Obituaries

Apr 8, 2016

Gilbert A. Semanko, 87, longtime Poplar/Maple, WI area resident died Friday, April 8, 2016 at Northern Residence of Hawthorne in South Range, WI.

He was born on April 4, 1929 in Cadotte, WI to John and Blanche (Dougherty) Semanko.

He graduated from the former Superior Cathedral High School.

Apr 8, 2016

Amy Christine Jodell, 37, of Superior, died suddenly Friday, April 8, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 31, 1978, in Duluth, daughter of Charles and Tamara (Olson) Jodell. Amy was an avid reader. She enjoyed reading and writing poetry. She also enjoyed cats and going to her parent's home for dinner and spending time with family. Preceding her...

Apr 7, 2016

Philip W. Maki, 69, of Superior, died Thursday, April 07, 2016, at his residence. He was born August 11, 1946, in Superior, son of Wayne and Martha (Jarvi) Maki. Philip was a graduate of Superior Central High School. His work history included U.S. Steel in Morgan Park, where he worked as a steelworker. Philip proudly served his country with the...

Apr 6, 2016

Glen C. Barnes, 84, Superior, went to be with his Lord and Savior while at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. He was born in Winter, WI, on March 7, 1932, to Clarence and Nellie (Larson) Barnes. The family moved to Superior in 1943 and he graduated from the former Central High School...

Apr 5, 2016

Michael J. Sanderson, 70, of Superior, died Tuesday April 5, 2016 at his residence. Private family services will be held in Michigan. Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Apr 5, 2016

William M. Johnsen, Sr., 57, of Superior, died Tuesday April 5, 2016 at his residence. William was born in Superior on Oct. 7, 1958 the son of Robert and Mary Kay Johnsen. He had worked as a Grain Inspector for the State of Minnesota. He enjoyed Steelhead fishing and was an avid racing fan. He loved spending time with his...

Apr 4, 2016

Ludwig C. 'Bud' Carlson Jr., 84, of Superior, died Monday, April 4, 2016 at his residence. Ludwig was born on Dec. 19, 1931 the son of Ludwig and Dorothy Carlson, Sr. Bud served in the National Guard. He worked for ADM Grain Elevators for 34 years. Bud (Pops to his grandkids) was a nature enthusiast who loved to be outdoors....

Apr 3, 2016

Erma C. Gaynor, 94, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on January 19, 1922 in Superior, WI to Joseph and Nathalia (Viaene) Van Landschoot. She was the last member of the Joseph Van Landschoot family. Erma attended St. Anthony, Franklin, East High School and WI...

Apr 3, 2016

Dennis Davy, 35, Superior resident, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born on November 18, 1980 in Duluth, MN to John and Patrice (Urbaniak) Davy. He received his welding degree from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. He was a member of the Epilepsy Foundation. Dennis was employed as a bartender for many years. He was a...

Apr 3, 2016

Edward T. Gibson, 73, of Superior, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Edward was born in Superior on Nov. 15, 1942. He had worked as an Ironworker for various companies around the US and helped construct many power plants. Ed was known as a 'Jack of All Trades'. He enjoyed woodworking and landscaping. He was...

Apr 2, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” Stuart, 68, Superior, went to be with the Lord after a courageous three year battle with cancer on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice in Duluth, MN with her family by her side. Betty was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1948 to Lester and Agnes (Sleva) Hansen. She married Richard Stuart on April...

Apr 2, 2016

Joseph R. McLaughlin, 72, of Superior, died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by his family. Joseph had lived at St. Joseph's Orphanage until moving in with his foster parents, Don and Marylee Dodge. He graduated from Superior East High School and then enlisted in the Navy. He served on a commercial submarine out of...

Apr 1, 2016

Donna M. Loughren, 81, longtime Superior area resident, died Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Superior Rehab and Nursing Center in Superior. She was born on December 31, 1934 in Duluth, MN the daughter of Clarence and Cecelia (Fitzsimmons) Siddall. Donna was an avid reader. She enjoyed walking and playing the piano. She was a generous and caring person...

Mar 29, 2016

Cynthia "Cyndy" M. Moore, 65, of Solon Springs and Superior, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth, MN surrounded by her family. She was born July 1, 1950, in Superior, WI, daughter of Betty Lou (Hall) and Edmund Whitacre. Cyndy worked many years in administration at the University of Wisconsin Superior. A favorite and long-time position she...

Mar 28, 2016

Gary J. Scharhag, 67, Duluth resident, died Monday, March 28, 2016 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on March 19, 1949 in Superior, WI to Walter and Delores (Herubin) Scharhag. He was a graduate from the former Central High School in Superior. Gary served his country in the United States Army during the...

Mar 28, 2016

Mary Kay (McGill) Leighty, 84, Duluth resident, died Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth. She was born on July 19, 1931 in Superior, WI to Dr. James W. and Mary (Leader) McGill.

Following graduation from St. Mary of the Woods College in Terra Haute, IN, Mary Kay taught elementary grade school in...

Mar 23, 2016

Josephine M. Naeyaert, 92, longtime Superior resident, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 27, 1923 in Jeannette, PA to Joseph and Edith (Caviggia) Ciampa. Before graduating from high school and attending college in GA, Josephine was employed by the Pennsylvania Rubber Company as an inspector, crawling through...

Mar 22, 2016

Dolores E. Liska, 87 of Poplar, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in the presence of the Lord and her family. Dolores was born in Oak Park, IL on Dec. 11, 1928 the daughter of Edward and Lucille Steinbring. She married the love of her life, Edward Liska, on Dec. 4, 1948 in Berwyn, IL. They lived in Hillside, IL before...

Mar 21, 2016

Robert D. Conkright, 61, Superior resident, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on February 25, 1955 in Superior, WI to Allan and Ilona (Bjork) Conkright. Robert was a salesman for Happy Sleeper in Duluth for several years. He was an avid reader and punster. Robert is survived by two...

Mar 21, 2016

Francis D. Witroski, 71, Superior resident, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 12, 1944 in Superior, WI to Alvin and Regina (Rutkoski) Witroski. He graduated from high school and was the maintenance man for Hammond Spur in Superior. Francis was a...