Obituaries

Feb 29, 2016

Richard Melvin Nelson, 71, of Superior, died Monday, February 29, 2016 at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior. Richard was born Nov. 2, 1944 the son of Clarence and Dallas (Coyne) Nelson. He attended Erickson and Central Schools. While in school he played baseball, basketball and football. He had the opportunity to meet World Champ Hank Aaron of the...

Feb 26, 2016

Rosalee J. Foote, 75, of Superior, after years of battling dementia, died of cancer Friday, February 26, 2016, at Superior Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Superior, She was born September 28, 1940, in Superior, daughter of Roy and Ruth (Stalvig) Peterson. Rosalee worked several years in retail sales for K-Mart. She was affectionately known as "The Flower Lady." Some of her...

Feb 25, 2016

Linwood C. Webster, 66, lifelong Superior area resident, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his home unexpectedly. He was born on February 6, 1950 in Superior, WI to Linwood and Mary Ann (Iwasko) Webster, Sr. Linwood graduated from high school and worked for Superior Fiber Products as a laborer for over thirty years before retiring. He was a member...

Feb 23, 2016

James D. “Moose” Samuelson, 80, Superior, and former longtime Port Wing, WI resident, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on May 28, 1935 in Port Wing, WI to George and Ann (Carrow) Samuelson. James graduated from the South Shore High School. He worked for Hedenberg Trucking as a truck...

Feb 23, 2016

Barbara M. Campbell, 86 of Superior, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in Superior on Dec. 24, 1929 the daughter of Anna (Olaf) and Stanley Stramko. She started her career in food service at the Capital Tea Rooms and once her children were grown continued her career as a member of...

Feb 23, 2016

Kathryn 'Kay' A. Hammerbeck passed away Tuesday, February 23, at Superior Rehab and Nursing Center with her family by her side. She was born on July 31st, 1918 in Barnum, Minnesota. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1936 and graduated as a Registered Nurse from St Luke's School of Nursing in Duluth in 1939. Kay worked as private nurse...

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....