Obituaries

Nov 7, 2015

Adrienne Swenson, 58, Hayward, WI passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015

at the Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI following a courageous battle with breast cancer.

She was born on June 19, 1957 in Virginia, MN to Jennis H. and Nancy (Weyandt) Swenson.

Adrienne...

Nov 7, 2015

Floyd Allen Buchin, 48, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Superior, WI. He was born on September 14, 1967 in Phoenixville, PA to James Buchin and Maureen (Coon) Pederson. He served his country in the National Guard. Floyd married Leslie Larson on August 7, 2010 and they celebrated five years of marriage. Floyd worked...

Nov 7, 2015

Janice K. Cheselski, 64, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday November 7, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Janice was born on Jan. 12, 1951 the daughter of Marie and Ralph Barton. She enjoyed crocheting, and working with volunteers at the hospital. She also enjoyed sitting in her swing watching Gary work....

Nov 2, 2015

Robert B. Lewis, 58, of Superior, died suddenly at home on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 after ongoing health issues. Following Robert's wishes, no funeral services will be held. Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, www.downsfh.com.

Nov 1, 2015

Calvin "Cal" C. Haworth, 90, of Hawthorne, died Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hawthorne. Calvin was born March 14, 1925, son of Sampie and Jessie (Carlin) Haworth. During the 1940's, Cal served in both the Merchant Marines and Army. He worked over 35 years as a carman with the CNW railroad. He enjoyed hobby...

Oct 31, 2015

Alistair Jay, "A.J." Conley, Town of Oakland, beloved five year old son of Jay and Allison Conley, was born into eternal life with Our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 31, 2015.  Although he passed away quite unexpectedly, he died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family.

A.J. was born in Duluth, MN on January 8,...

Oct 31, 2015

Gregory L. Baurenfeind, 65, Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2015. He was born on December 9, 1949 in Superior to Louis and Mary T. (Stupak) Baurenfeind. He attended Superior Senior High School. He was employed with Superior Housing Authority but most recently had been employed at Solid Rock Mission as a house manager for the homeless....

Oct 29, 2015

Barbara Marie Van Ert, 72, lifelong resident of Superior, died Thursday, October 29, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Barbara was born on January 16, 1943 the daughter of Edward and Hazel Van Ert. She graduated from Central High School in 1961. She had worked for Central Co-ops, owned the Yarn Basket, was co-owner of Banks Roofing and also...

Oct 27, 2015

Mildred Lillian Erickson, 98, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2015. She was born on January 4, 1917 to John and Hilda Lindgren and was a lifelong resident of Superior. Graduating in 1935 from Central High School, Mildred worked at City Hall before her marriage to Clarence Erickson on December 2, 1939. She worked briefly for the Erickson Trucking Company...

Oct 26, 2015

Michelle L. Dellies, 42, lifelong resident of Superior, died Monday, October 26, 2015 at the Challenge Center. Michelle was born on Nov. 24, 1972 the daughter of Richard and Joanne Dellies. She enjoyed going to movies, being outdoors and swimming. She also enjoyed going to garage sales and playing ball. She loved going out to eat especially to have dessert....

Oct 25, 2015

Berniece “Bonnie” Anderson, 98, Superior passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Essential Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

She was born on January 28, 1917 in Redwood Falls, MN to Bert and Alda Kleaver and has been a Superior resident since 1948.

Bonnie graduated from Redwood Falls High School and earned...

Oct 25, 2015

Jeanne A. LaVoie, 61, of Superior, died Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Superior Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Superior. She was born March 22, 1954 in Danville, Illinois, daughter of Jean and Carole (Chew) LaVoie. A graveside service will be held in Illinois.

Oct 23, 2015

Brian E. Bridge, 42, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, unexpectedly in his home. He was born on April 9, 1973 in Duluth, MN to Edward Bridge and Susan Karra. Brian was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. He enjoyed spending time with family and listening to all genres of music. He loved biking,...

Oct 23, 2015

Maurice "Morrie" R. VanHove, 95, of Superior, died Friday, October 23, 2015, at Superior Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Superior.

Oct 19, 2015

Shirley O. Nelson, 97, lifelong resident of Superior, died peacefully Monday, October 19, 2015 at Villa Marina Health and Rehab Center in Superior. Shirley was born on Oct. 18, 1918 the daughter of Martin and Marie Nelson. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran church and former member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. She was very active in all areas...

Oct 18, 2015

Lawrence E. Nyberg, 49, of Duluth died Sunday October 18, 2015 at Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis after a long battle with addiction. Larry was born in Illinois on August 8, 1966 the son of Richard and Barbara Nyberg. He enjoyed going fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry is survived by his wife, Tara;...

Oct 17, 2015

Van Jeffery “Chipper” Korhonen 57, longtime Oakland, WI area resident, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 unexpectedly in his home.

He was born on May 19, 1958 in Superior to Sulo and Betty (Serre) Korhonen, of Wentworth, youngest of their seven children.

Chipper graduated from Northwestern High School...

Oct 17, 2015

Barbara A. Mariani, 52, Superior resident, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born on April 10, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Pasquale and Rosemary (Schmidt) Barone. Barbara was a customer service supervisor for Customer Link for several years. She married Ron Mariani on August 30, 1997 in Des Plaines, IL and...

Oct 9, 2015

Donald “Don” Edward Eliason, 86, longtime Superior area resident, died Friday, October 09, 2015 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI.

He was born in Ironwood, Michigan on December 8, 1928 the son of Linder and Margaret (Peterson) Eliasson.

Donald graduated from high school and went...

Oct 9, 2015

ISABELLE M. BATTUELLO Isabelle M. Battuello, 87, of Superior, died Friday, October 9, 2015, at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Isabelle was born October 15, 1927 in Laurium, Michigan, the youngest of three children of Oscar and Ragna Niemela. She was raised in Laurium, graduated from Calumet High School and was proud of her...