Obituaries

Feb 22, 2016

Cornelius L. “Neil” or “Corny” Sampson, 73, longtime resident of Gordon, WI and formerly of East End of Superior, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at his home unexpectedly of natural causes. He was born on April 1, 1942 in Superior, WI to John and Gladys (Lord) Sampson. Neil graduated from the St. Croix High School in Solon Springs, WI....

Feb 21, 2016

Emmett R. Newman (Squeak) 89, formerly of Superior, most recently of Solon Springs, WI, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Superior, WI on July 31, 1926 to Evert and Selma (Longberg) Newman. Emmett married Ruth Ann Zeilenga on June 18, 1999 in Hayward, WI and had recently celebrated sixteen years...

Feb 21, 2016

Joseph E. Hudacek, 92 of Superior, died Sunday, Feb 21, 2016 at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center. Joseph was born on April 23, 1923 the son of Serafina (Karaba) and Paul Hudacek. He married Shirley Mae Perkins on September 14, 1946. He served his country during WWII in the European Theatre, enlisting in the Army. Joseph had worked for US...

Feb 20, 2016

Donna Marie Sandlin, 65, of Superior, died Saturday, February 20, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. She was born May 12, 1950, in Superior, daughter of George and Florence (Brown) Hansen, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, George Hansen, Jr.; and nephew, Bernard Smith, III. Survivors include her sons, Christopher (Susan) Sandlin, Sr., Superior, and Shawn...

Feb 19, 2016

Doris K. Harrington, 94, formerly of East End of Superior, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at Golden Living in Superior. She was born on March 8, 1921 in Superior (Allouez), WI to Samuel and Helen (Brown) Stichman. Doris graduated from the former East High School in 1938. Doris was employed as a clerk for the Great Northern/Burlington Railroad for...

Feb 17, 2016

Delmar “Papa” E. Ford, , 54, Superior resident, died peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on July 13, 1961 in Superior, WI to Delmar and Joan (Deloney) Ford, Sr. Delmar served his country in the United States Army. He was loyally employed...

Feb 17, 2016

Joyce G. Klugow, 91, Brule, WI resident, passed away quietly on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on June 3, 1924 in Turtle Lake, WI to Elmer and Glennie (Lewis) Barnes. Joyce received her Master of Arts Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She was an educator for the Maple School District...

Feb 16, 2016

Elma N. Sandahl, 102, longtime Superior resident, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the Lighthouse of Superior. She was born on May 13, 1913 in the Town of Superior to Otto and Alma (Jarvi) Newman. Elma was an owner/operator of dog breeding business for many years. She loved collecting dolls and she had over 100 in her collection. Elma...

Feb 15, 2016

Lois M. Pettingill, 87, Hawthorne, WI, resident, died Monday, February 15, 2016 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 26, 1928 in Superior, WI to Wendal and Claira (Bond) Jackson. Lois graduated from the former East High School. She was a wife and mother and after the children were older she was employed as...

Feb 14, 2016

Dennis Leo Cadotte, 76 of Superior, died Sunday February 14, 2016 at Mountain View Challenge Center. Dennis was born in Hayward, WI the son of Elsie (Morrin) and Paul Cadotte. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Catherine 'Rena' Cadotte; and eight brothers, James Grover, Robert, Melvin, Thomas, Walter, Richard, Paul and Kenneth Cadotte. Dennis is survived...

Feb 13, 2016

James R. Milchesky, 72, Superior resident, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on February 21, 1943 in Baraboo, WI to James and Marie (Weston) Milchesky. Jim served his country in the United States Army Guard as sergeant with 724th headquarters company from Superior, WI. He was called up for active duty...

Feb 11, 2016

Patricia "Patti" A. Kirkwood, 64, of Solon Springs, formerly of Superior, died Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, surrounded by her family. She was born January 8, 1952, in Rochester, Minnesota, daughter of Donald and Helen (Nieman) Nelson. On March 13, 1971, Patricia Nelson and Gerald Kirkwood were united in marriage. Patti worked as an administrative assistant...

Feb 6, 2016

Barbara J. LaVine, 76, drifted away peacefully surrounded by her family February 6, 2016 at Essentia Health- St Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. A lifelong Superior native born October 12, 1939 to Paul and Anne (Stromko) Snyder. Barbara graduated from Superior Cathedral High School, where her beautiful voice performed many solos at church and school. She worked for the Wisconsin Bell...

Feb 4, 2016

Beverly Jane Jamison, a resident of Solon Springs died Thursday morning Feb 4, 2016 after a short battle with illness, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on June 2, 1934 in Chetek, WI to Romain and Nina Brunett/ Darge.

She graduated from the former St....

Feb 4, 2016

Kenneth Gust Engelbrektson Passed away on Feburary 4, 2016 in Chaska MN. Proceeded in death by wife Marilyn mother of Colleen Lavine and Kevin Shearer; parents, Gust and Anna Engelbrektson; and sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Rokie Michelizzi. Survived by Mary mother of sons Tim, Dan, Jay and Jon; niece and nephew, Diane and Dean Michelizzi, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Feb 3, 2016

Darlene J. Miller, 63, of Superior, passed peacefully away February 3, 2016 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Darlene was born on June 22, 1952. She was an animal lover and a member of ASCPA. Her pets, Peanut, Mittens, and Elma will miss her greatly. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Edward; sisters, Carrie (Don) Murray and...

Feb 3, 2016

Leonard 'Lenny' T. O'Brien, 52, of Superior, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 23, 1963, in Duluth, MN, son of Francis and Marilyn (Swanson) O'Brien. Lenny worked for Laborers Union, Local #1091, Duluth. For many years he worked as a construction worker for Stack Brothers Mechanical and Lakehead...

Feb 2, 2016

Shirley M. Seguin, of Superior, died at age 91 on February 2, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Shirley was born in Grenville, North Dakota in 1924. She moved with her family and dog Smokey to Superior by rail in 1930. Graduating from Central High School in 1942, she worked in the Superior shipyard during World War II...

Jan 31, 2016

Evelyn D. Compton, 91, of Superior passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior. Evelyn was born in Delano, MN on Dec. 26, 1924 and raised in Hayward, WI. She married Lester H. Compton on June 15, 1942. Evelyn was a homemaker and was a former member of Hammond Ave. Presbyterian Church. She also...

Jan 30, 2016

Virginia Marie 'Sis' Moore, 88, a lifelong Superior, WI resident passed away Sat., Jan. 30, 2016 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospice, Duluth with her family at her side. She was born Sept. 7, 1927 to Margaret (Haeck) and Caesar Van Damme. Sis attended St. Anthony's Grade School and Cathedral High School, graduating with the class of 1946. She worked at various...