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Bernard J. Hnath

Bernard J. Hnath

Nov 25, 2018

Bernard J. Hnath, age 86 of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on November 25, 2018.  Bernard was born in Ashland, WI on July 5, 1932, the son of John and Anna (Imrick) Hnath of rural Ashland.  He attended Eileen and Ondossagon schools, graduating from high school in 1950.  On June...

Lorraine Loretta (O'Kash) Panyon

Lorraine Loretta (O'Kash) Panyon

Nov 23, 2018

Lorraine Loretta (O'kash) Panyon, affectionally known as 'Kokie' passed away Friday November 23, 2018 in the wee hours of the morning moving on in her spiritual journey.  She was a lifelong Superior resident, born February 19, 1928.

Lorraine was a wonderful mother to her 3 children, a fantastic cook, and took great pride in keeping the house...

Carla J. Hansen

Carla J. Hansen

Nov 20, 2018

Carla J. Hansen, 75, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN surrounded by her family following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Duluth, MN, on April 11, 1943, the daughter of Glenn and Irene Helen (Carlson) St. Marie. Carla grew up in West Duluth and graduated...

Barbara "Barb" A. Mckay

Barbara "Barb" A. Mckay

Nov 17, 2018

Barbara 'Barb' McKay, 91, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully on Saturday, November 17 at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth.

Barb was born August 22, 1927 in Superior to Walter and Ruth Madsen.  Barb was educated in Superior, graduating from Superior Central in 1946.  She began a 31year career at Northwestern Bell, mostly as a supervisor.

In...

Richard A. Doolittle

Richard A. Doolittle

Nov 16, 2018

Rick was a lifelong resident of Superior, WI born April, 29 th 1954. Graduated from Superior Senior High School class of 1973. He was the son of Robert and Irene (Ghyselinck) Doolittle. Rick married Robin Rae Hart in Cromwell, MN. The two celebrated 33 years of marriage over summer. They had son Ricky C. Doolittle on July, 24 1996....

Karyn L. Byrnes

Karyn L. Byrnes

Nov 16, 2018

Karyn L. Byrnes, 79, lifelong Superior resident, died Friday, November 16, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by her loving family following a three year battle with cancer. She was born in Superior, June 5, 1939, the daughter of Harold W. “Sonny” and Kathryn “Cass” (McGinnis) Benner.

She graduated from the Cathedral...

Henry "Bud" E. Litchke

Henry "Bud" E. Litchke

Nov 14, 2018

Henry “Bud” E. Litchke, 99, Superior resident, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. He was born on April 8, 1919 in Grand Rapids, MN to Christian and Agnes (Golla) Litchke.

He graduated from the former Central High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He served his country in the United...

Ernest E. Saari

Ernest E. Saari

Nov 14, 2018

Ernest E. Saari, 90, Maple, WI resident, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. He was born on March 10, 1928 in Maple, WI to Matt and Hilda (Aho) Saari.

Ernest was employed as a grain inspector for Farmers Union Elevator (Harvest States) retiring after thirty-eight years of service. He enjoyed...

Russell E. Erickson

Russell E. Erickson

Nov 13, 2018

Russell E. Erickson, 90, of Superior, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born August 6, 1928, in Superior, son of Hokem and Myrtle (Christianson) Erickson.

Russ proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

On July 16, 1955, in Superior, Russell...

William Kimmes Cosgrove

William Kimmes Cosgrove

Nov 13, 2018

William Kimmes Cosgrove, 66, of Burnsville, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at his mother's home in Gordon.

Bill was born in Superior on Sept 11, 1952 the son of Jack and Dolly Cosgrove.

He owned and operated Laserfax in the Twin Cities area. Bill loved writing and playing music. He also enjoyed going fishing. Most...

Lori A. Bolin

Lori A. Bolin

Nov 11, 2018

Lori A. Bolin, 56, Superior resident, died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at her home. She was born on July 1, 1962 to James and Laverne (Holmaas) Bolin.

Lori graduated from high school and worked at President’s as a bookkeeper for many years. She loved animals and would take cats into her home and take care of them....

Verlyn L. Peterson

Verlyn L. Peterson

Nov 11, 2018

Verlyn L. Peterson, 91, lifelong Lakeside area resident, died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Middle River Health & Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI. He was born in Lakeside, WI on February 4, 1927, the son of Chester Victor Lawrence  and Ruth ( Beckman) Peterson.

He graduated from Lake Nebagamon High School  and went on to serve...

Susan B. Williamson

Susan B. Williamson

Nov 11, 2018

Susan B. Williamson, 74, resident of Superior, WI, died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Superior Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Columbus, GA, March 19, 1944, the daughter of Aubrey and Mary (Noble) Boggs.

She graduated high school and went on to earn her associate’s degree in accounting, later working for Southern Foods in Georgia for many...

Robert "Bob" J. Schoneberger

Robert "Bob" J. Schoneberger

Nov 11, 2018

Bob Schoneberger, age 60, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Sunday, November 11, 2018, near his beloved hunting shack in Northern Wisconsin.  He was born September 11 th , 1958, in Bemidji, MN, to Betty and Joe Schoneberger.

Bob was a 1976 graduate of Bemidji High School and received his BSME in Mechanical Engineering from...

Arnold E. Flagstad

Arnold E. Flagstad

Nov 9, 2018

Arnold E. Flagstad, 90, lifelong Superior resident, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Villa Marina in Superior. He was born October 9, 1928 in Superior, WI to Louis and Mildred (Anderson) Flagstad.

Arnold graduated from Central High School in Superior and went on to work for Burlington Northern Railroad as a carman. He married Marilyn Anderson on...

Florence M. Cockerham

Florence M. Cockerham

Nov 9, 2018

Florence M. (Strickler) Cockerham, 71, of Superior, died Friday, November 9, 2018, at her residence.

There will be no service.

Gerald "Jerry" B. Conner, Sr.

Gerald "Jerry" B. Conner, Sr.

Nov 8, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" B. Conner, Sr., 85, of Superior, died Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, surrounded by his family.

He was born September 13, 1933, in Superior, son of Donald and Anna (Wick) Conner.

Jerry retired in 1994 as an electrical supervisor, from Enbridge Energy (Lakehead Pipeline).

He served in...

Jay Becker

Jay Becker

Nov 7, 2018

Jay Becker, 46, of Superior, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at his residence.

He was born April 19, 1972, in Jacksonville, FL, son of Tom and Patricia (Haukkala) Becker.

Jay resided in Superior most of his life.

He worked construction and was a member of Local #1091.

His hobbies included hunting,...

Roger A. Lambert

Roger A. Lambert

Nov 7, 2018

Roger A. Lambert, 79, lifelong resident of Superior, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

He was born in Superior on February 1, 1939, the son of Walter 'Bud' and Elizabeth Lambert.

He graduated from East High School in 1958 and then earned his Bachelor's degree from University...

Robert W. Thatcher

Robert W. Thatcher

Nov 6, 2018

Robert W. Thatcher, 89, of Superior, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth.

He was born in Webb Lake, WI, on May 12, 1929, the son of Maurice and Ella Thatcher.

Bob served honorably with the Army during the Korean Conflict.  He worked as a milk man for Arrowhead Dairy before...

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