Debra J. Smith
Aug 23, 2017
Debra J. Smith, 62, of Superior, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017, in Vero Beach, FL, after a long 25-year heroic struggle with RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy).
She was born in Superior on March 28, 1955, the daughter of Louis and Bernice Pearson.
Debbie worked as CNA at St Francis nursing home for 15 years, until...
Elizabeth "Beth" Harvey
Aug 20, 2017
Elizabeth “Beth” Harvey, 50, Superior resident, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center in Superior following a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the First Baptist Church in Cambridge, MN. The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5th Street, Superior is assisting the family with arrangements. To...
Elizabeth "Beth" Harvey
Aug 20, 2017
Elizabeth “Beth” Harvey, 50, Superior resident, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center in Superior following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 2, 1966 in Superior, WI to Thomas and Judy (Soyring) Hilger. Beth graduated from Superior Senior High School and from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1998 where she received...
Barbara S. Stark
Aug 20, 2017
Barbara S. Stark, 82, of Lindstrom, MN, died Sunday, August 20, 2017, surrounded by family at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
She was born in Superior, WI on September 8, 1934, daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Bronson.
Barbara had worked at Larson's Grocery, the Douglas County Court House and raised 4 children. She loved...
Judith A. Blundell
Aug 19, 2017
Judith A. Blundell, 78, of Venice, FL, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Services will be held in Florida.
Lucy A. Soderlund
Aug 19, 2017
Lucy A. Soderlund, 69, of Superior, died Saturday, August 19, 2017 at her Residence.
Lucy was born in Virginia, MN on May 23, 1948
She had been a housekeeper at the Best Western Bridgeview for 30 years and then worked as a bartender at the Androy Hotel. She also volunteered for many years at Faith...
George Nykanen
Aug 19, 2017
George E. Nykanen, 97, of Poplar, died Saturday, August 19, 2017, at his residence.
A private family graveside service will be held at Poplar Cemetery.
Raymond "Ray" E. Copp
Aug 15, 2017
Raymond "Ray" Elmer Copp died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the age of 84 at Villa Marina Health & Rehab Center in Superior after a 3 week stay. He was born in Brule, WI on December 14, 1932 to Armas and Helen (Hakkila) Copp. While in the area, he attended the Waino, Brule and Iron River schools. His love...
Rhianon N. Betterman
Aug 13, 2017
Rhianon Nicole Betterman, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 13, 2017. She was born in Duluth, MN and was a lifelong resident of WI. She went to college after high school in Texas and lived there on and off for several years before settling back in Superior. She was a great photographer and had a heart of gold...
Catherine Ann Sclavi
Aug 13, 2017
Catherine Ann 'Kate' Sclavi, passed away suddenly August 13, 2017 in her home, of natural causes.
Kate was born January 30, 1953 in Superior, WI to James and Donna (McGillis) Engberg.
She enjoyed walking her dogs, gardening, sewing, reading, and spending time at the lake.
Kate is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,...
Matthew Guy Beckwell
Aug 11, 2017
Matthew G. Beckwell, 27, of Barnes, WI, died Friday, August 11, 2017.
He was born in Duluth on February 9, 1990, the son of Joshua Johnson and Lynette Beckwell.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Bonnie Buck; paternal grandmother, Nancy Johnson; paternal grandfather, Guy Johnson; maternal step-grandfather, Joe Buck; and maternal step-grandmother,...
Dewitt Alfred Anderson
Aug 11, 2017
Dewitt A. Anderson, 80, of Superior, died Friday, August 11, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
He was born August 31, 1936, in Superior, son of Alfred and Elsie Anderson.
Dewitt was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 346 of Duluth since 1973, and worked at Superior Fiber Products for many years....
Dolores M. Mertes
Aug 11, 2017
Dolores M. Mertes, 85 of Superior, died Friday August 11, 2017 at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center.
Dolores was born on Nov. 6, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Leominster, MA, the daughter of Anna and Rocco Sacramone.
She married her husband James on April 16, 1955 and they celebrated 62 years of marriage....
Gloria Elaine Greenwood
Aug 10, 2017
Gloria E. Greenwood, 86, of Superior, died Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior.
She was born January 12, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Donald and Helen (Taylor) Greenwood.
Gloria proudly served her country with the U.S. Army as a telephone operator.
There will be no funeral service.
Elwood H. Thoreson
Aug 8, 2017
Elwood H. Thoreson, 84, of Superior, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
He was born on August 5, 1933, the son of Timmy and Evelyn (Hanson) Thoreson in Grantsburg, Wisconsin.
Elwood proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
On June 3, 1955 in Superior, Elwood Thoreson and Diana...
Richard "Dick" D. Ford
Aug 7, 2017
Richard "Dick" D. Ford, a lifelong resident of Superior, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 7, 2017, surrounded by his family. Born on February 8, 1942 to William and Mary (Keaough) Ford, Dick lived a life full of music, service to his community, and love for his family and friends.
Dick was an incredibly gifted musician....
Luann B. (Yadon) Olsen
Aug 7, 2017
LuAnn B. (Yadon) Olsen, 61, of Superior, died Monday, August 7, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth.
LuAnn was born in Superior on Sept. 13, 1955 the daughter of Patsy and Frederick Yadon.
She graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1973. She married Larry 'Lurch' Olsen on Aug. 22, 1975 in...
Rebecca Anne Welch
Aug 5, 2017
Rebecca Anne Welch, 31 of Montezuma, Iowa, formerly from Superior, WI, passed away at her residence on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Rebecca was born on April 2, 1986 in Duluth, MN. She was the daughter of Tim Welch and Crystal (Ghyselinck) Johnson. She attended Four Corners Elementary, Bryant Elementary and Superior High Schools. Rebecca is survived by her parents,...
Heidi Lisa Steen
Aug 3, 2017
Heidi Lisa Steen, 47, Superior, Wisconsin, passed away at her residence August 3, 2017.
She was born November 27, 1969, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Gary and Fran Steen.
Heidi graduated from Ashland High School in 1987. Later on, she realized her need to serve in the veterinary field, graduating from Minnesota Institute of...
Maynard E. Maki
Aug 2, 2017
Maynard E. Maki, 82, of Superior, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
He was born in Oulu, WI, on August 22, 1934, the son of Unno and Elsie Maki.
Maynard and Kathleen Peterson were united in marriage at Pilgrim Lutheran Church on January 25, 1958.
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