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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...
Kathleen M. Starkey
Feb 15, 2024
Kathleen M. “Katy” Starkey, 68, lifelong Superior resident, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on August 16, 1955, the daughter of Gene and Jeanne (Murphy) Starkey.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School and went on to work for the Burlington Northern...
Rolf G. Grimsrud
Feb 15, 2024
Rolf G. Grimsrud, 90, of Superior, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.
He was born June 3, 1933, in Superior, son of Ralph and Julia (Reiten) Grimsrud.
On April 6, 1955, in Merrill, Wisconsin, Rolf G. Grimsrud and Eunice J. Matson were united in marriage.
In...
Dr. Maris Freiman
Feb 14, 2024
Dr. Maris Freiman, of Hayward, passed away February 14, 2024, at Tamarack Health Medical Center in Hayward, following a lengthy battle with esophageal and other kinds of cancer. He was born September 13, 1939, in Riga, Latvia, the son of Edvins and Lily Freimanis. At the onset of World War 2, he and his mother were able to escape...
Eugene 'Gene' Eric Nelson
Feb 12, 2024
Eugene 'Gene' Eric Nelson, 95, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN with loving family by his side. Gene was born October 1, 1928, in Superior, WI to Harry and Viola (Jorgenson) Nelson.
Gene attended Superior's Central High School until he turned 18, at which...
Mike P. Johnson
Feb 10, 2024
Michael P. "Mike" Johnson, 56 of Duluth, MN died February 10, 2024 in his home.
Mike was born June 29, 1967 to Lois (Orrey) and Peter Johnson in Duluth, MN. He attended school in Duluth.
Mike was a bartender for various bars in the area over the years; he always enjoyed a party. He enjoyed...
Gladys E. Pellman
Feb 9, 2024
Gladys Elizabeth “Liz” Pellman, 88, longtime Maple, WI resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, with her family by her side, at Divine Health and Rehab in Superior, WI, following a brief illness.
Gladys was born in Oulu, Wisconsin on September 9, 1935, the daughter of George and Lina (Niemi) Johnson. During WWII, the family...
Marlene A. Pollock
Feb 8, 2024
Marlene Pollock (Wermter), 85, a life-long resident of South Range, died peacefully at Benedictine Health Center on February 8, 2024.
Marlene was born in 1938, the daughter of Fredrick and Anna Wermter. Her early life was spent on her family farm, where she developed a love for plants and animals through her work with 4H. As she...
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