Ellen Mary Anderson
Jan 24, 2018
Ellen Mary Anderson passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth at age 102. She lived in Superior for 99 of her nearly 103 years. She was a very good student, so she became a teacher. She taught in one room school houses in Douglas County, WI. She then became a wife, a mother,...
Ronald "Ron" P. Gronski
Jan 24, 2018
Ronald “Ron” P. Gronski, 78, longtime Superior resident, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. He was born on April 8, 1939 in Superior, WI to Peter and Regina (Kulas) Gronski.
Ron was a 1957 graduate of the former Central High School in Superior. He served his country in the United...
Barbara A. Johnson
Jan 20, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Ann (Sickler) Johnson announces her passing after a brief illness, on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the age of 78 years.
Barbara was born to Elmer and Marie Sickler in Minnesota, on October 10, 1939. She moved to Superior, WI as a child and stayed. It was...
Joann D. Erickson
Jan 18, 2018
JoAnn D. Erickson, 84, of Waskish, MN, died Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Superior Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Superior.
She was born July 26, 1933, in Duluth, daughter of Andrew and Hilda (Jorgensen) Ronding.
JoAnn was a member of the All-American Club, Duluth, and the Duluth Elks Lodge # 133.
JoAnn was an...
James T. Pawlikowski
Jan 16, 2018
James T. Pawlikowski, 77, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on April 1, 1940 in Superior, WI to Walter and Margaret (DeBruyne) Pawlikowski.
He graduated from the former Cathedral High School. After high school, he served in the National Guard and attended vocational college. He...
Robert J. Mcnelis
Jan 15, 2018
Robert J. McNelis, 55, of Superior, died Monday, January 15, 2018 at his residence.
Robert was born in Duluth, MN on June 27, 1962 the son of John and Francis (Kelly) McNelis.
He graduated from Duluth Central High School with the class of 1980 and then served his country enlisting in the Army. He worked...
Raymond "Ray" D. Eliason
Jan 14, 2018
Raymond “Ray” D. Eliason, 68, longtime Superior resident, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior. He was born on September 24, 1949 in Berlin, Germany to Donald and Gerda (Scherra) Eliason.
He was a 1968 graduate of Superior Senior High School and was a self-employed carpenter for many years. He was...
John R. Archambault
Jan 13, 2018
J ohn R. Archambault, 82, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Superior, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on October 8, 1935 in Superior, WI to Whitney and Freda (Hill) Archambault. John married Luella Rouse on January 21, 1956 and they celebrated fifty-six years of marriage before her passing...
Carl W. Cordts
Jan 13, 2018
Carl W. Cordts, 90, longtime Patzau and Superior area resident, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on May 12, 1927 in Washburn, WI to Fred and Edna (Worseck) Cordts.
Carl served his country in the United States Army in the motor pool while stationed in Germany.
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Arthur J. Amys
Jan 13, 2018
Arthur J. Amys, 83, died Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center surrounded by his family.
Art was born in Superior on March 18, 1934, the son of Caesar and Cecelia (Archambeault) Amys. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1952 and married the love of his life, Betty Johnson, on July 18 1953. ...
Philip W. Cobb
Jan 8, 2018
Philip W. Cobb 79 passed away January 8, 2018 due to heart complications. He was at home surrounded by his family. He was proceeded in death by his parents Warren and Doris, brother Brian, stepdaughter Amy Krusz and sister-in-law Arlene. He was survived by his wife of 25 years, Pegra, daughter Shelly Thompson, son Greg (Amy), brothers Lowell and...
Anthony J. Swan
Jan 7, 2018
Anthony Swan, 54, longtime resident of Superior, died Sunday, January 5, 2018 in at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth, MN, December 7, 1963, the son of Willis and Cherie (Kimball) Swan.
Anthony was employed as a maintenance worker at the Tower Plaza Laundromat, Strikers Bar and the Fraternal Order of Eagle’s...
Sharen L. Baker
Jan 4, 2018
Sharen L. Baker, 67, lifelong area resident, died Thursday, January 4, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Duluth on March 9, 1950, the daughter of Charles and Harriet (Dudek) Ostazeski.
She graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth.
Sharen married the love of her life, Donald Baker...
C. "Bryan" Nelson
Jan 3, 2018
Carl “Bryan” Nelson, 64, Hawthorne, WI resident, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 13, 1953 in Ashland, WI to C. Franklin “Bud” and Virginia (Lentz) Nelson.
Bryan graduated from the South Shore High School in 1971. Bryan was a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala where he worked...
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Jan 3, 2018
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 90, of Superior, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.
She was born June 2, 1927, in Superior, daughter of John and Esther (Pedersen) Kelly.
She graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Superior, with a bachelor of science degree.
On June 24, 1950, at...
Paul R. Smith
Jan 2, 2018
Paul R. Smith, 53, of Iron River, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in Iron River.
Paul was born in Duluth, MN on January 25, 1964 the son of Wayne and Betty Smith.
He graduated from Northwestern High School with the class of 1982. He worked at the Iron River Building and Home Center with his...
Violet "Vi" D. (Tyykila) Anderson
Jan 1, 2018
Violet D. “Vi” (Tyykila) Anderson, 82, Iron River, WI, passed away on January 1, 2018 at Middle River Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Maple, WI on August 8, 1935 to Matt and Mary (Lepisto) Tyykila. She lived in Maple and Iron River, WI.
Vi married Reino Anderson on December 8, 1952 and they celebrated...
Janice M. Saari
Jan 1, 2018
Janice M. Saari, 75, Duluth, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Ecumen Lakeshore Assisted Living Facility in Duluth, MN. She was born on March 26, 1942 in Duluth, MN to Holger and Hildegard (Callies) Bjorklund.
Janice graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Education from St. Thomas University in...
Gladys V. Rogers
Dec 30, 2017
Gladys V. Rogers, 92, Superior, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born on September 1, 1925 in Port Wing, WI to John and Hilma (Johnson) Anderson.
She had been employed as a secretary for Richardson Electronics in Geneva, Illinois for many years. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran...
James T. Balcum
Dec 30, 2017
James T. Balcum, 59 of Superior Wisconsin, passed away at home on December 30th, 2017 after a short battle with stage 3 lung cancer. Born in Elmira, NY and raised in Camillus, NY, he moved to the Minnesota / Wisconsin area where he owned and operated Balcum Appliance for many years. Jim, a Loving Father, Husband, Employer,...
