Artimese "Arti" M. Kastern
Oct 16, 2021
Artimese (Arti) Mary Kastern, longtime resident of South Range, WI, died peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Queen Creek, AZ. She was born in Superior, WI on October 24, 1943 to LeRoy and Mary (Stein) Custard.
Over the years, Arti helped her husband, Butch, with the many different businesses that they had. Some of those businesses...
William 'Bill' C. Sampson, Jr.
Oct 16, 2021
William 'Bill' C. Sampson, Jr., of Superior, died Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Essentia Health in Duluth.
He was born on March 14, 1943, in Superior, the son of William and Margaret Sampson, Sr. He married Susan Ebmer and they celebrated 54 years of marriage.
Bill was a manager for Target, working there for 38...
Kenneth J. Young
Oct 16, 2021
Kenneth J. Young, 56, of Duluth, died Saturday October 16, 2021, in Superior.
Ken was born December 23, 1964, in Superior, son of Bonnie Jean (Smith) and Kenneth Charles Young.
Ken was a self-employed scrapper and carpenter.
He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle who loved his children more than anything. ...
Dorothy Fortin
Oct 15, 2021
Dorothy Fortin, 100, of Superior passed away peacefully Friday, October 15, 2021, in her home, Superior, WI. Dorothy was born on October 4, 1921 in Superior, WI to John and Glady’s (Morrisette) Miller.
She was united in marriage to Wilfred Fortin, July 11, 1942, and they celebrated 34 years of marriage before his passing in 1976.
...
Louis W. Meador, Jr.
Oct 13, 2021
Louis W. Meador, Jr., 73, of Superior, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Louis "Bill," was born on March 10, 1948, in Natchez, Mississippi, the son of Louis and Josephine (Murphy) Meador, Sr.
He served his country in the Navy and Army for over 22 years, a recipient of...
Frank S. Hudacek
Oct 13, 2021
Frank S. Hudacek, 89, of Superior, died Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.
He was born August 24th, 1932 in Superior, son of Stephen and Mary (Koscakova) Hudacek.
Frank proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean war and was honorably discharged following his service....
Gerald 'Jerry' F. Johnston
Oct 13, 2021
Gerald 'Jerry' F. Johnston, 86, of Superior, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in his home surrounded by family.
He was born on Nov. 22, 1934, in Duluth, MN. He married Lois Rae in 1961, and together they celebrated 60 years of marriage.
Jerry worked as a clerk for DM&IR for many years. When he wasn't...
Robert J. Vanovermeiren
Oct 10, 2021
Robert VanOvermeiren, 67, of Superior passed away peacefully Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI.
Robert was born on August 21, 1954, in Superior, WI to Edward and Marian (Noonan) VanOvermeiren.
Robert graduated from Superior Senior High in 1973. Robert enjoyed watching professional sports and was an avid Packer fan. He...
Gordon 'Gordy' L. Mossberger
Oct 8, 2021
Gordon "Gordy" L. Mossberger, 73, of Superior, WI, peacefully passed away surrounded by his beloved family on October 8, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Gordy was born on July 23, 1948 in Superior, WI to Irvin and Claudine Mossberger. From a young age Gordy was an exceptional athlete. He played on the all-star team that...
Evelyn J. Harstad
Oct 8, 2021
Evelyn J. Harstad, 101, died Friday, October 8, 2021, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor.
She was born in Superior on Dec. 13, 1919, the daughter of Martin and Hilda (Opien) Mathison.
Evelyn and her husband Elmer owned and operated Elmer's Cabins for many years. Work was very important to them, and they enjoyed...
Edward 'Eddy' Roy Esselstrom
Oct 7, 2021
Edward "Eddy" Roy Esselstrom, 63, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021.
Ed was born on July 5, 1958, in Duluth to Dalphy and Dorothy Gail Esselstrom. He graduated from Duluth East High School, where he was the star trumpet player and his love of music blossomed. After high school, Ed went on to...
Ronald K. Roubal
Oct 5, 2021
Dr. Ronald K. Roubal died October 5 th , 2021.
He was born to Lillian and Rudolph Roubal on March 22, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska. He worked many jobs before he finished his high school education at Creighton Preparatory School. Ron went on to Creighton University and followed his passion in chemistry, eventually earning his PhD at...
Debra Jean Eng
Oct 2, 2021
Debra Jean Eng, 68, of Duluth passed away peacefully Saturday, October 2, 2021, at home with her loving family by her side. Debra was born on December 24, 1952, in Duluth, MN to Reino and Aune Elaina (Wiljanen) Hanninen.
After graduating from Duluth Central High School, Debra went on to beauty school and worked as a skilled...
Violet Marie Clark
Oct 2, 2021
Violet M. Clark, 96, of Superior, died Saturday October 2, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.
She was born October 21, 1924 in Superior, daughter of Julius and Emma Olson.
Her work history included Roth Brother's in Superior, where she worked many years in their office.
Violet loved to read,...
William Patrick Anderson
Sep 29, 2021
Bill Anderson passed this way just once, but what an impact he had on the people in his life. Everyone who knew Bill has a story about him and lots of people knew him. William Patrick Anderson (Bill or Curly), October 1 st , 1948 – September 29 th , 2021, arrived in Superior in the late 60s as...
Zachary M. Polaske
Sep 27, 2021
Zachary Matthew Polaske was born on July 25, 1985 in Kingsford, MI. He was raised in Spread Eagle, WI with his parents, Matt Polaske and Dianne O’Leske, sister Anne and brother Tom.
Zach loved living there and felt very fortunate for the childhood he had. He made several great lifelong friends and they had some epic adventures....
John "Jb" Bell
Sep 26, 2021
John "JB" Bell was a mill worker/cabinet fabricator who attended school in Wisconsin and continued on to trade school to improve his craftmanship to accomplish the role of carpenter. He was married to Kayetta Trahan and was the handyman of his home.
John Bell was a fan and player of baseball, basketball, football,...
Judith 'Judy' Flatten
Sep 26, 2021
Judith "Judy" Ann Flatten, 72, of Superior, died Sunday September 26, 2021 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.
Judy was born May 13, 1949 in Ladysmith, WI, daughter of Maurice and Pearl (Briggs) Cairns.
On September 16, 1966 in Bessemer, Michigan, Judith Cairns and Alfred Flatten were united in marriage.
Judy...
Rita M. Hofstedt
Sep 24, 2021
Rita M. Hofstedt, 80, passed away Friday, September 24 th , at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. She was born January 10, 1941, in Superior. Rita is survived by her daughter, Christy; son, Tony; two grandsons, John and Jeremy Lefaive; one brother, Dick (Carol) Verkeyn; two great grandchildren, Lyra and Lucas Lefaive; and many nieces and nephews. She was...
Dianne M. Bixler
Sep 22, 2021
Dianne M. Bixler, 38, of Superior, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born in Deland, FL, on September 28, 1982, the daughter of Franklin Bixler and Beverly (Kall) Trevino.
Dianne enjoyed going to the beach and BBQs. She was a strong-minded woman who always spoke her...
