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Charlene M. Stariha

Charlene M. Stariha

Nov 22, 2022

Charlene Marjorie Stariha (Ziegler), 86 went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 22, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family.

Char was born January 9, 1936, in Superior, WI to Walter & Ramona McConnell Ziegler.

She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1954. Char met the love of her...

Mildred Richard

Mildred Richard

Nov 21, 2022

Mildred “Millie” Nancy Richard, 66, died peacefully Monday, November 14, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born in Manitoba, Canada on March 3, 1956, to Roy and Myrtle (Merrick) Richard.

Millie was a proud member of the Long Plains First Nations Tribe of Manitoba. She graduated high school and remained teachable often referring to...

Duane H. Larson

Duane H. Larson

Nov 21, 2022

Duane Harley Larson, 76, of Superior, died Monday November 21, 2022, at his residence.

Duane was born in Minneapolis on March 16, 1946, the son of Leo and Margie (Gray) Larson.

He had sailed on the Great Lakes working on the boats, and for J.I. Case in Racine, WI.

He enjoyed listening to...

Maureen Stark

Maureen Stark

Nov 20, 2022

Maureen “Faye” Stark, 87, a longtime South Range resident passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on September 4, 1935, in Gordon, WI to Sherman and Edna (Gallipeau) Lager.

Maureen enjoyed her years spent as a loving homemaker. In her free time, she enjoyed going on long drives, finding...

Kevin W. Gray

Kevin W. Gray

Nov 19, 2022

Kevin Wiley Gray, 55, longtime resident of Superior died Saturday, November 19, 2022. He was born on January 17, 1967, in Chicago, IL to the late Kevin Gray Sr. and Curly Washington. He was the oldest of three children, one brother preceded him in death.

He was a dedicated worker and provider to his family. He enjoyed...

Brian John Donald Belsky

Brian John Donald Belsky

Nov 19, 2022

Brian John Donald Belsky, 45, of Superior, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Superior.

He was born on March 26, 1977, in Ashland, WI, to John and Darlene (Iverson) Belsky.

Brian suffered many years with mental health issues but was kind-hearted and always helped people out when they were in need. He loved...

Rev. Clyde W. Harvey

Rev. Clyde W. Harvey

Nov 18, 2022

Clyde Weston Harvey age 70, died peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN on Friday November 18, 2022 with his family by his side.

Clyde was born on October 31, 1952 in San Diego California. Clyde and Jane met while working at Bible camp and were married for 45 years. He was ordained with the Assemblies...

Jeanne Susan Frahm

Jeanne Susan Frahm

Nov 16, 2022

Jeanne Susan Frahm, 65, of Superior, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in her residence.

She was born May 9, 1957 in Superior.

Jeanne worked as a CNA for several years.

As per her wishes, no services are planned.

Lee Ann Notenberg

Lee Ann Notenberg

Nov 13, 2022

Lee Ann Notenberg, 80, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, in Duluth, MN. She was born on October 10, 1942, to Frank and Bertha Mae (Ediven) Dumonsau in Superior, WI.

Lee Ann married John “Jack” Notenberg on September 26, 2009.

She worked thirty-six years with the Superior School District as a bus driver. Twenty-nine of...

Lois Mae Hill

Lois Mae Hill

Nov 11, 2022

Lois M. Hill, 91, passed away on November 11, 2022. She was born on January 9, 1931, to Sylvester and Martha (Dormady) Palumbo.

Lois married Gordon “Gordy” Hill on January 10, 1953. Together Lois and Gordy raised six children.

Lois taught elementary school in Madison, WI and Duluth, MN before setting her career aside to...

Howard Haglund

Howard Haglund

Nov 10, 2022

Howard “Howie” Haglund, 78, died November 10, 2022, in Duluth, MN. He was welcomed into the world on July 7, 1944, to Herman and Irene (Albertson) Haglund in Duluth.

Howard graduated from Duluth Central, class of 1962. He attended Salter Vocational School and furthered his education later in life at Lake Superior College.

Howard married...

Paul J. Pfalz

Paul J. Pfalz

Nov 7, 2022

Paul J. Pfalz, 69, of Superior, WI, formerly of St. Paul, died on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on June 8, 1953, in St. Paul, son of Rita and Donald Pfalz.

He worked in the printing industry and was a ten-year cancer survivor.

Music was his life. Music...

Kay Marie Riggio

Kay Marie Riggio

Nov 7, 2022

Kay Marie (Dahlberg) Riggio, 64, of Superior, passed away Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at her home. She was born in Superior on Jan. 24, 1958, the daughter of Edythe M. (Stevens) and Theodore A. Dahlberg, Sr.

Kay grew up in Poplar, attending Peace Lutheran Church and Poplar Elementary School. During High School she worked part time and...

Edwin Shaver

Edwin Shaver

Nov 4, 2022

Edwin C. Shaver, 61, a longtime Spooner resident, died Friday, November 4, 2022, in Superior. Edwin was born August 6, 1961, in Barnes, WI to Vern and Merle (Hathaway) Shaver.

Edwin served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a truck driver for Precision Pipeline for many years.

Edwin loved spending time...

Margaret Larson

Margaret Larson

Nov 4, 2022

Margaret Larson, 78, longtime South Range resident, lost her battle with Dementia on Friday, November 4, 2022, in Cloquet, MN. Margaret was born on February 21, 1944, to Carl and Loretta (Harrington) Lukarila.

She graduated from Cathedral School in 1962. On June 9, 1962, Margaret and William “Bill” Larson were married at St. Anthony Catholic Church in...

Benjamin Thomas Bachinski

Benjamin Thomas Bachinski

Nov 1, 2022

Benjamin Thomas Bachinski, 36, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Asheville, North Carolina of a heart attack following complications from a cerebral stroke.

He was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Jill Marcovich Bachinski and James Bachinski on October 26, 1986.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jill Bachinski. Survivors include his father,...

Dolly Kimmes Cosgrove

Dolly Kimmes Cosgrove

Nov 1, 2022

Dolly Kimmes Cosgrove, 95, of Gordon, Wisconsin, passed away in her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, All Saints' Day.

She was born on Oct. 13, 1927, to William "Bill" and Phoebe (Harty) Kimmes.  Dolly was baptized at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior. She married John "Jack" Clayton...

Quinn Rylan Musch

Quinn Rylan Musch

Oct 31, 2022

Quinn Rylan Musch, 36, died unexpectedly in Duluth, MN, Monday, October 31, 2022. Jeffrey and Naomi (Manz) Musch welcomed Quinn into the world on April 2, 1986 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. He married Brandi Paulson on December 31, 2010, and they celebrated more than 11 years of marriage.

As an entrepreneur, Quinn was owner/operator of The Long...

Shirley Beck

Shirley Beck

Oct 31, 2022

Shirley (Larson) Beck, 93, Superior resident, died Monday, October 31, 2022, in Duluth, MN. Shirley was born on July 29, 1929, at home in Duluth, MN, the only child of Herbert and Signe (Abrahamson) Larson.

At the age of three, the family moved to Superior, WI where she attended and graduated from Central High School, the class...

Thomas C. Avis

Thomas C. Avis

Oct 30, 2022

Thomas C. Avis, 57, of Solon Springs, died on October 30, 2022, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Tom was born on December 17, 1964, the son of Mary Ann (Nelson) and Raymond Avis.

He was united in marriage to Susan Bachman in Superior on March 2, 1987.

Tom was in...

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