Obituaries

Apr 28, 2018

Emily J. Jerome, 92, Superior resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on February 26, 1926 in Deer River, MN to Robert “Dewey” and Louise (Bruder) Phelps.

She grew up in Hibbing, MN and graduated from Hibbing High School in...

Apr 26, 2018

Harlan B. Rhodes, 82, of Superior, died Thursday, April 26, 2018, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

He was born in Argonne, WI, on April 6, 1936, the son of Benjamin and Charlotte Rhodes.

Early in Harlan's career he was a community college social studies teacher in Kaukauna, WI.  After moving to Superior, he...

Apr 23, 2018

Mildred L. Ahlborg, 94, of Superior suffered a stroke and peacefully passed away April 23, 2018 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Millie was born Aug 3, 1923, in Superior, to Richard and Ellen (Neelund) Hill. She attended lower school in Wentworth and graduated from Central High School, where she was a member of choir and...

Apr 22, 2018

Edwin “Ed” E. Hall, 96, Lake Nebagamon resident, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care Center in Superior. He was born on August 12, 1921 in Hibbing, MN to Judd and Ruth (Golden) Hall.

He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was...

Apr 19, 2018

Dolores M. LaBarge, 98, of Superior, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth.

Visitation will be from 10 until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior.  The celebrant will be Reverend Father Andrew Ricci.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Superior....

Apr 16, 2018

Wesley William Willoughby, 91, of Iron River, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018.

He was born in Ashland, WI, on September 10, 1926, to Charles and Marion Willoughby.

Wesley went to school and lived in Iron River until he enlisted in the Army serving in World War II in the South Pacific with the...

Apr 15, 2018

Frank S. Stepan, 89, of Superior, died Sunday, April 15, 2018.

Frank was born on Nov. 16, 1928 in Breitung Township, MN the son of Martin and Katherine Stepan.

He graduated from Tower- Soudan High School in Northern MN. Frank served his country in the Army as a medic from 1946-1949. Following his service, he...

Apr 12, 2018

William “Bill” E. Johnson, 73, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 in Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation in Superior. He was born in San Francisco, CA, August 21, 1944, the son of William E. and Anna (Bjork) Johnson, where he lived for one year before relocating to Superior.

He graduated from the former East High...

Apr 11, 2018

Helen St. Onge, 94, Superior resident, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on June 29, 1923 in Superior and lived in ‘East End’ nearly all of those years.  She raised her family there while being a member of the St. Francis Church congregation. In addition to her family, she enjoyed...

Apr 10, 2018

Jay Viggiano, 68, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Duluth, MN.

Jay was born on March 5, 1950, to James and Muriel Viggiano.  He graduated SSHS in 1968 and went to UWS.  Jay owned and operated Jokers Wild, a local bar for many years.  After marrying Sue, he worked for the...

Apr 10, 2018

Wesley William Keene, Jr., of Superior, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center.

He was born November 10, 1931, in St. Paul, MN, to Wesley William Keene and Margery (Corbin) Keene.

After moving to Moose Junction, WI, with his parents at the age of three, he attended Engine Hill School until...

Apr 10, 2018

Joann R. Liberty, 68, of Superior, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth.

She was born in Hayward, WI, on October 13, 1949, the daughter of Albert and Margaret Liberty.

Joann was a member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.  She enjoyed going shopping. Most important to her...

Apr 9, 2018

Mary I. (Gall) Hammer, 90, lifelong resident of Superior, died peacefully Monday, April 9, 2018 in Encompass Healthcare in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior, September 6, 1927, the daughter of Mary (Vas) and Martin Gall Sr.

She attended the former St. Patrick’s Grade School in Superior and was a graduate of Cathedral High School’s class...

Apr 8, 2018

Bonnie J. Mohr, 81, Superior, WI resident, died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Stardusk House Assisting Living Center. She was born on November 24, 1936 in Duluth, MN to Chester Leander and Eleanor Haugen.  Her stepfather, Carl Ekman raised her from the time she was a toddler.

Bonnie was a CNA for over...

Apr 7, 2018

Richard H. Riedasch, 96, Superior resident, died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at New Perspective in Superior. He was born on July 1, 1921 at the family home in South Range, WI to Vern and Mable (Korupp) Riedasch.

Richard was the billing supervisor for the Great Northern Railroad for twenty-five years retiring in 1970. He was a member...

Apr 7, 2018

Henry A. 'Hank' Niemann, Jr., 78, of Foxboro, died of heart failure on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his residence, in the loving care of his girlfriend Kathy Mains, her family, and Essentia Hospice. Hank was born on Aug. 23, 1939 in Brighton, WI the son of Henry and Lorraine Niemann.

Hank served his country enlisting in...

Apr 3, 2018

Lorraine Edith (Nurmi) Mikkola, 88, Superior and formerly of Brule, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. Lorraine was born on March 21, 1930 in Superior, WI to Werner and Anna (Saari) Nurmi. After her mother’s death in 1933, she lived with relatives Eino and Marie Aho in Maple.

She...

Apr 2, 2018

Lorraine K. Autio, 90, lifelong Maple, WI resident, died Monday, April 2, 2018 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 14, 1927 in Maple, WI to Hjalmer and Hannah (Salo) Walman.

Lorraine worked as a CNA at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center for many years and prior to that farmed. She...

Apr 2, 2018

Victor Lenhart, age 96, of Cornucopia, Wisconsin, passed away on April 2, 2018 in Superior, Wisconsin, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born March 23, 1922, in Allentown, PA, son of Julius and Mary (Gross) Lenhart.

Vic was independent, his life a reflection of his beliefs and values.  He and his cherished wife, Monda...

Mar 29, 2018

Lillian F. (Cain) Bergstrom, 102, of Superior, WI, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018. She was born in Bottineau, ND on February 21, 1916, the daughter of Ulysses and Alice (Stokes) Thompson.

Lillian long held a deep faith in her Lord and Savior and all who knew her were touched by her kindness, caring and love...