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Edith M. Hadlock
May 2, 2015
Edith M. Hadlock, 99, longtime resident of Dairyland, died Saturday May 2, 2015 at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior. Edith was born on Dec. 28, 1915 in Wabash County, IN the daughter of James and Ruth Hopkins. She was a cook working for Capital T Restaurant for 17 years, on the Great Lakes Ships for 10 years, the...
Frank D. Neuman
May 1, 2015
Frank D. Neuman, 87, a lifelong Superior resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 01, 2015 in his residence. He was born on May 22, 1927 in Superior to Frank and Eleanor (Bergstrom) Neuman. Frank graduated from the former Central High School in 1945. He served his country in the United States Navy. Frank attended the former Superior State...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Nelson
May 1, 2015
Elizabeth "Betty" Nelson, 73, of the Town of Superior, Wis. passed away to eternal life on May 1, 2015. Betty was born October 4, 1941 in Superior to Norman and Marie Forness. Betty was united in marriage to Ted Nelson on Jan 11, 1964 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Superior. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter,...
Gerald "Jerry" Or "Chewy" D. Kirkwood
Apr 30, 2015
Gerald D. "Jerry" or "Chewy" Kirkwood, 66, of Superior, died Thursday, April 30, 2015, at his residence. He was born June 28, 1948, in Superior, son of James "Corky" and Delores (Wallin) Kirkwood. On March 13, 1971, in Superior, Gerald D. Kirkwood and Patricia Nelson were united in marriage. Jerry worked as a painter for Lakehead Painting Company, and retired...
Shirley M. Hudacek
Apr 30, 2015
Shirley M. Hudacek, 88, of Superior was received into the arms of Our Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at St. Francis in the Park Nursing Home. She was the daughter of Mary Perkins and was born on July 10, 1926 in Superior. Shirley graduated from Superior Central High School in 1944. On September 14, 1946, she married Joseph Hudacek....
Stanley G. Milinkovich
Apr 29, 2015
Stanley George Milinkovich, 83, of the Village of Oliver, Wis. died Wed., April 29, 2015 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, Minn. with his family at his side. He was born to Ann (Fister) and Steven Milinkovich on June 15, 1931 in Chicago, Ill. and moved to the area as a young child. Stanley was married to the former Helen Alice...
David Lee Larson
Apr 24, 2015
David L. Larson, 71, longtime Brule area resident, died Friday, April 24, 2015 in his residence.
He was born in Superior, WI, on June 18, 1943 the son of Walter and Elizabeth (Clark) Larson.
Dave served his Country for six years in the Army National Guard.
Willie Mae Anderson
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...
Jane A. Buckley
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...
Andrew Kiptoo Kigen
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...
William "Bill" P. Shay Ii
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...
William M. "Billy Whiteshoes" Johnsen
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...
Phyllis R. Mihalik
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...
Richard "Rick" O. Omberg
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...
Floyd G. "Bing" Anderson
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...
Lawrence G. Syring
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...
Angela Kay "Angie" Zeug
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...
Peter "Joe" O'Brien
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...
Richard "Dick" L. Jacobson
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...
Louise E. Hoven
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...
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