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Dean Howard Pederson

Dean Howard Pederson

Dec 24, 2021

Dean H. Pederson, 55, of Brule WI, died from natural causes at his residence on December 24, 2021.

Dean was born in St. Paul, MN on Feb 1, 1966, the son of Richard Pederson and Phylis Staricha.

He was a professional flooring contractor for over 25 years who owned his own business. He was an...

James C. Mather

James C. Mather

Dec 23, 2021

James C. Mather, 88, of Barnes, Wisconsin and formerly of Superior, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at his winter home in Texas.

He was born March 5, 1933, in Superior, son of Rex and Gladys (Calhoun) Mather.

Jim worked as a mechanical engineer until his retirement from the University of Wisconsin – Superior.

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Susan Marie Plunkett

Susan Marie Plunkett

Dec 23, 2021

Susan Marie Plunkett, artist, crafter and life-long resident of Superior, Wisconsin, walked through Heaven's doors with the angels on December 23, 2021. She is finally rejoicing, dancing and healthy with no more suffering.

Susan is survived by her husband, Robert Plunkett, who she adored; children, Rhonda Morton, Shelly (Mike Jollymore) Hase, and Jay and Stacie Patnode; seven...

Rose Marie Jaques

Rose Marie Jaques

Dec 22, 2021

Rose Marie (Gall) Jaques, 88, of Superior, WI, passed away in her home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 with her daughter, son-in-law and her oldest granddaughter by her side. She was born on April 27, 1933, to Martin and Helen (Petrolley) Gall Jr. at her grandma’s house on Berwyn Road in Superior, WI.

She graduated from the...

William "Bill" J. Ross

William "Bill" J. Ross

Dec 21, 2021

William J. “Bill” Ross, 81, longtime resident of Amnicon Lake, WI, died peacefully, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at his daughter’s home with his loving wife, daughters and family by his side.

He was born in Superior, December 3, 1940, the son of Harry L. and Stella (Hoffman) Ross.

He graduated from East High School and...

Stanley L. Wolf

Stanley L. Wolf

Dec 21, 2021

Stanley L. Wolf, 77, of Superior and formerly of Wrenshall, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Stan was born in Carlton, MN on May 21, 1944, the son of Lyle and Janice (Eng) Wolf.

He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army. He had worked as a...

Lorraine C. Robinson

Lorraine C. Robinson

Dec 20, 2021

Lorraine C. Robinson, 89, of Superior, WI died peacefully Monday, December 20, 2021, surrounded by love.

She was born in Chicago, IL on May 19, 1932, the daughter of Lester and Mable Jones.  She grew up on Cornucopia, Wisconsin, and graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing.

Lorraine retired in 1997 after 40...

Doris Louise Smith

Doris Louise Smith

Dec 18, 2021

Doris Louise Smith, 96, resident of Superior, formerly of Rice Lake, WI, passed peacefully on December 18, 2021.

She was born August 1, 1925, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Ida (Munger) and Carl Bjork.

After graduation from Sandstone, MN high school, she married John O. Mattson and together they owned and operated a family...

Jonathan R. Mencel

Jonathan R. Mencel

Dec 17, 2021

J onathan Robert Mencel, 37, passed away peacefully with his loving family present, his mother holding his hand, on December 17, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul from complications of the Covid-19 virus.

Jonathan was born on May 27, 1984 in Superior, WI.  He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 2002. While in high school...

Renae A. Avestruz

Renae A. Avestruz

Dec 17, 2021

Renae Ann (Staurseth) Avestruz, age 66 of Poplar, Wisconsin died peacefully on December 17, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Renae was born in Superior Wisconsin on April 9th, 1955.

She was preceded in death by her father Robert Staurseth and brother Gary Staurseth.

Renae is survived by her loving...

Bradley Bartylla

Bradley Bartylla

Dec 16, 2021

Bradley Bartylla, 51, of Superior, WI died unexpectedly Thursday, December 16, 2021, in his home.

He was born in Duluth, MN on November 14, 1970, the son of Norman and Mary Jo (Olson) Bartylla.

Bradley graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1989.  He was an avid sports fan with a special love of...

Irene R. Kulig

Irene R. Kulig

Dec 16, 2021

Irene R. Kulig, 97, died peacefully of natural causes, on Thursday, December 16, 2021, in Superior.

Irene was born in Buckman, MN on April 10, 1924, the daughter of Mathias and Mary (Tetiva) Hesch.

She married Eugene 'Pete' Kulig on November 22, 1946, and they celebrated 59 years of marriage until his passing in 2005....

Mark Wayne Moore

Mark Wayne Moore

Dec 14, 2021

Mark Wayne Moore, 51, resident of Superior, WI died suddenly Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in his home.

He was born in Willoughby, Ohio July 5, 1970, the son of Richard and Janet (Lanning) Moore.

Mark worked as a truck driver for many years.  He was a member of the V.F.W. in Ohio and he enjoyed...

Carey J. Malec

Carey J. Malec

Dec 13, 2021

Carey J. Malec, 67, of Superior, died Monday, December 13, 2021, at his residence.

Carey was born in Duluth, MN on October 4, 1954, the son of Frank and Peggy (Hollman) Malec, Sr. He married Cathy Carlson and they celebrated 30 years of marriage.

He served in the U.S. Navy, working as a disbursing clerk,...

Roy T. Meronek

Roy T. Meronek

Dec 13, 2021

Roy T. Meronek, 79, lifelong resident of Superior, died Monday, December 13, 2021, at Marywood Assisted Living in Duluth.

Roy was born in Superior on Feb. 11, 1942, the son of Stanley Meronek and Mary Jane (Talcott) Gustafson.

He graduated from Superior Central High School with the class of 1960. He served his country in...

Vicki Mullens

Vicki Mullens

Dec 12, 2021

Some people only walk this Earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.

Vicki Mullens, 63, gained her wings December 12, 2021, after a short battle with COVID-19. She joins her parents Harold and Evonne Cullen.

Vicki was a loving and compassionate wife, mother, grandma & friend. She...

Thomas "Tom" Martineau

Thomas "Tom" Martineau

Dec 11, 2021

After putting up one heck of a fight, Captain Thomas “Tom” Martineau, 74, a longtime resident of Iron River, WI, formerly of Superior, WI and Duluth, MN, set sail for the last time on December 11, 2021, at his home after a lengthy illness.

Born to Joseph and Myrtle Peterson (Kolek) Martineau on July 16, 1947, Tom...

Patricia 'Patsy' A. Sislo

Patricia 'Patsy' A. Sislo

Dec 11, 2021

Patricia Ann Sislo, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 11, 2021, surrounded by her family at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, MN, from complications of Covid-19.

Patricia (Patsy) was born in Superior, WI on September 20, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Theresa (Gella) Dembroski. She married James Sislo...

Donald "Don" James Pank

Donald "Don" James Pank

Dec 10, 2021

Donald “Don” James Pank, 77, a longtime resident of South Range, WI died peacefully Friday, December 10, 2021, at Marywood of Benedictine Assisted Living in Duluth, MN.

He was born, June 20, 1944, the son of Francis and June (Johnston) Pank.

Donald graduated High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the...

Stephen A. Labarre

Stephen A. Labarre

Dec 10, 2021

Stephen A. LaBarre, 63, of Superior, died Friday, December 10, 2021, at his residence.

Stephen was born in St. Paul, MN on Dec. 18, 1957, the son of Clarence and Bernice (Kalka) LaBarre.

He was a master mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. He loved helping and spending time with kids and he loved his...

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