Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Sep 21, 2021

Shirley A. Gorder, 86, longtime area resident died peacefully Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI. She was born in Prairie du Chien, WI, April 9, 1935, the daughter of Herschel and Mary Magdalene (Didling) Tippery.

Shirley enjoyed her years spent as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, partner, and friend...

Sep 21, 2021

John R. Madsen, 59, of Lake Nebagamon, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, surrounded by his family.

John was born in Superior on Mar. 23, 1962, the son of John H. and Jean (Westlund) Madsen. He married Jennifer Berg on April 2, 1992.

He earned a degree in Welding from WITC. He worked various projects in...

Sep 20, 2021

Gloria G. Johnson, age 88, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, September 20, 2021 at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN surrounded by family. She was born on October 16, 1932 in Seely, WI to Edward and Leola (Simons) Sonby.

She graduated in 1950 from the former Central High School...

Sep 18, 2021

James Lee Villebrun, Sr., 76, passed away following injuries he sustained in an auto accident on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Essentia health, Fargo, ND. He was born in White Earth Township on March 1, 1945, the son of Lawrence and Dawn (Perrault) Villebrun.

James served his country honorably in the United States Army and was stationed...

Sep 16, 2021

Melvin R. Mattson, 95, of Superior passed away peacefully Thursday, September 16, 2021 with his loving wife, Alice, by his side. He was born on August 11, 1926, in Maple, WI to Alfred and Ida (Wanhala) Mattson.

Melvin served his country in the United States Navy as a Seabee stationed in the South Pacific during World War...

Sep 16, 2021

Beverly J. Ayers, 93, longtime resident of the Superior area, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Heritage Haven Assisted Living in Duluth.

Beverly was born on Dec. 7, 1927, in Chicago, IL the daughter of Gertrude (DeVries) and John Eastman.

She was a member of the Apostolic Gospel Church in Duluth where she taught Sunday...

Sep 12, 2021

Sally A. Kontny, 83, lifelong Ashland, WI resident, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born on November 29, 1937 in Ashland, WI to Walter and Helen (Lewandoski) Fitzgerald.

She graduated from Depadua High School in Ashland, WI. Sally worked for the Ashland Eye Clinic...

Sep 10, 2021

Leroy J. Schier, 63, longtime Superior resident died peacefully surrounded by friends and family who loved him very much on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan in Duluth, MN following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Rockford, IL, July 21, 1958, the son of Leo “Skip” and Joyce (Thompson) Schier....

Sep 9, 2021

Gerald Jay Petite, 91, longtime resident of South Range, died peacefully Thursday, September 9, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Cloquet, MN, June 21, 1930, the son of Benjamin and Josephine (Wise) Petite.

He served his country honorably in the Army National Guard and the Marine Corps Reserves.

Gerald was united...

Sep 8, 2021

Jane Eleanor Bergquist, 74, of Twig, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born in Duluth on Aug. 10, 1947, to Betty (St. George) and Joseph Jugasek. She was a lifelong Duluth and Twig resident and was a graduate of Proctor High School in 1965.

Jane was a very loving...

Sep 8, 2021

Rodney A. Erkkila, 67, lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at his home in Maple, WI. He was born in Superior, September 13, 1953, the son of Oiva and Ailie (Keto) Erkkila.

Rodney earned a diploma in mechanical drafting from WITC-Superior and worked for the State of Wisconsin D.O.T. on a survey crew on the...

Sep 8, 2021

George F. Oesterreich, 87, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully, Wednesday September 8th, 2021, at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen, WI. He was born in Superior, February 26th, 1934, the son of George and Nina (Johnson) Oesterriech.

George served his country honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He worked...

Sep 7, 2021

Leone C. Syring, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her residence.

Leone was born in Superior the daughter of Carl and Clara (Neumann) Syring.

She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed making pasties and quilts. She had worked for Superior Lidgerwood Mundy.

Leone had...

Sep 6, 2021

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