Obituaries

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...

Jan 29, 2016

Carolyn Betty Glibbery, 84, Duluth, Minnesota and formerly of Billings Park in Superior, died Friday, January 29, 2016 at her residence.

She was born in Warren, Indiana on March 22, 1931 the daughter of Noah and Tressie (Meshberger) Stucky. Carolyn was one of six children. Her journey through life was filled with the...

Jan 28, 2016

George "Chipper" E. Hansen, Jr., 63, of Barnes, died Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital, Hayward, Wisconsin. He was born May 30, 1952, in Superior, son of Florence (Brown) and George E. Hansen, Sr. George was an engineer on the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad. Chipper enjoyed the outdoors, especially time fishing. Preceding him in death...

Jan 28, 2016

Lila Mae Hoyt, 70, of Superior, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at her residence. Lila was born in Superior on May 8, 1945 the daughter of Leo and Emma Hoyt. She enjoyed baking and making Jams and Jellies. She also made Beeswax candles and taught others to make them at Lester Park. She enjoyed traveling and had hitchhiked to just...

Jan 27, 2016

Steven Ray Louderbach, 56 of Superior, died Wednesday January 27, 2016 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Steven was born in Hillsboro, Ohio on May 22, 1959 the son of Mary Louderbach and Johnny Lewis. Steve served his country enlisting in the Navy and then reenlisting in the Army. He was an excellent chef and had worked at the Buena...

Jan 26, 2016

Carla J. Bergstrom, 85, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 3, 1930 in Superior to Wendell C. and Edith J. (Peterson) Olson.

Carla and her husband Charles E. “Chuck” Bergstrom were founding owners...

Jan 26, 2016

Daniel David Kolodzeske, 92, longtime Superior, WI area resident died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Essentia Health, St Mary’s Hospital, Duluth, MN. He was born on June 1, 1923 in Manitowoc, WI, the son of Joseph and Blanche (Coblewski) Kolodzeske. Daniel served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Radio Operator, 3rd Class. He married...

Jan 25, 2016

James ( Jaime / Jim ) Patrick Arneson, 52, of Superior, died Monday, January 25, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth, surrounded by his family. He was born July 20, 1963, in Superior, son of Leonard and Patricia (Mitchell) Arneson. On June 23rd, 1984, James was united in marriage to the love of his life and best friend Mindy Wiechert,...

Jan 25, 2016

Charles Calvin Southwick, 87 lifelong resident of Superior, died Monday, January 25, 2016 at Deer Haven Group Home. Charles was born on July 14, 1928 the son of Lee and Belle Southwick. He enjoyed listening to all music and loved to play the piano. He enjoyed crocheting and made beautiful Afghans. Charles also enjoyed going bowling. Working at the Challenge...

Jan 24, 2016

Faye Marie Harrington, 84, lifelong resident of Allouez in Superior, died Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Superior. Faye was born on Aug. 9, 1931 the daughter of Evelyn 'Toots' (Heytens) and Carl Feldt. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School and had worked as a clerk for the Great Northern Railroad. She married...

Jan 22, 2016

James Elsroy Conley, 84, Town of Oakland, passed away on January 22, 2016.

He was born on November 28, 1931 in Superior, WI to Leroy and Elsie (Kindal) Conley.

Jim graduated from the former Central High School and then went on to serve his country in the National Guard....

Jan 22, 2016

Florence E. Dzikonski, 84, went to rest peacefully in Jesus' arms on Friday, January 22, 2016. She was born in Superior on June 11, 1931 and resided in Lake Nebagamon for most of her life. Florence was formerly employed by Middle River Health Care Facility, Village Clerk of Lake Nebagamon, Maple School District, and the Evening Telegram. She was also...

Jan 21, 2016

Bernadette E. Amys, 91, Superior, died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 4, 1924 in Superior to Napolean and Gertrude (Lozen) Archambeault and was a lifelong Superior resident.

She was a member of St...

Jan 21, 2016

James R. “Jim” Baker, 83, lifelong Superior area resident passed away on January 21, 2016 in Superior. He was born on July 27, 1932 in Superior, Wisconsin, the son of William and Elise “Lizzy” (Schiller) Baker.

James was married to Nancy J. Hagen on October 17, 1953 and had recently celebrated sixty-two years...

Jan 20, 2016

Romelle J. Shepard, 88, of Superior, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 28, 1927 in Superior, daughter of Gerald and Selma "Sally" (Moe) Thiele, and was a longtime resident of Superior's East End. Romelle was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished the times her...