Obituaries

Sep 2, 2023

Roger Anderson (74) of Superior, WI passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at St Luke’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on June 3, 1949 to Ralph and Berniece Anderson in Superior, WI.

Roger graduated from Superior Senior High School and received a Business degree from UW-Superior. Following graduation, he briefly resided in Minneapolis,...

Sep 1, 2023

Kenneth C. Walker, 78, of Superior, WI passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, surrounded by his family and loving wife Liza Walker of 30 years. Ken was born on July 4, 1945 at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. He was one of two children of Wilton C. Walker and Thelma L. Walker.

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Aug 31, 2023

Richard R. Peterson, 76, lifelong resident of Bennett, WI passed away peacefully and comfortably at home surrounded by family on Thursday, August 31, 2023, after a long 20 + year battle fighting Parkinson’s.

He was born in Superior on February 14, 1947, the son of John and Ingrid (Abrahamson) Peterson.

Richard was united in marriage...

Aug 25, 2023

Shirley Lorene Petite, 91, longtime resident of South Range, died peacefully Friday, August 25, 2023, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Washburn, WI, on February 25, 1932. the daughter of Gertrude and Donald D. Potter.

Shirley was united in marriage to Gerald J. Petite, December 1, 1949, and they celebrated 71 years of marriage...

Aug 24, 2023

David Scott Byrka, 73, longtime Superior resident, passed away unexpectedly while at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN on Thursday, August 24, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Superior on November 20, 1949, the son of Roman and Patricia (Goldfine) Byrka.

David graduated from Superior Senior High School and furthered his...

Aug 24, 2023

Scott McIntyre, 77, lifelong Superior resident died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior on April 17, 1946, the son of John C. and Mary E. (DeMeyer) McIntyre.

He graduated from the former Cathedral High School in Superior and attended the University of...

Aug 22, 2023

Joel Laird Accola, 59, of Superior, passed away at home on August 22, 2023. He was born December 10, 1963, son of Launa (Higgins) Riedasch and James Tarro.

Joel graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1982 and from UW-Superior with a bachelor's degree in biology and art. He worked for the Wisconsin DNR and most recently,...

Aug 20, 2023

Jean “Lolly” Hotchkiss, 78, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Sunday, August 20, 2023, at her home with loving family by her side. She was born in Baraboo, WI, September 29, 1944, the daughter of Harold and Florence (DuFrense) Bolen. She graduated high school in Babbitt, MN in 1962.

Jean worked as a real estate agent and manager...

Aug 19, 2023

Cheryl Diane Wheatley, 69, was born October 17, 1953, and left us on August 19, 2023. She was born in Superior, WI to Bob and Maryann (Peacock) Berg.

She graduated from Superior High School in 1972. She then went on to receive a typing degree from WITC in Superior.

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Aug 17, 2023

Rachel Rose O’Neil, 32, resident of Superior, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2023, in her home. She was born in Duluth, MN on June 28, 1991, the daughter of Jamey Meyers and Shelly O’Neil.

Rachel attended Superior High School in Superior and graduated in the class of 2010.

Rachel loved the outdoors and had...

Aug 16, 2023

David Lee Johnson, Born July 7, 1938. Those who knew and loved him, knows he loved to tell a good story. Stories of his past adventures. His memories of the world. To celebrate those memories, we shall tell a story. A story of a great mans’ final farewell.

David was also known as “Captain,” as he would...

Aug 16, 2023

Ethel Ellen (Mittlestadt) Cich, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at home. She was and has been the most loving, caring and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and mother-in-law, her entire life.

Ethel was the only girl born to William ‘Carl’ and Olive (Weaver) Mittlestadt, born on October 16th, 1934 in Knapp,...

Aug 15, 2023

Hugo Wilmer Salmi (91), passed away in Superior, WI on August 15, 2023. He was born the son of Walter and Mayme (Johnson) Salmi on May 17, 1932 in Hancock, MI.

Hugo grew up in Toivola, MI and graduated in 1951 from Jeffers High School in Painedale, MI. He moved to Superior and worked for Harvest States...

Aug 13, 2023

Mary Lois “Louie” Duerstock-Windsor, 53, longtime area resident, died peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at her home in Solon Springs, WI. She was born on July 7, 1970, in Hamilton, Ohio to Raymond and Mary (Cooke) Duerstock.

She graduated from Hamilton High School with the class of 1988. She later graduated summa cum laude from The...

Aug 9, 2023

John Harold Madsen, 92, lifelong area resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary’s in Superior, with his family by his side. He was born in Poplar, WI on June 17, 1931, the son of John and Harriet (Thayer) Madsen.

John attended Northwestern High School and soon after graduating, John joined the United...

Aug 2, 2023

Ralph William McGraw, third child and only son born to Ralph Clarence and Jeannette Geddert McGraw, was born March 1, 1946, in Superior, WI. He was nicknamed “Bill” because his father said, “he came on the first of the month.”

Ralph served his country as a Boy Scout, a Civil Air Patrol, and a member of the...

Aug 2, 2023

Roger Arthur Dittbrender, 85, longtime resident of Superior, WI died peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN, with his loving wife by his side following his courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Wausau, WI on April 30, 1938, the son of John and Marion (Prahl) Dittbrender.

Roger graduated from D.C....

Aug 1, 2023

Greg Marvin Peterson (70), longtime Superior resident, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 16, 1952, in Duluth, MN, the son of Ronald M. and Patricia (DeMoure) Peterson.

Greg served his country honorably in the U. S. Army. In October 1974, he wed Diane Johnson and...

Jul 31, 2023

Silvia Avila Ware, age 70, of Fountain Hills, Arizona passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5th Street, Superior, and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Service officiated by Gary Banker. A Celebration of Silvia's Life will follow from 12:00-3:00...

Jul 30, 2023

Sandra Grace Anderson, 80, resided in Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at New Perspective in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior on September 11, 1942, the daughter of Samuel Norman and Evelyn Salomaki.

Sandra graduated in 1960 from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. After graduating, she worked as a nursing...