William Robert O'Neill
Oct 14, 2024
William "Bill" Robert O’Neill, 91, longtime Superior resident, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 in Superior, WI. He was born July 3, 1933, the son of John and Lorraine (Thorpe) O’Neill in Sioux City, IA.
He graduated from Pipestone High School, class of 1951, and went on to earn a telegrapher degree from Dunwoody College of Technology....
Maureen M. Koenen
Oct 13, 2024
Maureen M. Koenen was born on May 20th, 1934, in Superior Wisconsin to Frank and Josetta Heinen, and was a lifelong resident of Superior’s East End. After filling 90 years with family and friends, she passed away peacefully at Villa Marina Nursing Home on October 13th, 2024, with family by her side.
Maureen was united in marriage...
Chad "Bucky" Allan Tobolaski
Oct 11, 2024
Chad "Bucky" Allan Tobolaski, 66, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born October 4, 1958 in Cloquet, MN, the son of Chester and Joanne Tobolaski.
He was a 1977 graduate of Proctor High School. He moved to Minneapolis, MN and worked at various warehouses as a...
Steven Michael Downs, Sr.
Oct 11, 2024
Steven Michael Downs, 58, lifelong resident of East End in Superior, passed away after a short illness on Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home in Superior, WI. He was born to John and Carol (Jacobson) Downs on December 29, 1965, in Superior, WI.
He worked as a carpenter for many years in the Superior area. Steven...
June D. Barton
Oct 9, 2024
June D. Barton, 100, of Superior, died Wednesday October 9, 2024, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
June was born in Iron River, WI on June 5, 1924, the daughter of Abram and Caroline (Shallow) Tharge.
She had worked in local bakeries and also cleaning apartments. June enjoyed doing home improvements, especially when it came...
Laura K. Lind
Oct 8, 2024
Laura K. Lind, 48, of Superior, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 10, 1976, in Duluth, MN, Laura was the cherished daughter of Marilyn (Leskela) and Lance Lind. She dedicated her career to housekeeping, primarily in local hotels, where her warm spirit and attention to detail touched many...
Barbara J. Lavin
Oct 7, 2024
Barbara J. Lavin, 82, of Superior, died Monday, October 7, 2024, at her residence.
Barbara was born on August 12, 1942, the daughter of Arthur and Edna (Mooney) Axelson.
She had run a home daycare for many years. Barbara enjoyed her doll houses, sewing, and whistling around the house. loved dogs, especially her dachshund.
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Thomas D. Williams
Oct 7, 2024
Thomas Williams, 73 of Foxboro, WI died Monday, October 7, 2024, in his home.
Tom was born August 2, 1951, in Superior, WI to Evelyn (Earhart) and Howard Williams.
He was a US Army Veteran served from 1970-72 and he spent a long period of time in Germany.
Tom was employed as a...
Bruce T. Carignan
Oct 6, 2024
Bruce Carignan, 77, of Superior, WI, and Frostproof, FL, died peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center.
Bruce was born on August 9, 1947, in Ashland, WI, to Clara Ann (Thompson) and Robert A. Carignan.
Bruce spent his days as a full-time barber and part-time BS'er. The barbershop was always...
Steven Carl Leino
Oct 6, 2024
Steven Carl Leino, age 75, died peacefully on October 6, 2024, after a short illness; surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Born April 28, 1949, in Washburn, WI, to John and Ellen (Kainu) Leino, Steve was the oldest of eight siblings. He grew up on a modest family farm, and as the oldest boy worked hard alongside...
James E. Mertes
Oct 5, 2024
James E. Mertes, 93, of Superior, died Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Dove Healthcare in Superior.
James was born on September 17, 1931, Superior to Earl and Olive (Otteson) Mertes.
He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army from 1952-55, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in Germany, the Philippines, and spent...
Edna M. Abrahamzon
Oct 3, 2024
Edna M. Abrahamzon, 89, of South Range, died Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth
Edna was born in Superior on July 21, 1935, the daughter of Samuel and Hilja (Byorni) Vendela. She married Patrick Abrahamzon on Dec. 26, 1952, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage until his passing in 2008.
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Jeffrey M. Greely
Oct 2, 2024
Jeffrey M. Greely, 76, lifelong resident of East End in Superior, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 21, 1947, the son of John “Jack” and Alice (Mason) Greely.
He was a graduate of Superior Senior High School and served his country honorably...
Jamie Lee Ross
Sep 30, 2024
Jamie Lee Ross, 45, longtime Superior, WI resident, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024. He was born July 21, 1979, the son of James and LouAnn Ross and Kelly Borelli.
A 1997 graduate from Superior Senior High, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a Master’s degree from...
Rita N. Trianoski
Sep 28, 2024
Rita Nelson Trianoski, 90, resident of Superior, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Rita was born in Ladysmith, WI to Lloyd and Gertrude (Sabaska) Nelson.
She married Walter Trianoski in 1958. They enjoyed two children, a son David, and a daughter Leslie.
Rita was employed as a teacher in the district of Superior for...
Patrick Nelson
Sep 28, 2024
Patrick “Rick” Nelson, 75, longtime resident of Superior, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Villa Marina Nursing Home, with his family holding his hand. He was born in Superior on July 20, 1949, the son of Levi and Madeline (Nollet) Nelson.
Rick grew up in Poplar, WI. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple,...
Clayton "Butch" C. Venne
Sep 27, 2024
Clayton "Butch" C. Venne, 81, of Superior, died peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
He was born July 1, 1943, in Superior to Clayton and Caroline (Zoretich) Venne.
Butch graduated in 1962 from Central High School. He married Nancy Ann (McFarlane) on November 27, 1972, in Superior and celebrated...
Mary Priester Motis
Sep 27, 2024
St. Peter, put some Chuck Berry on the celestial turntable, heaven is about to get a lot more fun. Mary Motis, 86, died on September 27, 2024, in Superior, WI and is heading your way.
Mary was born in St. Paul, MN to Kendall and Ethel Priester on April 13, 1938. She graduated high school from Derham...
Linda A. Darnall
Sep 26, 2024
Linda A. Darnall, 77, died on Thursday, September 26, 2024 with family by her side at Twin Ports Health Center in Superior.
Linda was born July 8, 1947 in Superior to Isabelle (Quelch) and Clifford Wickstrom.
She spent her career thriving in the hospitality industry all around the Twin Ports. Linda was known for a...
Nicholas J. Neve
Sep 24, 2024
Nicholas J. “Nick” Neve, 28, resident of Proctor, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in his home. Nick was born in Duluth, MN on November 2, 1995, the son of Patrick J. Neve and Ann (Certano) Sweet.
He grew up in Esko, MN where he attended Esko High School, graduating as a valedictorian in...
