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Gary Richert Eastwood

Gary Richert Eastwood

Nov 25, 2021

Gary Richert Eastwood, 79, of Gordon, WI, died peacefully Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his residence.

He was born August 6, 1942, in Stillwater, MN, son of George and Catherine (Richert) Eastwood.  Gary was raised in Afton, MN, where he would later tell stories of playing in the hills and swimming in the St. Croix River.

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Jacob Lee Scheer

Jacob Lee Scheer

Nov 24, 2021

Jacob Lee Scheer, 30, of Oshkosh, Wi died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on June 21, 1991, the son of Gary Scheer, and Michelle Livingston-Scheer.

Jacob graduated from high school in Red Granite, WI.  Jacob was a fulltime student at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI for cosmetology/barber school. He loved...

Maria J. Christman

Maria J. Christman

Nov 23, 2021

Maria J. Christman, 53, of Superior, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Maria was born in Superior on May 31, 1968, the daughter of Eugene and Rose (Stark) Pearson. She graduated from Superior High School in 1986. She also graduated from the LPN program at Lake Superior College...

Joshua K. Ehresmann

Joshua K. Ehresmann

Nov 22, 2021

Joshua Karl Ehresmann, 33, of Apple Valley MN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a brief illness on Monday, November 22, 2021.

Josh was born in Duluth on July 13, 1988, the son of Karl and Suzette (Messina) Ehresmann. He graduated from Northwestern High School with the class of 2007. He then attended...

Ravic Swanson

Ravic Swanson

Nov 21, 2021

Ravic Swanson, 62, of Superior, died Sunday, November 21, 2021, in his residence.

He was born on November 12, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Harold and Darlene (Lowney) Swanson.

He had worked locally as a welder. Ravic enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing. He was also very artistic.

He was...

Delores Evelyn Pananen

Delores Evelyn Pananen

Nov 20, 2021

Delores Evelyn Pananen, died peacefully on November 20, 2021 at Villa Marina Nursing Home at the age of 85.  She was born to

John and Jennie Pananen on August 10, 1936 in Brule.  She was a longtime resident of Superior and graduated from Central High School.  She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church.

Dee...

Richard "Ricky" D. Dalbec

Richard "Ricky" D. Dalbec

Nov 19, 2021

Richard “Ricky” D. Dalbec, 69, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN.

He was born January 16, 1952, the son of Donald Dalbec and June Farmer.

Although Richard kept to himself and was a bit of a recluse, he loved visiting with his family.  He also enjoyed tinkering with...

Lucy M. Nelson

Lucy M. Nelson

Nov 19, 2021

Lucy M. Nelson, 69, of South Range, died November 19, 2021, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, shortly after losing her life partner, Danny C. Nelson, to whom she was married for 47 remarkable years.

Lucy was born February 18, 1952, in Port Washington, daughter of Lee and Jean (Arseneau) McPherson.

She attended Superior...

Margaret A. Cook

Margaret A. Cook

Nov 18, 2021

Margaret A. Cook, 77, of Superior, WI died peacefully, Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Margaret was born in Ishpeming, MI on April 15, 1944, the daughter of Walfred and Margaret Bernadette (Rice) Hoglund.

Margaret was united into Marriage to George H. Cook in May of 1970, and...

Lois Ann Good

Lois Ann Good

Nov 17, 2021

Lois Ann Good, a.k.a. Ann Good, 63, of Superior died Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in Duluth at Essentia Health Miller Dwan.

Ann was born on May 15, 1958, the daughter of Edwin and Edna Rosnow.

She was a 1976 graduate of Princeton High School and enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking and baking. Ann also loved...

Arlene S. Olson

Arlene S. Olson

Nov 16, 2021

Arlene Olson, 92, of rural Superior passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021, surrounded by family at her side at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Arlene and her twin sister, Irene, were born on January 15, 1929, to Samuel and Hilja (Byorni) Vendela. Arlene attended Billings School in South Superior. After the death of her mother, she...

Frances Anunti

Frances Anunti

Nov 13, 2021

Frances Anunti, 89, passed away November 13, 2021. She was born in Drummond, Wisconsin on May 2, 1932, and moved to Superior, Wisconsin as a child. Here she met and married the love of her life, John A. Anunti and together they raised two children, John and Debra.

Always of service to others, Frances became a volunteer...

Lela G. Treakle

Lela G. Treakle

Nov 12, 2021

Lela G. Treakle, 74, a longtime area resident of Superior, died November 12, 2021. She was born in Superior, WI on September 7, 1947, the daughter of John and Frances (Quinn) Rinnett.

Lela graduated from East High School in Superior in 1965 and went on to complete keypunch school in Minneapolis, MN.  She worked as a customer...

Ronald L. Dalbec

Ronald L. Dalbec

Nov 11, 2021

Ronald L. Dalbec, 80, a long-time Maple resident, died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI.  Ronnie was born December 22, 1940 in Blueberry, WI, to Edward and Elizabeth (DeRosia) Dalbec.

Ronnie graduated from Northwestern High School and served honorably in the United States Army.  He worked as a logger, and as a...

Eleanor A. Davis Oexemann

Eleanor A. Davis Oexemann

Nov 8, 2021

Eleanor A. Davis Oexemann, 91, of Superior died Monday, November 8, 2021, at Twin Ports Health Services.

Eleanor was born on April 29, 1930, the daughter of Samuel and Helma (Dahl) Pederson.

She had worked for many years at Helzberg Diamonds where she earned certificates in Gemology and Diamontology. She also worked for Avon. She...

Gary Edward Ogren

Gary Edward Ogren

Nov 7, 2021

Gary Edward Ogren, 72, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem, WI.

He was born November 28, 1948, the son of Allen and Maycel (White) Ogren.  Gary was raised in the East End of Superior and graduated from Superior Senior High.  Gary loved to collect things and he was especially was known...

Judy Ann Eileen Bushaw

Judy Ann Eileen Bushaw

Nov 7, 2021

Judy Ann Eileen Bushaw, 80, of Gordon, died peacefully Sunday, November 7, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born September 29, 1941, in Superior, daughter of Jacob and Anna (West) Bachman.

Judy worked many years at Jeno's in Superior and later at Lake Superior Cleaners.

Judy's heart and soul...

William "Bill" R Goligoski

William "Bill" R Goligoski

Nov 6, 2021

William “Bill” R. Goligoski, 77, longtime Superior resident died peacefully, Saturday, November 6, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born October 11, 1944, the son of Louis and Helen (Jarzynski) Goligoski.

Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam. He earned his Specialist Degree in Mathematics from the University...

Christopher (Chris) Allyn Schmidt

Christopher (Chris) Allyn Schmidt

Nov 6, 2021

Christopher (Chris) Allyn Schmidt, 61, of Maple, WI, passed away at his home on November 6, 2021, after a debilitating illness.  Chris was born on August 25, 1960, in Saint Paul, MN, and lived in the area for several years before coming to Maple in the late 70s.

In 1982, Chris earned a diploma in Auto Mechanics...

Danny C. Nelson

Danny C. Nelson

Nov 2, 2021

Danny C. Nelson, 69, of South Range, died November 2, 2021, at his residence.

He was born March 28, 1952, in Superior, son of Wesley and Joan (Flemming) Nelson.

Danny graduated from Superior High School in 1970 and went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Lucy McPherson, with whom he raised three children and...

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