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Nicole Lynne Sampson

Nicole Lynne Sampson

Aug 16, 2018

Nicole Lynne Sampson, 45, former Duluth and Superior area resident, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, MN. She was born on October 16, 1972 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Jack and Jeri (Hill) Walsburg.

She married Robert Sampson on December 20, 2014 in Superior, WI. She...

Dennis W. Schumacher

Dennis W. Schumacher

Aug 14, 2018

Dennis Schumacher, 76, Brule, WI resident, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in his home. Arrangements are pending with Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home.

Lorraine A. Gambeski

Lorraine A. Gambeski

Aug 14, 2018

Lorraine A. Gambeski, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Superior Rehabilitation Center.

Lorraine was born on Sept. 21, 1926 the daughter of Maurice and Margaret O'Connell.

She had worked as a credit manager for the Superior Telegram for many years. She was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King,...

Ronald J. Root

Ronald J. Root

Aug 13, 2018

Ronald J. Root, 63, Superior resident, died Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 14, 1955 in Superior, WI to Erling and Betty (Beetcher) Root.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He married Laurie Parker on April 24, 1998 and they celebrated twenty years of...

Ruth Lintelmann

Ruth Lintelmann

Aug 13, 2018

Ruth Waldin Lintelmann, 96, of Poplar, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, August 13, 2018, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab.

Ruth was born in Kingsdale, MN, on July 7, 1922, the daughter of Andrew and Ragna (Staurseth) Waldin.

She had worked at the Poplar Post office for 33 years....

Carolyn S. Dalbec

Carolyn S. Dalbec

Aug 11, 2018

Carolyn S. Dalbec, 66, Superior resident, died Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on February 28, 1952 in Superior, WI to George and Rose (Koehler) Raunio.

She was the head housekeeper for Days Inn for over thirty years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and cooking.

Carolyn is survived...

Robert L. Gruebele

Robert L. Gruebele

Aug 11, 2018

Robert L. Gruebele, 81, Maple, WI resident, died Saturday, August 11, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. He was born on July 18, 1937 in Brule, WI to Edward and Martha (Leaf) Gruebele.

Robert was a truck driver for Grube Transfer for twenty years retiring in 1987. He married Carol Hill on June 3, 1961...

Blair "Steven" Cadotte

Blair "Steven" Cadotte

Aug 9, 2018

Blair “Steven” Cadotte, 58, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, August 9, 2018. He was born on August 19, 1959 to Blair and Ramona Cadotte.

Steve was a talented artist who worked as a Graphic Designer at Graph Mark Custom Printing. In addition to his art, he enjoyed fishing, reading, vintage sports, fantasy football and...

Leon Joseph Stilwell

Leon Joseph Stilwell

Aug 8, 2018

Leon Joseph Stilwell, 82, lifelong Superior area resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, Wisconsin surrounded by family. He was born in Oklahoma on July 30, 1936 the son of Ora and Harriett Stilwell.

Leon earned his Master’s Degree in Education from UWS. He was...

Theresa 'Tuna Fish' Smith

Theresa 'Tuna Fish' Smith

Aug 8, 2018

Theresa 'Tuna Fish' Smith, 63, of Superior, began her journey into the spirit world with her sisters by her side, on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

She was born to Bernard and Margaret Smith on August 27, 1954, in Washburn, WI.

When she was 3 years old, they moved from the Town of Russell to Superior...

Jean Anne Spesock

Jean Anne Spesock

Aug 7, 2018

Jean Anne Spesock, 81, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, in hospice care at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, MN.

She was born in Superior, WI, on November 30, 1936, to Lola and Milton C. Nelson.

She retired in 2002 from the Douglas County Treasurer's Office after 26 years of service.

Jean is...

Patricia Anne Carlson

Patricia Anne Carlson

Aug 6, 2018

Patricia Anne Carlson, 82, of Lindstrom, MN, and formerly of Superior, died Monday, August 6, 2018, at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, following a lengthy illness.

She was born September 12, 1935, in Spooner, WI, daughter of Kenneth Platz and Helen (Scanlon) Griffin.

In addition to her role as homemaker, Pat served many years...

Myrtle L. Hunter

Myrtle L. Hunter

Aug 4, 2018

Mrs. Myrtle L. (DeMars) Hunter, 90, of Superior, passed away of natural causes Saturday, August 4, 2018, surrounded by family at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Superior.

She was born in Rice Lake, WI, on June 18, 1928, the daughter of Felix and Ruth DeMars.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F....

Helen J. Birch

Helen J. Birch

Aug 2, 2018

Helen J. Birch, age 96, Superior area resident, passed away on August 2, 2018. She was born on September 27, 1921 to Joseph and Justine (Kerhart) Depta. Helen attended the Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from the old Cathedral High School in 1938. She attended Wisconsin State Teachers College for one year. She married Thaddeus “Ted” Birch in...

Margaret "Peggy" G. Jorgenson

Margaret "Peggy" G. Jorgenson

Aug 2, 2018

Margaret "Peggy" G. Jorgenson, 59, of Superior, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, at her residence.

She was born December 12, 1958, in Superior, daughter of Elmer and Shirleyan (Parker) Erickson.

Some of her interests included babysitting and child care, and watching TV, especially the Minnesota Vikings.

She was preceded in death by her...

Glen James Dickenson

Glen James Dickenson

Aug 1, 2018

Glenn James Dickenson, age 85, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday August 1, 2018 at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN, with his son by his side. He was born on February 26, 1933, in Superior, Wisconsin to Roy F. and Irene Katherine (Sewall) Dickenson. Glenn was a Korean War veteran and served...

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (Fleissner) Gronski

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (Fleissner) Gronski

Jul 31, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Fleissner) Gronski, 76, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN.  She was born on October 22, 1941 in Superior, WI to Harold and Elaine (Cullen) Fleissner.

She graduated from Central High School in 1959 and went on to the University of Wisconsin-Superior.Betty spent many...

Rose M. Snydle

Rose M. Snydle

Jul 30, 2018

Rose M. Snydle, age 73, a longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, died on Monday, July 30, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. She was held by her husband, Chet, of 55 years and surrounded by her family during her last moments. She was born on April 10, 1945 in West Allis,...

John "Jack" E. Thompson

John "Jack" E. Thompson

Jul 30, 2018

John "Jack" E. Thompson, 72, of Foxboro, died Monday, July 30, 2018, at his residence.

He was born November 28, 1945 in Superior, son of Clement and Viola (Wester) Thompson.

On May 7th, 1966, in Foxboro, WI, John E. Thompson and Linda L. Corbin, were united in marriage.

Jack was a union carpenter...

John Wesley Graves

John Wesley Graves

Jul 28, 2018

John Wesley Graves, 88, of Superior, died Saturday, July 28, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by loved ones while under hospice care.

He was born July 28, 1930, in Glen Rock, Wyoming, son of Charles and Stella (Zemba) Graves.

John was married to Claudia "Tootsie" Jacobson for 48 years, until her death in 2002.

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