Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

George Kresch, 86, of Minong, WI died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at VitaCare Assisted Living in Hayward, WI. He was known as a fun-loving, easy-going family man among all his friends and family.

George was born in Chicago, IL on Feb. 13, 1937, the son of John and Louise Kresch. He served in the U.S. Army from...

Dec 16, 2023

Richard Kenneth Berg, 85, of Superior, WI died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at View Crest Nursing Home in Duluth, MN.

Richard was born June 1, 1938, to Kenneth and Helen (Witt) Berg in Superior, WI.

He was a US Air Force veteran and was employed with the US Postal Service until his retirement.

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Dec 15, 2023

Richard A. Hart, 75, of Superior, died Friday December 15, 2023, at his residence.

Richard was born in Superior on August 17, 1948, the son of Howard and Ruth (Thomas) Hart. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1966.

He served his country enlisting in the US Army and was stationed in...

Dec 15, 2023

Jarred T. Kenville, 84, of Superior, died Friday, December 15, 2023, in his residence.

He was born on August 20, 1939, in Superior, WI, the son of Harter and Lillian (Laberdie) Kenville.

On April 18, 1972, Jarred and Patricia Grenier were united in marriage.

Jarred and Pat owned and operated The Kitchen restaurant...

Dec 13, 2023

Charles A. "Chuck" Wiesner, 82, formally of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth, MN. He was surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 29, 1941, in Brunswick, GA, the son of Alwin S. and Muriel E. (Vincent) Wiesner. His family...

Dec 12, 2023

Larry E. Larson, 68, of Solon Springs, WI and formerly of Hudson, WI, went to heaven on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.

Larry was born in Hudson on March 18, 1955, the son of Gordon and Lorraine (Wilson) Larson.

He graduated...

Dec 11, 2023

Todd A. Chevalier, 60, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 11, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on February 20, 1963, in Superior, the son of Raymond Chevalier and Margaret DeVogel.

Todd attended Superior Senior High School, furthering his education at WITC in the Automotive Program. He worked...

Dec 11, 2023

David Grant Cochrane, 81, of Superior, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

David was born in Superior, Wisconsin on August 7, 1942, the son of Morley Cochrane and Margaret Grant. He graduated from Superior Cathedral and continued on to receive a B.S. and M.S. from the...

Dec 11, 2023

George Maynard Cockerham, 89 formerly of Dairyland, WI, died Monday, December 11, 2023, in Braham, MN.

Maynard was born October 30, 1934, to Porter and Hannah (Lund) Cockerham in Dairyland.

He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War serving 1955-56.

Maynard was employed at the Weiser Concrete Company in Plum City,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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,...

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...

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...

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...