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Patricia Ann Archambault
Mar 4, 2024
Patricia Ann (Pat) Archambault passed away March 4, 2024 at Divine Rehabilitation Center in Superior. Pat was born on October 27, 1940 in Superior and was a life-long resident.
Pat was a proud member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She enjoyed working in her yard creating a calm and beautiful space.
...Lamont B. Ruppert
Mar 3, 2024
LaMont “Mont” Bert Ruppert, 75, of South Range, WI, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his home on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born November 28, 1948, in Washurn, WI to Elmer and Pearl Ruppert and grew up in Bayfield, WI.
His special interests were sports, especially baseball and football. His niece and nephew, Rhonda...
Esther C. Nolan
Mar 1, 2024
Just short of her 89th birthday, Esther Christine (Amys) Nolan left this earth on March 1, 2024. Born on March 21, 1935, to Peter Sr. and Esther (Peterson) Amys, she was among a family of nine daughters and two sons.
She was adored by her sisters and brothers, and was preceded in death by both parents, her...
David B. Almsted
Mar 1, 2024
David Bertil Almsted, 74, lifelong area resident, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born in Ashland, WI on October 17, 1949, the son of Bertil and Emily (Hegbloom) Almsted.
He graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing, WI, and then attended vocational school, receiving...
Frances V. Ruks
Mar 1, 2024
Frances Viola Ruks, 79, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024, in her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born in Superior on September 30, 1944, the daughter of Frank and Viola (Punmala) Coaty.
She graduated from the former East High School, in Superior, the class of 1962....
Rose M. Degraef
Feb 29, 2024
Rose Marie DeGraef, 92, of Iron River, WI, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
She was born on July 28, 1931, to Charles and Bessie (Kotera) Rampier at their home in South Range. She married Donald Tullberg and together they raised six children until his passing in...
Richard 'Dick' T. Melcher
Feb 28, 2024
Richard 'Dick' T. Melcher, 77, lifelong resident of Superior, died Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by his family.
Richard was born in Superior on Feb. 22, 1947, the son of Melvin 'Dick' and Lillian (Nelson) Melcher. He graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1965.
Dick married Anne...
John M. Deterling Sr.
Feb 27, 2024
John M. Deterling, Sr., 90, resident of Poplar, WI, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Villa Marina Nursing Home in Superior, WI.
He was born in Superior on April 4, 1933, the son of John A. and Phoebe (Carlson) Deterling.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army. After his...
Joanne "Jo" Eileen Blatt
Feb 27, 2024
Joanne "Jo" Eileen Blatt, 79, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in Superior after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and most recently bone cancer.
Jo was born in Superior, Wisconsin, on September 14,1944 to Henry and Mary Ann Jensen. She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1962. She earned a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education...
Arlene H. Jacobson
Feb 24, 2024
Arlene H. Jacobson, 88, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Franciscan Health Center in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on June 15, 1935, the daughter of Louis and Gladys (Martinson) Hanson.
She graduated from the former Central High School in Superior, in the class of 1953. She then obtained her...
Amelia L. Glonek
Feb 24, 2024
Amelia L. “Amy” Glonek, 93, resident of Siren, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was born in Superior, WI on December 17, 1930, to Isadore “Jack” and Helen (Petroski) Trianoski.
She lived in Superior most of her life, moving to Siren about four years ago, to live with her daughters Rita (Scott Allent) and...
Patricia C. Lien
Feb 24, 2024
Patricia “Trish” (Fleck) Lien passed away peacefully on February 24th, 2024, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Superior, Wisconsin at the age of 70. She was born on September 5, 1953, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert and Colleen (Murphy) Fleck.
Trish graduated from Duluth East High School in 1971. After graduation she worked as an...
Merwin "Mickey" Lee Kinnee
Feb 24, 2024
Merwin "Mickey" Lee Kinnee, 82, of Superior, died Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mickey was born May 3, 1941, in Superior, son of Orville and Evelyn (Culliton) Kinnee.
From 1958 to 1962 Mickey honorably served his country with the U.S. Navy.
On July 11, 1970, in Superior,...
David L. Woods
Feb 22, 2024
David L. Woods, 74, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 23, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2316 East 4th Street, Superior, and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Mass of Christian...
James E. Fudally
Feb 21, 2024
James Edward Fudally, 73, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Twin Ports Health in Superior. He was born in Superior on July 21, 1950, the son of Joseph and Irene (Zalabski) Fudally.
James served his county honorably in the United States Army.
Per James’s wishes, a service will...
Rose M. Moen
Feb 20, 2024
Rose M. Moen, 85, of Foxboro, WI, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Rose was born July 7, 1938, in Superior, WI and was a lifelong area resident.
She was an active volunteer at St. Williams Church. Rose organized all the community luncheons. She was involved in 4-H, Farmer's Union, and...
Judith A. Hurin
Feb 19, 2024
Judith A. Hurin, 79, lifelong area resident, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, with family by her side, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI on April 27, 1944, the daughter of John and Violet (Hill) Koukari.
She graduated from the former East High School in Superior and soon...
Susan Szymanski
Feb 18, 2024
Susan Szymanski, 72, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024, with her family by her side.
She was born on November 11, 1951, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Sonny and Patricia (Hansen) Green. She married Dan Szymanski on Oct. 9, 2000, and spent twenty-three wonderful years together.
Susie worked at...
Virgil G. Nelson
Feb 17, 2024
Virgil G. Nelson, 81, of Poplar, died Saturday, February 17, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Virgil was born in Superior on April 30, 1942, the son of Gilbert and Rachel (Bergsten) Nelson.
He graduated from Northwestern High School with the class of 1960 and went on to attend Superior State Teachers College and...
Patricia Jean Mcnaughton
Feb 16, 2024
Patricia J. McNaughton, 92, passed away on February 16, 2024. She was born on January 23, 1932 to Michael and Genevieve (Selden) Flaherty.
Patricia was a life-long resident of Superior, WI. She attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from Superior Cathedral High School in 1949. Her careers included motherhood, clerk for Douglas...
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