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Gary Glen Manderscheid

Gary Glen Manderscheid

Aug 18, 2022

Gary Glen Manderscheid, 86, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, in Duluth, MN. Gary was born October 2, 1935, in Seiling, Oklahoma to Glen and Evelyn (Adams) Manderscheid.

Graduating from Seiling High School in 1953, he attended Southwestern State College in Weatherford, OK, graduating with a degree in watchmaking. He honed his electronic skills at Casada's Jewelry...

Byron Selbrede

Byron Selbrede

Aug 16, 2022

Byron Selbrede, 85, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with his loving family by his side. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, April 24, 1937, the son of Henry and Bernice (Love) Selbrede.

Byron served his country honorably in the United States Army and...

David N. O'Kash

David N. O'Kash

Aug 16, 2022

David N. O’Kash, 65, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his home. He was born in Superior, December 20, 1956, the son of Michael and Jane (Welsh) O’Kash.

He was a graduate of Superior Senior High School, class of 1975 and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

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Helen L. Christensen

Helen L. Christensen

Aug 16, 2022

Helen L. Christensen passed away August 16, 2022, at Villa Marina, Superior, WI. Helen was born December 23, 1922, in Tyler Mn to Marius and Dorothea Friis. On March 6, 1948, she married Harding Christensen and moved to Wentworth, WI and together they celebrated 56 years of marriage. In 1973 they moved to Superior and were long time active...

Diane Kavajecz

Diane Kavajecz

Aug 14, 2022

Diane (Johnson) Kavajecz, was born June 7 th , 1939, to Helen (Soderquist) and Charles Johnson at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, where she passed away peacefully on August 14 th , 2022. She had two siblings, Charlene (Johnson) Orr, and Ronald Johnson. Helen and Charles raised their family in the home they built by hand in Tripp,...

Beverley M. St. George

Beverley M. St. George

Aug 13, 2022

Beverley May St. George, 69, longtime resident of Iron River, WI died at home unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

She was born in Hinckley, MN on November 29, 1952 the daughter of Warner and Irma (Brigham) Cyr.

Beverley was united in marriage to Robert St. George on June 28, 1971 and they recently celebrated...

Beverly J. Gylland

Beverly J. Gylland

Aug 11, 2022

Beverly J. Gylland, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, she was born on December 12, 1924.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Gylland, and sister, Virginia Fredrick.

Survivors include her sister, Muriel Berg; her daughters, Linda Coluzzi and Nancy Reiten; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A private...

Howard D. Prell

Howard D. Prell

Aug 9, 2022

Howard Dean Prell, 86, of Iron River, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Tomah, WI, on May 18, 1936, the son of Frank and Alice (Krueger) Prell.

Howard graduated from Tomah High School and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He...

Lois I. Nelson

Lois I. Nelson

Aug 7, 2022

Lois I. Nelson, 91, passed serenely from this world on August 7, 2022, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.

Born to Arndt and Ethel ( née Kronlund) Nelson on November 26, 1930, Lois enjoyed living in South Superior her entire life. She graduated from Central High School in 1948 and soon after became a bookkeeper at...

Catherine E. Demars

Catherine E. Demars

Aug 5, 2022

Catherine “Cathy” Ellen DeMars, 83, of Cocoa, FL, formerly of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022, on the Hospice Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI on April 8, 1939, the daughter of Arthur and Audrey (Tracy) Scharte.

Cathy attended the former Cathedral High School and finished...

Mary Jo Omberg

Mary Jo Omberg

Aug 5, 2022

Mary Jo (Golat) Omberg, 73, formerly of Superior and Appleton, Wisconsin, and longtime resident of The Villages, Florida, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at The Beehive Homes, Duluth, Minnesota.  She was born December 25, 1948, in Superior, WI, daughter of Isabelle (Clark) and Joseph P. Golat, Jr.

Mary Jo was a graduate of Cathedral High School...

Maxwell K. Weyandt

Maxwell K. Weyandt

Aug 3, 2022

Maxwell passed away at the age of 14 years old on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. He loved his family, hanging out with his friends, having his back scratched by his mom while watching cartoons, taking saunas, tubing on the lake, and his “first” job at A&W in Iron River. Grandpa Steve, his kindred spirit, along with the rest of...

Janet M. Campbell

Janet M. Campbell

Aug 1, 2022

Janet Marie Campbell at the age of 67 passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. Robert Campbell was by her side as he loved, comforted, and assured her it was okay to let go and be with her sisters.  She used her last breaths to say okay then took the flight to...

Robert C. Reisser

Robert C. Reisser

Jul 28, 2022

Robert Charles Reisser, Jr. born to Robert Charles, Sr. and Rose F. Reisser, July 18, 1957 in Chicago, Il, passed from this earth suddenly July 28, 2022 of unknown cause into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Even though Robert was a special needs person, he was always wanting to help and please people. He had...

Tyler A. Day

Tyler A. Day

Jul 28, 2022

Tyler A. Day, 36, of Superior, died unexpectedly on Thursday July 28, 2022, at his residence.

Tyler was born in Duluth, MN on Dec. 27, 1985, the son of Tracey (Gernay) and Charles Day, Sr. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 2004.

He had worked for A&W, the Palace Bar, and...

Dorothy Charlene Johnson

Dorothy Charlene Johnson

Jul 27, 2022

Dorothy Charlene Johnson, 94 of Superior passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born March 3, 1928, in Fredric, WI to Carl and Rose Anderson.

Dorothy was a 1946 graduate of Superior Central High School.  She was the owner operator of a jewelry store for...

Michael Clarence Strauman

Michael Clarence Strauman

Jul 27, 2022

Michael C. Strauman, 74, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

He was born in Superior on June 26, 1948, the son of Ethel and Clarence Strauman.  Michael was employed with the City of Superior as Buildings and Grounds Supervisor of Douglas County for 25+ years. ...

Timothy A. Carlson

Timothy A. Carlson

Jul 26, 2022

Timothy A. Carlson, 65, longtime resident of Superior, WI died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Tim was born in Duluth on December 13, 1956, the son of LeRoy and Darlene (Gitchel) Carlson. He graduated high school and went on to work as a machinist for BNSF Railway for many years.

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Kevin R. Lohman

Kevin R. Lohman

Jul 26, 2022

Kevin R. Lohman, 58, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, currently of South Range, passed away at home with the love of his family and friends surrounding him, following a courageous 2-year battle with cancer.

Kevin was born on April 1, 1964 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Superior to Lucille (Kennan-Lohman) Sullivan and Richard Lohman. Kevin was the...

Donna M. Pomeroy

Donna M. Pomeroy

Jul 26, 2022

Donna M. Pomeroy, 92, of Superior, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.

Donna was born in Duluth on May 3, 1930, the daughter of Alice and George Cooke, Sr.

She graduated from Clover Valley High School and worked various jobs over the years. She was a member of Our...

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