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Clayton "Butch" C. Venne

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

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

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

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...

Conrad D. Johnson

Conrad D. Johnson

Sep 23, 2024

Conrad was called home to Glory on September 23,2024. He was born on the home place in Hawthorne on November 12,1941, to Dan and Helga Johnson. Conrad was proud to have been born, raised and a lifelong resident of Hawthorne and he was very proud of his Swedish heritage. In 1972 he married Sandy and together they had 3...

Eliza Brandy-Jane Booth

Eliza Brandy-Jane Booth

Sep 22, 2024

Eliza Brandy-Jane Booth, 47, longtime area resident, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her residence in Superior, WI.

She was born on January 5, 1977, in Great Lakes, IL, the daughter of Mark Fobbe and Penny Booth.

Eliza was a talented artist with her own unique visions. Through her creative expression she left...

Kathleen K. Schaller

Kathleen K. Schaller

Sep 20, 2024

Kathleen K. Schaller, 47, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024, with her loving family by her side, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior. She was born in Duluth, MN on June 17, 1977, the daughter of Larry and Doreen (Holm) Schaller.

She graduated from Northwestern High School, in Maple, WI,...

Geraldine M. Fechtelkotter

Geraldine M. Fechtelkotter

Sep 20, 2024

Geraldine "Jerry" Mae Bong Fechtelkotter was born to life on December 28, 1924, and born to eternal life on September 20, 2024. She was 99 years old. Jerry was the daughter of Carl and Dora Bong and a lifelong resident of Poplar.

Jerry was united in marriage to Lyle J. Fechtelkotter on August 26, 1949. They celebrated...

William F. Levings, Sr,

William F. Levings, Sr,

Sep 19, 2024

William F. Levings, Sr., 85, of Superior, died Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Essentia-St. Mary's Superior.

William was born on March 30, 1939, the son of Bennett and Ethel (Wermter) Levings. He worked as a welder for Frasier Shipyards before becoming a truck driver for Botten's Trucking and other local companies.

He loved to be...

Patricia Maureen Senn

Patricia Maureen Senn

Sep 18, 2024

Patricia Maureen (Stanton) Orville Senn (86) passed away peacefully on the morning of September 18, 2024 at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, MN after suffering a significant fall on August 18 th .

Pat was born on February 6, 1938 in St. Paul, MN to Charles and Edith Bannister Stanton. She...

Edward J. Stramko

Edward J. Stramko

Sep 18, 2024

Edward J.Stramko, 92, lifelong resident of Superior, died Wednesday September 18, 2024, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab.

Edward was born in Superior on November 19, 1931, the son of Stanley and Anna (Olaf) Stramko. He served his country honorably in the US Army.

Ed worked for the Superior Fire Department for many years. He...

Robert L. Jardine

Robert L. Jardine

Sep 17, 2024

Robert LeRoy Jardine, long time Superior resident, passed away on September 17, 2024 at St Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. He was born the son of Hugo and Lydia (Bjur) Jardine on October 18, 1933 in Port Wing, WI. He attended and graduated from South Shore School.

Robert proudly served his country in the Air Force for...

Violet 'Tuppy' Marie Sanda

Violet 'Tuppy' Marie Sanda

Sep 17, 2024

Violet Marie "Tuppy" Sanda, 80, passed peacefully at Essentia Health Hospital in Duluth, MN on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, in the presence of her husband and dear loved ones.

Violet was born May 6th, 1944 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Harriet and Walter Cheselski. Violet attended Patzau School and graduated from Superior Central High School in...

Duane A. Carlson

Duane A. Carlson

Sep 16, 2024

Duane Alvin “Nobs” Carlson, 90, lifelong Superior, WI resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Superior, WI on April 12, 1934, to Alvin and Freda (Peterson) Carlson.

Duane graduated from the former Central High School in...

Jeanne Elizabeth Cumming

Jeanne Elizabeth Cumming

Sep 16, 2024

Jeanne Elizabeth Cumming, aged 98, passed away on September 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Edgewood Assisted Living in Hermantown, Minnesota, while under the care of CaringEdge Hospice. She was born in Hankinson, North Dakota, on September 26, 1925, to Carl and Cecilia Krause. She was a resident of Superior, Wisconsin, for 48 years, and a longtime...

Maryann Vennerstrom

Maryann Vennerstrom

Sep 15, 2024

MaryAnn Vennerstrom, 71, resident of Cloquet, MN, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation in Duluth, MN. She was born on August 20, 1953, the daughter of Ernest and Betty (Westlund) Vennerstrom.

She graduated from Northwestern High School, in Maple, WI. Maryann then attended technical school in Virginia, MN earning her degree...

Marge A. Brown

Marge A. Brown

Sep 13, 2024

Marge A. Brown, 63, of Superior, died on Friday September 13, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House after a long courageous battle with cancer, with her loving husband by her side.

Marge was born in Superior on June 5, 1961, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Erickson) Ostrowski. She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class...

Michael J. Holmstrom

Michael J. Holmstrom

Sep 10, 2024

Michael J. Holmstrom, 74, of Superior, died Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth

Michael was born in Siren, WI on February 12, 1950, the son of Gustav and Ruth (Lewis) Holmstrom. He graduated from Sandstone, MN High school with the class of 1969.

Michael was drafted into the U.S. Navy and...

Randy L. Fitch

Randy L. Fitch

Sep 8, 2024

Randy LeRoy Fitch, 66, a lifelong resident of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2024, surrounded by his family after a courageous 12-month battle with cancer.

Randy was born on April 9, 1958, in Superior, WI to Sherman Sr. and Barbara (Brown) Fitch.  He was the third of seven children.  Randy met Christine...

Julie A. Connor

Julie A. Connor

Sep 8, 2024

Julie Ann (Aro) Connor of Neosho, MO, formerly of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Sept. 8, 2024, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, MO, surrounded by her family.

Julie was born on May 23, 1947, to George W. Aro and Emma L. (Mattson) Aro. She attended Superior schools and graduated from Central High School with the Class of '65....

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