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Lylanae Walberg

Lylanae Walberg

Jul 26, 2021

LylaNae Walberg, 78, of Superior, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 26, 2021.

She was born in Oakes, North Dakota on August 12, 1942, the daughter of Linea (Hample) and Chance Goodwin.

LylaNae met her one true love, LeRoy Walberg on a blind date shortly after graduating from Superior...

Irma B Field

Irma B Field

Jul 25, 2021

Irma B. Field, 100, of Superior, died Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Aspen Health & Rehabilitation Center in South Range.

She was born July 21, 1921 in Superior, the daughter of Earl and Clara (Bachelar) Edwards.

Irma worked many different jobs over the years, including working in the shipyards during WWII, selling shoes at various...

Lois M. Weiss

Lois M. Weiss

Jul 24, 2021

Lois M. Weiss, 91, of Superior, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior while under the care of Essentia Hospice.

She was born June 17, 1930 in Superior, daughter of Rene and Susan (Vergauwen) Shears.

She married the love of her life, Robert Weiss, on April 19, 1952 and they celebrated...

Arthur 'Buster' C Eves, Jr.

Arthur 'Buster' C Eves, Jr.

Jul 24, 2021

Arthur C. "Buster" Eves, Jr., 86 of Superior, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home, under hospice care.

He was born December 6, 1934 in Superior, son of Helen (McKay) and Arthur C. Eves, Sr.

Arthur proudly served his country with the Army National Guard.

On January 9, 1960 in Bennett, WI,...

Paul Marvin Hakkila

Paul Marvin Hakkila

Jul 22, 2021

Paul Marvin Hakkila, 89, died peacefully, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Essentia Health Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born at home in Maple, WI on June 26, 1932, the son of Toivo and Hannah (Salonen) Hakkila.

A lifelong area resident, Paul attended school in the Northwestern school district and was a graduate of the first...

Ruth E. Gallagher

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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,...

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