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Rachel R. O'Neil

Rachel R. O'Neil

Aug 17, 2023

Rachel Rose O’Neil, 32, resident of Superior, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2023, in her home. She was born in Duluth, MN on June 28, 1991, the daughter of Jamey Meyers and Shelly O’Neil.

Rachel attended Superior High School in Superior and graduated in the class of 2010.

Rachel loved the outdoors and had...

Irene C. Hoag

Irene C. Hoag

Aug 17, 2023

Irene Clara Hoag, 93, of Superior, WI died on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital of Superior.

Irene was born in Superior on July 20, 1930, daughter of Martha (Marshall) and Anthony Raschke.

On April 12, 1948, Irene Raschke and Vernon Hoag were united in marriage in Carlton County, MN. They...

David L. Johnson

David L. Johnson

Aug 16, 2023

David Lee Johnson, Born July 7, 1938. Those who knew and loved him, knows he loved to tell a good story. Stories of his past adventures. His memories of the world. To celebrate those memories, we shall tell a story. A story of a great mans’ final farewell.

David was also known as “Captain,” as he would...

Ethel E. Cich

Ethel E. Cich

Aug 16, 2023

Ethel Ellen (Mittlestadt) Cich, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at home. She was and has been the most loving, caring and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and mother-in-law, her entire life.

Ethel was the only girl born to William ‘Carl’ and Olive (Weaver) Mittlestadt, born on October 16th, 1934 in Knapp,...

Hugo W. Salmi

Hugo W. Salmi

Aug 15, 2023

Hugo Wilmer Salmi (91), passed away in Superior, WI on August 15, 2023. He was born the son of Walter and Mayme (Johnson) Salmi on May 17, 1932 in Hancock, MI.

Hugo grew up in Toivola, MI and graduated in 1951 from Jeffers High School in Painedale, MI. He moved to Superior and worked for Harvest States...

Albert Arthur Rivord, Jr.

Albert Arthur Rivord, Jr.

Aug 15, 2023

Albert A. Rivord, Jr. of Superior, WI died on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Twin Ports Health Services of Superior.

Albert was born Oct. 5. 1929 to Albert and Catheryn (Shipper) Rivord, Sr.  He served in the US Army during World War II.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Marlene Rivord....

Ruth K. Beckwell

Ruth K. Beckwell

Aug 14, 2023

Ruth Kirk Beckwell, 98, of formerly of Minong, WI died on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.

She was born September 28, 1924 in Superior to Jeannette O. (Ehnebom) and George H. Munnings.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles; her daughter, Barbara Ann Beckwell and...

Mary L. Duerstock-Windsor

Mary L. Duerstock-Windsor

Aug 13, 2023

Mary Lois “Louie” Duerstock-Windsor, 53, longtime area resident, died peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at her home in Solon Springs, WI. She was born on July 7, 1970, in Hamilton, Ohio to Raymond and Mary (Cooke) Duerstock.

She graduated from Hamilton High School with the class of 1988. She later graduated summa cum laude from The...

Patrick E. Collins

Patrick E. Collins

Aug 13, 2023

Patrick E. Collins, 87, of Superior, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range, WI.

He was born June 28, 1936, in Superior, son of Edward and Rose (Winek) Collins.

On March 10, 1957, in Meadowlands, Minnesota, Patrick Edward Collins and Dona Rae Rink were united in marriage.

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Lorraine J. Wolff

Lorraine J. Wolff

Aug 13, 2023

Lorraine J. Wolff, 91, of Superior, died on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab Center in Superior.

Lorraine was born in Napoleon, ND on June 10, 1932, daughter of Bert J. & Esther (Wolf) Schauer. Her mother, Esther, died when Lorraine was very young. She was raised by her loving parents, Bert &...

Donald R. Becker, Sr.

Donald R. Becker, Sr.

Aug 10, 2023

Donald R. Becker, Sr., 65, of Superior, died Thursday August 10, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family.

Donald was born on Oct. 17, 1957, the son of Daniel and Lucille (Linde) Becker.

He had most recently worked for Badger Excavating and loved going to work. He had previously worked for Superior Speedway and for...

John H. Madsen

John H. Madsen

Aug 9, 2023

John Harold Madsen, 92, lifelong area resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Superior, with his family by his side. He was born in Poplar, WI on June 17, 1931, the son of John and Harriet (Thayer) Madsen.

John attended Northwestern High School and soon after graduating, John joined the United...

Lleaellyn L. Westlund

Lleaellyn L. Westlund

Aug 6, 2023

Lleaellyn L. Westlund, 87, of Superior, died Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Superior Rehabilitation Center.

She was born December 6, 1935, in Ashland, daughter of Emil and Lila (Jacobson) Green.

While at Ashland High School she served as assistant secretary to the principal and played cello in the orchestra.  Following her graduation, she attended Ashland...

Franklin Roosevelt Hickman

Franklin Roosevelt Hickman

Aug 4, 2023

Franklin Roosevelt Hickman, 72 of Superior, WI died in his home on Friday, August 4, 2023.

He was born to Fred and Mary (Booth) Hickman on June 19, 1951 and was raised in Conway, SC.

Frank enlisted in the US Air Force in 1970 and served in Vietnam 1971-72 based out of Duluth, MN.  He...

James 'Bo' H. Armstrong

James 'Bo' H. Armstrong

Aug 3, 2023

James 'Bo' Henry Armstrong, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 3, 2023, in Duluth. He was only 57 years old.

He was born on December 12, 1965, in Cook County, Illinois, but lived most of his life in the Duluth/Superior area.

Jim was a painter, working with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades...

Ralph W. Mcgraw

Ralph W. Mcgraw

Aug 2, 2023

Ralph William McGraw, third child and only son born to Ralph Clarence and Jeannette Geddert McGraw, was born March 1, 1946, in Superior, WI. He was nicknamed “Bill” because his father said, “he came on the first of the month.”

Ralph served his country as a Boy Scout, a Civil Air Patrol, and a member of the...

Roger A. Dittbrender

Roger A. Dittbrender

Aug 2, 2023

Roger Arthur Dittbrender, 85, longtime resident of Superior, WI died peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN, with his loving wife by his side following his courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Wausau, WI on April 30, 1938, the son of John and Marion (Prahl) Dittbrender.

Roger graduated from D.C....

Richard 'Dick' R. Sislo

Richard 'Dick' R. Sislo

Aug 2, 2023

Richard 'Dick' Ray Sislo, 78, of South Range, WI, and Deland, FL, died on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at his Wisconsin residence.

Richard was born in Superior, WI, on July 8, 1945, to William and Jean (Krause) Sislo.

Following his graduation from Cathedral High School, he earned his accounting degree from U.W.S.

On...

Greg M. Peterson

Greg M. Peterson

Aug 1, 2023

Greg Marvin Peterson (70), longtime Superior resident, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 16, 1952, in Duluth, MN, the son of Ronald M. and Patricia (DeMoure) Peterson.

Greg served his country honorably in the U. S. Army. In October 1974, he wed Diane Johnson and...

Silvia Avila Ware

Silvia Avila Ware

Jul 31, 2023

Silvia Avila Ware, age 70, of Fountain Hills, Arizona passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5th Street, Superior, and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Service officiated by Gary Banker. A Celebration of Silvia's Life will follow from 12:00-3:00...

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