Bonita "Bonnie" Sue Harvey
September 8, 2023
Bonita “Bonnie” Sue Harvey, 82, of Lake Nebagamon, WI peacefully passed away at home on Friday, September 8th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Bonnie was born on April 19th, 1941, to Lois and Leonard Engstrom. Her mother Lois remarried Harold Becker in 1961. Harold had a considerable influence on Bonnie’s life and her upbringing. Bonnie grew...
Janet Kay Ledin
September 7, 2023
Janet Kay Ledin, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 7, 2023. A lifelong resident of Superior, she was born on August 17, 1953, the daughter of Arthur and Joan (Bleyenberg) Dhooge.
She was a graduate of Superior Senior High School, class of 1971, and went on to further her education earning her associate degree in marketing...
Charlene A. O'Brien
September 5, 2023
Charlene A. O’Brien, 92, embraced in the loving arms of her family, was accompanied by angels to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born in Superior, August 20, 1931, to Charles and Fannie (Daly) Heirman.
Named for her father, Charlene was the fourth daughter of the “Heirman Girls”. Not only sisters but best...
Donna C. Sorenson
September 5, 2023
Donna C. Sorenson, 89, longtime resident of South Range, WI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 1, 1934, grew up in Hegewisch, IL and had been a South Range resident since 1952.
She attended Henry...
Roger R. Anderson
September 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,...
Kenneth C. Walker
September 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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Richard R. Peterson
August 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...
Shirley L. Petite
August 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...
David S. Byrka
August 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...
Scott Mcintyre
August 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...
Joel L. Accola
August 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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
