James Irving Swenson
Oct 5, 2018
On October 5, 2018, James Irving Swenson, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Dana Point, California, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
A celebration of Swenson's life will be held on October 22 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, in Dana Point, California. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m., with a...
Dennis J. Boortz
Oct 5, 2018
Dennis J. Boortz, 80, of Superior, died Friday, October 5, 2018, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.
He was born September 13, 1938, in Superior, son of Arndt and Hildur (Lindgren) Boortz.
On November 7, 1960, in Superior, Dennis Boortz and Barbara Rink, were united in marriage.
Dennis was a self-employed carpenter,...
Dr. Ronald V. Mershart
Oct 4, 2018
Dr. Ronald Valere Mershart, long-time resident of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly in his home on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the age of 86. A native of Chicago, IL, Ron was born March 24, 1932 during the Great Depression. He was a graduate of DePaul University and later the University of Chicago where he earned his PhD in...
Ralph "Casey" M. Roulston, Jr.
Sep 30, 2018
Ralph "Casey" M. Roulston, Jr., 58, of South Range, died Sunday, September 30, 2018, in Superior.
He was born April 29, 1960, in Superior, son of Ralph "Bud" and Donna (Droge) Roulston, Sr.
Casey enjoyed playing pool, cooking, gardening, storytelling and being with family and friends.
He worked many years in the construction...
Forrest Duane Terry
Sep 29, 2018
Forrest Duane Terry, 89, left this life for better fishing "Upstairs" on Sept. 29, 2018 at Essentia Health -St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth MN. He entered this world on Oct. 28, 1928 in Gordon WI, the second son of Jennie and Charles Terry. He married the love of his life, Marion Edwards, on Dec. 21, 1951, after meeting her...
Anne F. Kossak
Sep 29, 2018
Anne F. Kossak, 92, of Superior, died Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.
She was born May 23, 1926 in Superior.
Anne was a registered nurse in Chicago, Illinois; Ashland and Superior, WI.
One of her greatest interests was the outdoors, especially her time feeding the birds and...
Pepper R. Craft
Sep 28, 2018
Pepper R. Craft, 45, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly, Friday, September 28, 2018, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born in Superior, July 8, 1973, the son of Pepper R. Rassmussen and Mary (Craft) Pitt.
Pepper graduated from Northwestern High School and later worked for Keith Land Well Drilling. More recently, he owned Gary...
Annette Barker
Sep 27, 2018
Annette Barker, 54, born October 2, 1963 in Superior, Wisconsin passed peacefully on September 27, 2018 surrounded by family after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. She left us before she could turn another year older, less than a week before her birthday which she notoriously disliked.
She was a beloved mama, daughter, sissy, aunt, friend...
Roger K Aspdal
Sep 25, 2018
Roger K. Aspdal, 65, of Superior, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
No services will be held.
Robert "Bob" A. Silberg
Sep 24, 2018
Robert “Bob” A. Silberg, 79, longtime Superior area resident, died on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 24, 1939 in Superior, WI to Alex and Wynonah (Glass) Silberg.
Bob worked for the School District of Superior as a Maintenance Engineer for over thirty years, retiring in 1998....
Raymond L. Schintz
Sep 24, 2018
Raymond L. Schintz, 58, died peacefully Monday, September 24, 2018 in his residence, after a long battle with liver cancer.
Raymond was born on May 28, 1960 in St. Paul, MN the son of Robert Schintz and Ann Henning. He worked for many years as a carpenter for Joe Ligman and Ligman Properties.
He enjoyed...
Ruth E. Barber
Sep 23, 2018
Ruth E. Barber, 98, of Superior, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Encompass Health in Superior.
Ruth was born in Proctor, MN on August 10, 1920, the daughter of Floyd and Evelyn Ecklund.
She had worked as a cook for many years for Lutheran Social Services at the Bethany Crisis Shelter and she also worked...
Kathleen A. Anderson
Sep 22, 2018
Kathleen A. Anderson, 82, of Superior, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, September 22, 2018.
Kathleen was born on Dec. 27, 1935 in Amery, WI the daughter of Eugene and Minnie Curtiss.
She married Roland 'Andy' Anderson on Jan. 28, 1956 at Christ Lutheran Church in Superior. Together they owned Superior Auto Parts and Great...
Harley W. Hickok
Sep 19, 2018
Harley W. Hickok, 78, of Superior, passed away after a short illness on September 19, 2018.
He was born in Barron, WI, on August 26, 1940, the son of Wilfred and LaVerne Hickok.
The family moved to Superior when Harley was a young child. Harley joined the Boy Scouts where he was a member of...
Mark L. Crase
Sep 18, 2018
Marcus 'Mark' L. Crase. It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Crase announces his passing on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the age of 85 years old.
Mark will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by Judy, his wife of 57 years, as well as his three sons, Mark (Peggy), Scott (Christy), and Jeff...
Fairbee A. Merriman
Sep 18, 2018
Fairbee A. Merriman, 83, of Superior, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
She was born in Hicks, LA, on April 2, 1935, the daughter of Ervin and Essie 'Mae' Wolfe.
Fairbee enjoyed fishing, shopping, embroidery, reading, and her road trips with Dori to the casino. She was an avid Green...
Anthony Myron Bell
Sep 16, 2018
Tony Bell, age 62, St. Paul resident, passed away peacefully at his brother Ducky’s house waiting for the Packer/Viking game to start on September 16, 2018.
He was born on April 3, 1956 to Carol and Fred Bell. He was raised in the North End of Superior, WI and graduated from SSHS in 1974. He moved to...
Marie M. Roberts
Sep 15, 2018
Marie M. Roberts, 97, lifelong Superior resident, died, Saturday, September 15, 2018, in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Superior, June 11, 1921, the daughter of Harry and Olga (Ler-Johnson) Leland.
She married Donald C. Roberts in 1949 and they celebrated forty-four years of marriage before his passing in 1993.
Marie enjoyed...
Raymond D. Deleary
Sep 15, 2018
Raymond D. Deleary 87, longtime Douglas County resident, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Alderborough, Ontario on February 11, 1931, the son of Kenneth and Lillian (Halfday) Deleary.
Raymond retired after many years with Zenith Dredge Company as a Mariner...
Lois E. Strauman
Sep 15, 2018
Lois E. Strauman, 92, of Superior, died Saturday, September 15, 2018, in her home.
She was born in Superior on June 14, 1926, the daughter of Robert and Mabel Carlson.
Following her high school graduation from Superior Central High School, Lois matriculated and graduated from the cadet nursing program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her nursing...
