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Jeanne Ellison

Jeanne Ellison

Aug 13, 2021

Jeanne Carol Ellison, 89, of Superior died peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021. She was born on May 30, 1932 in Pasadena, California to Clara (Carlson) Ellison and Hjalmer Ellison. Her family moved to Poplar when she was a child where she attended school and made many lifelong friends. As an adult she spent happy years living with her...

William "Bill" S. Ahlborg

William "Bill" S. Ahlborg

Aug 11, 2021

William “Bill” S. Ahlborg, 59, Superior resident, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, of cardiac arrest at his home. He was born on October 24, 1961, in Superior, WI to Edmond and Sophie (Jankowski) Ahlborg.

Bill served his country proudly in the United States Navy, serving in the Western Pacific, being honorably discharged as...

Mark C. Carlos

Mark C. Carlos

Aug 11, 2021

Mark C. Carlos, 67, of Superior, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in an accident while visiting Anchorage, Alaska.

He was born March 16, 1954 in Superior, son of Mary Margaret (Rozowski) and Constantine P. Carlos.

Mark was a 1972 graduate of Washburn High School, Washburn, WI.

For many years, he worked for the...

Joshua Daniel (Howard) Borgh

Joshua Daniel (Howard) Borgh

Aug 10, 2021

*** The family invites everyone to wear their favorite Super Man attire to the visitation on Sunday evening in Josh’s honor ***

When Joshua Daniel (Howard) Borgh was born, doctors told his mother, Celeste, that two facts were certain: Her son would not live much beyond his second birthday and even if he did, he...

Lavaughn M. Lohman

Lavaughn M. Lohman

Aug 9, 2021

LaVaughn, M. Lohman, 63, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Monday, August 9, 2021, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Hibbing, MN, March 30, 1958, the daughter of Richard and Lucille (Kennen) Lohman.

LaVaughn worked as waitress and as a cashier at various locations over the years. She was most recently employed at...

Carter Robert Nelson

Carter Robert Nelson

Aug 7, 2021

Carter Robert Nelson, 81, of Hermantown Minnesota, peacefully passed away on August 7 th 2021. Carter was born in Duluth MN, to Albert and Sigrid Nelson.  Through his brief battle with ALS he found comfort in music and dancing along with being surrounded by family and friends.

A 1958 graduate of Denfeld High School, he loved being...

Carter R. Nelson

Carter R. Nelson

Aug 7, 2021

Carter R. Nelson, 81, lifelong Duluth area resident, died peacefully, Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior, and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Service with Pastor Victor St. George of Zion...

John H. Williams

John H. Williams

Aug 7, 2021

John H. Williams, 74, of Shakopee, MN, died Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Mayo Clinic-St. Mary's in Rochester, MN.

John was born May 20, 1947, the son of Howard and E. Lorraine (Earhart) Williams. He married Laurie Gove on September 14, 1991.

He worked for CertainTeed for over 40 years and retired as the Safety...

Thomas R. Foerst

Thomas R. Foerst

Aug 7, 2021

Thomas R. Foerst, 61, of Superior, died unexpectedly Saturday August 7, 2021, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Thomas was born in Superior on July 9, 1960, the son of Fredrick Foerst and Loretta (Nelson) Foerst Larson.

He was an excellent carpenter, hard worker and loved his work. He built log homes and everything in...

Mildred S. Kallinen

Mildred S. Kallinen

Aug 6, 2021

Mildred Sophia Kallinen, 90, longtime resident of Maple, WI, died peacefully Friday, August 6, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living in Peoria, AZ. She was born May 9, 1931, in Moquah, WI, the daughter of John and Julia (Mamaty) Liska.

She graduated from Ondossagon High School in Ashland, WI.

Mildred was united in marriage to John...

Lendora A. Roberts

Lendora A. Roberts

Aug 5, 2021

Lendora A. Roberts, 97, Superior resident, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior, WI. She was born on October 15, 1923, in Lawler, MN and was the 3 rd child of James and Agnes (Betker) Piggott.

She graduated from Central High School in 1941. On March 2, 1946, she married William...

Susan L. Polaski

Susan L. Polaski

Aug 5, 2021

Susan L. Polaski, 71, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Shew was born in Detroit, MI on August 30, 1949, the daughter of Rudolph and Anna (Ristila) Niemi.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1967 and went on to further her education, earning her degree in...

Ronald J. Weiss

Ronald J. Weiss

Aug 5, 2021

Ronald J. Weiss, 68, of Superior, died Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan, Duluth.

He was born December 19, 1952 in Superior, son of Harold and Delia (Burger) Weiss.

Ron's work history included Berger Hardware, DECC, and PTI.

He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and news and weather broadcasts, working...

Karen "Kip" M. Fudally

Karen "Kip" M. Fudally

Aug 2, 2021

Karen “Kip” M. Fudally, 83, Lake Nebagamon, WI resident, died on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on November 3, 1937, in Albany, NY to Urban and Elizabeth (Kasparek) Olsen.

Karen was an employee of Kmart for over twenty years before retiring in 1999.

She married Joseph...

John P. Gault

John P. Gault

Aug 1, 2021

John P. Gault, 61, Superior resident, died of brain cancer on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on January 23, 1960, in Superior, WI to George and Rose (Roberts) Gault.

John graduated in 1978 from Superior Senior High School and from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1985 receiving his...

Lylanae Walberg

Lylanae Walberg

Jul 26, 2021

LylaNae Walberg, 78, of Superior, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 26, 2021.

She was born in Oakes, North Dakota on August 12, 1942, the daughter of Linea (Hample) and Chance Goodwin.

LylaNae met her one true love, LeRoy Walberg on a blind date shortly after graduating from Superior...

Irma B Field

Irma B Field

Jul 25, 2021

Irma B. Field, 100, of Superior, died Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Aspen Health & Rehabilitation Center in South Range.

She was born July 21, 1921 in Superior, the daughter of Earl and Clara (Bachelar) Edwards.

Irma worked many different jobs over the years, including working in the shipyards during WWII, selling shoes at various...

Lois M. Weiss

Lois M. Weiss

Jul 24, 2021

Lois M. Weiss, 91, of Superior, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior while under the care of Essentia Hospice.

She was born June 17, 1930 in Superior, daughter of Rene and Susan (Vergauwen) Shears.

She married the love of her life, Robert Weiss, on April 19, 1952 and they celebrated...

Arthur 'Buster' C Eves, Jr.

Arthur 'Buster' C Eves, Jr.

Jul 24, 2021

Arthur C. "Buster" Eves, Jr., 86 of Superior, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home, under hospice care.

He was born December 6, 1934 in Superior, son of Helen (McKay) and Arthur C. Eves, Sr.

Arthur proudly served his country with the Army National Guard.

On January 9, 1960 in Bennett, WI,...

Paul Marvin Hakkila

Paul Marvin Hakkila

Jul 22, 2021

Paul Marvin Hakkila, 89, died peacefully, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Essentia Health Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born at home in Maple, WI on June 26, 1932, the son of Toivo and Hannah (Salonen) Hakkila.

A lifelong area resident, Paul attended school in the Northwestern school district and was a graduate of the first...

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