Obituaries

Aug 19, 2015

Linda Faye Zembo, 67, of Foxboro died Wed., August 19, 2015 in her residence. Linda was born September 3, 1947 to Jesse (Koenen) and Bert Ross in Superior. She had been employed as a school bus driver for many years by the School District of Superior. Linda married Robert on September 11th 1965.She loved cooking, gardening, and camping. Linda is...

Aug 17, 2015

David R. Holmes, 77, of Oliver, died Monday, August 17, 2015 at Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. David was born on March 13, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Carl and Lois (Walker) Holmes. He served his country enlisting in the Army and then the Navy from 1960 to 1970. During his service he was deployed for a...

Aug 16, 2015

Cameron (“String”) Fraley, South Range, Wisconsin, resident, died in an accident on Sunday, August 16, 2015. He was born on March 30, 1956 in West Liberty, Kentucky to Clayton and Wilma (Kelly) Fraley.

He graduated from the Rowan County High School in Morehead, Kentucky.

The majority of Cameron’s career...

Aug 14, 2015

Lillian E. Saari, 84, longtime Maple area resident, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range, Wisconsin. She was born in Cloverland, Wisconsin on April 14, 1931 the daughter of Wilfred and Edla Alholm.

Lillian attended the former Central High School graduating in 1947. She was employed...

Aug 10, 2015

Thomas H. “Tom” Sanders, 77, Foxboro, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, August 10, 2015 after a long battle with a respiratory illness. Tom was born on September 23, 1937 in Superior to Fritz and Mable (Thorsell) Sanders. He served his country in the United States Army. Tom married Patricia Mattson on May 21, 1975 in Norfolk,...

Aug 10, 2015

Patricia “Pat” Leinweber, 85, Superior, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Golden Living of Superior. She was born on March 3, 1930 in Swinton, England to Alfred and Kathleen (Early) Ray. She married Chester Leinweber on January 25, 1952 in Cambridge, England and celebrated 63 of marriage. Together they owned and operated the Forrest Inn in...

Aug 8, 2015

Barbara A. DeWolfe, 75, of Superior, WI, died Saturday August 8, 2015 after succumbing to systemic cancer following a brave and honorable fight. She was compassionately cared for by her family, and by the kind staff of both Golden Living Center and Essentia Hospice Team. She was born in Cody, WY, on May 17, 1940 to William and Louise...

Aug 7, 2015

Jerome Richard TaBelle 80, longtime Superior area resident, died Friday, August 7, 2015 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 9, 1934 in Finlayson, Minnesota the son of Richard and Gladys (Jensen) TaBelle. Jerry graduated from South Shore High School in 1952 and worked for Darwin...

Aug 7, 2015

Bonnie (Knops) VanErt, Larson, 71, of Superior, died of a brain tumor, in her home, Friday, August 7, 2015. As per Bonnie's wishes, there will be no funeral service. If friends desire, memorials may be made to www.gofundme.com/ariarose15 or www.facebook.com/pages/Heart-Warrior-Princess-Aria-Rose/1455768868059670?fref=nf

Aug 6, 2015

Edward Walman, 78, of Maple, Wisconsin, died Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Essentia

Health, St Mary’s, Medical Center, Duluth, MN.

Edward was a farmer in the Maple area for most of his life. He was also employed by the O and M grain elevator for over thirty-five years.

Aug 6, 2015

Josephine C. Miller, 80, lifelong resident of Superior, died Thursday August 6, 2015 at Golden Living Center. Josephine was born on Nov. 21, 1934 the daughter of Florence and Noble Jodell. She had worked as a C.N.A. for local nursing homes. She loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son,...

Aug 4, 2015

Melvin H. Hill, Jr., 55, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Bayshore Health Center in Duluth. He was born on November 21, 1959 in Duluth to Melvin H. Hill, Sr and Beverly Hudson. Mel served 16 years in the Army with the 82nd Airborne Division and served five combat tours. He is survived by three children, Melissa...

Aug 4, 2015

Craig Daniel Dyer, age 38, passed away in his residence in McGregor, MN on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. He was born in Fairbury, Illinois to his parents David Dyer and Patricia (Keaten) Dyer. He grew up in Superior, WI. Craig was a part of many people's lives and will be greatly missed. He loved to draw and make drawings and...

Aug 4, 2015

Joanne F. Moen, "Gramma Jo", 67 of Foxboro, died Tuesday August 4, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Joanne was born in Superior on Dec. 27, 1947 the daughter of Elizabeth and Clifford Ernst. "Gramma Jo" enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family, camping with her family, playing cards, feeding and watching her wild animals, and was an avid NASCAR...

Aug 3, 2015

Angeline Clara (DeBock) Plesko, 92, of Superior, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015, at Encompass Assisted Living in Superior. She was born October 9, 1922 in South Range, WI, to Henri and Leotine DeBock. Angie graduated from East High School in 1940, and married Peter Plesko while he was stationed at Ft. Bliss, TX during WWII. She lost her mother,...

Aug 2, 2015

Kenneth Olson, 62, Poplar resident, died Sunday, August 2, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on July 6, 1953 in Bemidji, MN to Willis and Mildred (Neft) Olson. Kenneth served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy. He was an over the road independent truck driver for many years. He married Cindyella...

Aug 2, 2015

Daniel (Rosco) S. Russell, 51, was born Dec. 9th 1963 to Judith and Raymond Russell, he unexpectedly left us Saturday, August 2nd, 2015 due to a fatal motorcycle accident. Preceding him in death is his father Raymond Russell. Daniel is survived by his daughters Ashley and Danielle Russell, his former wife Robyn Russell, mother Judith Christenson, step-father Chuck Christenson, three...

Aug 1, 2015

Tanya Marie Hackensmith (Homich), 36, Superior resident, passed away early on Saturday, August 1, 2015. She was born on April 18, 1979 in Duluth, MN to Donald and Bobbi Hackensmith. She graduated in 1997 from Superior Senior High School. Tanya will be missed dearly by everyone who knew her. She will always be remembered by her bright beautiful smile,...

Aug 1, 2015

Bonni S. (McNeil) Snydle, Superior, born December 23, 1957 was called home on Saturday, August 1, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Gary; daughters, Kinnzie Taylor, Rachel Taylor; son, Scott (Misty) Snydle; mother, Mary Lu Folkestad; sisters, Cindy (Marlin) Kline, Sherry (Gary) Brown, Jacqui Bergson; brother, Jim (Linda) Murphy; grandchildren and many nieces and...

Jul 29, 2015

Marion Lundberg Olson died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in Hospice at St Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born at the family farm in Poplar, Wisconsin, nearly 104 years ago, and where she resided most of her life. She was one of ten children. At 16 she graduated from East...