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Margaret Mary Plachta

Margaret Mary Plachta

Jan 4, 2022

Margaret Mary Plachta, 89, resident of Superior, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Edgewood Vista in Duluth, MN.

She was born on May 12, 1932 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Patrick and Martha (Ruff) Flaherty.

Margaret graduated from Cathedral High School, Superior WI.  She became employed as a CNA at St. Francis...

Alfred Lambert

Alfred Lambert

Jan 3, 2022

Alfred Lambert, 76, longtime South Range and Superior area resident, died Monday January 3, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Per the families wishes, no public services will be held.

Cremation Service of Superior, 403 E Street, Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Amund Ole Lear

Amund Ole Lear

Dec 31, 2021

Amund Ole Lear, 79, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully, Friday, December 31, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, November 8, 1942, the son of Howard and Naomi (Rice) Lear.

He graduated from East High School and went on to serve his country honorably as a medic...

Robert "Bob" K. Slusher

Robert "Bob" K. Slusher

Dec 29, 2021

Robert “Bob” Kevin Slusher, 62, Cloquet, MN, formerly of Kenosha, WI, soared into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, in his home. He was born June 12, 1959, the son of Nelson Cotton and Rose Marie (Light) Slusher in Miamisburg, OH.

He grew up in Miamisburg and attended and excelled in school, graduating...

Dr. Antonio Lim Lao

Dr. Antonio Lim Lao

Dec 26, 2021

Dr. Antonio Lim Lao, 79, of Superior, WI, died peacefully Sunday, December 26, 2021, in his home with his wife of 56 years, Luz Rosales Penalosa Lao, at his side. He was born in Kapalong Davao, Philippines, on May 17, 1942, as the eldest of fifteen children and firstborn son to Benjamin Lao and Marcelina Lim. His parents always...

Rose Marie Jaques

Rose Marie Jaques

Dec 22, 2021

Rose Marie (Gall) Jaques, 88, of Superior, WI, passed away in her home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 with her daughter, son-in-law and her oldest granddaughter by her side. She was born on April 27, 1933, to Martin and Helen (Petrolley) Gall Jr. at her grandma’s house on Berwyn Road in Superior, WI.

She graduated from the...

William "Bill" J. Ross

William "Bill" J. Ross

Dec 21, 2021

William J. “Bill” Ross, 81, longtime resident of Amnicon Lake, WI, died peacefully, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at his daughter’s home with his loving wife, daughters and family by his side.

He was born in Superior, December 3, 1940, the son of Harry L. and Stella (Hoffman) Ross.

He graduated from East High School and...

Lorraine C. Robinson

Lorraine C. Robinson

Dec 20, 2021

Lorraine C. Robinson, 89, of Superior, WI died peacefully Monday, December 20, 2021, surrounded by love.

She was born in Chicago, IL on May 19, 1932, the daughter of Lester and Mable Jones.  She grew up on Cornucopia, Wisconsin, and graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing.

Lorraine retired in 1997 after 40...

Doris Louise Smith

Doris Louise Smith

Dec 18, 2021

Doris Louise Smith, 96, resident of Superior, formerly of Rice Lake, WI, passed peacefully on December 18, 2021.

She was born August 1, 1925, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Ida (Munger) and Carl Bjork.

After graduation from Sandstone, MN high school, she married John O. Mattson and together they owned and operated a family...

Jonathan R. Mencel

Jonathan R. Mencel

Dec 17, 2021

J onathan Robert Mencel, 37, passed away peacefully with his loving family present, his mother holding his hand, on December 17, 2021 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul from complications of the Covid-19 virus.

Jonathan was born on May 27, 1984 in Superior, WI.  He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 2002. While in high school...

Bradley Bartylla

Bradley Bartylla

Dec 16, 2021

Bradley Bartylla, 51, of Superior, WI died unexpectedly Thursday, December 16, 2021, in his home.

He was born in Duluth, MN on November 14, 1970, the son of Norman and Mary Jo (Olson) Bartylla.

Bradley graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1989.  He was an avid sports fan with a special love of...

Mark Wayne Moore

Mark Wayne Moore

Dec 14, 2021

Mark Wayne Moore, 51, resident of Superior, WI died suddenly Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in his home.

He was born in Willoughby, Ohio July 5, 1970, the son of Richard and Janet (Lanning) Moore.

Mark worked as a truck driver for many years.  He was a member of the V.F.W. in Ohio and he enjoyed...

Vicki Mullens

Vicki Mullens

Dec 12, 2021

Some people only walk this Earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us.

Vicki Mullens, 63, gained her wings December 12, 2021, after a short battle with COVID-19. She joins her parents Harold and Evonne Cullen.

Vicki was a loving and compassionate wife, mother, grandma & friend. She...

Thomas "Tom" Martineau

Thomas "Tom" Martineau

Dec 11, 2021

After putting up one heck of a fight, Captain Thomas “Tom” Martineau, 74, a longtime resident of Iron River, WI, formerly of Superior, WI and Duluth, MN, set sail for the last time on December 11, 2021, at his home after a lengthy illness.

Born to Joseph and Myrtle Peterson (Kolek) Martineau on July 16, 1947, Tom...

Donald "Don" James Pank

Donald "Don" James Pank

Dec 10, 2021

Donald “Don” James Pank, 77, a longtime resident of South Range, WI died peacefully Friday, December 10, 2021, at Marywood of Benedictine Assisted Living in Duluth, MN.

He was born, June 20, 1944, the son of Francis and June (Johnston) Pank.

Donald graduated High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the...

Janet Sue Anderson

Janet Sue Anderson

Dec 8, 2021

Janet Sue Anderson, 71, Superior WI gained her wings on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She had been diagnosed with two forms of aggressive cancer on October, 29, 2021.

She was born on, September 17, 1950, the daughter of Jack and Irene (Kirkwood) Freeland. Janet graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1968. ...

Pamela Rae Aker

Pamela Rae Aker

Dec 8, 2021

Pamela Rae Aker, 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in Grandhaven, MI.

She was born on February 22, 1949, the daughter of Lloyd and Gertrude (Elsmore) Aker.

Pamela graduated from Superior Senior High in 1967.  She later was employed at Holzberg Laundry and Superior Motors along with many other jobs as a skilled...

Robert J. Olson

Robert J. Olson

Dec 6, 2021

Robert J. Olson, 48, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 5, 2021, in his home, Superior, WI. He was born on, February 7, 1973, the son of Jon Olson, and Shannon Dun Leavy.

Robert graduated from Virginia High School and retired as a successful Barber.  He was an avid sports fan and had a special love for Hockey.  Robert’s...

Tracy L. Kilpela

Tracy L. Kilpela

Dec 5, 2021

Tracy L. Kilpela, 63, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth, September 6, 1958, the daughter of Robert and Myrtle (Johnson) Biles.

Tracy graduated high school and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the college of St....

Marilyn C. Peterson

Marilyn C. Peterson

Dec 5, 2021

Marilyn C. (Thompson) Peterson, 88, longtime resident of Las Vegas, NV, died peacefully, Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Nathan Adelson Hospice Facility in Las Vegas. Marilyn was born in Superior, January 24, 1933, the daughter of Alyce and Kitch Thompson.

She was a longtime “North End” resident and businesswoman who co-owned Darlyne’s Lounge along with her...

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