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Patty (Pat) Jeanne Hansen

Patty (Pat) Jeanne Hansen

Oct 29, 2022

Patty (Pat) Jeanne Hansen, 79, passed away on October 29, 2022, after a 3.5-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Pat was born on March 8, 1943, to Arthur and Audrey (Haacke) Lund in Aitkin, MN.

Pat grew up in Hay Point, MN. She graduated from Hill City, MN in 1961. After graduating she moved to Minneapolis, MN.

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William (Bill) Lloyd Kimmes Sr.

William (Bill) Lloyd Kimmes Sr.

Oct 28, 2022

William (Bill) Lloyd Kimmes Sr, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday October 28th, 2022 on the Feast of Saint Jude, his patron saint, whom he prayed to daily.

He was born November 2nd, 1931 to William and Phoebe (Harty) Kimmes. Bill was baptized at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, Wisconsin.

He married...

Bradley J. Cristilly

Bradley J. Cristilly

Oct 27, 2022

Bradley John Cristilly, 59, of Poplar, passed unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep Thursday, October 27, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on June 25, 1963, in Monrovia, California, the son of Louie (Chris) and Karen Cristilly.

Brad was united in marriage to Lorna Marie Johnson on October 12, 1985, at Mission Covenant Church...

Cierra "Cece" R. Dorin

Cierra "Cece" R. Dorin

Oct 26, 2022

Cierra “CeCe” Ruthmarie Dorin (17), longtime resident of Superior, passed away October 26, 2022 in Children’s Minnesota hospital, Minneapolis, MN after a brief illness.

Cierra was born in Milwaukee, WI, July 2, 2005. Tom and Katy (Meys) Dorin brought CeCe home as their Foster-Daughter in September of 2005, and adopted her on August 16, 2006. She was...

Waino A. Yrjanainen

Waino A. Yrjanainen

Oct 26, 2022

Waino A. Yrjanainen, 90, longtime Brule, WI resident, passed away peacefully, October 26, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN. He was born in Vaasa, Finland February 17, 1932, the son of John Yrjanainen and Impi (Myllykangas) Yrjanainen.

Waino Yrjanainen was united in marriage to Nona Johnson in November of 1952, and they...

Kelly Michelle Carlson

Kelly Michelle Carlson

Oct 26, 2022

Kelly Michelle Carlson, 57 of Superior, WI passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born on March 5, 1965, in Duluth, MN to Betty (Koutsoyan) and T. David Carlson.

Kelly was employed as a CNA a various nursing homes over the years.  She loved cooking,...

Marianne H. Granquist

Marianne H. Granquist

Oct 24, 2022

Marianne Helen Granquist, 76 of South Range passed away in her home on Monday, October 24, 2022.

She was born on December 17, 1945, in Superior, WI to Helen (Nygren) and William Monberg.

Marianne married Robert Granquist on March 21, 1975, and they recently celebrated 47 years of marriage.

She was employed as...

Jean Marie Madsen

Jean Marie Madsen

Oct 23, 2022

Jean M. Madsen died Saturday, October 23, 2022, at age 90 at New Perspective Senior Living. She was born in Brule, WI to Ernest and Emelia Westlund on May 23, 1932. She married John Madsen on July 14, 1951.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, daughter June Maureen, sons James and John Madsen, son-in-law Mark...

Ross J. Sutherland

Ross J. Sutherland

Oct 23, 2022

Ross John Sutherland, 61, lifelong Superior resident, died unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, October 23, 2022. He was born to James and Shirley (Geiger) Sutherland on October 20, 1961, in Superior, WI.

Ross served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was employed for many years at Georgia Pacific.

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Allissa A. Penney

Allissa A. Penney

Oct 22, 2022

Allissa Ann Penney, 33, of Rice Lake, WI and former long-time Superior, WI resident, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 22, 2022 in Rice Lake. Allissa was born October 6, 1989 to Lynne and Tom Penney.

