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Jacquelyn "Jackie" A. Storie

Jacquelyn "Jackie" A. Storie

Mar 5, 2018

Jacquelyn “Jackie” A. Storie, 77, Superior resident, died Monday, March 5, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

A Celebration of Life and Time of Remembrance will be held at a later date in Superior.

Marjorie S. Tracy (Stack)

Marjorie S. Tracy (Stack)

Mar 3, 2018

Marjorie (Stack) Tracy 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Marge was born in Superior to her parents William C. and Margaret Stack on July 12, 1933. Marge attended Cathedral School from elementary through high school where she met her husband Jim Tracy, a fellow classmate of the Cathedral High School...

Thomas Francis Lesage

Thomas Francis Lesage

Mar 3, 2018

Thomas Francis LeSage, 79, a Superior native, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Superior Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on September 27, 1938 in Superior, WI, the son of Coad A. and Mary (McNamara) LeSage.

Tom was raised in Superior, and attended Cathedral Grade School and Cathedral High School, graduating in 1956.

He...

Laurence "Larry" A. Zoldos

Laurence "Larry" A. Zoldos

Feb 28, 2018

Laurence “Larry” A. Zoldos, 64, Superior resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Larry was born on January 16, 1954 in Ashland County, WI to Andrew and Jewell (Thomas) Zoldos. He lived in the Superior area for forty-three years.

He graduated from Milwaukee Area...

Cheryl L. Brew

Cheryl L. Brew

Feb 28, 2018

Cheryl L. Brew, 58, of Superior, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born July 22, 1959, in Superior, daughter of Robert V. Brew, Sr. and Mary H. (Everson) Brew.

Cheryl worked many years in the health services profession as a C.N.A.

Some of her many...

Robert "Rob" Gene Leach

Robert "Rob" Gene Leach

Feb 27, 2018

Robert “Rob” Gene Leach, 76, longtime resident of Superior, WI died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Superior, November 28, 1941, the son of Oscar S. and Mary (Miller) Leach.

He graduated from Central High School in Superior, and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army as...

Janice C. Ackerson

Janice C. Ackerson

Feb 26, 2018

Janice C. Ackerson, 75, longtime Superior area resident, died Monday, February 26, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in July 8, 1942 on Scott Airforce Base in Belleville, IL, the daughter of William and Ethel (Klein) Hunter.

She graduated from the former East High School in Superior, and went on...

Stella M. "Sally" Larochelle

Stella M. "Sally" Larochelle

Feb 25, 2018

Stella M. “Sally” LaRochelle, 92, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living in Superior. She was born in Superior, August 10, 1925, the daughter of Adolf and Josephine (Sawicki) Jenda.

Sally dedicated her life to caring for others through her CNA work at St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Southdale Nursing...

Leroy W. Lepasti

Leroy W. Lepasti

Feb 25, 2018

Leroy William Lepasti, 85, of Poplar, WI, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at his home following a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson’s surrounded by his family. Leroy was born on August 23, 1932 in Marengo, WI to William and Flora (Sukanen) Lepasti.

He graduated in 1950 from Ashland High School in Ashland, WI. Leroy served...

Norman T. Bartylla

Norman T. Bartylla

Feb 25, 2018

Norman Thomas Bartylla, age 85, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 in Superior, WI. He was born February 21, 1933 in Superior, WI, the son of Norbert and Veronica (Dudek) Bartylla.

Norman served his country in the United States Army from 1953-1955. He was stationed in Korea where he operated locomotives for the army and was very...

Donald L. Pearson

Donald L. Pearson

Feb 25, 2018

Donald L. Pearson, 74, of Superior, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

Donald was born on November 3, 1943 the son of Kenneth and Rose Pearson.

He had worked at Kopper's for 37 years. Following his retirement, he worked at NAPA as a parts driver.

Don was an...

Deborah Sue Paine

Deborah Sue Paine

Feb 24, 2018

Deborah Sue Paine, age 57, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Wasilla, AK while visiting her daughter and her family. A Celebration of Life will begin at 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Vintage Italian Pizza, 1201 Tower Avenue, Superior. The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence...

Loretta Mae Rose

Loretta Mae Rose

Feb 21, 2018

Loretta Mae Rose, 84, lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, April 28, 1933, the daughter of Cornelia Grube.

Loretta enjoyed her years as a homemaker. She was an avid gardener and loved animals.

She is survived by her children,...

Steven D. Eastman

Steven D. Eastman

Feb 19, 2018

Steven D. Eastman, 48, of Superior, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at his residence.

Steven was born in Superior on Dec. 16, 1969 the son of Harold Eastman and Carolyn (Johnson) Murray.

Steve was an avid Minnesota Vikings Fan. He enjoyed going fishing and barbequing. He also had volunteered at the Salvation Army food shelf....

Karen E. Cockerham

Karen E. Cockerham

Feb 19, 2018

Karen E. Cockerham, 69, of Foxboro, died Monday, February 19, 2018, at her residence.

She was born November 3, 1948, in Superior, daughter of Bruce and Beverly (Anderson) Conklin.

Karen was a graduate of Bayview High School in Milwaukee.

Some of her interests included making candy, especially rock candy and peanut brittle, crocheting,...

Marcia (Cockson) Suoja

Marcia (Cockson) Suoja

Feb 17, 2018

Marcia (Cockson) Suoja, 72, died February 17, 2018 in North Carolina, with her daughters and granddaughter by her side.

Marcia was a lifelong resident of Superior. She spent most of her career at Chef's and The Library restaurants and in later years loved working with the kids in the cafeteria at Superior Senior High School. She was...

Craig D. Sundholm

Craig D. Sundholm

Feb 15, 2018

Craig D. Sundholm, 58, longtime Lakeside and South Range, WI resident, died Thursday, February 15, 2018 at his home.

Per Craig’s wishes no public services will be held.

The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5 th Street, Superior is assisting the family with arrangements.

Steven E. Brown

Steven E. Brown

Feb 14, 2018

Steven E. Brown, 65, Superior resident, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at his home.

Per Steven’s wishes, no public services will be held.

The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5 th Street, Superior is assisting the family with arrangements.

William L. Fennessey

William L. Fennessey

Feb 13, 2018

William L Fennessey, 88, a longtime resident of Superior, Wis. died peacefully at Franciscan Health Center, Duluth, Minnesota, with family by his side on Tuesday February 13, 2018 He was born  June 11, 1929  in Ashland, Wisconsin to Florence (Girouard) and Leo Fennessey. He is survived by his children, William (Marsha) Fennessey, Bonnie (Ron Zawacki) Nolan, Tom (Cindy) Fennessey,...

Peter Q. Longrie

Peter Q. Longrie

Feb 11, 2018

Peter Q. Longrie, 62, a Superior resident, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was born on February 11, 1956 in Superior to Quentin and Alice (McDonnell) Longrie.

He attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School and graduated from Superior Senior High School. For many years he worked in the construction industry in Houston, TX. He returned to...

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