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Doris Magdzas

Doris Magdzas

Jul 2, 2022

Doris M. Magdzas passed away at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN on July 2, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 4, 1932, Doris was the daughter of J.O. “Curly” and Elsie Franks and grew up in Gordon, WI along with her sister, Donna. Their family owned and operated Elsie’s Resort and Tavern on...

Nancy Crum

Nancy Crum

Jul 2, 2022

Nancy Crum, 88, longtime resident of Solon Springs, WI, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation in South Range, WI. She was born in Morris, IL on November 20, 1933, to Elmer T. and Dorothy (Battersby) Hauge.

She worked in her family’s confectionery store in Wilmington, IL. In 1973 Nancy moved to Solon Springs...

Erica Marie (Yoder) Chapman

Erica Marie (Yoder) Chapman

Jul 2, 2022

Erica Marie (Yoder) Chapman, 42 of Hatley, WI, died with her family by her side on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at The Bay at Colonial Manor in Wausau after a long battle with liver failure.

She was born on January 30, 1980, in Duluth, MN to Lowell and Bonnie (Strom) Yoder.

Erica graduated in 1999...

Christopher J. Lindquist

Christopher J. Lindquist

Jun 29, 2022

Christopher Lindquist, 53, died Wednesday, June 29, in Duluth, Minnesota. He was born to David and Phyllis (Wedlund) Lindquist on September 5, 1968, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He graduated Ondossagon High School in Ashland, WI and went on to further education at WITC.

Chris served his country honorably in the United States Army for many years....

Blandina M. Williams

Blandina M. Williams

Jun 26, 2022

Blandina Meneses Marinduque Williams, Blandie/Dina, age 76, of Lake Nebagamon, WI, was called to the Lord unexpectedly of natural causes, 26 June 2022. She leaves behind stored up treasure for the best treasure in Heaven.

Born 18 February 1946, daughter to Maximo and Victoria Sanchez, she was one of nine children in a busy household in the...

Linda M. Fender

Linda M. Fender

Jun 26, 2022

Linda M. Fender, 77, of Superior, died peacefully Sunday, June 26, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth, surrounded by family.

She was born February 19, 1945, in Duluth, MN, to Benedict and Mabel (Tobin) Varhalla.

On June 18, 1966, in Duluth, MN, Linda M. Varhalla and Martin W. Fender were united in marriage.

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Myrna June Brennan

Myrna June Brennan

Jun 21, 2022

Myrna June Brennan, 100, of Superior, WI died on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born on June 17, 1922, in Blackduck, MN to Oscar and Edna (Austreng) Heyer.

Myrna was employed for the City of Superior, working as an assistant to several mayors and then in...

Walter J. Trianoski

Walter J. Trianoski

Jun 19, 2022

Walter John Trianoski, 89, lifelong Superior resident passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI.

Walter was born in Superior, October 27, 1932, to Isadore “Jack” and Helen (Petroske) Trianoski.

Walter and Rita Nelson were married in 1958.  They enjoyed two children, a son David and a daughter, Leslie....

Remigio Jimenez

Remigio Jimenez

Jun 18, 2022

Remigio Jimenez, 71 of Superior, WI died on Saturday, June 18, 2022, in his home.

He was born on May 6, 1951, in Sterling, IL to Florencia Cuellar and Placido Jimenez.

"Remi" as he was known by his friends was a US Air Force veteran of Vietnam serving 1971-72.  He was employed as an electrician,...

Kevin G. Brager

Kevin G. Brager

Jun 17, 2022

Kevin G. Brager, 64, of Superior, died Friday, June 17, 2022, as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Kevin was born in Crosby, MN on May 31, 1958, the son of Eugene and Lillie (Rothwell) Brager.

He served his country with the US Army. He worked for 40 years combined between military service and the...

Raymond W. Talcott

Raymond W. Talcott

Jun 15, 2022

Raymond W. Talcott, 93, of Lake Nebagamon, WI passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home.

Ray was born in Superior, WI on March 10, 1929, the son of Berndt and Caroline 'Ada' (Johnson) Talcott. He married Bonnie Mihalek on October 5, 1985, and they celebrated 36 years of marriage.

He served his...

Thomas J. Jarzynski

Thomas J. Jarzynski

Jun 14, 2022

Thomas "Tom" Joseph Jarzynski, a caring and loving brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 14, 2022, at the Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, at the age of 73, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Tom was a lifelong resident of Superior, WI, graduating from Superior Cathedral High School in 1966...

Diane Hietala

Diane Hietala

Jun 13, 2022

Diane “Punky” Hietala, 68, lifelong area resident died unexpectedly from natural causes on Monday, June 13, 2022, at her home in Minong, WI.

She was born in Superior, Wisconsin on July 17, 1953, to Bill and Diane (McCauley) Hietala.

Diane loved horses, camping, and trail riding. Her nature name was “Running with Horses”. Her interest...

Richard "Rick" Clyde Larsen

Richard "Rick" Clyde Larsen

Jun 13, 2022

Richard "Rick" Clyde Larsen, 66, of Brule, WI died on Monday, June 13, 2022, in his home.  He was born on May 1, 1956, to Dorothy (Thompson) and Eugene Larsen in Superior, WI.

Rick was an adventurous sole that lived a simple life.  He managed his father's dairy farm in Luck, WI for several years, he sailed...

Melvin P. Warring

Melvin P. Warring

Jun 13, 2022

Melvin P. Warring, 84, of Foxboro, died Monday June 13, 2022, at his residence surrounded by family.

Melvin was born in Superior on Feb. 16, 1938, the son of Ray and Irene (Orlowski) Warring. He married the love of his life, Hansine 'Joan' Johnson on Feb. 7, 1958, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage.

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Delores Elaine Staurseth

Delores Elaine Staurseth

Jun 12, 2022

Delores Elaine Staurseth died peacefully surrounded by family on June 12, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

She was born January 19, 1936, in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, to Ruth (Mills) and Harold Schultz.

Delores spent most of her childhood in Cable, Wisconsin, where her parents owned a motel and later a bed and...

Chadd Christopher Nelson

Chadd Christopher Nelson

Jun 10, 2022

Chadd Christopher Nelson, 50, of South Range, WI, passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Friday, June 10, 2022.

He was born on December 31, 1971, to Gary and Linda (Ledeboer) Nelson.

Chadd was employed with BNSF Railway for 30 years, beginning his career in 1992. During this time,...

Richard Kenneth Russom

Richard Kenneth Russom

Jun 8, 2022

Richard Kenneth Russom, 73, died peacefully at St. Mary Hospital Essentia in Duluth, MN on June 8, 2022.

The second oldest of eight children, Ric was born in Superior, WI to Martha and Neil Russom on May 21, 1949. He lived a country child's life, growing up farming, riding bikes and playing baseball. Ric graduated from Cathedral...

Barbara J. Schiller

Barbara J. Schiller

Jun 7, 2022

Barbara J. Schiller, 80, of Superior, died Tuesday June 7, 2022, at Twin Ports Health Services.

Barbara was born in Duluth on August 2, 1941, the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Muhar) Urbanski.

She graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School with the class of 1959. She went on earn her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from...

Robert D. Granquist

Robert D. Granquist

Jun 6, 2022

Robert D. Granquist, 78, of South Range, died Monday, June 6, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI.

Bob was born in Superior on April 2, 1944, the son of Clifford and Cathryn (Larson) Granquist. He graduated from Superior East High School with the class of 1962. Bob served his country honorably with the U.S. Navy....

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