Allissa’s greatest love was her daughter Hope. Allissa loved to craft and garden with Hope by her side. Allissa was a wonderful...

Jean M. Stensland

Jean M. Stensland

Oct 22, 2022

Jean Stensland, 87, Superior resident, died October 22, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born May 31, 1935 to Alvin and Marie (Nielson) Siverson in Superior, WI.

On November 7, 1959 she was united in marriage with John B. Stensland, Jr. and together they raised three children.

Jean is survived by...

Cindy Marie Dyer

Cindy Marie Dyer

Oct 21, 2022

Cindy M. Dyer, 68, of Superior died on Friday, October 21, 2022, in her home.

She was born on October 13, 1954, to Thomas and Patricia (Meteraud) Rep in Superior.

Cindy was employed at the Best Western Bridgeview for many years, first in housekeeping and then as a bookkeeper. She was a talented sewer and...

Katherine A. Gray

Katherine A. Gray

Oct 18, 2022

Katherine A. Gray, 96, long time Superior resident, passed away on October 18, 2022 at New Perspective Senior Living.  She was born on August 9, 1926, in Racine, WI to Dr. Frank and Cora (Hanlon) Marek.

Katherine graduated from Edgewood College, Madison with a Bachelor of Education degree. She married Cyril Armstrong Gray, Jr. on August 20,...

Kevin James Wood

Kevin James Wood

Oct 18, 2022

Kevin James Wood, known affectionately as “Woody,” passed away on October 18, 2022, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, MN.

Born on May 17, 1960, in Hastings, MI to Leo Gerald Wood and Ruth R. Moore Wood, Kevin was the youngest of nine siblings. Their father would later move the family to Coldwater, MI.

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Robert A. Plunkett

Robert A. Plunkett

Oct 18, 2022

Robert A. Plunkett, 82, of Superior, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Superior Rehabilitation Center.

Bob was born in Ashland, WI on May 14, 1940, the son of Vivian (Johnson) and Robert L. Plunkett.

Bob's work history started with Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Washington and retired in 2005 from Georgia Pacific in Superior.

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Michael T. Sharp

Michael T. Sharp

Oct 18, 2022

Michael T. Sharp, 74, of Foxboro, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

Michael was born in Superior on July 10, 1948, the son of Gladys (Lindgren) and William Sharp. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1966, and in 1970 earned a bachelor's degree from UW-Superior where he...

William J. Bach

William J. Bach

Oct 17, 2022

William James Bach, 70, a longtime South Range, WI resident, died Monday, October 17, 2022 with his loving wife by his side. William (Bill) was born October 7, 1952, in Superior, WI to William and Mary (Whalen) Bach. William married Debra A. Johnson on February 5, 2015, and they celebrated more than 7 years of marriage.

William...

Charles 'Chuck' O. Shaul

Charles 'Chuck' O. Shaul

Oct 17, 2022

Charles 'Chuck' Shaul, 74, of Superior, died Monday Oct. 17, 2022 in his residence.

He went to be with his father Ralph, mother Edith, sister Mary, and brothers Ivan, Ralph, and Robert.

His memory will live on in the hearts of those left behind: brother Ed, sisters Sue, Ruth, and Betty, his three children Tammi,...

Kamala 'Kami' K. Scott

Kamala 'Kami' K. Scott

Oct 17, 2022

Kamala K. 'Kami' Scott, 59, of Superior, died Monday October 17, 2022, at her residence.

Kami was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on July 13, 1963, the daughter of H. Kent and Corinne (Doty) Scott.

She was very artistic and enjoyed painting and photography. She also enjoyed singing Gospel Music.

Kami was...

Eileen F. Olson

Eileen F. Olson

Oct 16, 2022

Eileen F. Olson, 97, of Superior, died Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, in Duluth.

She was born February 24, 1925, in Superior, daughter of Fred and Theresa (Miller) Cronemiller.

In 1942, Eileen graduated from Superior East High School. She joined the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps, completing her nursing training in...

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