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Lorraine M. Archambeault
May 8, 2021
Lorraine M. Archambeault, 98, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Twin Ports Health Services with her family by her side. She was born in Superior, November 10, 1922, the daughter of Samuel and Hilja (Bjornia) Vendela.
She was united in marriage to Lawrence D. Archambeault at St. Anthony Catholic Church on May 8,...
Phyllis E. Sayles
May 8, 2021
Phyllis (Stoich) Sayles passed away due to complications from dementia on Saturday, May 8 th ,2021. Born April 21, 1927, she was a lifetime resident of Superior, WI.
She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1945 and Duluth Business University in 1947.
On February 3, 1951, Phyllis Eve Stoich and Raymond Adam Sayles were...
Betty J. Nicholas
May 6, 2021
Betty J. Nicholas, 98, longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI went to her heavenly home on May 6, 2021.
She was born February 15, 1923 in Middle River, WI to Gustaf and Ida (Smestad) Gronquist, the fourth of five daughters. Betty spent her early years in Rockmont before moving to Superior, where she...
Judith "Judy" I. O'Malley
May 6, 2021
Judith (Judy) I. O'Malley, 82, died May 6, 2021 in Harlingen, Texas where she had been a snowbird for over twenty years. She was born May 21, 1938 to Walter and Irene (Marlton) O'Malley in Superior, Wisconsin.
Judy graduated from Superior Cathedral High School in 1955 and continued to connect with her classmates by helping to organize...
James L. Engebretson
Apr 27, 2021
James L. Engrebretson, 84, of Superior, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday April 27, 2021.
He was born May 23, 1936, in Webster, WI.
James served his country in the U.S. Navy. He sailed the Great Lakes working for the American Steamship Company and retired as a First Mate.
He enjoyed watching...
Lois Pollari
Apr 24, 2021
Lois (Clintsman) Pollari, age 91, of Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, died Saturday, April 24th, 2021 surrounded by family at her home from cancer. Lois was a beloved mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She was born September 26, 1929 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The heart of the Pollari family, Lois was deeply loved by her six children and...
Alan R. Dolsen
Apr 23, 2021
Alan R. Dolsen, 87, of Superior, died Friday April 23, 2021 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Alan was born in Oakland Township, on May 9, 1933 the son of Raymond and Lila (Eckert) Dolsen. He married Julia 'Judy' Rosseau on Sept. 21, 1957 and they celebrated 63 years of marriage.
He served his...
Edna L. Eliason
Apr 17, 2021
Edna L. Eliason, 102, longtime Superior resident died peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with her family at her side. She was born in Washburn, WI on September 18, 1918, the daughter of Raymond and Amelia (Ross) Hudson.
Edna was a longtime...
Terri Stone
Apr 17, 2021
Terri L. Stone, 56, of Solon Springs, died Saturday April 17, 2021 at her residence.
Terri was born on June 15, 1964 the daughter of Cornelius Sampson and Mary Neve.
She enjoyed knitting, painting, and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her father, Cornelius.
Terri is survived by her sons,...
Joy Mataczynski
Apr 17, 2021
Joy was born in Janesville, WI on February 22, 1933, and died on April 17, 2021 at St. Lukes Hospital, Duluth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Matt"; sister, Joann at age 19; brother, Jule at age 9; and parents, Judith and Joe Hunt.
Joy will be missed by daughters, Cindy (Mike...
Judith Ann Herbranson
Apr 16, 2021
Judith Ann Herbranson, 82, of Gordon, WI, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at Aspen Health and Rehab Center.
She was born in Hancock, MI on October 11, 1939 the daughter of George and Victoria 'Marion' (Gilboe) Harstad.
On September 14, 1963, she married Gordon J. Herbranson and they raised their two daughters in Superior, WI....
Claudia Anne Keeler
Apr 15, 2021
Claudia Anne (Swanson) Keeler, 76, passed away in her home on Thursday, April 15, with her husband, Calvin Keeler, by her side. Calvin and Claudia shared their lives together for over half a century—June 30 would be their 60th wedding anniversary.
Claudia is preceded in death by her father (Fred), her mother (Ilene), her daughter (Wendy), and...
Howard "Chip" Lee Severin
Apr 15, 2021
Howard “Chip” Lee Severin, 65, of Superior, WI, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born to the late Howard P. Severin and the late Delores (Korich) J. Severin, on November 25, 1955. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Johnson.
He retired from his work at the Burlington Northern Railroad and kept...
Jeffrey M. Rozowski
Apr 14, 2021
Jeffrey M. Rozowski, 64, lifelong resident of Superior, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Jeff was born in Superior on Oct. 22, 1956 the son of Stanley and Corrine (Anderson) Rozowski. He graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1974.
He had worked for the Soo...
Eleanor Lucile Upthegrove
Apr 14, 2021
Eleanor Lucile Upthegrove (Armstrong), 104 of Superior, passed away peacefully at New Perspectives on Wednesday, April 14.
Eleanor was born June 20, 1916, in Ashland, WI, in a farmhouse on Beaser Avenue. She was the eldest child of five, to Samuel McGinley Armstrong Jr. and Mabel Selvig Armstrong. Eleanor attended school in Ashland, graduating from Normal School...
John "Bud" Magnuson
Apr 11, 2021
John “Bud” Magnuson, 86, Brule, WI resident, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on July 15, 1934 in Superior, WI to Herbert and Signe (Swanson) Magnuson. He was raised on the family farm in Brule and learned the value of hard work.
Morgan Johanna Maki
Apr 10, 2021
Morgan Johanna Maki “KMak”, 24, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth, February 11, 1997, the daughter of Jeffrey and Dina (Choquette) Maki.
Morgan was a graduate of Superior Senior High Schools’ class of 2018,...
Alvin Wigfall
Apr 9, 2021
Alvin Wigfall, 64, longtime Superior resident, died Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in East St. Louis, IL on September 27, 1956, the son of Robert and Beatrice (Price) Wigfall, Sr.
He graduated high school and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the...
Jeffry W. Mahanna
Apr 8, 2021
Jeffry W. Mahanna, 54, of Superior, died Thursday April 8, 2021, at his residence.
He was born August 14, 1966 in Minneapolis, MN, son of Patrick and Thelma (Allred) Mahanna.
Jeff worked as a machinist at Feradyne Outdoors L.L.C.
He loved hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Douglas County Fish...
Julie Ann (Provost) Smith
Apr 7, 2021
Julie Ann (Provost) Smith, 62, of Centreville, VA passed away peacefully at her home on April 7th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
Julie was born to Ronald and Janet (White) Provost on May 21st, 1958, in Superior WI. She graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple WI where she was homecoming queen. Julie went on to...
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