Jean B. Johnson
Jan 4, 2021
Jean B. Johnson, 97, Superior, died on January 4, 2021 at the Villa Marina Health Facility.
Jean was born January 18, 1923 in Iron River, Wisconsin. She graduated from the present-day University of Wisconsin-Superior and taught English at Superior East High School. Jean married Oscar S. Johnson, Jr. in December 1944, and they moved together to Oscar's...
Gerald R. Schnell
Jan 3, 2021
Gerald R. Schnell passed away peacefully at NCH Baker Hospital in Naples, FL January 3, 2021, with his devoted wife Mary and sons by his side. Jerry was the son of Raymond and Patricia (Grant) Schnell, born Dec. 21, 1944, in Superior, Wisconsin. He graduated from Superior Cathedral High School and attended UW-Superior. Jerry met the love of his...
Peter "Pete" J. Moran
Jan 1, 2021
Peter J. (Pete) Moran, of Superior, WI, went home to be with his loving Savior on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Solvay Hospice House. He was born on December 20, 1940 in Boscobel, WI to John and Gladys (Kligora) Moran. Pete was raised in Madison, WI, where he graduated from East High School. While at East,...
Vivian E. Johnson
Jan 1, 2021
Vivian E. Johnson, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 at Villa Marina Health and Rehab facility. Vivian lived most of her life in the Lakeside Township, Superior and Oulu, Wisconsin area. She visited Finland and met family members there with Melvin. She was born in Oulu, WI to J. Ernest Rantala and Alina (Kangas) Rantala.
She...
Jerry L. Costley
Jan 1, 2021
Jerry Lewis Costley, 78, of Superior, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born September 4, 1942 in Memphis, TN, son of Raymond and Sadie (Hawkins) Costley.
Jerry proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force, as a jet engine mechanic.
On April 13, 1968...
Janis Lynn (Larson) Ronchak
Dec 30, 2020
Janis Lynn (Larson) Ronchak age 82 of Superior, WI, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born January 4, 1938, in Superior, WI, the daughter of Ragnar and Ellen (Stolpe) Larson.
Janis was a 1956 graduate from Central High School in Superior, WI. On February 13, 1965, Janis Lynn Larson and Stephen Anthony Ronchak were united...
Donna Mae Larson
Dec 30, 2020
Donna Mae Larson, 87, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. She was born in Princeton, MN, March 29, 1933, the daughter of Oscar and Evelyn (Bullis) Olson.
Donna was united in marriage to Edward G. Larson.
She worked as a CNA at the former...
Bonnie R. Cox
Dec 30, 2020
Bonnie Rae Cox (MacDonald), age 85, formerly of Superior, WI, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  Bonnie was born February 3, 1935 in her grandparents' log home at Gordon, WI, the first child of Russell and Katherine (Gordon) MacDonald. Her grandmother, Sadie Gordon (wife of Joe) delivered her in the house which had neither electricity nor running water. Bonnie...
Marcella Chrisfield
Dec 29, 2020
Marcella Chrisfield, 91, Duluth, MN resident, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on March 25, 1929 in Casey County, Kentucky to Ruba and Bertha (Carmicle) Mathews.
She graduated from Hamilton High School in Ohio in 1953 and she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1956 from Eastern...
Troy L. Johnson
Dec 29, 2020
Troy LaMar Johnson, 92, embarked on his newest venture, heaven, on December 29 th , 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. Troy went to be with God and his beloved wife, Mary, who preceded him in death.
Troy was born in Superior, WI on February 14, 1928, Valentine's Day, to Reuben and Edythe Carlson Johnson. Â ...
Dale C. Anderson
Dec 28, 2020
Dale C. Anderson, 91, longtime resident of Maple, WI, died peacefully, Monday, December 28, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. He was born in St. Cloud, MN, August 14, 1929, the son of Gustav and Helen Anderson.
Dale served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps as a mechanic...
Dorothea 'Dode' A. Stearns
Dec 28, 2020
Dorothea A. 'Dode' Stearns, passed away on December 28, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Victor and Minnie (Arnold) Ullan; her sister, Zetha (John) Randall; brothers, Lloyd (Izabelle), John (Kay), and Richard (Frieda) Ullan; her former husband, Ronald Stearns; and almost all of her longtime friends.
Dode was born in Duluth on March 17, 1924. She...
Henry S. Podgorak Iii
Dec 28, 2020
Henry S. Podgorak III, 37, of Wascott, WI, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN.
He was born in Duluth, MN, on March 29, 1983, the son of Henry Jr. and Elizabeth (Love) Podgorak.
Henry was the manager of Circle Pines Resort in Wascott, WI.
He was an...
Rudolph 'Rudy' B. Aspdal
Dec 26, 2020
Rudolph 'Rudy' B. Aspdal, 90, of South Range, died Saturday December 26, 2020 at his residence.
Rudy was born in Superior on Feb. 25, 1930 the son of Alfred and Esther (Hallenquist) Aspdal.
He served his country in the United States Navy. He painted homes before starting his career on the Soo Line Railroad.
...
Charley J. Meyer, Jr.
Dec 26, 2020
Charley J. Meyer, Jr., 78, formerly of Solon Springs, WI, and Oregon, WI, died Saturday December 26, 2020 at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range, WI.
He was born September 8, 1942 in Stoughton, WI, son of Charley J. and Isabelle A. (Clark) Meyer.
Charley proudly served his country with the U.S. Army in...
William M. Spencer
Dec 25, 2020
William M. Spencer, 98, of Superior, WI, died on Friday, December 25, 2020, at Aspen Health and Rehab (formerly Middle River Health Facility). He was born on January 21, 1922, in Tomahawk, WI to Allen and Anna (Schumacher) Spencer.
He enjoyed collecting guns and coins and owned Superior Collectibles for many years. Dancing...
Loren E. Byberg
Dec 24, 2020
Loren E. Byberg, 67, lifelong Superior resident, died unexpectedly, Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Superior, October 21, 1953, the son of Holger and Ethel (Wangen) Byberg.
Loren graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy and Army...
Kenneth R. Hanson
Dec 24, 2020
KENNETH RAYMOND HANSON
Ken was born August 15, 1947 in Shell Lake, Wisconsin to Raymond and Frances (Thurber) Hanson. Shortly after graduating high school in 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and served four years, including a deployment to Vietnam as an air traffic controller in 1968. He married Pamela Leckel December 9, 1967 in...
Patrick 'Pat' Flynn
Dec 22, 2020
Patrick 'Pat' Flynn passed away on December 22, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Superior, Wisconsin on August 10, 1955. He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1973 and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from UWS. He was a teacher, administrator and coach in the Superior School District...
Mark Tierney
Dec 21, 2020
Mark R. Tierney, 76, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. He was born on August 6, 1944 in Superior, WI to Robert and Faith (Johnson) Tierney.
In 1962, he graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. He married Carole Rukavina on July 22, 1972 in Silver Bay,...
