Obituaries

Apr 2, 2014

Lyle J. Severin, 84, South Range, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Golden Living Center of Superior, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 20, 1929 In Superior to Peter and Emma (Royal) Severin. He met Kay Johnson, the love of his life and they were married August 2, 1953. They raised three children, Dave (Mary Pat), Doug...

Mar 31, 2014

Matilda C. (Bleskan) Slovick, 92, Superior, formerly of Bennett, WI, died Monday, March 31, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Bennett, Wisconsin on March 14, 1922, the daughter of Andrew and Johanna (Hudec) Bleskan. Matilda attended her early grades in Bennett. She continued her high school class work in Superior, Wisconsin and the George Rogers...

Mar 31, 2014

Michael Ladich, 88, of Superior, died Monday, March 31, 2014 at Middle River Health and Rehab Center.

Michael was born on Sept. 20, 1925 in Superior, the son of Amelia "Milka" and Peter Ladich.  He served his country during WWII enlisting in the Navy. He landed on the beach of Normandy and achieved the rank...

Mar 30, 2014

Charmain C. Colby, 45, Maple, WI, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 from sudden medical complications. In addition to her passing, her family would like everyone to know that she was a Life Source Donor. She was born on August 9, 1968 in Superior, WI to Raymond and Sandra (Stevens) Colby.

Mar 25, 2014

Betty J. Schuster, 81, of Superior died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in Middle River Health & Rehab. Center.

Betty was born July 30, 1932 in Hawthorne Township to Myrtle (Rusk) and Nels G. Sutherland.

Her work history includes Roth Bros. Department Store, Ekstrom's Clothing, Dr. John Howard's Dental Office, and being the manager at Golden...

Mar 23, 2014

Robert (Bob) F. Lundberg was born to William and Hulda Lundberg on March 26, 1918 at the family farm in Poplar, Wisconsin. He was the seventh child in a family of five boys and five girls. Robert attended the Poplar School from first grade through the eleventh grade. In 1936 he moved to Ironwood, Michigan to live with his oldest...

Mar 23, 2014

Walter C. Tallberg, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas after a very courageous battle with colon cancer with his wife and daughters by his side.

Walt was born May 31, 1935, in Ansonia, Connecticut to Walter A. & Edith J. (Clark) Tallberg.  He graduated high school...

Mar 21, 2014

Howard G. Ettestad, 78, of Superior, died Friday, March 21, 2014, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.

He was born June 27, 1935 in Northome, Minnesota, son of Henry and Anna (Sorquist) Ettestad.

Howard worked as an electrician for Reserve Mining in Silver Bay for over 30 years and retired from Superior Wood Systems.

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Mar 20, 2014

Rolland K. "Rollie" Piper, 86, of Superior, died Thursday, March 20, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.

Rollie was born August 5, 1927, in Superior, son of Raymond and Edna (Koch) Piper.

As a boy, Rollie was a local marble champion. He went to work full-time at Kari Garage in 1942, while completing his high...

Mar 20, 2014

Jason James Kirkwood (Engstrom) aka 'Kirkbird', 39, of Superior died Wednesday March 19, 2014.

Jason was born September 17, 1974 in Superior, the son of Cindy (Kirkwood) Engstrom and was later adopted by his father, Gary Engstrom.

He was a 1993 graduate of Superior Senior High. He married Stacie Mosack in 1994 and they had...

Mar 19, 2014

Virginia “Ginny” Gradin, 88, Superior, passed peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Superior on November 5, 1925 to Edwin J. and Ethel M. (Gage) Johnson. Ginny grew up in Billings Park, attended Peter Cooper Elementary and later graduated from Central High School in 1943. After graduating from...

Mar 16, 2014

Kocon, Francis P. (Frank)

Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather

Frank was born September 16, 1923 in Minneapolis MN and went home to his Heavenly Father March 16, 2014. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years Patricia, son: Mike (Deedra), daughters: Kathy (Brian) Soar, Patti (Dan) Carlson and...

Mar 12, 2014

Jeanette L. Albertus, 74, Superior, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 20, 1939 in Park Falls, WI to Kenneth and Loetta (Cain) Baldwin.

She married Roy "Ed" Albertus on June 12. 1960 and had celebrated thirty-nine years of marriage before his passing...

Mar 11, 2014

James F. McKay, Sr., 78, lifelong resident of Superior, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

James was born on Sept. 5, 1935, the son of Hugh and Violet McKay.

He was a local truck driver working for many years at Leamon Mercantile. He enjoyed camping and fishing and loved...

Mar 11, 2014

Leland L. Erickson, 72, of Superior, Wis. died Tues., Mar. 11, 2014 in his residence.

He was born Jan. 16, 1942 in Superior to Signe (Packa) and Clyde L. Erickson.

He is survived by three sisters, Carole (Russell) Levine, Jr. of South Range, Wis., Janet Buda of Milwaukee, Wis. and Claudia (Tom Tobin) Solinko of...

Mar 10, 2014

Bradley Barsness, 50, Wentworth, died peacefully in his sleep at home, on Monday, March 10, 2014.

He was born on June 12, 1963 in Superior to Billie and Helen (Burhans) Barsness.

Off and on throughout the years, Brad worked at the family owned gas station, Barsness Spur, Wentworth. He had also been employed...

Mar 10, 2014

Linda Rae Wagner, 60, of Superior, Wis. passed away Mon., Mar. 10, 2014 in her residence.

She was born in Duluth, Minn. on Nov. 16, 1953 to Jacqueline ( Von Dane) and Raymond Conklin.

She was a mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was a very loving and kind person who would do...

Mar 9, 2014

Carl B. Larson, 94, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2014 surrounded by his family at the Cedar Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in Superior. Carl was born on October 28, 1919 in Dairyland, WI to Hjalmar and Esther Larson. He attended Dairyland Grade School until he was needed to help...

Mar 7, 2014

Brenda Joyce Summerfield, 58, of Superior Township, Wis. died Fri., Mar. 7, 2014 in Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, Minn. following an eleven year battle fighting her illness. She was born Nov. 3, 1955 in Superior to Joyce L. (Pinkoski) and Albert C. Brown and remained a lifelong area resident. Her work history included working for Superior Memorial Hospital; Dr. James...

Mar 7, 2014

Ryan S. R. Howes, 29, of Duluth and formerly of Superior, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Ryan was born in Superior on July 25, 1984, the son of Debra Howes and Clifford Hughes. He married the former Krystal Marie Mesedahl on Feb. 8, 2014. A Superior Senior High School graduate, Ryan received his...