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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...

Karl F. Malmquist

Karl F. Malmquist

May 19, 2018

Karl F. Malmquist, 87, of Superior, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Karl was born in Superior on Feb. 18, 1931 the son of Carl and Emma Malmquist.

He had worked as a welder for many years at US Steel. He also was a painter. He enjoyed fishing, socializing at...

Mary Frances Robek

Mary Frances Robek

May 18, 2018

Mary Frances Robek, 92, longtime Superior resident died, Friday, May 18, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born January 30, 1927, the daughter of Stephen and Mary Robek, and sister to Joseph robek.

Mary earned her Bachelor of Engineering at the UW, Whitewater and her Masters of Business Administration at the...

Sylvia Ann Patterson

Sylvia Ann Patterson

May 17, 2018

Sylvia Ann Patterson, 83, a Superior resident, entered into eternal life on May 17, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was married to Robert E. Patterson of Superior, WI.

Sylvia was born on May 27, 1934 in Monroe County, WI, on Fish Creek Ridge to Wilhelm and Clara (Johnson) Kirkeeng. She was baptized and...

Allan "Skip" M. Jones

Allan "Skip" M. Jones

May 15, 2018

Allan Marshall "Skip" Jones, 67, of South Range, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

He was born in Duluth, son of Bill and Betty (Estling-Kunert) Jones.

In his early years, Skip lived in the Town of Lakeside, and graduated from Northwestern High School.

He was married to Becky Gotelaere, and...

Audrey A. Smith

Audrey A. Smith

May 12, 2018

Audrey A. Smith, 86, longtime East End resident, died Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 27, 1931 in Superior, WI to George and Lil (Carlson) Selvik.

Audrey graduated in 1949 from the former East High School and then she went on to receive...

Edward N. Erickson

Edward N. Erickson

May 12, 2018

Edward Neal Erickson of Superior peacefully passed away on May 12, 2018, at the age of 90.  While his strength and spirit will be greatly missed, he will remain alive in the hearts and minds of all who were blessed to have known him.

Ed was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on February 27, 1928, and raised in...

Deborah "Debbie" J. Gerding

Deborah "Debbie" J. Gerding

May 11, 2018

Deborah "Debbie" J. Gerding, 68, of Superior, died Friday, May 11, 2018, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born September 20, 1949, in Superior, daughter of James and Delores (Wallin) Kirkwood.

On July 9, 1971, in Duluth, Deborah Jean Kirkwood and Merrill Raymond Gerding, Jr., were united in marriage.

For...

Wayne M. Kakko

Wayne M. Kakko

May 10, 2018

Wayne M. Kakko, 67, of Superior, died Thursday, May 10, 2018, at McKenzie Manor, Superior.

He was born August 13, 1950, in Superior, son of Matt and Jenny (Granlund) Kakko.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018, at the Challenge Center, 39 N. 25th Street East, Superior.

Reverend Dr. Joan E. Goebel

Reverend Dr. Joan E. Goebel

May 9, 2018

Reverend Doctor Joan Goebel, born November 1, 1943, passed on May 9, 2018, at the age of 74.  She was born in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Kenneth Burington and Ella (Beach) Burington.

Surviving are her husband, Rev. Dr. Laurence Goebel; son, Michael Strahm; daughter, Alisa Strahm; four grandchildren, Dylan Damarrow, Christopher Paplior, Michael and Alana Strahm; three step-children,...

Sharon Y. Nault

Sharon Y. Nault

May 8, 2018

Sharon Y. Nault, 75, of Superior, died peacefully at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, of Alzheimer's Disease.

She was born June 10, 1942, in Superior, daughter of George and Adeline (Ely) Kilgore.

Sharon worked many years in food service for the school district of Superior.

Some of her interests included spending time at the...

Norma L. Fechtelkotter

Norma L. Fechtelkotter

May 7, 2018

Norma Leone Fechtelkotter, 88, longtime Poplar, WI resident, died peacefully in her sleep, Monday, May 7, 2018. She was born in Duluth, MN September 27, 1929, the daughter of Stener and Mabel (Ottun) Thorson.

Norma graduated from high school and went on to attend the former St. Luke’s School of Nursing and worked as a nurse for...

John Michael Tollas

John Michael Tollas

May 6, 2018

John Michael Tollas, 61, of Poplar, WI, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 in his residence. He was born in Anoka, MN, January 22, 1957, the son of Edward C. and Frances Mae (Davids) Tollas.

John graduated from Anoka High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy.

He was a...

Florence (Munnings) Voynich

Florence (Munnings) Voynich

May 6, 2018

Florence (Munnings) Voynich, 98, near lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior. She was born the daughter of Jeannette and George Munnings.

She attended Superior schools, graduating from Superior State, now UWS, and earned a master’s degree in Library Science from UW Madison.

Her teaching career included...

Dennis Lee Wold

Dennis Lee Wold

May 5, 2018

Dennis Lee Wold, 61, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, May 5, 2018 in J.A. Wedum Hospice Facility in Brooklyn Park, MN. He was born in Superior, WI, March 8, 1957, the son of Leroy and Patricia (Fitzgerald) Wold.

Dennis worked for the state of Minnesota as a Rehabilitation Counselor for many years.

He is survived...

Charles J. Robinson

Charles J. Robinson

May 5, 2018

Charles J. Robinson, 15, Superior resident, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born on July 16, 2002 in Grantsburg, WI to Darren Moyer and Tera Robinson.

He loved food, family, friends and playing football and was a “Spartan” through and through. He was a passionate gamer and loved his Xbox. He especially loved spending...

Bette Elaine Rubel

Bette Elaine Rubel

May 2, 2018

Bette Elaine Rubel, 90, lifelong Superior resident, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior June 18, 1927, the daughter of Gordon and Mena (Hagen) Thomas.

Bette graduated from East High School in Superior.

She was united in marriage to George Rubel in 1948,...

John D. Witroski

John D. Witroski

Apr 30, 2018

John D. Witroski, 78, Superior resident, died Monday, April 30, 2018 in his home. He was born on April 3, 1940 in Superior, WI to Alvin and Regina (Rutkoski) Witroski.

John served his country in the United States Navy. He worked and lived in Minneapolis for over thirty years and was the Assistant Supervisor for Shamrock Printing...

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