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Donald L. Windsor

Donald L. Windsor

Aug 31, 2022

Donald “Duke” Loyde Windsor Jr., 61, of Superior, WI passed away August 31st, 2022, surrounded by family.

He was born in Milwaukee WI to Donald and Janet Windsor (Rolstad) before moving to Hawthorne WI. He graduated from Solon Springs High School in 1979, following high school he served as a Medic in the Navy from 1982-1986 with...

Judy Helen Crase

Judy Helen Crase

Aug 30, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Judy Crase announces her passing on August 30, 2022, at the age of 83 years old.

Judy was born and grew up in Duluth, Minnesota to Bernard and Lucille Dungan with her three brothers, Jack, Mike, and Jim.

Judy had moved to Superior,...

Phyllis A. Currie

Phyllis A. Currie

Aug 30, 2022

Phyllis A. Currie, 84, of Superior, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born in Warba, MN on Nov. 16, 1937, the daughter of Lloyd and Mary (Herring) Lind. She graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1956.

She married Desmond 'Des'...

Terry L. Wallin

Terry L. Wallin

Aug 27, 2022

Terry L. Wallin, 74, of Solon Springs, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his residence, following years of medical concerns.

He was born September 9, 1947, in Superior.

Terry worked in the maintenance department at Parkland Health Facility and at Jeno's until it moved out of state.

As a member of the Salvation...

Yvonne "Karen" Roebken

Yvonne "Karen" Roebken

Aug 22, 2022

With love of God and family Yvonne “Karen” Roebken, 82, Port Wing, WI resident, died peacefully Monday, August 22, 2022, at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior WI. She was born July 1, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Russell and Yvonne (Lundgren) Krauss.

She graduated from high school in Cedarburg, WI and attended the University...

Gerald "Jake" Robert Jacobson

Gerald "Jake" Robert Jacobson

Aug 22, 2022

Gerald "Jake" R. Jacobson, 81 of South Range, WI, died due to Covid-19 complications on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center Superior.

He was born on June 18, 1941, in Superior to Sigmund and Pearl Jacobson.  Jake was a US Army veteran serving from 1958-62.

He was employed in sales...

Melvin Johnson

Melvin Johnson

Aug 21, 2022

Melvin Johnson, 94, of Superior, died Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Melvin was born in Brule, WI on February 9, 1928, the son of Charles and Irene Johnson.

He was an avid football fan, enjoyed deer hunting, and was an avid reader, especially history books and books on all...

Anthony "Tony" Wayne Richards

Anthony "Tony" Wayne Richards

Aug 21, 2022

Anthony Wayne "Tony" Richards of Poplar, WI, passed away on August 21, 2022.

He was born on April 10 th , 1940, in Big Springs, WV to Lee and Caroline (Hardman) Richards.

Tony graduated from Calhoun County high school in 1958 and Salem College in Salem, WV in 1962 with a degree in chemistry. He...

Lawrence 'Larry' A. Gilbertson

Lawrence 'Larry' A. Gilbertson

Aug 20, 2022

Lawrence 'Larry' A. Gilbertson, 85, of Superior, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Larry was born in Ashland, WI on June 6, 1937, the son of Herbert and Edna (Wileman) Gilbertson, and was raised in Park Falls, WI.

He married Eileen Erickson on July 13, 1957, and they recently...

Helge 'Bill' William Johnson, Jr.

Helge 'Bill' William Johnson, Jr.

Aug 20, 2022

Helge William Johnson, Jr., 76 of Superior died on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in his home.

He was born on November 21, 1945, in Superior to Helge and Borghild (Blackstad) Johnson, Sr.

Helge graduated from Superior Central High School in 1964.  He had a passion for hockey and was a longtime hockey coach in Superior,...

Hugh Charles Mckay

Hugh Charles Mckay

Aug 19, 2022

Hugh C. McKay, 88 of Superior, died Friday August 19, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Hugh was born in Superior on Aug. 18, 1934, the son of Hugh Francis and Violet McKay.

He served his country with the US Army. He had worked as a custodian in...

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.

...

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...

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