Obituaries

Apr 24, 2015

Willie Mae Anderson, 65, former longtime resident of Chicago, currently of Superior, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 1, 1950 in Shelby, Mississippi to Fred and Minnie Ruth (Williams) Landrum.

She graduated from high school in...

Apr 23, 2015

Jane Buckley, 96, passed away on April 23, 2015. A lifelong Superior resident, she lived for 90 years in the home where she was born. She graduated in 1935, with highest honors from Central High School and attended Superior State Teachers College (UWS.) She worked at the Princess Theatre, where she met Randall Buckley, the man who would become her...

Apr 23, 2015

Andrew K. Kigen, 5 months, of Duluth, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born November 23, 2014, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of Clement and Shannon (Rogge) Kigen. In addition to his parents, Andrew is survived by a step-brother, Morgan Kigen, Superior; maternal grandparents, Frank and...

Apr 22, 2015

William P. “Bill” Shay II, 72, Superior resident, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice in Duluth. He was born on July 29, 1942 in Duluth, MN to William P. and Constance (Kreidler) Shay. Bill was a professional painter by trade and belonged to the Iron Painters Union Local 109. He was a member of The...

Apr 20, 2015

William M. “Billy Whiteshoes” Johnsen, 62, longtime Superior resident, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

He was born on December 9, 1952 in Superior to Bernard and Marilyn (Anderson) Johnsen.

He was employed as an operating engineer at Grandma’s...

Apr 19, 2015

Phyllis R. Mihalik, 82, of Superior died Sunday, April 19, 2015 in her home. She was born June 10, 1932 in Palisade, Minnesota to Elner and Gertrude (Larson) Andrews, and was one of twelve brothers and sisters. Phyllis married James C. Mihalik on June 13, 1953. Phyllis was a longtime member of Faith United Methodist Church and also the Faith...

Apr 16, 2015

Richard O. "Rick" Omberg, 67, passed from this life Thursday, April 16, 2015. Born in Superior, WI, Rick graduated from Superior Central High School and University of Wisconsin, Superior with a degree in mathematics. He worked his entire career for Thrivent Financial (AAL) in Appleton, WI, where he served in various software development and management positions. Upon retiring, Rick and...

Apr 12, 2015

Floyd G. “Bing” Anderson, 91, longtime Port Wing resident, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Christian Community Home in Osceola, WI, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 20, 1923 in Ellison Bay, WI to Oscar and Anna (Carlson) Anderson.

Bing married Viola Kolin...

Apr 12, 2015

Lawrence G. Syring, 87, lifelong resident of Superior, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at his residence. Lawrence was born on April 13, 1927 in Superior the son of Carl and Clara Syring, Sr. He had served his country during WII in the Navy. Lawrence worked for Head of the Lakes Electric Cooperative for 45 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and...

Apr 10, 2015

Angela Kay “Angie” Zeug, 90, longtime Superior resident, died Friday, April 10, 2015 at Villa-Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born at home in the Clark county village of Willard, on March 15, 1925, the daughter of John and Mary (Karnicar) Snedic.

Angie considered herself fortunate to not only graduate...

Apr 8, 2015

Peter “Joe” O’Brien, 52, longtime Superior resident, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 unexpectedly in his home.He was born on June 17, 1963 in Hammond, IN to James and Evelyn (Liska) O’Brien. Joe was a manager for the Tower Spur Station for ten years.He enjoyed woodworking and was a published cartoonist. Joe was very caring and helpful to others. Joe...

Apr 5, 2015

Richard L. “Dick” Jacobson, 81, lifetime Superior resident, entered eternal life on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital with family and friends by his side. For two and half years he fought a valiant fight against advanced stage lung cancer. Richard was born on June 23, 1933 to Lloyd and Ethel (Mangseth) Jacobson. He graduated from Superior...

Apr 4, 2015

Louise E. Hoven, 84, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 23, 1930 in Superior, WI to Delbert G. Countryman and Hazel O. (Larson) Dykins. Louise graduated from the former Central High School in 1948. Louise was employed as a secretary for forty years. She worked...

Apr 4, 2015

Robert F. Urbaniak, 88, lifelong East End Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospice Unit in Duluth, MN.

He was born in Superior on December 19, 1926 to Frank and Victoria (Horyza) Urbaniak.

Bob served his country in the United States...

Apr 4, 2015

Paul Joseph "Skip" Skamser, Jr., 75, of Superior, WI, died Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior, after a long battle with cancer. He remarked, "This cancer is a formidable opponent." Although cancer took his life, it did not defeat him; he maintained his strong intellect and gentlemanly manner throughout his illness. Paul J. Skamser, Jr....

Apr 2, 2015

Charles "Charlie" E. Wessberg, 86, of Superior, died peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2015, in his home at Edgewood Vista in Hermantown, MN. He was born December 1, 1928, in Fergus Falls, MN, son of Allen and Francis Wessberg. On December 31, 1952, he married Helen L. Thurnau and they celebrated 62 years together. Charlie's work history included a Commissary Warehouse...

Apr 1, 2015

David A. Love, 52, of Superior, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at his residence. David was born in Superior on Jan. 26, 1963 the son of Donald and Lucille Love, Sr. He worked as a desk clerk for numerous motels. Most recently he was a cab driver for Courtesy Cab. David was an avid Packer Fan and enjoyed playing Sudoku...

Mar 31, 2015

John "Jack" R. McKay, 72, of Superior, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born April 16, 1942 in Superior, son of Hugh and Violet (Weichmann) McKay. Jack's work history included a union boilermaker, McKay's Blacktop, McKay's Mobil, and the city of Superior. He enjoyed ice fishing, hunting, camping, woodworking, auto mechanic and was a...

Mar 29, 2015

Donald Seidlitz, 78, longtime Superior area resident, passed away peacefully with his stepdaughter, Kimberly, and niece, Rebecca, by his side on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.

He was born at home on December 24, 1936 in Cornell, WI, the son of Edward and Lorraine (Waggoner) Seidlitz. Don graduated...

Mar 28, 2015

Donald Berube, 94, Longtime Maple and Brule area resident, died Saturday, March 28, 2015 at St Luke’s Hospital, Hospice Unit, Duluth, MN

He was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on December 20, 1920 the son of Frank and Florence (Russell) Berube.

Donald graduated from Iron River High School and attended...