October 20, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth.

She was born August 18, 1940, in Superior, daughter of Newton and Myrtle (Nelson) Birt.

Grace's work history started in Chicago, where she worked as an x-ray technician. Following her time in Chicago, she moved back to Superior...

Oct 16, 2018

Lawrence 'Butch' R. Kempton, Jr., 53, of Superior, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

He was born in Superior on November 8, 1964, the son of Lawrence and MaryKay Kempton.

Like his father, Butch loved working with cars as an autobody man and mechanic. He had an...

Oct 15, 2018

Marlene Hagen Peterson, 77, died Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She and her twin sister were born on April 17, 1941 in Superior, WI to parents Lawrence and Inez Hagen, on their mother’s 35 th birthday.  She graduated in 1959 from East High School and started her career in banking as a teller...

Oct 14, 2018

Shirley M. (Sherlock) Turner, 90, of Superior, died Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born in Superior on March 5, 1928, the daughter of Arthur and Lillian Simons.

Shirley married Leonard 'Bud' Sherlock on August 30, 1947.  After their wedding, they moved to California until 1976...

Oct 14, 2018

Sandra L. Gavin, 71, of Superior, died Sunday October 14, 2018 at her residence.

Sandra was born in Superior on March 30, 1947, the daughter of Harry 'Whistle' and Olga Westby. She married Charles Gavin on July 13, 1968 and they celebrated 50 years of marriage.

She had worked as a CNA for many years...

Oct 12, 2018

Andrew Rivard, 88, lifelong resident of Superior, "ran out of power" on October 12, 2018 at McKenzie Manor.

He was born in Superior on June 18, 1930, the son of August and Julie Rivard.

Andrew was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.  He enjoyed singing and eating. Growing up on the family farm, he loved...

Oct 11, 2018

Shirley J. Baker, 96, of Superior, died Thursday Oct. 11, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living in Superior.

Shirley was born on April 5, 1922, the eldest of six children, to Charles and Ester Erickson.

She was a Billings Park resident most of her life. The past 3 ½ years she resided at Cedar Ridge...

Oct 9, 2018

Colleen M. Turner-Lane, 48, of Maple, died on October 9, 2018 at her residence.

Colleen was born in Duluth on August 10, 1970.

She was an LPN who loved her work. She had worked at various nursing homes in the area including Twin Ports Guardianship. For the last year she had worked as a traveling...

Oct 9, 2018

Tamera 'Tammy' L. Nyberg, 45, of Superior, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at her home.

Tammy was born on March 12, 1973 in Superior, the daughter of Richard and Barbara Nyberg. She was known for her contagious laughter, jokes and easygoing spirit. She loved animals, her dog Zippy was a big part of her life.  Her...

Oct 7, 2018

Robert E. Fry, 82, of Foxboro, formerly of Superior, died Sunday, October 7, 2018, at his daughter's residence.

He was born August 26, 1936, in Chicago, IL, son of William and Florence Fry.

Bob honorably served his country with the U.S. Air Force.

Bob worked as a steelworker for U.S. Steel, in Morgan...