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Shirley A.L. Udeen

Shirley A.L. Udeen

Feb 2, 2023

Shirley A.L. Udeen, 89 of Superior, died Thursday, February 2, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born at her home in South Range on Feb. 7, 1933, the daughter of Alfred and Alma (Schvette) Stolzman. She married Floyd 'Bob' 'Duff' Udeen on April 3, 1954, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage until...

James A. Derosia Sr.

James A. Derosia Sr.

Feb 1, 2023

James Allen DeRosia Sr, 78, longtime resident of Iron River, WI, passed away with his family by his side, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Villa Marina in Superior. James was born on October 12, 1944, in Blueberry, WI, the son of William and Myrtle (Sharp) DeRosia.

James was united in marriage to Carrie Tanula on April...

Geraldine A. Deniswicz

Geraldine A. Deniswicz

Jan 31, 2023

Geraldine A. “Geri” Deniswicz, 82, of Superior, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at home with the Love of her family surrounding her.

Geri was born on June 7, 1940, in Superior to Bill Sr. and Theresa (Bendis) Gotelaere.

Geri grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior Central High School.

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Robert T. Hughes Sr.

Robert T. Hughes Sr.

Jan 31, 2023

Robert T. Hughes Sr., 84, lifelong Superior resident, passed away Tuesday, January 31 st . He was born in Superior January 1, 1939, the son of Charles and Eva (Wassenhove) Hughes.

He graduated from East High School in 1957. He worked for the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection as a grain inspector...

Alice I. Larson

Alice I. Larson

Jan 30, 2023

Alice I. Larson, 77, of Superior, died Monday, January 30, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

She was born in Escanaba, MI on April 11, 1945, the daughter of Signe (Ahola) and Eino Salmi.

Her secondary education was completed at Rock High School in Rock, Michigan. While in high school she enjoyed being a...

Gloria Jeanne Wickstrom

Gloria Jeanne Wickstrom

Jan 29, 2023

Gloria Jeanne Wickstrom, 79, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN. She was born to Chris and Helen (Carlson) Ramel on August 24, 1943 in Superior, WI.

Gloria graduated from Superior Central High School in 1961. In April of 1964 she married David Wickstrom. Together they raised their daughter, Chris,...

Balbino "Bino" Villones

Balbino "Bino" Villones

Jan 29, 2023

Balbino "Bino" Villones, 85 of Duluth Heights, died on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

He was born on August 28, 1937, in the Bronx, New York to Balbino and Jean (Hoenig) Villones.

Bino was a highly decorated US Air Force veteran serving for 27 years and he retired as a...

Cynthia Margaret Tyson Pierce

Cynthia Margaret Tyson Pierce

Jan 28, 2023

Cynthia Margaret Tyson Pierce, 35, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home in Foxboro, WI. She was born July 24, 1987 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Tina M. Brand.

Cynthia graduated from Superior Senior High School in 2006 and took up equine studies on-line through Post University. In 2021 she married Timothy Pierce....

Dolores E. Kelekovich

Dolores E. Kelekovich

Jan 28, 2023

Dolores E. Kelekovich, 91, peacefully died on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.

She was born November 18, 1931, in Chicago, IL. to Estelle and Stephen Kamykowski. After living the first half of her life in the city, Dolores moved with her husband, Tony, to the country where they ran a...

Signe Marie Welter

Signe Marie Welter

Jan 26, 2023

Signe Marie Welter (Lammi) of Ennis, Texas, left this world on the 26th of January 2023, at the age of 103. Signe was born on November 19, 1919, in Superior Wisconsin to John and Aina Lammi of Maple Wisconsin and was the youngest of 3 children.

Signe grew up and lived on the family farm in Maple...

Arvid R. Stromquist

Arvid R. Stromquist

Jan 25, 2023

Arvid R. Stromquist, 91, of South Range, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.

He was born in South Range on October 13, 1931, the son of Emily (Koenen) and Ralph Stromquist.

He married Evelyn White in Carlton, MN, in November 1955 and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage before...

Robert P. Beck Iii

Robert P. Beck Iii

Jan 25, 2023

Robert P. Beck III, 79, of Superior, died Wednesday January 25, 2023.

Robert was born in Cleveland, OH on February 2, 1943, the son of Bernice and Robert Beck, Jr. He married Lynette Zoltak on Dec. 27, 1963, and they celebrated 59 years of marriage.

He had worked for the Railroad and then for Peavey...

Sally C. Budnick

Sally C. Budnick

Jan 22, 2023

Sally C. Budnick, 69, of Superior, died Sunday January 22, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Sally was born in Superior on November 3, 1953, the daughter of Raymond and Lorraine (Rasmussen) Schlais.

Sally was a Business Teacher at University of Wisconsin Superior.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and...

Marylin Louise Burger

Marylin Louise Burger

Jan 20, 2023

Marylin Louise Burger, 89, longtime area resident, died peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, at her home in Barnes, WI.

Marylin was born on April 17, 1933, in Superior to Eugene and Alyce David, their third child. She graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 1951.

Marylin loved spending time with her family. She looked...

Hailey N. Eastman

Hailey N. Eastman

Jan 20, 2023

Hailey Nicole Eastman, 19, of Superior, died suddenly on Friday, January 20, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth of an undiagnosed cardiac condition.

She was born on January 3, 2004, in Duluth, the daughter of Amanda (McMeekin) and Nicholas Eastman.

Hailey is a daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend to many. She is...

Thomas "Tom" E. Sperling

Thomas "Tom" E. Sperling

Jan 20, 2023

Thomas E. Sperling, Jr., 76, of Superior, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.

He was born October 6, 1946, son of Thomas E. and Angeline T. (Proffit) Sperling.

Tom proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam until his honorable discharge.

He worked on the railroad...

Debra Jean Gustafson

Debra Jean Gustafson

Jan 18, 2023

Debra Jean Gustafson, 66, lifelong area resident, died peacefully, Tuesday, January 18, 2023, at her home in Hawthorne, WI with loving family by her side.

She was born in Superior on December 10, 1956, the daughter of John and Roselyn (Calender) Pison.

Debra was united in marriage to William “Bill” Gustafson, October 30, 1976, and...

Meredith Kay Manley

Meredith Kay Manley

Jan 17, 2023

Meredith Kay Manley, 84, a life long Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at home with family by her side.

She was born in Superior on November 26, 1938, the daughter of Theodore and Emma (Mosintine) Nelson.

Meredith graduated from the former East High School, in Superior, class of 1956. She...

Nancy C. Nummi

Nancy C. Nummi

Jan 16, 2023

Nancy Carol (Jarvi) Nummi, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at New Perspective-Betty’s Harbor in Superior after a long and courageous battle with Lewy body dementia.

Nancy was born on September 8, 1939 in Superior, WI to Tyyne (Rinda) and Peter Jarvi. After graduating from Central High School in 1957, she was employed...

Ernest A. Vennerstrom

Ernest A. Vennerstrom

Jan 16, 2023

Ernest A. Vennerstrom passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the age of 94. A resident of Lake Nebagamon all his life. He was born on August 28, 1928, to Arthur Vennerstrom and Ida E. Vennerstrom. He attended grade school in Lake Nebagamon, graduated from Poplar High School, and later from Superior State Technical College and Vocational School....

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