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Ruth E. Gallagher
Jul 20, 2021
Ruth E. Gallagher, 87, of Superior, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Superior, July 11, 1934, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Stalvig) Peterson.
Ruth was united in marriage to John “Jack” Gallagher, October 19, 1963, and they were soon to celebrate fifty-eight years of marriage.
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Patricia Ann Franzen
Jul 18, 2021
Patricia Ann Franzen, 86, Superior, WI resident, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Superior, WI. She was born on March 17, 1935, in Breckenridge, MN to Frank and Elizabeth (Matejka) Bina.
Patricia was a faithful member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hiking, gardening, and baking....
Dale N. Wickstrom
Jul 14, 2021
Dale N. Wickstrom, 75 of Saginaw, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021, after complications from heart surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Dale was born in Cloquet, MN on Oct. 5, 1945, the son of Elmer Wickstrom and Grace (Ward) Bergeron. He married Diane Miller on May 1, 1982.
He opened his first business as...
Delroy Roger Johnson
Jul 13, 2021
Delroy Roger Johnson, 85, longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, MN with his loving wife by his side. He was born at home in Hawthorne, WI, July 31, 1935, the son of David L. and Mabel (Lidberg) Johnson.
A lifelong area resident, Delroy attended...
Andrea 'Annie' G. Williams
Jul 13, 2021
Andrea "Annie" Gail Williams, 43, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family following a brief neurological disease.
Andrea was born in Superior, WI on March 22, 1978 to Gerald (Jerry) and Linda Williams. She attended Lincoln Elementary, East Junior and Superior Senior High Schools graduating in 1996. She graduated from University of...
Gloria C. Thompson
Jul 11, 2021
Gloria C. Thompson, 93, longtime resident of Iron River, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Kenmare, North Dakota, July 28, 1927, the daughter of Desmond and Laura (Holman) Davis.
She worked as a home health aide for many years before retiring. Prior to that she was...
Robert 'Bob' J. Brown
Jul 11, 2021
Robert 'Bob' Joseph Brown, 47, of Superior, died unexpectedly as the result of a workplace accident on Sunday, July 11, 2021.
Bob was born in New Ulm, MN, on March 9, 1974, the son of William and Helen (Hacker) Brown. He graduated from New Ulm High School and then earned an Associate Degree from Rasmussen Business College...
Constance C. Bichanich
Jul 10, 2021
Constance “Connie” C. Bichanich, 82, longtime resident of Solon Springs, died peacefully, Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI, December 18, 1938, the daughter of Clark and Alice (Willoughby) Dodge.
Connie was united in marriage to James Bichanich August 29, 1964, and they were soon...
Jean K. Carlson
Jul 10, 2021
Jean K. Carlson, 90, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Superior Health & Rehab.
She was born on April 27, 1931, the daughter of William and Mary (O'Brien) Johnson.
Jean was proud to be a school bus driver for many years for the Superior School District. She enjoyed the outdoors and...
Michael "Mike" Robert Seim
Jul 9, 2021
Michael Robert Seim, 50, lifelong resident of Superior, died Friday, July 9, 2021, in his home after a lengthy illness.
He was born on February 12, 1971, in Superior, the son of Robert and Rose (Parker) Seim.
Caring for those in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers was Mike's passion. He worked as a C.N.A. for...
Helmer Robert Johnson
Jul 7, 2021
Helmer 'Ham' R. Johnson, 86, of Superior, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, with his family by his side.
Helmer was born in Springbrook, WI on March 2, 1935, the son of John and Myrtle (Haynes) Johnson.
He served his country in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer at Fort Bliss, Texas. After...
Darren D. Davey
Jul 7, 2021
Darren Dean Davey, 56, of South Range, passed away unexpectedly due to complications with his enormous heart on Wednesday July 7, 2021, at his residence.
Darren was born in Duluth on July 4, 1965, the son of a biker and a hippie, Dennis Davey and Lynn "Nana" Bondeson.
Darren was preceded in death by his...
Pauline J. Hanson
Jul 6, 2021
Pauline J. Hanson, 100, of Superior, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living with her daughter holding her hand.
Born on April 8, 1921, in Mellen, WI, the daughter of Michael and Anna (Mesko)Ellias.
She graduated from Mellen High School in 1939.
During WW II, Pauline worked for the war...
Timothy "Tim" Dean Hynes, Sr.
Jul 1, 2021
Timothy Dean Hynes Sr., was the 9 th child born to Catherine Elizabeth Teschner and the 7 th child of Albert J. Hynes, Sr. Typical Irish catholic family, right? Who didn't love the one pot meals, the hand me downs and downs from the other "ones?"
His life wasn't easy. Yes, he (we) walked over a mile...
Andrew "Andy" C. Berg
Jul 1, 2021
Andrew "Andy" C. Berg, 39, lifelong area resident, died unexpectantly Thursday, July 1, 2021, at his residence.
He was born November 18, 1981, in Duluth, MN, son of Susan Androski and Cory Crist.
Andy worked as a roofer and painter in the Duluth Superior area.
Andy's greatest pleasures in life were his son,...
Ruth I. (Law) Cornell
Jun 27, 2021
On Sunday, June 27th, 2021, Ruth Irene (Law) Cornell, beloved mother of three, passed away at the age of 86. Ruth is survived by her children, Randy, Donna, and Curtis; her sister, Norma Schwalbe; many nieces and nephews, 7 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 3 brothers, 1 sister, mother and father....
Doreen Kay Schaller
Jun 26, 2021
Doreen Kay Schaller, 68, whom was a longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI died peacefully on June 26, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN, with family by her side.
Doreen was born August 17, 1952, in Bessemer, Michigan to Norman & Helia Holm. Doreen graduated from Ironwood High School in 1970. Doreen married Larry Schaller on...
Jon T. Jensen
Jun 26, 2021
Jon Thomas Jensen, 79, Superior, died Saturday June 26, 2021, at New Perspectives in Barnum, MN.
Jon was born on May 29, 1942, the son of Archie and Verna (Miller) Jensen.
He had worked as a bar manager for over 15 years at the Chinese Lantern. He was also a charter fisherman on Lake Superior....
Richard B. Rantala
Jun 24, 2021
Richard B. Rantala, 71, longtime Oulu, WI resident, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by his family. He was born on November 12, 1949, in Detroit, MI.
He graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing, WI in 1967 and he attended UW-Stout Menomonie, WI. He served his country...
Lucille E. Vendela
Jun 24, 2021
Lucille E. Vendela, lifelong resident of Superior, passed on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at the age of 94 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living.
Lucille was a beloved wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and sister. She loved being able to raise her family. She then worked at Holzberg's laundry and later in life worked for...
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