Katherine 'Kathy' L. Berry
Jan 3, 2023
Katherine 'Kathy' L. Berry, 74, of Superior died Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.
Kathy was born on Aug. 25, 1948, in Chicago, IL the daughter of Richard Liljegren and Marie (Handeland) Liljegren-Ronchi.
She had worked for Amsoil for 26 years as a Technical Service Administrator. Kathy was an active member...
George O. Parker
Jan 3, 2023
George Owen Parker, 88, of Superior, WI, died on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born on May 21, 1934, to Nina (Sletten) and Lloyd Parker in Aberdeen, SD.
George graduated from Oakes High School in 1952. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard serving during the Korean War from 1952...
Robert C. Lagesse
Jan 2, 2023
Robert C. LaGesse, 96, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died peacefully, Monday, January 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with loving family by his side. He was born in Superior on July 8, 1926, the son of Leo and Edna (Noble) LaGesse. He graduated from Superior Cathedral High School and attended UW-Superior and the UW- Wisconsin....
Betty R. Bender
Jan 2, 2023
Betty R. Bender, 84, of Superior, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth, MN surrounded by her family.
She was born February 8, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, daughter of Nels and Ruth (Donathon) Andrews.
In addition to her role as homemaker, Betty was a Watkins dealer for many years.
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Betty Jo "Dolly" White Shapley
Dec 31, 2022
Betty Jo "Dolly" White Shapley, 95, of Superior, died Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Superior Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Superior.
She was born December 10, 1927, in Superior, daughter of William and Josephine (Opperud) White.
Preceding her in death were her parents, and brothers, William and Robert.
Survivors include her children, Robert Steen,...
Lorraine Carol Urbaniak
Dec 30, 2022
Lorraine Carol Breitzmann Holmes Urbaniak, 90, of Superior, died Friday, December 30, 2022, at Superior Rehab Center. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 2, 1932, the daughter of Herbert B. and Laura (Solberg) Breitzmann.
Lorraine was a 1949 graduate of Superior Central High School. She was employed as a legal secretary and later as a...
Mark F. Dougherty
Dec 29, 2022
Mark F. Dougherty, 70, of Superior, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at his residence with staff and loved ones by his side.
He was born May 29, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, son of James and Delores (LaBonte) Dougherty. Mark worked many years at the Challenge Center, in Superior. He was a very sweet man with a big...
John "Jack" Glonchak
Dec 28, 2022
John “Jack” Glonchak (93), lifelong Superior resident died, December 28, 2022 at Ecumen Lakeshore, Duluth, MN.
He was born in Superior, WI on December 2, 1929, the son of Joseph and Frances (Kuchmek) Glonchak.
Jack graduated from Central School and went on to UW-Madison for certification in mechanical engineering. He went on to serve his...
Thomas Lee Despins
Dec 28, 2022
Thomas Lee Despins, 87, longtime Superior resident, passed away December 28, 2022 in Madison, WI. He was born to Leo and Cecelia (Michaeu) Despins on March 3, 1935 in Iron Mountain, MI.
Thomas graduated from Iron Mountain High School. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army; and worked as manager for Benson Optical in Superior...
Douglas E. Johnson
Dec 27, 2022
Douglas E. Johnson, 75, of South Range, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth.
He was born April 15, 1947, in Superior, son of Eugene and Jane (Arseneau) Johnson.
Douglas proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy.
Douglas E. Johnson and Judith A. Barton were married in 1994, in...
Archie Olaf Benson
Dec 26, 2022
Archie Olaf Benson, 76 of Superior died on Monday, December 26, 2022, in Essentia St. Mary's – Superior.
He was born on May 7, 1946, in Superior to Thelma (Dickman) and Archie Benson. Archie graduated from Central High School in 1964. He married Mary Ernst on April 20, 1968, in Superior.
Archie learned the cabinet...
Ida Mae Peterson
Dec 25, 2022
Ida Mae Peterson, 88, longtime area resident died, Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. She was born August 4, 1934, in Danbury, WI, the daughter of Herman and Mary Shaul.
Ida Mae worked as a cook at local restaurants. Bingo at the Moose Club and Belgian Club were evenings not to...
Dolores E. Knapp
Dec 25, 2022
Dolores E. Knapp, 94, longtime area resident died peacefully, Sunday, December 25, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born in Detroit, MI on May 5, 1928, the daughter of Philip and Ebba(Isaksson) Nelson.
Dolores was united in marriage to Myron Knapp on September 10, 1949, they were married almost 70 years at his passing in 2019.
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Diane F. Sharpe
Dec 24, 2022
Diane Fay Sharpe (Hicks) died December 24, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born to Walter and Anne Hicks on March 25, 1943.
Diane was preceded in death by an infant daughter and a son, Vincent. She is survived by a son, Jason (Joslyn) Sharpe, Duluth, MN; brothers, Ronald (Elsie) Hicks, Lake Nebagamon, WI, and...
Karen 'Skippy' E. Vandenberg
Dec 24, 2022
Karen 'Skippy' E. Vandenberg, 73, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday December 24, 2022, at her residence.
Karen was born in Superior, on January 1, 1949, the daughter of Frank and Victoria (Human) Prochazka. She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1967.
She married James Vandenberg on Sept. 4, 1971, and...
Joseph H. Glonek
Dec 23, 2022
Joseph H. Glonek, 90, lifelong resident of Superior died peacefully, Friday, December 23, 2022, at Superior Health and Rehabilitation with loving family by his side. He was born in Superior on August 15, 1932, the son of George and Margaret (Liska) Glonek and graduated with the Class of 1950 from Central High School in Superior. Joe served his country...
Michele R. Ford
Dec 23, 2022
Michele Rene Ford, 58, of Superior, WI passed on the snowy, silent morning of December 23rd, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House with her daughter by her side.
She was born on July 10th, 1964, to Shirley (LaFlamme) and Robert Missinne in Superior, WI. The youngest...
Jeanne R. Downs
Dec 22, 2022
Jeanne R. Downs, 88, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully, Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation with loving family by her side. She was born in Superior, September 20, 1934, the daughter of George Senn and Delia Ahlstrom.
She was a graduate of the former Central High School in Superior and went on to...
Christopher "Mac" Macrostie
Dec 22, 2022
Christopher “Mac” Macrostie, 74, longtime area resident died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his home in Brule, WI. He was born in Houston, TX on May 15, 1948, the son of Lyle and Doris (Hand) Macrostie.
Mac graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United State Marines during Vietnam....
Richard F. Deck
Dec 21, 2022
Richard F. Deck, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Twins Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born in Duluth, MN, May 7, 1948, to Richard and Ellen (Levanpa) Deck.
Richard served his country honorably in the United States Navy and was a disabled Vietnam war veteran. After leaving the Navy, Richard graduated from...
