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Raymond B. Meyers
Jun 2, 2024
Raymond Bruce “Chopsy” Meyers, 73, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully, following a lengthy illness, on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Superior on September 11, 1950, the son of Kenneth and Mary (Freascher) Meyers.
Ray served honorably in the United States...
Helen L. Ross
Jun 2, 2024
Helen L. Ross, 94 of Superior, WI died on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Open Arms Assisted Living in Duluth.
Helen was born September 22, 1929, in Aitkin, MN to Harry and Dagmar (Christianson) Eckholm.
She worked for her master's degree in education and was employed as a special education and kindergarten teacher working at...
Debra A. Kagie
Jun 1, 2024
Debra Ann Kagie, 68 of Superior, WI, died on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
Debra was born August 21, 1955, in Duluth, MN to Marilyn (Swanson) and Frank O'Brien.
She was employed as a nurse's aide working in home health care for many years.
Debra learned...
Joyce E. Bowser
May 31, 2024
Joyce E. Bowser, 84, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, after complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on April 23, 1940, the daughter of John and Violet (Hill) Koukari.
Joyce was a longtime member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Superior and was also a part of the local Red Hat...
Lorrie J. Madden
May 30, 2024
Lorrie Jean (McConnell) Madden, 68, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died at home on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
She was born in Superior, December 1, 1955, the daughter of Roy and Jean (Fisk) McConnell.
Lorrie graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1974, then attained her associate’s degree in accounting, finalizing her bachelor’s degree...
Benjamin R. Mclain
May 29, 2024
Benjamin R. McLain, 38, of Superior died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Ben was born June 19, 1985, in Cloquet, MN to Dee (Blunt) and Brian McLain.
He was employed at various places over the years and always liked to keep busy. Ben was a jack of all trades and master of none.
...William F. Moore
May 24, 2024
William F. Moore, 93, resident of Hermantown, MN, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at The North Shore Estates in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth on February 25, 1931, the son of William H. and Marguerite G. (Beauchamp) Moore.
He spent most of his adult life working in food service distribution.
William...
Wilmer S. Dock
May 24, 2024
Wilmer S. Dock, 90 of Superior, WI, died Friday, May 24, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Superior.
Wilmer was born January 20, 1934, in Mower, MN to Emma (Lange) and Sylazan Dock.
He served his country with the US Air Force. Wilmar was passionate about spending time with his wife and family. He...
Alice I. Hammerbeck
May 24, 2024
Alice I. Hammerbeck, 86, of Superior, died Friday, May 24, 2024, in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, with family present.
She was born on February 17, 1938, in Bennett, WI, the daughter of Mary (Filek) and Jerome Nollet.
On June 5, 1954, Alice Irene Nollet and Robert Andrew Hammerbeck, Jr. were united in marriage in Carlton,...
Thomas L. Kern
May 23, 2024
Thomas L. Kern, 76, lifelong area resident, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his home in Superior. He was born in Superior on May 8, 1948, the son of Keith and Marjorie (Sandberg) Kern.
Tom was born and raised in Superior and lived in Solon Springs for over 20 years.
He graduated from...
Dennis L. Bush
May 23, 2024
November 19, 1948 – May 23, 2024
Dennis Bush, 75, passed away peacefully at Twin Ports Health Services surrounded by loved ones.
Dennis was born November 19, 1948, in Mosinee to the late Norman and Elizabeth (Kessler) Bush.
Dennis was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served State-side during the Vietnam War. He was...
Michael L. Quigley
May 23, 2024
Michael L. Quigley, 60, of Superior, died Thursday May 23, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth surrounded by his family.
Michael was born in Hinsdale, IL on Aug. 10, 1963, the son of Larry and Patricia (Stice) Quigley.
He had worked as an operator and laborer for local construction companies and most recently with...
Larry D. Kunes
May 23, 2024
Larry Dean Kunes, 64 of Superior died suddenly on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in his home.
Larry was born July 1, 1959, in Superior, WI to Shirley (Paxton) and Norman Kunes.
He was employed as a laborer for the Harvest State Grain Elevators in Superior for many years until his retirement. Larry was an avid...
Darol L. Kaufmann
May 21, 2024
Darol L. Kaufmann, 89, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on February 24, 1935, the son of August and Zella (Johnson) Kaufmann.
Darol graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1953 and Marshalltown Junior College in 1955. He then graduated...
Bonita 'Bonnie' S. Paulson
May 21, 2024
Bonita S. Paulson, 66, of Superior, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in her residence.
Bonnie was born on November 13, 1957, in Superior, the daughter of Mildred (LaRock) and Elmer Eades.
She was a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles tribe in Hayward, WI. Bonnie loved her cats, enjoyed cooking, sewing, doing crossword puzzles, and...
James K. Warmington
May 20, 2024
James "Jim" K. Warmington, 87, of Superior went to meet his lord and Savior on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.
He is survived by his significant other, best friend, and caregiver, Bonnie Lehner. He is also survived by his sons, Gary, Don, Mike (Tia), and Todd. He is also survived by his...
Albin L. Hansen
May 20, 2024
Albin 'Albi' Lew Hansen, 78, of Superior, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Superior on December 18, 1945, the son of Harold E. and Edith (Koenen) Hansen. He graduated from Superior East High School with the class of 1964.
Albi met and married the love of his life Sharyn...
Tony M. Petite
May 19, 2024
Tony M. Petite, 63, of South Range, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born in Superior, WI on September 28, 1960, the son of Gerald and Shirley (Potter) Petite.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1979. After graduating, Tony had various jobs before becoming a carman for...
David W. Lavalley
May 18, 2024
Dave LaValley, 73 passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 2:00 pm surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 24, 1950, in Superior, Wisconsin's East End at St. Francis Hospital. Dave graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1968.
After a tour in the US Navy, Dave returned home...
Bruce J. Herstad
May 17, 2024
Bruce John Herstad, 72, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024, in his hometown of Superior, WI.
Born September 13, 1951, in Superior and raised in Solon Springs by his mother Ruth and stepfather Ray Orner, Bruce graduated high school and moved to Superior where he met his beloved wife Mary Lynn Becher.
Bruce and Mary...
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