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Lenora R. Hartshorn

Lenora R. Hartshorn

Aug 2, 2017

Private services will be held at a later date.

Susan K. Mckay

Susan K. Mckay

Jul 28, 2017

Susan "Sue" K. McKay, 69, of Superior, died surrounded by loving family and friends, Friday, July 28, 2017, with hospice care at Superior Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Superior.

She was born December 4, 1947, in Superior, daughter of Earl and Esther "Nanny" (McKee) Kinnee.

Sue was a 1966 graduate of Superior Senior High School and...

Gregory K. Chicras

Gregory K. Chicras

Jul 27, 2017

Gregory Keith Chicras, 62, of Chisago City, MN, died Thursday, July 27, 2017, unexpectedly in his home.

He was born in Superior, WI on May 16, 1955, the son of John and Barbara Chicras.

Greg was a Carman on the Soo Line Railroad for 23 years.

Greg loved cooking for his family and...

Gerald Ortt

Gerald Ortt

Jul 25, 2017

Gerald Ortt, 81, Superior resident, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Golden Living Center in Superior, WI. He was born on June 22, 1936 in St. Paul, MN to Robert and Virginia (Baillargeon) Ortt. He attended elementary and high school in St. Paul, MN. Gerald married Barbara Boyer on March 9, 1957 in Phoenix, AZ and celebrated fifty-six...

Bernard F. Lavalley

Bernard F. Lavalley

Jul 25, 2017

Beloved father and grandfather, Bernard F Lavalley, 86, of Superior, died on July 25, 2017, in a Duluth Hospital.  He was born in Poplar, WI and was 4 th out of 13 children born to George and Mary Lavalley.  During Bernie's youth, his family moved to Superior, where he resided for the remainder of his life.  Bernie enlisted in...

Eileen M. Ketola

Eileen M. Ketola

Jul 24, 2017

Eileen M. Ketola, 72, passed on to her next great adventure on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Eileen was born on April 22, 1945 to Robert H. and Jean E. (Steffenson) Allen. She graduated from the former Central High School in 1963. Eileen was an avid traveler her whole life. Her favorite places...

Ronald D. Wohlwend

Ronald D. Wohlwend

Jul 24, 2017

Ronald Dennis Wohlwend, 80, lifetime resident of East End Superior, died Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Superior, WI surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born February 20, 1937 in Superior, the son of John and Blanche (Fuller) Wohlwend. Ronald served his country in the United States Air National Guard. He worked as a plasterer and was a member...

Gerald K. Nelson

Gerald K. Nelson

Jul 24, 2017

Gerald K. Nelson, 81, lifelong area resident, died Monday, July 24, 2017 in Superior, WI. He was born January 27, 1936 in Superior, the son of Kampton and Grace (Granfors) Nelson. He was a graduate of the Superior East High School, class of 1954. After high school Jerry served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He was...

Margy Kesler

Margy Kesler

Jul 23, 2017

Following a long and courageous battle with old age, Margy Kesler crossed the divide at her residence surrounded by her family’s love on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Margy spent her earliest years in Iowa, where she was born in Anamosa on June 12, 1920 to Fred and Elizabeth Kaufman. As a small child, she moved to Monticello, Wisconsin, where...

Elmer Lee Eades

Elmer Lee Eades

Jul 23, 2017

Elmer Lee Eades, 74, of Superior, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017, surrounded by his family at St. Mary's hospital in Duluth.

Lee was born December 30th, 1942 in Lexington, Kentucky to Elmer and Mildred (LaRock) Eades.

Lee was a very caring and giving man, he would have given you his last can of...

Jeffrey A. Dinkel

Jeffrey A. Dinkel

Jul 22, 2017

Jeffrey A. Dinkel, 61, of Stokesdale, NC, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 22, 2017, in Iron River.

He was born in Superior on October 27, 1955, the son of Phillip and Marion Dinkel.

Jeff worked for 38 years for TE Connectivity in Greensboro, NC.

He was quite the outdoorsman going hunting, fishing, and doing...

Irene Winkka Brazill

Irene Winkka Brazill

Jul 21, 2017

Irene Winkka Brazill, 88, longtime area resident, died Friday, July 21, 2017 in Duluth, MN. She was born July 22, 1928 in Maple, WI, the daughter of Finnish immigrants, Hemming and Mary (Majia Ammesmaki) Winkka. She married Glenn Brazill on February 3, 1951. They were married fifty-two years. Irene was employed as a Registered Nurse for over fifty years...

Louis Anton "Tony" Fosse

Louis Anton "Tony" Fosse

Jul 20, 2017

Louis Anton "Tony" Fosse, 62, Bennett,Wisconsin died Thursday, July 20, 2017 in his home.

Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m., followed by the funeral at 7 p.m., Monday, July 24, at the Downs-LeSage Funeral Home in Superior, Wis. Pastor Joel Certa-Werner will officiate.

Arrangements by Downs-LeSage Funeral Home.

Lewis C. Flagstad

Lewis C. Flagstad

Jul 19, 2017

Lewis C. Flagstad, 93, longtime Superior resident died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation, Superior, WI surrounded by family. He was born on February 9, 1924 in Superior, WI, the son of Lewis B. and Mildred (Anderson) Flagstad. Lewis served his country honorably in the United States Army Airforce. During World War II he served...

Dawn S. Anderson

Dawn S. Anderson

Jul 18, 2017

Dawn S. Anderson, 77, of Superior, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at her home.

She was born in Chicago, IL, on April 30, 1940, the daughter of George and Ruth Shive.

Dawn's family and faith were her priorities.  She also enjoyed gardening and pets.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and...

Steven Frederick Johnson

Steven Frederick Johnson

Jul 15, 2017

Steven Frederick Johnson, age 60, of Foxboro, WI, died surrounded by family on July 15. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marilyn (Clemens) Johnson; his sons, Keith (Amy), San Diego, CA; Scott (Kristie), Duluth, MN; and his 4 grandchildren, Elise, Norah, Neil, and Violet. He is also survived by his older brother, Joel (Lana), Hayward, WI...

Avis J. Winek

Avis J. Winek

Jul 15, 2017

Avis J. Winek, 80, of Superior, died Saturday, July 15, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.

She was born April 9, 1937 in Chetek, WI, daughter of Selder and Mary (Snider) Anderson.

For over 25 years, Avis was a bus driver for the Superior School District.

Survivors include her husband, Carl; and numerous...

Dolores E. Ronning

Dolores E. Ronning

Jul 14, 2017

Dolores E. Ronning, 97, of Superior, died Friday, July 14, 2017, at Superior Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Superior on August 24, 1919, the daughter of Herbert and Edna Nigreene.

Dolores went to school in Holyoke, MN, and was raised on a farm.

She married Keith Ronning on August 15, 1942.

...

James H. Coss

James H. Coss

Jul 13, 2017

James H. Coss, 76, Superior resident and formerly from Michigan, died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice in Duluth, MN.

He was born on May 19, 1941 in Bruce Crossing, MI to Henry and Orpha (Tulppo) Coss.

He owned and operated Aire Care HVAC - Heating,...

Olive Weberg

Olive Weberg

Jul 13, 2017

Olive Weberg, 87, Superior resident, died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

She was born on July 2, 1930 in Fort Francis, Ontario, Canada to Alfred and Dora (Orr) Knotts.

She graduated from high school and worked as a grocery store cashier for many...

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