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Judi Blundell
Feb 25, 2017
Judi M. Blundell, 73, of Superior, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 25, 2017 at her residence.
She was born September 5, 1943, in Superior, daughter of Max and Pearl (Altman) Luzaich.
Judi married Thomas L. Blundell on June 29, 1963, in Superior; they celebrated 53 years of marriage this past June.
...Thomas "Tom" M. Wiss
Feb 17, 2017
Thomas “Tom” Michael Wiss, 74, Gordon, WI, previous longtime resident of North Branch, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born on July 23, 1942, the son of Edward and Thelma (Shellum) Wiss. Thomas served his country in the United States Army and was a longstanding member of the North Branch American Legion. Thomas was...
Orlin D. Bellanger
Feb 16, 2017
Orlin D. Bellanger, 100, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior on September 4, 1916, the daughter of George and Rose Bellanger. Orlin graduated from Cathedral High School and attended one year of college. She was employed as a bookkeeper by Brandser’s Clothing...
Christopher Rust Owen
Feb 16, 2017
Christopher (Kit) Rust Owen, 68, of Superior, WI, died Thursday, February 16, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.
He was born in Eau Claire, WI, on April 9, 1948, the son of David and Dorothy Owen.
Chris was co-founder of the Antique Outboard Motor Club. He served honorably in the US Navy from...
Oliver A. Rivard
Feb 16, 2017
Oliver A. Rivard, 100, of Superior, died Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior.
He was born in Superior on December 7, 1916, the son of August and Julia Rivard.
Oliver served honorably in the Army during World War II with the 495 th Anti-Aircraft Battalion. He participated in...
Ron Orlandi
Feb 15, 2017
Ron Orlandi, 88, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2017, while vacationing in Las Vegas with his wife, Peggy, enjoying a mini family reunion with cousins.
Ron was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Italian immigrant parents, Savino and Elia Orlandi, on August 21, 1928. He was very proud to be a first generation American. His...
Judy Marie Hilger
Feb 14, 2017
Judy Marie Soyring Hilger, 74, of Superior, passed away peacefully at Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, on February 14, 2017.
She was born on October 24, 1942 in Superior to Arthur and Lila (Niemi) Soyring.
Judy was a lifelong resident of Superior. She grew up in Allouez and graduated from East High...
Elna Linnea Lund
Feb 13, 2017
Elna Linnea Lund, 104, lifelong area resident, died Monday, February 13, 2017 peacefully in Stardusk House Assisted Living, Superior, WI. She was born June 25, 1912 in Bayfield, WI the daughter of Fred Ernest and Anna Mathilda (Erickson) Lund. Elna worked as a secretary at Crawford and Cirilli and the University of Wisconsin Superior for many years. She was...
William "Bill" Pethers
Feb 13, 2017
William “Bill” Pethers, 54, longtime resident of the Township of Superior, WI died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 13, 2017.
He was born July 17, 1962 in Superior, the son of Helen Caffrey.
Bill married Lois Bruner on October 11, 1985 and they celebrated 31 years of marriage before his...
Yvonne F. Fry
Feb 13, 2017
Yvonne F. Fry, 79, of Superior, died Monday, February 13, 2017, at Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
She was born in Superior on July 9, 1937, the daughter of Norman and Fern Danielson.
Yvonne married Robert Fry on June 1, 1957, and they celebrated 59 years together.
She had worked...
Leroy "Lee" Seemuth
Feb 11, 2017
Leroy “Lee” Seemuth, 77, longtime Superior resident, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born on August 16, 1939 in Ashland, WI to Arnold and Irma (Smith) Seemuth. He served his country in the United States Navy. Lee was the owner/operator of East West Reality in Superior’s East End from 1973 to the 1980s. He then...
Phyllis M. Erbe
Feb 10, 2017
Phyllis M. Erbe, 79, of Pekin, IL, formerly of Superior, WI, went home to heaven at 10:18 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Peoria, IL, and into the loving arms of her husband, Aubrey G. Erbe who passed away on April 10, 1978. She was born on January 21, 1938 in Superior,...
Irene C. Trettin
Feb 9, 2017
I rene C. Trettin, 96, longtime area resident, died on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on August 15, 1920 in Hayward, WI, the daughter of Allison and Ida (Erickson) Drake. She is survived by her sons, Bill (Joni) Trettin, Superior, WI and Fred (Jackie) Trettin, Foxboro, WI;...
Thomas A. Sablatura
Feb 9, 2017
Thomas A. Sablatura, 86, of Superior, died Thursday February 9, 2017 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.
Tom was born on Jan. 20, 1931 the son of John and Josephine Sablatura.
He served his country enlisting in the Army and served overseas in Korea. Tom was an Avid Green Bay Packer Fan and enjoyed...
Frank Wesley Ray
Feb 7, 2017
Frank Wesley Ray, 74, Oulu, WI, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation in Duluth, MN. He was born on May 15, 1942 in Waukegan, IL to Chester and Joan (Enlow) Ray.
He was employed with Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. and was a Rural Postal and Newspaper Carrier. He also worked as...
Joanne J. Hraban
Feb 7, 2017
Joanne J. Hraban, 78, of Superior, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.
Joanne was born on Mar. 6, 1938 the daughter of Mildred (Booth) and Orville Westerback.
She had worked as a waitress and cook for many restaurants in the area.
She was preceded in death by her...
Reino A. Kangas
Feb 6, 2017
Reino A. Kangas, 96, South Range, WI resident, died on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Middle River Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 31, 1920 in Iron River, WI to Jacob and Hilma Kangas. Reino served his country in the United States Army Air Corps. He married Martha Peramaki on April 30, 1949 and they celebrated...
Robert Joseph Christman Jr.
Feb 4, 2017
Robert J. 'Robbie' Christman Jr., 27, died Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis.
He was born in Superior on October 14, 1989, the son of Robert and Maria (Pearson) Christman.
For 24 years, Robbie survived 5 cancers, a liver transplant, a bone marrow transplant, and a kidney transplant. ...
Judith Ann Labarge
Feb 4, 2017
Judith Ann 'Judy' LaBarge, 74, of Superior, died Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Superior Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Superior on August 4, 1942, the daughter of Sigurd and Gloria (Peterson) Swensen.
Judy worked at Montgomery Wards and Arrowhead Printing, formerly Port Cities Printing.
She loved to read, spend time with her...
David B. Bergstrom
Feb 4, 2017
David B. Bergstrom, 65, of Sioux Falls, SD, formerly of Superior, died Saturday, February 4, 2017, at his residence in Sioux Falls.
Arrangements are pending with Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19 th Street, Superior.
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