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Raymond "Ray" J. Westrud

Raymond "Ray" J. Westrud

Jan 9, 2022

Raymond J. Westrud, 94, of Superior and formerly of Bennett, died Sunday. January 9, 2022, at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior.

He was born July 17, 1927, in Minnesota, son of Ludwig and Elizabeth (Schiesser) Westrud.

During WWII Ray served his country with the U.S. Army.

Ray worked as a farmer and heavy...

Richard Ernest Nolan

Richard Ernest Nolan

Jan 8, 2022

Richard “Dick” Nolan, 88, passed away at the Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, Wisconsin, on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Richard was born on May 14, 1933, to George and Florence Nolan.

A Central High School alum, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952.  He married Esther (Amys) in 1956 and began a 21-year career...

Joseph Scott Glonek

Joseph Scott Glonek

Jan 7, 2022

Joseph Scott Glonek, 68, resident of Superior, died Friday, January 7, 2022 in his residence.

He was born on August 9, 1953 in Superior, WI, the son of Joseph H. and Doris C. (Lido) Glonek.

He is survived by his parents; brothers, Gary Glonek, Montreal, WI, and Rodney Glonek, Grantsburg, WI; sisters, Denise Glonek, San...

Todd D. Sampson

Todd D. Sampson

Jan 7, 2022

Todd D. Sampson, 62, of Superior, WI passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 7 th , 2022, in his home.

He was born in Duluth, MN on October 9, 1959, the son of John and Rosemary (Anderson) Sampson.

Todd attended Cathedral School and was a graduate of Superior Senior High School, Class of 1978.  On...

Darlene M. Rochon

Darlene M. Rochon

Jan 7, 2022

Darlene M. Rochon, 83, lifelong resident of Superior, died Friday, January 7, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

She was born on February 27, 1938, the daughter of Arthur and Nancy (Mossberger) McIvor.

Darlene was cook at the Hammond Steak House in Superior for many years.  She enjoyed bowling, golfing, softball, and bingo.

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Michael W. Anderson

Michael W. Anderson

Jan 6, 2022

Michael W. Anderson, AKA “Mike Shannon” died January 6, 2022, in Duluth, MN. He was born on March 13, 1944, in Ashland, WI.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army in July of 1961 and served three years. In 1960 he boxed with the Superior Amateur Boxing Association.  In 1970 he was boxing professionally in several states, including,...

Helen L. Keller

Helen L. Keller

Jan 6, 2022

Helen L. Keller, 90, of Superior, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan in Duluth.

She was born in Wheeling, IL, on December 31, 1931, daughter of Henry and Anna Anfeldt.

Helen was best known for always having a good cup of coffee near her, enjoying the classic old western TV shows...

Kenneth 'Boots' D. Stringer

Kenneth 'Boots' D. Stringer

Jan 6, 2022

Kenneth D. "Boots" Stringer, 84, of Superior, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Essentia Health-Superior.

He was born September 1, 1937, in Superior, son of Kenneth J. and Olive A. (Peterson) Stringer.

On May 10, 1958, in Superior, Kenneth D. Stringer and Sharon L. Fisher were united in marriage.

Boots worked as a...

Constance 'Connie' J. Syring

Constance 'Connie' J. Syring

Jan 5, 2022

Constance "Connie" J. Syring, 90, of Superior, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Aspen Health and Rehab Center, South Range.

She was born April 17, 1931, in Three Rivers, Michigan, daughter of Ira and Vera (Shook) Keith.

Connie retired from the Wisconsin Department of Petroleum Inspection, after many years of service.

Her top...

Margaret Mary Plachta

Margaret Mary Plachta

Jan 4, 2022

Margaret Mary Plachta, 89, resident of Superior, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Edgewood Vista in Duluth, MN.

She was born on May 12, 1932 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Patrick and Martha (Ruff) Flaherty.

Margaret graduated from Cathedral High School, Superior WI.  She became employed as a CNA at St. Francis...

Alfred Lambert

Alfred Lambert

Jan 3, 2022

Alfred Lambert, 76, longtime South Range and Superior area resident, died Monday January 3, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Per the families wishes, no public services will be held.

Cremation Service of Superior, 403 E Street, Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Rose M. Pearson

Rose M. Pearson

Jan 3, 2022

Rose M. Pearson, 79, of Superior, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth.

Rose was born on Feb. 3, 1942, the daughter of Normal and Marion Stark.

She was a longtime member of Darrow Road Wesleyan Church. Rose enjoyed bowling, reading, and arts and crafts, including painting and ceramics.

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Robert 'Bob' J. Pretts

Robert 'Bob' J. Pretts

Jan 3, 2022

Robert 'Bob' Pretts, 73, of Superior passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022, at his home with his wife and family by his side.

He was born on Sept. 19, 1948, to John and June Pretts in Wenatchee, WA. He was a 1967 graduate of Northwestern School of Agriculture in Crookston MN. Bob joined the U.S. Navy...

Amund Ole Lear

Amund Ole Lear

Dec 31, 2021

Amund Ole Lear, 79, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully, Friday, December 31, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, November 8, 1942, the son of Howard and Naomi (Rice) Lear.

He graduated from East High School and went on to serve his country honorably as a medic...

Leroy C. Eliason

Leroy C. Eliason

Dec 30, 2021

LeRoy C. Eliason, 80, of Superior, died Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.

He was born February 15, 1941, in Washburn, WI, son of Clarence and Ann (McCutcheon) Eliason.

On August 17, 1968, in Washburn, Linda B. Holman and LeRoy C. Eliason were united in marriage.

LeRoy retired in 2010...

Robert "Bob" K. Slusher

Robert "Bob" K. Slusher

Dec 29, 2021

Robert “Bob” Kevin Slusher, 62, Cloquet, MN, formerly of Kenosha, WI, soared into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, in his home. He was born June 12, 1959, the son of Nelson Cotton and Rose Marie (Light) Slusher in Miamisburg, OH.

He grew up in Miamisburg and attended and excelled in school, graduating...

Crystal L. Bergren

Crystal L. Bergren

Dec 28, 2021

Crystal L. Bergren, 93, of Superior, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Crystal was born in Superior on Sept. 29, 1928, the daughter of John 'Ed' and Anna (Anderson) Gunderson.

She had worked as the Deputy Register of Deeds for Douglas County and as an Abstractor with Superior Abstract &...

Dr. Antonio Lim Lao

Dr. Antonio Lim Lao

Dec 26, 2021

Dr. Antonio Lim Lao, 79, of Superior, WI, died peacefully Sunday, December 26, 2021, in his home with his wife of 56 years, Luz Rosales Penalosa Lao, at his side. He was born in Kapalong Davao, Philippines, on May 17, 1942, as the eldest of fifteen children and firstborn son to Benjamin Lao and Marcelina Lim. His parents always...

Alan E. Pederson

Alan E. Pederson

Dec 26, 2021

Alan E Pederson, 91, of Superior, Wisconsin, died at home on December 26, under the loving care of Hospice of Essentia Health.

He was born December 18, 1930 in Brantwood, Wisconsin to Anne (Hokka) and A. Eugene Pederson.

He graduated from Superior Central High School in 1948, and from Wisconsin State College, Superior, Wisconsin with...

Andrew Edwin Booker

Andrew Edwin Booker

Dec 25, 2021

Andrew E. "Andy" Booker, Jr., 76, of Superior, died Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior.

Andy was born in Chicago, IL on August 9, 1945, the son of Andrew and Florence (Cebulski) Booker, Sr.

He served in the US Army in Germany during the Vietnam War.

Andy worked...

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