Obituaries

Feb 4, 2017

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Peters, 81, of Superior, died Saturday, February 4, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born March 26, 1935 in Superior, daughter of Oscar and Anna (Koenig) Anderson.

Betty worked many years as a manager at Les Bird's and raised seven children.

She loved reading, sports, cheering...

Feb 2, 2017

Dolores E. Quinn, 90, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Harmony House in Superior.

She was born in Superior on September 21, 1926, the daughter of George and Margaret Quinn.

Dolores worked at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing, North Shore Manufacturing, and Garon Knitting Mills.  She loved being outdoors at her home or the cabin.  Dolores...

Feb 1, 2017

Anne M. Dumonsau, 96, Superior resident, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. She was born on July 11, 1920 in Hurley, WI to Stanley and Helen (Sieraski) Sturgul. Anne graduated from Cathedral High School in 1939. She married Richard A. Dumonsau on August 7, 1948 and they celebrated sixty years...

Jan 29, 2017

Sandi Lee Vabalaitis (Kaiser), 53, resident of Superior, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Sandi came into this world on May 16, 1963 the eighth child of Ronald and Arlene Kaiser, with the amazing chances the family grew to 13. Sandi chose to marry the man who she thought was going to, as...

Jan 29, 2017

Albert “Hubbo” George Gotelaere, 101, a lifelong resident of Superior, died on Sunday, January 29, 2017 just twenty-four days short of his 102nd birthday. Born February 22, 1915 to John and Philomena (DuPont) Gotelaere, he was one of nine children. Albert graduated from East High School in Superior in 1934. He married Margaret McDonald on November 30, 1938 and...

Jan 28, 2017

Kerry E. Drew, 84, of Maple, WI passed away on January 28, 2017 after a difficult illness. She is survived by her children, Gaye (Bob) Erkel, Thomas (Renee) Schmidt, Christopher Schmidt, all of Maple, WI and Bonnie Rae Jaminski of Circle Pines, MN as well as four grandchildren, Christopher, Amanda, Jennifer and Victoria, and five great grandchildren, Christopher, Cameron,...

Jan 26, 2017

Patricia "Pat" Shippar, 65, of Chippewa Falls, WI passed away in peace to be with her Lord on Jan. 26, 2017 at Hospice of the Valley in Scottsdale, AZ. Pat battled fearlessly, and with unwavering courage, the cancer that initially struck her in 2004.

Pat was born in Superior, WI on March 26, 1951 to Leo and...

Jan 24, 2017

Terresina Lynnette Shepersky, 55, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in her home. She was born on September 20, 1961 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Darlene (Salo) Sloan. Terresina served her country in the United States Army. She married David Shepersky on December 9, 2001 and they celebrated fifteen years of marriage. Terresina loved spending time with her...

Jan 23, 2017

Connie (Gustafson) Doane, 66, died on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen, WI. She was born in Superior, WI on June 28, 1950, the daughter of Adrian and Mary (Sylvester) Gustafson. Connie graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1968. She was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church...

Jan 22, 2017

Richard R. 'Dick' Bishop, 76, died Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Twin Ports Health Center, Superior, WI.

He was born in Superior on April 4, 1940, the son of Roy and Grace Bishop.

Dick graduated from East High School in 1958 and enlisted in the Navy that summer.  He had worked at Geno's as a...

Jan 20, 2017

Patricia K. Johnson, 76, of Lake Nebagamon, WI, died Friday, January 20, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN.

She was born October 10, 1940 in Duluth, MN to Carl and Aina (Hanson) Johnson.

She grew up on the family farm in Lakeside, WI and graduated from the Northwestern High School class of 1958.

Jan 19, 2017

Joseph Francis Robek, 91, longtime Superior resident died Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

He was born March 9, 1925 in Superior, WI to Stephen and Mary (Hervert) Robek.

Joe served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After...

Jan 18, 2017

Richard S. Gondik, Sr., 76, lifelong Superior resident, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in his home. He was born on August 4, 1940 in Superior, WI to Steven and Betty (Card) Gondik. Richard graduated from Superior East High School in 1958. He was employed as a taconite sampler for Lerch Brothers in Superior for over twenty years retiring...

Jan 16, 2017

Chester “Chet” E. Jenda, 87, longtime East End Superior resident, died on Monday, January 16, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 21, 1929 in Superior, WI to Adolph and Josephine (Sawicki) Jenda.

Chet served his country in the United States Army. He worked for the City of Superior as a...

Jan 16, 2017

Ann Frances Molter (Doyle), age 63, of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away at home on January 16, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Ann was born January 24, 1953 in Superior, WI to Dr. Thomas J. & Mary Alice Doyle (O'Leary). She attended Cathedral Elementary, Cathedral High School, and UW Superior. Growing up in Superior, Ann was...

Jan 16, 2017

Patricia A. Anderson, 86, died Monday, January 16, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

She was born in Dairyland, WI, on December 18, 1930, the daughter of John and Gertrude Eastman.

Patricia was an engineer for the Superior School District.  She enjoyed playing cards with friends, reading, painting, and camping.  Her faith in God...

Jan 16, 2017

Craig Richard Seacotte, 45, beloved son of Mary Cochrane and brother of Shelley (Mo Harris) Seacotte, died too early in life on January 16 th , 2017, in Minneapolis, MN.

Craig was born in Superior, WI on August 17, 1971, where he was raised. He relocated to Minneapolis, MN, to attend college and earned a Bachelor of...

Jan 14, 2017

Karen J. Rivero, 62, longtime Superior and Las Vegas, NV resident, died on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI on November 7, 1954. Karen graduated from high school and was longtime waitress and a Health Care Advocate. She was a member of The Salvation Army. Karen really...

Jan 14, 2017

Joseph A. Christman, 77, of Superior, died Saturday, January 14, 2017, surrounded by loved ones at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.

He was born May 19, 1939, in LaSalle, Illinois, son of Joseph and Grace (Stason) Christman.

Joe honorably served his country with the U.S. Army from 1958 - 1962.

Joseph Christman...

Jan 14, 2017

Laverna Mae Pettis, 73, died Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Chris Jensen Nursing Home in Duluth.

Mae was born in Brainerd, MN, on February 6, 1943, the daughter of Eloia and Lucille Pettis.

Mae was employed by Goodwill Industries for several years before working at her dream job at UDAC.  Mae will be remembered for...