Obituaries

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...

Mar 28, 2015

Jenene M. (Hixenbaugh) Thompson, 39, of Superior died unexpectedly Saturday, March 28, 2015. Jenene was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 16, 1975. She was a 1993 graduate of Superior High School and had worked for over 10 years at Great Lakes Electric in Superior. She married Joseph Thompson on July 22, 2006. Jenene was involved in gymnastics and cheerleading...

Mar 27, 2015

Dorothy Wheaton, 87, Superior, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 30, 1927 in Superior to Albert and Mary (Rohrer) Ellison and was a lifelong Superior resident.

She was a former member of the Eastern Star. She was an avid...

Mar 27, 2015

Eugene "Gene" R. E. Pearson, 72, of Superior, died Friday, March 27, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth. He was born January 16, 1943, in Superior, son of Clarence Edwin and Rosa Belle (Carpenter) Pearson. On December 28, 1963, in Superior, Eugene R. E. Pearson and Rose M. Stark were united in marriage. Gene's work history included a journeyman machinist...

Mar 26, 2015

Vernice Janet (Westlund) Anderson passed away peacefully on Thurs., March 26, 2015 at Harmony House II in Superior. Born April 19, 1924, she spent her entire life living in Superior, Wis. She married Clifford Douglas Anderson on January 28, 1944 and they celebrated 54 years of marriage before his passing in May 1998. She was a homemaker for many years...

Mar 25, 2015

Dorothy J. (O’Kash) Gamsa passed from this life on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. She was born February 10, 1917 in Duluth, MN to parents Nikolas and Pearl O’Kash. She performed as a solo singer in nightclubs across the country, from 1937 through the 1950s, under the stage name of Dorothy Blaine. Dorothy’s family moved to Superior in 1924 when...

Mar 24, 2015

Daniel D Kinn, 72 of Superior, died Tuesday March 24, 2015 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. No services will be held. Downs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mar 22, 2015

William “Bill” John Farmakes, 79, Superior, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 28, 1935 in Superior to John and Urania (Agorastos) Farmakes. He attended the Superior public schools and graduated from the former Central High School...

Mar 22, 2015

Donna Keppers, 53, South Range, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born on May 31, 1961 in Superior to Ronald and Eileen (Allen) Wohlwend and was a lifelong area resident. Donna graduated from Superior Senior High School. She...

Mar 22, 2015

Florence Johnstad, 91, a longtime resident of South Range, WI passed away March 22, 2015 at Essentia Hospice surrounded by her family. She recently resided at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. Florence was born Feb. 22, 1924 in Fox Island WA, the daughter of Gust and Hulda Lundquist. On November 14th 1942 she and John Johnstad were united in marriage...

Mar 20, 2015

Dr. George L. “Doc” Horvat, 77, Duluth resident, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born on March 2, 1938 in East St. Louis, IL to George S. and Laura (Little) Horvat. He graduated from Assumption High School in East St. Louis, Illinois where he played...

Mar 19, 2015

Dennis L. Dufour, 70, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on July 3, 1944 in Duluth, MN to Harold and Margaret (McCabe) Dufour. Dennis graduated from the former Cathedral High School and went on to R.O.T.C. He served his country in the United States Air...

Mar 19, 2015

John C. Haugland, 85, of Superior, Wis. left his pain behind on Thurs., Mar. 19th in Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital, Superior. He was born in Superior on Nov. 29, 1929 to Molly K. (Haugen) and Christ R. Haugland. John graduated from Central High School in 1947 and went on to receive a BS Degree from Wisconsin State University-Superior in 1954;...

Mar 18, 2015

Miles Meunier, 63, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Superior, following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Green Bay, WI to Miles and JoAnn (Scory) Meunier.

He graduated from Wausau East in 1969. Miles went on to receive his degree in English Literature...