Obituaries

Nov 30, 2015

Gregory L. Lind, 55, Maple, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of diabetes on Monday, November 30, 2015. He was born on September 1, 1960 in Salina, KS to Larry and Joyce (Granstrom) Lind. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1978 and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Economics from UW Eau Claire. He...

Nov 28, 2015

George “Pete” Mackey, 81, longtime Barnes area resident formerly of Superior, died Saturday, November 28, 2015 at St Luke’s Hospital Hospice, Duluth, MN.

He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 20, 1934 the son of Fred and Emily (Niemi) Mackey.

George was employed as an Industrial gas service...

Nov 27, 2015

Carl Stolpe, 92, of Duluth, Minnesota died Friday, November 27, 2015 at the Golden Living Center, Superior, WI. He was born in Superior on March 8, 1923, the son of Fred and Emma ( Asplund) Stolpe. Carl graduated from Central High School in Superior. He went on to the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. where...

Nov 27, 2015

Geoffrey A. Hayes, 52, of Superior, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Solvay Hospice house after a courageous battle with cancer. Geoff was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine on Sept. 8, 1963 the son of Eunice (Michaud) and Clayton Hayes. He was raised by the Spittle Family. He had worked as a chef for many years at the...

Nov 26, 2015

Thomas O.”Tom” Sandmon, 76, longtime Lake Nebagamon, WI, resident died November 26, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born in Solon Springs, WI on August 25, 1939, the son of George and Eithel (Yadon) Sandmon.

Tom was employed as a groundskeeper on the Brule River....

Nov 26, 2015

Virginia "Ginny" E. Hart, 95, of Superior, died peacefully Thursday, November 26, 2015, at the Lighthouse of Superior. She was born June 14, 1920, in Superior, daughter of Charles and Lempi (Walley) Christianson. Ginny was a life-long resident of Superior, WI. In 1938 she graduated from Superior Central High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from...

Nov 25, 2015

Lucille “Lu” Edge, longtime Superior area resident, went with the angels to heaven on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Lu was born on a farm near Potosí, Wisconsin and was the last living of fourteen children of Charles and Mary Pitzen. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and husband Don. She is survived by her daughter, Connie...

Nov 25, 2015

Nancy Lou Kusel, 69 formerly of Duluth, died Wednesday November 25, 2015 at the Cotton Country Manor in Cotton, MN. Nancy was born on May 24, 1946 the daughter of Bartholomew and Edith Carbon. She served her country enlisting in the Marines. She was an avid Green Bay Packer Fan, loved cats and was a very good cook. She was...

Nov 24, 2015

William Charles Berg, 74, of Superior, died of complications from COPD on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born in Superior on July 5, 1941 to Robert M. and Bernadine J Holmes-Berg. Bill graduated from Superior Central High School in 1959 and served honorably with the U.S. Navy. He was employed by Otis Elevator...

Nov 21, 2015

James "Jim" Rep, 84, of Superior, died Saturday, November 21, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth. He was born February 12, 1931, in Oliver, WI, son of Andrew and Mabel (Cragin) Rep. Jim enjoyed watching TV, especially the old westerns. Another interest of his was shopping. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Francis, Louis, Sam and Thomas; and...

Nov 19, 2015

Donald C. Simons, 85, of Superior, died Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born November 13, 1930, in Superior, son of Arthur and Lillian (Erickson) Simons. Don honorably served his country with U. S. Navy on the USS Piedmont during the Korean Conflict. On May 14, 1983, in Superior, Donald Simons and Sarah...

Nov 19, 2015

Ruth M. Byrne of Superior, WI, 90 years young, joined her husband Bill in heaven on November 19, 2015. Ruth resided at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, Superior for the last two years. Ruth's family was her pride and joy and all will miss her feisty spirit and her gentle presence. She was born June 12, 1925, in...

Nov 18, 2015

Harvey L. Rath, 90, South Range, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on September 16, 1925 in Ladysmith, WI to Henry and Helen (Prozinski) Rath.

He served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War...

Nov 18, 2015

Robert Allan Parsons 76, of Poplar, WI, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior after a long battle with a rare brain disorder, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

Bob was born on December 9, 1938 In Englewood, NJ to R. Dewitt and Helen (Morton) Parsons and...

Nov 17, 2015

David A. Zinmer, 48, of Superior, died Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born October 17, 1967, in Superior, son of John and Addie (Kelly) Zinmer. David enjoyed bowling, watching TV, dining out, visiting with friends at the Encompass activity center, and Wednesday night dinners at Mom's when she was with us. He...

Nov 16, 2015

Wendy L. Teal, 62, Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015. She passed at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, following a courageous seven year battle with Ovarian Cancer which she showed amazing strength and grace. She was born on September 14, 1953 in Superior to Dale and Irene (Knoll) Wedan. Wendy married Roger Teal...

Nov 16, 2015

Gertrude 'Gert' K. Bauer, 73, lifelong resident of Superior, died Monday, November 16, 2015 at Golden Living Center. Gert was born in Superior on June 19, 1942 the daughter of Wilfred and Dorothy Blaisdell. She enjoyed playing bingo and riding around town on her scooter with her sister Judy. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband,...

Nov 13, 2015

Fannie J. Olson, 63, of South Range, died Friday, November 13, 2015, at her residence. She was born March 28, 1952, in Superior, daughter of Louis and Mabel (Lord) Hoyt. On September 12, 1981, in Duluth, Fannie Hoyt and Terrance Olson were united in marriage. Fannie worked several years in housekeeping at Park Point Manor, Duluth. She enjoyed sewing, crafts,...

Nov 11, 2015

Elaine F. Little, 90, longtime Superior resident, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Lighthouse of Superior, surrounded by family. Elaine was born on November 2, 1925 in Superior, WI to Joseph and Mary (Zeliska) Doucette. While in grade school family moved to a farm near Cadott, WI. After graduating from Cadott High School, family returned to Superior, WI....

Nov 10, 2015

Linda Marie Miller, 61, of Superior died Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at her residence. Linda was born on May 15, 1954. She had worked for Colonial Health Care Services in Billings Park for 32 years and then at Beverly Health/Golden Living Center. She enjoyed knitting and gardening. She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn; and two brothers, Daniel...