Joseph Victor Scaccia
Dec 8, 2023
Joseph Victor Scaccia, 78 of Brule, WI died suddenly at his home on Friday, December 8, 2023.
Joe was born February 18, 1945 in St. Louis Missouri.
He was a proud graduate 1963 and alumni of the Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, IL. Joe was a highly decorated US army captain of the Vietnam War....
Aurelio 'Elio' P. Varela
Dec 8, 2023
Born in La Coruna, Spain, on September 25th, 1952, Elio embarked on a journey to Wisconsin, leaving an incredible mark through a lifetime of accomplishments. He embraced every challenge, transforming obstacles into stepping stones toward his American Dream.
As we bid farewell, we celebrate a man who, like a masterful puzzle, pieced together a life full with...
Barbara Lynn Smith
Dec 7, 2023
Barbara Lynn Smith, age 51, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.
Barbara was born in Evergreen Park, IL on November 14, 1972. She leaves behind her beloved dogs, Whisper and Fozzi; she was a loving sister to Lee (Jeremy) Nadolski, the late Doug, and late Derek; awesome aunt...
Kathleen Fisher
Dec 6, 2023
Kathleen Fisher, 74, of Superior, WI, passed away December 6, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born the daughter of William and Mary (Johnston) Porter in Superior on January 28, 1949.
Kathleen married Robert P. Fisher, on March 17, 1972. They celebrated 27 years together before his death in...
Robert 'Bob' W. Kelleher
Dec 6, 2023
Robert Wayne Kelleher, 91, died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in his home with his family by his side.
Bob was born January 5, 1932 to Clara (Jensen) and Jerome Kelleher in Superior, WI.
He graduated high school and went to work as a dairy and beef farmer. Bob worked many different places over the...
Doris E. Aslyn
Dec 5, 2023
Doris E. Aslyn, 86, of Bennett, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
She was born on October 8, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Lillian (Graham) and Robert Turnbull.
On August 30, 1957, in Centerline, MI, Doris Evelyn Turnbull and Harley Duane Aslyn were united in marriage.
Doris...
Sally L. Nelson
Dec 5, 2023
Sally L. Nelson, 77, of Superior, died Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her residence with her husband by her side.
Sally was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on Sept. 19, 1946, the daughter of Arnold and Mary Jane Suess. She married Ronald O. Nelson on June 24, 1989, and they celebrated 34 years of marriage.
...
Reid W. Bergren
Dec 5, 2023
Reid W. Bergren, 76, of the town of Trenton, passed away on December 5, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
Reid was born on November 24, 1947, in Superior, Wisconsin, the son of the late Wallace and Vivian (nee Bergren) Nelson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968 until 1969. On December 18,...
Amelia Lynn Johnson
Dec 4, 2023
Amelia Lynn Johnson, 64, also known as Amy Luella Johnson of Superior, died Monday December 4, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Amy Luella was born on July 5, 1959, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Earl and Betty (Tessman) Spicer.
She enjoyed coffee with her friends, playing cards, and spending hours...
Morton Hall Jr.
Dec 3, 2023
Morton Hall Jr., 66, Hawthorne, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Aspen Health in South Range. He was born on February 9, 1957, the son of Morton and Loretta (Lanning) Hall Sr.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1975.
Morton spent most of his years working...
Maxine M. Hudacek
Dec 3, 2023
Maxine M. Hudacek, 86, of Superior died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Divine Rehab and Nursing in Superior, formally known as Superior Rehab.
Maxine was born on Sept. 12, 1937, the daughter of Otto and Irene (Tollefson) Skomrock. She married Anthony Hudacek on Mar. 26, 1960, and they celebrated 42 years of marriage until his passing in...
Dorothy Anne Benson
Dec 2, 2023
Dorothy (Dolly) Anne Benson, 92, of Superior, WI passed away peacefully Saturday, December 2, 2023 surrounded by family at Villa Marina in Superior, WI. Dorothy was born October 17, 1931 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Helga Johnson. Her family moved to Superior in 1944 where she graduated from Central High School. Dorothy attended and...
John A. Hallock
Dec 2, 2023
John Alex Hallock, age 70, died on December 2nd, 2023, from complications of COVID and Lewy Body Dementia.
John was born on May 21st, 1953, in Elgin, Illinois, to parents Roy and Ann (Ladwig) Hallock. He was the second born son of four boys. He graduated from St. Edward Central Catholic School in 1971, where he played...
Robert Merila
Nov 30, 2023
Robert “Bob” aka “Butch” Merila, 85, longtime Lakeside Township resident, and residing in the City of Superior for the last few years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born in Superior, February 4, 1938, the son of Aaron and Ayla (Kokkonen) Merila.
Bob graduated from Central High...
Julie Ann Halom
Nov 30, 2023
Julie Ann Halom was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ on November 30, 2023. She fought the good fight against lymphoma for ten years, passing away at St Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Ames and Laverne (Gundrum) Ames.
She is survived by her husband Gary...
Thomas E. Tafelski
Nov 29, 2023
Thomas E. Tafelski, 87, long-time resident of Chicago, IL, and Superior/Duluth resident the past six months, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Duluth, MN.
He was born the son of David H. and Mary (Hankovich) Tafelski on October 11, 1936, in Green Bay, WI.
He graduated from high school...
Kirby Allan Meives
Nov 27, 2023
Kirby Allan Meives, 81, of Superior, died Monday, November 27, 2023 in his home.
He was born in Ashland, WI the third of four children born to Lorna (Sayles) and Harry Meives on April 9, 1942.
Kirby had his bachelor's degree and master's degree in computer science and didn't quite finish his PhD. He had...
Arthur J. Leino
Nov 26, 2023
Arthur John Leino, 93, of Brule, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his residence.
He was born September 20, 1930, in Oulu, WI, son of Victor and Fredrikka Leino.
Art's wife of over 63 years, Margot Vivian (Johnson) Leino, died just 4 days before him.
While in California, Art and Viv were master...
Thomas R. Derosier
Nov 25, 2023
Thomas Richard “Tom” DeRosier, 70, resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, November 25, 2023, with his wife by his side at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth, July 16, 1953, the son of Leo “Richard” and Elizabeth (Bouchner) DeRosier.
He graduated from Northwestern...
Wallace Leavitt
Nov 24, 2023
Wallace Robert Leavitt, 73, died on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Waterview Shores Nursing Home in Two Harbors, MN.
Wallace was born February 21, 1950 in New York, NY to Lillain (Richards) and Robert Leavitt.
He was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.
Wallace was employed as an over...
