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Ronald Jerome Moen, Sr.

Ronald Jerome Moen, Sr.

Apr 18, 2023

Ronald Jerome "Ron" Moen, Sr. of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away at home on April 18th, 2023.

Ron was born on February 5th, 1948, in Superior, Wisconsin to Leonard & Agnes (Wojciechowski).  He was a self-taught mechanic known for his mechanical expertise and worked his whole life in...

Amelia L. Hatcher

Amelia L. Hatcher

Apr 16, 2023

Amelia Loretta Hatcher, age 95 formerly of Tiffin died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Crestview Care Center in West Branch, Iowa.

She was born July 26, 1927, in Iron River, Wisconsin, the first born of 12 children to James and Marjorie (Martell) Tutor. She moved to the Iowa City area where she graduated from University High School...

Kevin John Erickson

Kevin John Erickson

Apr 16, 2023

Kevin J. Erickson, 67, of Duluth, died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

He was born January 16, 1956, in Duluth, son of William A. and JoAnn D. (Ronding) Erickson.

Kevin's work history included Coca-Cola, K-Mart, and working as a chimney sweep.

Fishing and hunting were some of...

Alexandra J. "Ali" Barber

Alexandra J. "Ali" Barber

Apr 14, 2023

Alexandra Jolie “Ali” Barber, 27, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, in Robbinsdale, MN. She was born to Jolie Nikki Johnson Hagen on December 22, 1995, in Duluth, MN. Ali grew up in Douglas County Wisconsin. She graduated as an honor student from Superior High School in Superior, WI.

She was a recognized creative writer, a...

Ronald W. Johnson

Ronald W. Johnson

Apr 14, 2023

Ronald Whitney Johnson, 88, longtime resident of Lakeside, WI, went to be with Jesus on Friday, April 14, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born September 2, 1934, in Duluth MN to Fred and Edith (Hendrickson) Johnson.

Ron grew up on the family farm in Lakeside, WI and graduated from Northwestern High School,...

Donna Mae Erickson

Donna Mae Erickson

Apr 14, 2023

Donna Mae Erickson, 92, of Superior, died Friday, April 14, 2023 at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior.

Donna was born to John 'Ed' and Anna Gunderson on July 24, 1930 in her grandparents home in Chaffey, Wisconsin.

Donna went from first to fourth grade at the one room McCreary School. From fifth grade...

Lois Irene Larson

Lois Irene Larson

Apr 14, 2023

Lois I. "Nana" "Squirrel" Larson, 74, of Superior, died Friday, April 14, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth. She was born September 22, 1948, in Superior, daughter of Howard and Mary (Rivord) Olson, Her work history included Amzoil as a dispatcher, many years at Fairlawn mansion and retired from the city of Superior public works department. Lois loved playing...

Nancy L. Willette

Nancy L. Willette

Apr 13, 2023

Nancy L. Willette, 82, lifelong Superior resident died peacefully, Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Superior on May 12, 1940, the daughter of Byron and Elaine (Goblirsch) Rawn.

Nancy graduated from the former East High School in Superior and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

She was a...

Donald James Williams, Sr.

Donald James Williams, Sr.

Apr 13, 2023

Donald J. Williams, Sr., 73, of Foxboro, died Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.

He was born May 21, 1949, in Superior, son of Howard Edmund and Evelyn Lorraine (Earhart) Williams.

Don worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad as a signal maintainer.

On June 19, 1982, in Superior, Donald J....

Laura Lynn Hursh

Laura Lynn Hursh

Apr 10, 2023

Laura Lynn Hursh, 'Mama Laura,' 50, of Poplar, WI, passed away from complications of autoimmune disease, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth surrounded by her family and friends.

Laura Lynn was born in Superior on Dec. 8, 1972, the daughter of Robert and Joanne (Ernst) Moen. She graduated from Superior High School with...

Glenn M. Maki

Glenn M. Maki

Apr 10, 2023

Glenn Michael Maki, age 76, died April 10, 2023, in Superior Rehabilitation Center, Superior.

He was a lifelong resident of Superior and graduated in 1964 from Superior Central High School and UWS in 1969 with honors. Glenn was in the Naval Reserve for 6 years. He worked at Goldfine's while in college and the Employment Service after...

Jacob 'Jack' M. Boris

Jacob 'Jack' M. Boris

Apr 5, 2023

Jacob 'Jack' M. Boris, 98 of Superior, died Wednesday April 5, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Jack was born in Ino, WI on January 24, 1925, the son of George and Anna (Klucha) Boris.

He was a truck driver and member of the Teamsters Union #348. He had worked for many years for...

George D. Paddock

George D. Paddock

Apr 2, 2023

George Duncan Paddock, 86, lifelong Superior resident, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on June 14, 1936, in Superior, WI, the son of George Albert and Virginia (nee Tongue) Paddock.

Due to being stricken with polio, George was quarantined at home from ages 5-7 and...

Louis A. Viggiano

Louis A. Viggiano

Apr 2, 2023

Louis A. Viggiano, 60, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on September 22, 1962, in Superior, WI to James and Muriel (Lee) Viggiano.

Louis graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1980. He then attended the University of Wisconsin –...

Dorothy Maxine Peterson

Dorothy Maxine Peterson

Apr 2, 2023

Dorothy Maxine Peterson, 83 of Superior, died on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Twin Ports Health in Superior.

She was born September 14, 1939, in Wright, MN to Lloyd and Louise (Hotchkiss) Harp.

Dorothy married Donald Peterson on April 8, 1961, in Superior, WI.  She was active with the Calvary Baptist Church and played the...

Gerald Lee Peterson

Gerald Lee Peterson

Apr 1, 2023

Gerald Lee Peterson (64) longtime Superior, WI resident, died Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home. He was born May 6, 1958 to Donald and Ida Mae (Shaul) Peterson in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

Gerald honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a self-employed carpenter and had worked for Jack...

Luther S. Fletcher

Luther S. Fletcher

Mar 29, 2023

Luther Samuel Fletcher,87, Superior resident, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Essentia Health Miller Dwan in Duluth, MN. He was born on June 12, 1935, in New Hampton, New Hampshire, the son of Walter and Jennie (Tucker) Fletcher.

Skip served in the Air Force for 4 years during which time he met his future wife, Andre’a...

Timothy John Schultz

Timothy John Schultz

Mar 27, 2023

Timothy “Tim” J. Schultz, 73, longtime Superior resident, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, March 27, 2023 in his home following a multitude of health complications. He was born in Superior, WI on October 10, 1949 to Edward and Joan (Russell) Schultz.

Tim graduated from Cathedral High School in 1967 and enlisted into the...

Kenneth A. "Cannon Ball" Pettit

Kenneth A. "Cannon Ball" Pettit

Mar 27, 2023

Kenneth Albert “Cannon Ball” Pettit, 68, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. He was born on January 1, 1955, in Superior, the son of Emery and Emma (Wallin) Pettit.

Cannon was an avid Harley Davidson rider and loved the wind in his chin. He took...

Brian P. Robert

Brian P. Robert

Mar 26, 2023

Brian Patrick Robert, age 44, of Superior, WI, formerly of Minneapolis, MN died Sunday March 26, 2023, in his home.

Brian was born October 26, 1978, to Darryl and Ruth (Sullivan) Robert in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from South High School in Minneapolis in 1997. Brian Continued his education at Hennepin Technical College to become a carpenter....

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