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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
