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Susan Szymanski

Susan Szymanski

Feb 18, 2024

Susan Szymanski, 72, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024, with her family by her side.

She was born on November 11, 1951, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Sonny and Patricia (Hansen) Green. She married Dan Szymanski on Oct. 9, 2000, and spent twenty-three wonderful years together.

Susie worked at...

Patricia Jean Mcnaughton

Patricia Jean Mcnaughton

Feb 16, 2024

Patricia J. McNaughton, 92, passed away on February 16, 2024. She was born on January 23, 1932 to Michael and Genevieve (Selden) Flaherty.

Patricia was a life-long resident of Superior, WI. She attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from Superior Cathedral High School in 1949. Her careers included motherhood, clerk for Douglas...

Kathleen M. Starkey

Kathleen M. Starkey

Feb 15, 2024

Kathleen M. “Katy” Starkey, 68, lifelong Superior resident, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on August 16, 1955, the daughter of Gene and Jeanne (Murphy) Starkey.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School and went on to work for the Burlington Northern...

Gladys E. Pellman

Gladys E. Pellman

Feb 9, 2024

Gladys Elizabeth “Liz” Pellman, 88, longtime Maple, WI resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, with her family by her side, at Divine Health and Rehab in Superior, WI, following a brief illness.

Gladys was born in Oulu, Wisconsin on September 9, 1935, the daughter of George and Lina (Niemi) Johnson. During WWII, the family...

Howard "Howie" E. Mackey

Howard "Howie" E. Mackey

Feb 6, 2024

Howard E. “Howie” Mackey, 78, longtime resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He courageously fought and beat cancer three times before dementia took over.

Howie was born on February 3, 1946, in Moose Lake, MN, the son of Howard F. and Martha V. (Zasoski) Mackey....

Joyce Ann Dembroski

Joyce Ann Dembroski

Feb 4, 2024

Joyce Ann Dembroski, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 4, 2024.

She was born May 7, 1944 in Superior to Arthur and Lila (Niemi) Soyring. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Superior, WI. She graduated from East High School and later became an LPN. She worked...

Stephen Joseph Glonchak

Stephen Joseph Glonchak

Jan 29, 2024

Stephen Joseph Glonchak, 78, Lake Nebagamon, WI, died on Monday, January 29, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 17, 1945, in Superior, WI to Joseph and Frances (Kuchmek) Glonchak.

He graduated from Superior Cathedral High School in 1964. On October 7, 1967,...

Rosanne Sylvia Perala

Rosanne Sylvia Perala

Jan 26, 2024

Rosanne Perala, 87, passed away at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI on January 26, 2024. She was born in Detroit in 1936 to Kenneth and Sylvia (Mortti) Cline.

Rosie graduated from John A. Doelle Agricultural School in Tapiola, MI. She married Russell Perala, Sr. on December 4, 1954. They celebrated 56 years of...

Judith M. Tabelle

Judith M. Tabelle

Jan 25, 2024

Judith Mae TaBelle, 85, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Twin Ports Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI.

She was born in Ashland, WI on May 18, 1938, the daughter of John Moran and Pearl (Williams) DeGiacinto.

She graduated from Columbia High School in Iron River, WI, in...

Connie A. Van Driessche

Connie A. Van Driessche

Jan 25, 2024

Connie A. Van Driessche, 74, lifelong area resident, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN after a brief illness. She was born in Superior, WI on February 17, 1949, the daughter of Bangt and Mary (Neve) Larson.

She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1967. She grew up in...

George D. Kane

George D. Kane

Jan 19, 2024

George D. Kane, 65, lifelong resident of the Midwest, passed away on Friday, January 19th, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Oliver, WI  surrounded by his loving family. After a short battle with pancreatic cancer, George met with his maker to be reunited with his loved ones.

He was born the son of Edward and...

Margie K. Larson

Margie K. Larson

Jan 18, 2024

Margie Kay Larson, 76, Port Wing, WI, died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Superior, WI on March 3, 1947, to John L. and Betty (Peterson) Helsing.  On April 10, 1964 she was united in marriage to Keith Larson.  They celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage before her passing....

Jerome Richard Olson

Jerome Richard Olson

Jan 13, 2024

Jerome “Jerry” R. Olson, 89, passed away unexpectantly on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his residence in Superior, WI. Jerry was born on July 3, 1934, to Edwin and Helen Olson.

Jerry and his older brother Ronald were raised in a loving home by their mother and grandmother in a simpler time of Superior’s Birch Street area...

Michael "Poncho" A. Velin

Michael "Poncho" A. Velin

Jan 11, 2024

Michael “Poncho” Alan Velin, 81, of Superior, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation with family by his side. He was born on April 11, 1942, to Marcus and Elsie (Ukkola) Velin. He attended Nelson Dewey and Franklin Schools and graduated from East High School in 1960 where he participated in football and...

Mary Esther Anderson

Mary Esther Anderson

Jan 6, 2024

Mary Esther Anderson, 99, passed away on January 6, 2024 in Superior, WI.

Mary was born on July 3, 1924 in Superior, daughter of Michael L Sitek and Anna Kulas (Sitek).

Mary graduated from Cathedral High School and Bartley Business School and worked various clerical positions in Superior, retiring...

Katherine T. Schulz

Katherine T. Schulz

Jan 2, 2024

Katherine Teresa Schulz, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, with family by her side. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. Her intelligence, creativity, strength, and quiet humor were admired by all who knew her.

Katherine was born in Superior on December...

Ernest R. Pellman

Ernest R. Pellman

Dec 29, 2023

Ernest Robert “Ernie” Pellman, 94, lifelong Maple, WI resident, died peacefully with family by his side, Friday, December 29, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN following a brief illness.

He was born in Maple, WI on November 14, 1929, the son of John and Verna (Haukkala) Pellman.

Ernest attended Maple Corner...

Michael Schmitt

Michael Schmitt

Dec 29, 2023

Michael Schmitt, 61, resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, after a long and courageous battle with kidney failure.

Michael was born in Del Mar, CA on December 3, 1962, the son of Gerald and Judith (McFarlin) Schmitt.

He served in the United States...

Clifford Duane Vieau

Clifford Duane Vieau

Dec 25, 2023

Cliff Vieau died peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023 with family by his side. He was a loving partner, dad, papa and friend and will be dearly missed.

He was born in Duluth, MN on March 10, 1959. Cliff loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends.

Cliff and his partner- who he...

Glen A. Carlson

Glen A. Carlson

Dec 25, 2023

Glen A. Carlson, 71, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 25, 2023, in his home. He was born on June 20, 1952, the son of William and Hazel Carlson.

He worked for the BNSF Railroad in Superior as a mechanic for many years until his retirement.

Glen was someone who was...

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