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Alexander E. Schlais

Alexander E. Schlais

Sep 7, 2022

Alexander E. Schlais, 21, of Superior, WI, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

He was born in Duluth on May 22, 2001, the son of Ken and Barbara (Lind) Schlais and grew up—along with an older and a younger sister—in Superior, WIS. An energetic and adventurous youngster, he was...

Alan James Lisdahl

Alan James Lisdahl

Sep 7, 2022

Alan James "Jimmy" Lisdahl, 78, of Lake Nebagamon passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI with his loving family by his side.

Alan was born in Superior on May 20, 1944, the son of Ingwald and Edna (Isaacson) Lisdahl. He graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1962....

Joanne K. Goldberg

Joanne K. Goldberg

Sep 7, 2022

Joanne K. Goldberg (Ansell) passed away after a brief illness on September 7, 2022, at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, CO, with her sons at her side.

Joanne was born in Superior, WI, on October 24, 1947, to David and Katherine Ansell. She graduated from...

Samantha Jo Roske

Samantha Jo Roske

Sep 4, 2022

Samantha Jo, 'Sami Jo' Roske, 26, of Plymouth, MN, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 4, 2022, in Plymouth from natural causes of an undiagnosed heart condition.

Sami was born on Jan. 9, 1996, in Duluth, MN the daughter of Scott and Traci (Wangerin) Roske.

She graduated from Superior High School with the class of 2014...

Tony "Antonio" Leo Chavez

Tony "Antonio" Leo Chavez

Sep 4, 2022

Tony "Antonio" Leo Chavez, 54 of Oliver, WI died on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, due to complications of a stroke.

He was born April 7, 1968, in Tucumcari, NM to Betty Aragon and James Chavez.

Tony married the love of his life Marie Hemmingsen on March 20, 1987, in Nashville, TN.

Tony was...

Letha Suzanne Costello

Letha Suzanne Costello

Sep 3, 2022

Letha Suzanne Costello, 85, passed away on Friday, 3 September, at her home in Iron River, WI, surrounded by her family.

Suzie was born in the family's home on November 7, 1936, to Vern and Elmira Knapp in Iron River, WI. A fun fact is that seven years earlier, her future husband, Tom, was born in the...

Bruce W. Bachand

Bruce W. Bachand

Sep 3, 2022

Bruce W. Bachand, 80, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday, September 3, 2022, at New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet.

Bruce was born in Superior on August 26, 1942, the son of Vernon and Vera (Forest) Bachand.

He and Cherie were married on October 25, 1963, and they enjoyed 55 years of unconditional love until...

Susan J. Elstad

Susan J. Elstad

Sep 2, 2022

Susan Jan Elstad (Gollinger), age 57 of Duluth, MN died Friday September 2, 2022, in a car accident. She was born October 6, 1964, in Duluth, MN.

Sue was a proud 1983 graduate of Duluth Cathedral (Marshall) and 35-year partner in the family business, Diamond Drilling and Supply, alongside her husband Ren. Sue was one in a...

Roger W. Higgins

Roger W. Higgins

Sep 1, 2022

Roger W. Higgins, 73, of Superior died Thursday, September 1, 2022, unexpectedly of natural causes at the Old Vermillion Trail Hunting Preserve.

Roger was born in Superior on November 2, 1948, the son of Roger A. and Marjorie Higgins.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1966. He married Patricia Hase...

Donald L. Windsor

Donald L. Windsor

Aug 31, 2022

Donald “Duke” Loyde Windsor Jr., 61, of Superior, WI passed away August 31st, 2022, surrounded by family.

He was born in Milwaukee WI to Donald and Janet Windsor (Rolstad) before moving to Hawthorne WI. He graduated from Solon Springs High School in 1979, following high school he served as a Medic in the Navy from 1982-1986 with...

Judy Helen Crase

Judy Helen Crase

Aug 30, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Judy Crase announces her passing on August 30, 2022, at the age of 83 years old.

Judy was born and grew up in Duluth, Minnesota to Bernard and Lucille Dungan with her three brothers, Jack, Mike, and Jim.

Judy had moved to Superior,...

Phyllis A. Currie

Phyllis A. Currie

Aug 30, 2022

Phyllis A. Currie, 84, of Superior, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born in Warba, MN on Nov. 16, 1937, the daughter of Lloyd and Mary (Herring) Lind. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1956.

She married Desmond 'Des'...

Terry L. Wallin

Terry L. Wallin

Aug 27, 2022

Terry L. Wallin, 74, of Solon Springs, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his residence, following years of medical concerns.

He was born September 9, 1947, in Superior.

Terry worked in the maintenance department at Parkland Health Facility and at Jeno's until it moved out of state.

As a member of the Salvation...

Yvonne "Karen" Roebken

Yvonne "Karen" Roebken

Aug 22, 2022

With love of God and family Yvonne “Karen” Roebken, 82, Port Wing, WI resident, died peacefully Monday, August 22, 2022, at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior WI. She was born July 1, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Russell and Yvonne (Lundgren) Krauss.

She graduated from high school in Cedarburg, WI and attended the University...

Gerald "Jake" Robert Jacobson

Gerald "Jake" Robert Jacobson

Aug 22, 2022

Gerald "Jake" R. Jacobson, 81 of South Range, WI, died due to Covid-19 complications on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center Superior.

He was born on June 18, 1941, in Superior to Sigmund and Pearl Jacobson.  Jake was a US Army veteran serving from 1958-62.

He was employed in sales...

Melvin Johnson

Melvin Johnson

Aug 21, 2022

Melvin Johnson, 94, of Superior, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Melvin was born in Brule, WI on February 9, 1928, the son of Charles and Irene Johnson.

He was an avid football fan, enjoyed deer hunting, and was an avid reader, especially history books and books on all...

Anthony "Tony" Wayne Richards

Anthony "Tony" Wayne Richards

Aug 21, 2022

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Richards of Poplar, WI, passed away on August 21, 2022.

He was born on April 10 th , 1940, in Big Springs, WV to Lee and Caroline (Hardman) Richards.

Tony graduated from Calhoun County high school in 1958 and Salem College in Salem, WV in 1962 with a degree in chemistry. He...

Lawrence 'Larry' A. Gilbertson

Lawrence 'Larry' A. Gilbertson

Aug 20, 2022

Lawrence 'Larry' A. Gilbertson, 85, of Superior, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Larry was born in Ashland, WI on June 6, 1937, the son of Herbert and Edna (Wileman) Gilbertson, and was raised in Park Falls, WI.

He married Eileen Erickson on July 13, 1957, and they recently...

Helge 'Bill' William Johnson, Jr.

Helge 'Bill' William Johnson, Jr.

Aug 20, 2022

Helge William Johnson, Jr., 76 of Superior died on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in his home.

He was born on November 21, 1945, in Superior to Helge and Borghild (Blackstad) Johnson, Sr.

Helge graduated from Superior Central High School in 1964.  He had a passion for hockey and was a longtime hockey coach in Superior,...

Hugh Charles Mckay

Hugh Charles Mckay

Aug 19, 2022

Hugh C. McKay, 88 of Superior, died Friday August 19, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Hugh was born in Superior on Aug. 18, 1934, the son of Hugh Francis and Violet McKay.

He served his country with the US Army. He had worked as a custodian in...

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