Obituaries

Sep 18, 2016

Duane H. Stark, 82, Superior resident, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on April 1, 1934 in Superior, WI to Henry and Tilly (Wanta) Stark. Duane graduated from the former Central High School in 1952. He was employed as a salesman for Larson Chevrolet in Superior for many years....

Sep 17, 2016

Roy A. Aspdal, 92, of Gordon, died Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center. Roy was born on Sept. 3, 1924 the son of Alfred and Esther Aspdal. He served his country in the Army Airforce during WWII. He was co-owner of Superior Auto Parts and Great Lakes Auto Parts with Andy Anderson. Roy was an avid...

Sep 14, 2016

Frederick William Piper, 76, of Superior, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

He was born on September 17, 1939 in Superior, WI, where he resided his entire life; he was the oldest of eight children. Fred graduated from Cathedral High School.

Fred was proceeded in death by his mother, Mary...

Sep 12, 2016

Gregg T. Kortesma, 45, Unalaska, AK, and formerly of Maple, WI, passed away September 12, 2016 in Unalaska from injuries sustained in a fall. He was born December 19, 1970 in Superior, WI to Terrance and Saundra (Martin) Kortesma. Gregg graduated in 1989 from Northwestern High School, attended W.I.T.C., and began commercial fishing in Alaska; his work in the...

Sep 12, 2016

Patricia Jane Engstrom, 89, Superior resident, died Monday, September 12, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN. She was born on July 14, 1927 in Wautoma, WI to Frank and Lelia Mae (Younglove) Wiley. She graduated from the former Central High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Patricia was in the advertising department for Roth Bros and...

Sep 8, 2016

David A. Sickler, 62, longtime resident of Superior, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 in his home. David was born April 8, 1954 in Superior to Richard and Stella (Kozlowski) Sickler. He attended high school in Superior and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was self employed as a local contractor and carpet layer for many...

Sep 7, 2016

Jill K. Swanson, 59, longtime resident of Superior, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on July 11, 1957 to Robert and Mary (Miller) Renquist in Superior, WI. Jill graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1976, and later attended the St. Mary’s School for Dietary Aid in Duluth,...

Sep 7, 2016

Mary E. Melkon, 94, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away Sept. 7, 2016 at Villa Marina Health and Rehab Center with her husband of 59 years at her side.

Mary was born on Aug. 11, 1922 in Superior to John and Mary Higgins. She graduated from Superior Cathedral High School in 1940.

She married Edward...

Sep 5, 2016

Desmond J. "Des" Kieser, 90, of Superior, died Monday, September 5, 2016, at his residence. He was born July 20, 1926 in Webster, WI, son of John and Ella (Senn) Kieser. As a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, he spent all of his time in the South Pacific serving on the USS Hamlin. Some of the islands he participated in...

Sep 5, 2016

Conny Morken, 80, of Superior, died Monday, September 5, 2016 at Golden Living Center. Conny was born in Aarhus, Denmark on March 10, 1936, the daughter of Jens and Christina Hansen. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth and Kevin Morken. Services are pending.

Sep 4, 2016

Albert “Al” G. Remer, 73, Brule, WI resident, died Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on June 14, 1943 in Superior, WI to George and Nina (Ashenhurst) Remer. Al graduated from high school in 1962 and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He was...

Sep 4, 2016

Cheryl Ann Sanda, 68, of Superior, died Sunday, September 4, 2016, at her residence with hospice care. She was born November 5, 1947 in Duluth, daughter of Stanley and Cecelia (Fitzsimmons) Rogers. Cheryl was raised in rural Superior near Pattison Park, and graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1966. She married David A. Sanda in 1968 and they had...

Sep 3, 2016

Donald “Smitty” E. Smith Jr., 59, longtime resident of Superior died Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home. He was born May 7, 1957 to Donald Smith Sr. and Darlene (Sleva-Carlson) Smith, in Superior. He was a graduate of Superior Senior High School, class of 1976, and was employed as a Maintenance Supervisor with Superior Public Museums and took...

Sep 2, 2016

Marguerite "Maggie" Androsky, nee Stannard, lost her battle with cancer surrounded by family, on Friday, September 2, 2016, at the age of 76. Maggie was born May 5, 1940 in Superior, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Sweeney) Stannard. She married Donald Androsky on December 13, 1971. After retirement from Tyson Foods, Maggie served as a home health aide, providing care...

Sep 1, 2016

Bernieta Mae (Bakken) Grube, 84, longtime Poplar area resident, died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on August 30, 1932 in Solon Springs, WI to Arthur and Lillian (Putnam) Bakken.

She married Orville L. Grube on September 30, 1950 in Wentworth, WI and celebrated...

Aug 31, 2016

Sherwin “Sherm” R. Wittke, 87, Superior resident, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth peacefully surrounded by family. He was born on February 13, 1929 in Racine, WI to Fred and Ottilia (Jansta) Wittke. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Carol Ladwig on May 2, 1953...

Aug 29, 2016

Patrick J. O’Brien, 50, of Superior, died Monday, August 29, 2016 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born May 27, 1966 in Duluth, MN to William J. and Joanne (Fonger) O’Brien. Patrick was a graduate of Northwestern High School, class of 1984. He was employed as a cook at C’s Lounge in Superior. Patrick loved...

Aug 29, 2016

Delores M. Hepburn, 76, of Lakeside Township, died Monday Aug. 29 th 2016 at her residence.

Delores was born in Detroit, MI on May 22, 1940 the daughter of Louis and Agnes Mihalak.

She graduated from Northwestern High School with the class of 1958. She was a member of Central Assembly of God Church.

Aug 27, 2016

Louise J. Hoyt, 65, South Range, WI resident, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on May 1, 1951 in Superior, WI to Louis and Mabel (Lord) Hoyt, Sr. Louise worked at the former Fieldview Manor, Superior and Park Point Manor, Duluth for several years in the laundry department. She enjoyed...

Aug 27, 2016

Jean Marie “Jeanne” Sclavi, (90), Lake Nebagamon, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center with her family at bedside. She was born on November 22, 1925 in Superior Wisconsin to John and Emma “Marie” (Grimstad) Legard. She was employed at the Hammond Steakhouse for many years prior to her retirement. Jeanne and...