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Jean Hotchkiss

Jean Hotchkiss

August 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...

Cheryl D. Wheatley

Cheryl D. Wheatley

August 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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Rachel R. O'Neil

Rachel R. O'Neil

August 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...

David L. Johnson

David L. Johnson

August 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...

Ethel E. Cich

Ethel E. Cich

August 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,...

Hugo W. Salmi

Hugo W. Salmi

August 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...

Mary L. Duerstock-Windsor

Mary L. Duerstock-Windsor

August 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...

John H. Madsen

John H. Madsen

August 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...

Ralph W. Mcgraw

Ralph W. Mcgraw

August 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...

Roger A. Dittbrender

Roger A. Dittbrender

August 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....

Greg M. Peterson

Greg M. Peterson

August 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...

Silvia Avila Ware

Silvia Avila Ware

July 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...

Sandra G. Anderson

Sandra G. Anderson

July 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...

Mary J. Topping

Mary J. Topping

July 27, 2023

Mary Jean (Swartout) Topping, 75, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023, wrapped in the arms of her three sons who were visiting when she slipped away.

Mary was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in her 30’s and suffered two strokes over the past eight years. At the time of her death, Mary was residing at the...

Sally A. Noonan

Sally A. Noonan

July 27, 2023

Sally Ann Noonan, 88, longtime Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 4, 1934, in Windom, MN, the daughter of Tilford and Savina (Hartman) Johnson.

Sadly, Sally’s mother passed away in 1941 and she was sent to live in Superior, where she was...

Mark A. Remington

Mark A. Remington

July 27, 2023

Mark A. Remington, 41, of Superior, died Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 26, 1982, in Duluth, MN, the son of the late Michael P. Remington, Sr. and the late Patricia A. (Graskey) Remington. He grew up in Superior his whole life and was often confused for his twin brother, Matthew.

Mark...

Jennifer L. St. George

Jennifer L. St. George

July 25, 2023

Jennifer Lynn St. George (Miskaadèsiikwe), 42, Duluth, MN resident, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Jenny was born on August 13, 1980, in Minneapolis to Karen Marie Haldorson St. George and Victor Lucius St. George. She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from South High School in 1998. She attended Wartburg College in Waverly,...

William B. Idziorek

William B. Idziorek

July 22, 2023

William B. (Bill/Wilbur) Idziorek, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on Saturday, July 22, at his Lake Nebagamon residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born to Felix J. (II) and Lucille Idziorek on December 31, 1949. He was a lifelong Superior and Lake Nebagamon resident. Bill attended both...

David A. Minotte

David A. Minotte

July 21, 2023

David Anthony Minotte, 79, Superior resident, entered in to rest on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Twins Ports Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. He was born in Superior on August 1, 1943, the son of Anthony and Carol (Reinaas) Minotte.

David served his country honorably in the United States Army.

He was united in marriage...

Jean Ann Anderson

Jean Ann Anderson

July 18, 2023

Jean Ann Anderson, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Villa Marina in Superior. She was born in Superior on July 18, 1932, the daughter of A. Eugene and Anne (Hokka) Pederson.

Jean was a graduate of the former Central High School, class of 1950.

She was united...

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