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Donna L. Fornal
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...
Bonnie G. Cappo
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...
John Joseph Hartnett
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...
Kyle W. Day
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...
Leon A. Nord
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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