Obituaries

Jul 26, 2022

Patricia M. Seek, 76, of Askov, MN and formerly of Superior, WI, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Patricia, 'Pat' 'Bitsy,' was born in Superior on Dec. 4, 1945, the daughter of Albert and Martha (Embree) Reinke. She married Lawrence 'Larry' A. Seek, Sr. on Oct. 22, 1966, and they celebrated...

Jul 24, 2022

Elaine M. Stuart, 98, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior, WI on August 6, 1923, the daughter of Herbert and Salvina (Landsverk) LaVine.

Elaine graduated from East High School, class of 1941. She was...

Jul 24, 2022

Kathy Tate unexpectedly passed away at the age of 55, on July 24, 2022.

She is survived by her daughter, Emily Tate (Geoffrey); sisters, Diane Blanchard (Tom), Sandra Ikeda (John), Cassandra Blowers, Anita Phelps (Keith); brother, Duane Keller; granddaughters, Lilith and Luna; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Kathy is at peace and in...

Jul 22, 2022

Ina E. Falk, age 104, went to be with our Lord on July 22, 2022.  She was a beloved sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend to many.  Ina was born in Brady, Montana to Albin and Ida Falk.  She grew up in Maple, WI.

Ina taught 1 st and 2 nd grades in Duluth, MN for most...

Jul 21, 2022

William "Bill" Adlai Terry, 68, of Superior, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Essentia Health Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth.

Bill was born on December 24, 1953, in Pasadena, California, the son of William and Dorothy (Martin) Terry. When Bill was young, he and his family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where he resided until 1991....

Jul 20, 2022

Sharon A Botten (Otier) passed away peacefully July 20, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Sharon was born June 15, 1944, in Cheyenne Wyoming to William (Bill) and Shirley Otier. She grew up in Billings Park.  graduating from Cathedral High School and attending technical school in Superior, studying business and accounting. She was married to...

Jul 19, 2022

Jennifer Schoessow, age 70, of Superior, WI, died peacefully at her home on July 19 th , 2022. The visitation will be on Saturday, July 23 rd at 10:00 am at Christ Ev. Lutheran Church in Superior, WI. The funeral will follow the visitation at 11:00 am. Jennifer will be buried on Friday, July 29 th , 2022 at...

Jul 19, 2022

Lovella M. Regenfuss, 98, died peacefully of natural causes on July 19, 2022.

Lovella was born on April 16, 1924, in Minong WI, the daughter of William and Margaret Sampson.

She married Gordon Regenfuss on October 7, 1942, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage until his passing in 1993.

Lovella was a...

Jul 16, 2022

Geraldine “Jeri” Marie (Renier) Ogren, 88, of Iron River, WI, died on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her home in Iron River. Jeri was born on January 5, 1934 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Oscar and Charlotte (Martin) Renier.

Jeri grew up in West Duluth and graduated from Cathedral High School. She attended the College of...

Jul 16, 2022

Linda Jean Conkright (Nelson) passed away in her home in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on July 16, 2022, at the age of 70 surrounded by her loving family after a valiant 10 year battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Linda was born on June 24, 1952, in Superior, Wisconsin to Roy C. and Virginia M. Nelson (Curtiss).  She grew...

Jul 15, 2022

Joan M. Sweeney, 85, of Superior, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.

She was born June 21, 1937, in Superior, daughter of Curtis and Margaret (Kulus) Beebe.

Joan's work history started as an office manager at the Giesen Clinic, then the Superior Clinic and retiring from Essentia Health, where...

Jul 14, 2022

Gary F. Cheselski, 75, of Superior, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his home.

Gary was in such a hurry to join the world that he was born enroute to the hospital in a car on March 29, 1947, the son of Walter and Harriet Cheselski. He spent his early childhood in Patzau, WI where he...

Jul 13, 2022

Marko J. Garramone, 34, of Superior, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

He was born August 19, 1987 in Duluth, son of Peter Garramone, Sr. and Shelly Crandall.

Marko's work history included pizza prep at V.I.P. , FEN-TECH, roofing and other contractors.

He enjoyed art, crafts, singing and writing music with his friends, and...

Jul 11, 2022

Donald H. Wermter, 72, lifelong area resident died peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Superior, WI, July 25, 1949, the son of Herbert and Jean (Pederson) Wermter.

Don graduated from Northwestern High School in 1967. In 1970 he met the...

Jul 9, 2022

Harry C. Galt, Jr., 56, of Poplar, died Saturday July 9, 2022, at his residence.

Harry was born in Cheyenne, WY on May 18, 1966, the son of Judy (Loghry) and Harry Galt Sr.

He had co-owned and operated Everlast Construction with his best friend Joe O'Neil for many years.

Harry enjoyed riding...

Jul 9, 2022

Donna L. Fornal, 74, of Brule, died Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Donna was born in Dallas, TX on Dec. 6, 1947, the daughter of Francis and Mary (Gooch) Fairfield. She served her country enlisting in the US Marines.

She most recently had worked as a pharmacist assistant at CVS...

Jul 9, 2022

Bonnie Gay (Nelson) Cappo passed away on July 9 th , 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

She was born December 22 nd , 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri to Donald Chris Nelson and Dorothy Louise (Fairbanks). She attended many different schools until graduating from Superior Senior High in 1969. She worked at Geno's for a...

Jul 8, 2022

John Joseph Hartnett 'Joe', 91, of Superior, WI, formerly of Willmar, MN died at home on Friday, July 8, 2022.

Joe was born in Sioux City, IA on January 22, 1931, the oldest of the six children of John and Lucille (née Donahoe) Hartnett.  He grew up in Nebraska and Illinois.

He married Martha Lou...

Jul 7, 2022

Kyle W. Day, 31, of Superior, died Thursday July 7, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Kyle was born in Superior on Dec. 17, 1990, the son of Tracey and Charles Day, Sr. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 2009.

He most recently worked as a night auditor for Comfort...

Jul 6, 2022

Leon A. Nord passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 97 in St. Luke's Hospital, after a short illness.

Leon was born on Dec. 20, 1924 in Floodwood, MN. He was a loving husband, father, grandchild spoiling grandfather, veteran, avid golfer, pilot, artist, hockey coach, and a friend to all. He was a...