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Robert L. Wick

Robert L. Wick

Nov 20, 2017

Robert L. Wick, 78, of Solon Springs, died Monday, November 20, 2017 at his Residence.

Robert was born January, 11, 1939, in Duluth, MN, the son of Carl and Helen Wick.

He graduated from Denfeld High School with the class of 1957 and then studied Engineering in Cleveland, OH.

He married Nancy Williamson...

Eleanor E. Heytens

Eleanor E. Heytens

Nov 19, 2017

Eleanor E. Heytens, 86, Superior resident, died Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN.  She was born on October 24, 1931 in Falun, WI to Timmy and Evelyn (Hanson) Thoreson.  Eleanor’s family moved to Superior when she was eleven years old and she remained a resident of Superior the rest of her life.

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Mary Margaret Gray

Mary Margaret Gray

Nov 18, 2017

Mary Margaret Gray 93, lifelong resident of Superior, died on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation in Superior. She was born on February 3, 1924 in Superior, the daughter of Charles and Mollie (Hennessy) Gray.

Mary graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Superior. She taught in Minneapolis for a...

Allene J. Shaul

Allene J. Shaul

Nov 17, 2017

Allene J. Shaul, 88, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away November 17, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth, Minnesota. She was born January 9, 1929 in Superior, the daughter of Alfred G. and Ruth (Zimmerman) Flatten.

She was employed as a CNA for Chaffey Nursing Home and as a Home Health Care worker for many...

Alice M. Mccall

Alice M. Mccall

Nov 14, 2017

Alice M. McCall, 74, Superior resident, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on March 13, 1943 in Preston, MN to Lloyd and Claria (Mulrude) Larson.

She graduated from Preston High School and attended college. She married Douglas McCall on August 2, 1975 and they celebrated thirty-seven...

Michael G. White

Michael G. White

Nov 11, 2017

Michael George White, 68, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Michael was born on Nov. 20, 1948, the son of Mary (Lisak) and Wilbur B. White.

He served his country during Vietnam enlisting in the Army. He worked for the Soo Line Rail Road retiring...

Ruth M. Beckman

Ruth M. Beckman

Nov 9, 2017

Ruth M. Beckman, 86, Superior resident, died on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on February 6, 1931 in Maple, WI to John and Verna (Haukkala) Pellman.

Ruth was employed as a waitress at various restaurants for many years in Superior, WI and Two Harbors, MN. She married...

Hazel L. During

Hazel L. During

Nov 6, 2017

Hazel Luella (Earhart) During, went to heaven at age 95 on November 6, 2017. She died at home, with her family by her side, after losing her battle with Alzheimer's. Hazel was born on November 12, 1921 in Superior, Wisconsin to Eva (Allard) Earhart and William L. Earhart. She married Theodore (Ted) Andre During on August 19, 1945. She...

Debra Ann Stewart

Debra Ann Stewart

Nov 4, 2017

Debra Ann Stewart, 62, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Superior.

Private family services are pending.

The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit our website at www.downs-lesage.com .

Kenneth N. Meinke, Jr.

Kenneth N. Meinke, Jr.

Nov 2, 2017

Kenneth N. Meinke, Jr., 59, of Superior, died Thursday, November 2, 2017, as the result of an accident on Tower Avenue, Superior.

He was born July 26, 1958, in Superior, son of Kenneth N. Meinke, Sr. and Mary Jane (Davis) Meinke.

Ken was employed by the Superior Vocations Center for 25 years.

Some...

Michael J. Peters

Michael J. Peters

Oct 31, 2017

Michael J. 'Mickey' Peters, 61, of Superior, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at his home.

He was born in Superior on January 4, 1956, the son of William and Marialyce Peters.

Mickey worked for the City of Superior's maintenance crew for many years before his retirement.  He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and picking blueberries.  Mickey...

Linda (Hoeffling) L. Staxrude

Linda (Hoeffling) L. Staxrude

Oct 29, 2017

Linda Lois (Hoeffling) Staxrude, 67, of LaCrosse, WI, died October 29, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She died at her home with her family nearby.

Linda was born on January 22, 1950 in Superior, WI to Eugene and Mary Hoeffling of Iron River, WI and Queen Valley, AZ. She was a 1968 graduate of Northwestern...

James A. Mccusker

James A. Mccusker

Oct 28, 2017

James A. "Jim" McCusker, 78, died October 28, 2017, at his home.  He was born in Superior, Wisconsin, to John, Sr. and Emma McCusker.  He graduated from the former Superior Central High School in 1957.  He worked for The Superior Evening Telegram as a Linotype/Machinist for 17 years.  He left this trade to start a construction company doing business...

Paula J. Myers

Paula J. Myers

Oct 28, 2017

Paula Joyce Myers (nee Martellino).

Born September 30, 1937.

Born to Eternal life October 28, 2017.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jack.

Survived by son, John (Ellen nee Truitt) Myers; grandson, Patrick Myers; brother, John (Jane) Martellino; sister, Michelle Martellino; niece, Mia Taylor; and many extended family and friends.

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Natalie L. Turner

Natalie L. Turner

Oct 27, 2017

Natalie L. Turner, 17, Chetek, WI resident, died alongside her mother, Brenda L. Turner on Friday, October 27, 2017 at their home. She was born on April 21, 2000 in Duluth, MN to Michael and Brenda (Eckard) Turner.

Natalie was an honor student senior at Chetek-Weyerhaeuser High School in Chetek, WI and she was employed with the...

Brenda L. Turner

Brenda L. Turner

Oct 27, 2017

Brenda L. Turner, 55, Chetek, WI resident, died alongside her daughter, Natalie L. Turner on Friday, October 27, 2017 at their home. She was born on June 30, 1962 in Duluth, MN to Ted and Jacqueline (Tyman) Eckard.

Brenda was a Morgan Park High School graduate. She was employed as the assistant project manager at MEP Associates...

Christopher M. Lucia, Sr.

Christopher M. Lucia, Sr.

Oct 27, 2017

Christopher "Chris" Michael Lucia, Sr., 44, of Duluth, died Friday, October 27, 2017, near Scanlon, Minnesota, as a result of a highway accident.

Chris was born June 28, 1973, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, son of David and Linda (Goneau) Lucia.

On September 21, 2013, in Superior, Christopher Lucia and Wendy Lamoreaux were united in marriage.

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Garrett G. Holmberg

Garrett G. Holmberg

Oct 25, 2017

Garrett G. Holmberg, 26, Minneapolis, MN and formerly of Superior, WI, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Hennepin County, MN. He was born on January 23, 1991 in Duluth, MN to Diane Holmberg and Leslie Hines.

He graduated from Superior High School in 2009, worked for Nordic Tank and Tower, Legacy Glass Works in Duluth and Minneapolis...

Kathleen Ann Thompson

Kathleen Ann Thompson

Oct 24, 2017

Kathleen Ann Thompson, 67, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at her Residence.

Services will be held at a later date.

William L. Hunter

William L. Hunter

Oct 22, 2017

William L. Hunter, 66, longtime Superior resident, died Sunday, October 22, 2017 in Superior. He was born in Siren, WI March 3, 1951, the son of William L. and Ethel Hunter.

Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant in Vietnam.

Bill was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed motorcycles....

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