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Molly B. Spang

Molly B. Spang

Jun 6, 2018

Molly B. Spang, 32, formerly of Superior and currently living in St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands, left us too soon after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Molly was born in Duluth, MN on July 13, 1985 the daughter of Thomas Spang and Maureen (Olson) Plaunt.

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Debora S. Sampson

Debora S. Sampson

Jun 5, 2018

Debora S. Sampson, 50, of Superior, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her residence.

Debora was born in Duluth on Aug. 23, 1967 the daughter of William and Susan Sampson. She graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1985.

She enjoyed fishing, watching the Green Bay Packers and spending time with her...

Alice Lahti

Alice Lahti

Jun 4, 2018

A lice Lahti, 80, Maple, WI resident, died Monday, June 4, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on February 7, 1938 in Superior, WI.

Alice was a member of the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church in Maple, WI. She enjoyed meeting with her Breakfast Club every Thursday for the last 30 years and...

Justice Lynn Kennedy

Justice Lynn Kennedy

Jun 4, 2018

Justice Lynn Kennedy took her rightful throne on June 4, 2018 at 10:10 p.m.

She is survived by her mother, Scotty Spencer; her father, Andrew Kennedy; step-father, Gary Jendrzejewski; her Tom-Tom; 5 brothers, Sy O'Niell (Kali Cole), Ty (Nikki) Kennedy, Damen Rankin, Justin Slosson, and Raven Kennedy; 3 sisters, Sammi Slosson (Chase Killoran), Autumn Slosson, and Darinn...

Roger Clarence Hoff

Roger Clarence Hoff

Jun 3, 2018

Roger C. Hoff, 80, of Superior, died Sunday, June 3, 2018, at his residence.

He was born September 12, 1937, in Superior, son of Clarence and Marian (Anderson) Hoff.

Roger attended Superior Central High School.

He worked for over 35 years in the railroad industry, retiring as a switchman for the BNSF railroad....

Dennis "Denny" J. Houle, Sr.

Dennis "Denny" J. Houle, Sr.

Jun 2, 2018

Dennis “Denny” James Houle Sr., 57, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 2, 2018, with his family by his side. Denny was born May 31, 1961, in Superior, WI, the son of LeRoy Sr. and Arlene (Biolo) Houle.

Denny grew up in Superior with many siblings.  He always had a beautiful smile on his face, enjoyed playing pool...

Dexter James St. George Ojeda

Dexter James St. George Ojeda

May 30, 2018

Dexter James St. George Ojeda, 11, Duluth resident, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 24, 2007 in Minneapolis, MN to Jennifer Lynn St. George and Manuel Lee St. George Ojeda.

Dexter was a 5 th grader at Laura MacArthur Elementary School and loved being a kid.

Dexter is...

Gary Peterson

Gary Peterson

May 29, 2018

Gary Peterson

James Gary Peterson, of Superior, WI died Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was born on July 27, 1949 in Superior, WI. He was in the Navy for 22+ years, and has been to the North Pole TWICE. He was ‘Buttons the Clown’ who could play the harmonica while walking on his hands. He was athletic,...

Carl David Bergstrom

Carl David Bergstrom

May 26, 2018

Carl David Bergstrom, 90, of Superior. went to his eternal home on Saturday, May 26, 2018.  He was born on December 22, 1927 to Martin and Maria (Johansson) Bergstrom in Haparanda, Sweden.  After his schooling, he joined Sweden's Army and served as a fire fighter. He worked in a bakery, learning the trade. In 1950, as a young man,...

Walter L. "Micky" Nilsen

Walter L. "Micky" Nilsen

May 24, 2018

Walter L. “Micky” Nilsen, 84, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior June 10, 1933, the son of Walter Nilsen Sr. and Lottie (Parzych) Nilsen.

Micky served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and was stationed in...

Edith "Billie" Olson

Edith "Billie" Olson

May 23, 2018

Edith “Billie” Olson, 64, Superior resident, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her home. She was born on July 23, 1953 in Superior, WI to Daniel and Edith (Dauplaise) Stefanowski.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior where she was very active in the Theatre. She was a real estate...

Anna Mae Routh

Anna Mae Routh

May 23, 2018

Anna Mae Routh, age 88, former Superior resident, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at home in Oulu, WI, surrounded by family. Anna was born on July 5, 1929 in Blueberry, WI, the daughter of William and Myrtle (Sharp) DeRosia.

She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1947 and later attended the Superior State Teachers College. She...

Julie Marie Laberdie

Julie Marie Laberdie

May 23, 2018

Julie Marie Laberdie, 62, of Superior, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer, at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth surrounded by her family.

Julie was born on February 8, 1956 the daughter of Otis and Dorothy Aney.

Her family was most important to her, especially her grandchildren.

She was...

Bernadine Sampson

Bernadine Sampson

May 22, 2018

Bernadine Sampson, 80, South Range, WI resident, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born on April 29, 1938 in Superior, WI to Paul and Serafina (Karaba) Hudacek. She was the ninth child of a family of thirteen.

Bernadine married Richard “Dick” Sampson on October 17, 1959 and they celebrated...

Helen Susan Maul

Helen Susan Maul

May 22, 2018

Helen Susan Maul, 45, longtime resident of Superior, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 22, 2018. She was born in Duluth, MN, August 17, 1972, the daughter of Robert C. and Soon Ja (Kwon) Olsen.

After graduating high school, Helen went on to receive her associates degree as a Paralegal, and for many years she worked in the Clerk...

Maxine P. Bong

Maxine P. Bong

May 20, 2018

Maxine P. Bong, 87. Longtime Superior resident, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on June 29, 1930 in Hayward, WI, the daughter of Herman and Effie (Christ) Lindholm.

Maxine was a graduate of the former Central High School, class of 1948.

As a senior...

Daniel J. Conway

Daniel J. Conway

May 20, 2018

Daniel J. Conway, elite runner, ukulele strummer, teacher and coach, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, four months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Superior, WI on January 28, 1939 to Daniel Sr. and Kathrine, Dan attended Superior Cathedral High where he played basketball and football. At Superior State...

Marilyn Bergquist Parish

Marilyn Bergquist Parish

May 20, 2018

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Marilyn Bergquist Parish on May 20, 2018.

Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Nebagamon June 15.  Visitation will be from 10am -1 pm with lunch served at noon. Pastor Darrell Kyle will...

Dennis Lowell Mcdonald

Dennis Lowell Mcdonald

May 19, 2018

Dennis Lowell McDonald was born December 12, 1937 and grew up in Piedmont Hillside attending St. Clements School. His father Francis was of Ojibwe and Scottish heritage, his mother Margaret was born to Swedish immigrants. When asked what he was most proud of in his lifetime Dennis replied, “I’m proud that I always worked.” At 13 years old Dennis...

Marianne Peters

Marianne Peters

May 19, 2018

Marianne Peters, 89, longtime Superior resident died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior.  She was born on August 8, 1928 in Varmland Sweden to Hilding and Annie (Holmdahl) Larson.

She was a graduate of Superior Central High School class of 1946, and was a member of the All School Reunion...

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