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Tyler John-Henry Stage
Mar 17, 2021
Tyler John-Henry Stage, age 13, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home in Superior, WI.
Tyler was born on Saturday, February 16, 2008 in Duluth, MN to parents Troy John Stage and Lisa Lorraine Stage (Holm). Tyler was a loving, compassionate, intelligent old soul, who was very inquisitive and always had a zest...
Crystal Ann O'Sullivan
Mar 16, 2021
Crystal Ann O’Sullivan, 78, Superior resident, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born on November 30, 1942 in Superior, WI to Leonard and June (Bingham) Thomas.
She attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from East High School in 1961. She went on...
Mark Edward Jeanetta
Mar 16, 2021
Mark E. Jeanetta, 44, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in his home.
He was born in Duluth on February 16, 1977, the son of Barbara (Johnson) and Edward Jeanetta.
Mark had been a cook at Grizzly's. He enjoyed cooking and spending time with his friends.
He was...
Patricia M. Anderson
Mar 15, 2021
Patricia M. Anderson, 80, longtime Superior resident died Monday, March 15, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born July 22, 1940 to Earl and Ruth (Johnson) Davies of Duluth, MN.
Pat was an X-Ray and Certified Medical Assistant for 35 years at the Lakeside Clinic in East Duluth, and was later employed for...
Frederick "Butch" E. Gross
Mar 14, 2021
Frederick E. “Butch” Gross, 77, longtime Brule area resident, died peacefully, Sunday, March 14, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, WI on April 27, 1943, the son of Frederick E. and Louise (Matott) Gross Sr.
He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI and went on to serve his...
Yvonne 'Bucky' C. Dalbec-Conito
Mar 14, 2021
Yvonne Carol 'Bucky' Dalbec-Conito, 62, of Superior, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her home.
Yvonne was born in Superior on April 10, 1958 the daughter of Esther and Russell Dalbec.
She graduated from Superior High School and had worked as manager of the Crock & Bottle for many years. Yvonne married Ernie...
Shirley M. Mertz
Mar 13, 2021
Shirley M. Mertz, age 85, of Gordon, Wisconsin died of natural cause peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born December 29, 1935 in Superior, the daughter of Senja and John Hill. Shirley married Kenneth in 1954 and they raised three children.
She...
Thomas R. High
Mar 12, 2021
Thomas R. High (Haij), Superior resident, died peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Duluth, MN, November 27, 1937, the son of Otto and Pauline (Gnidica) High.
Tom graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1955. He then completed his military obligation, serving...
John E. Maki
Mar 10, 2021
John E. Maki, 77, Superior resident, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Essentia Health in Superior, WI. He was born on November 23, 1943 in Superior, WI to Eugene and Francelia (Sansted) Maki.
He graduated from Central High School and attended computer classes in Minneapolis. John served his country in the United States Navy and United States...
Barbara Ann Bednar
Mar 9, 2021
Barbara Ann Bednar, 82, longtime area resident, died peacefully Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in the Twin Cities, August 16, 1938, the daughter of Robert L. and Abby (Nelson) Lee.
Barb was united in marriage to Marvin Bednar, and together, they owned and operated Marv’s Mobil and Bednar...
Donald R. "Bob" Berube Jr.
Mar 6, 2021
Donald R. “Bob” Berube, Jr., 78, lifelong Brule and Iron River area resident, died peacefully Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Viewcrest Health Center. He was born in Superior, WI, June 9, 1942, the son of Donald and Olga (Olson) Berube, Sr.
Bob graduated from Northwestern High School and served his country honorably in...
Mary Ann "Pushka" Archambault
Mar 6, 2021
Mary Ann “Pushka” Archambault, 87, passed away at home in Superior with her family by her side on Saturday. March 6, 2021. Mary Ann was born in Superior on November 23, 1933, to Andrew and Susan Liska.
She graduated from Superior Central High School and married her high school sweetheart, Whitney Archambault, Jr.,...
Willard L. Ogren
Mar 5, 2021
Willard Leonard Ogren, 87, of Iron River, WI, died on Friday, March 5th, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Willard was born on September 22, 1933 in Superior, WI, the son of Swan Leonard and Amanda Sabina (Gustafson) Ogren.
Willard grew up in Port Wing, WI and graduated from South Shore High School in 1951,...
Denise D. Byberg
Mar 5, 2021
Denise D. Byberg, 65, Superior resident, died peacefully with her sister Rita by her side, Friday, March 5, 2021 at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, January 5, 1956, the daughter of Guy and Bonita (Tescherdorf) Warriner.
Denise was united in marriage to Loren Byberg, October 20, 1995, and they recently celebrated...
Shawn R. Zimmerman
Mar 5, 2021
Shawn R. Zimmerman, 47, of Superior, died Friday, March 5, 2021 at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan, Duluth.
Shawn was born November 17, 1973 in Superior, son of Sharon Eades and Gordon Fels.
He worked at Charter Films for many years and enjoyed fishing, watching sports and listening to music.
Preceding him in death was...
Paul A. Kinsel
Mar 4, 2021
Paul A. Kinsel, 62, Cable, WI resident, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born in Morrison, IL on May 5, 1958 to Loren and Margaret (Paulun) Kinsel.
He graduated from Ironwood High School in 1976. Paul was a self-employed carpenter. He leaves behind a legacy...
Jeffery A. Fujan
Mar 4, 2021
Jeffery A. Fujan, 57, Superior, WI resident, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 27, 1963 in Wahoo, NE to Donald and Judith (Parker) Fujan. He attended Northwestern in Maple, WI and spent many years in the area.
He worked as a carpenter, gardener and a handyman both independently and for...
Mary Lou Vendela
Mar 4, 2021
Mary Lou Vendela, 87, of Superior, died with her family by her side Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth.
Mary Lou was born in Chicago, IL, on January 23, 1934, the daughter of Mary (Brown) and Walter Lasfalk.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John K. Vendela,...
Joan A. Miller
Mar 1, 2021
Joan A. Miller, 81, of Superior, died Monday, March 1, 2021 at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Joan was born in Duluth, MN on June 24, 1939 the daughter of Edwin and Ruby Williams.
She had worked as a cook for many places over the years. She enjoyed watching baseball and loved spending time with...
Sarah C. Haasis
Feb 28, 2021
Sarah C. Haasis, 42, of Foxboro, died unexpectedly on Sunday February 28, 2021 of cardiac arrest.
Sarah was born in Superior to Melvin and Susan Matson.
Sarah attended Cathedral school and Superior High School, where she excelled in academics and sports. She attended UMD on a basketball scholarship, where she earned her BA in English...
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