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Carol Dean Farmakes

Carol Dean Farmakes

May 11, 2021

Carol Dean Farmakes, 85, of Superior, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, May 11 th , at the Essentia Health-St Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born on October 23, 1935 in Superior to Henry and Mary Dean (Pelletier) Johnson. She lived nearly her entire life in Superior’s East End. She attended the Superior...

Lavonne "Bonnie A. (Prugh) Dahlberg

Lavonne "Bonnie A. (Prugh) Dahlberg

May 10, 2021

LaVonne Adelyn (Prugh) Dahlberg ascended to heaven on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born on August 18, 1928 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Horace and Ruth (Anderson) Prugh. She was known to family and friends as “Bonnie”. The family moved to Superior, Wisconsin around 1942.

Bonnie...

Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson

May 8, 2021

Jane Johnson, 90, Superior, WI resident, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born on June 15, 1930 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Leo and Cashmere Kozlowski.

She was housekeeper for many people. She loved her work and made lifelong friends. She loved animals, mostly her dog, Ladie...

Lorraine M. Archambeault

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Morgan Johanna Maki

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,...

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