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...
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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...
