Ethel L. (Tutor) Bartholomew
Sep 5, 2021
Ethel L. (Tutor) Bartholomew, age 92, was born October 10, 1928, in the Town of Tripp, Bayfield Co. WI, to Marjorie (Martell) and James “Wylie” Tutor. She passed peacefully on September 5, 2021.
Through the years Ethel was active in various clubs and organizations. She enjoyed doing home crafts such as sewing, knitting, and crocheting, much of...
Benedict "Ben" J. Polaski
Sep 3, 2021
Benedict “Ben” J. Polaski, 92, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully, Friday, September 3, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior April 8, 1929, the son of Joseph and Mary (Westfall) Polaski.
He graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the...
Mary K. Chaffey
Sep 3, 2021
Mary K. Chaffey, 68, Superior resident, died Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born on September 8, 1952 in Superior, WI to Samuel and Rita (Stanford) Robertson.
She was employed as a Home Health Care worker for many years.
Mary is survived by her children, Andrew, Jesse and Eric...
Jon M. Bristol
Sep 3, 2021
Jon Michael Bristol, Foxboro, 83, longtime resident of Foxboro, WI, died peacefully, Friday, September 3, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Jon was born April 07, 1938, in Clinton, IA, the son of Guy L. and Alice M. (Graves) Bristol and has resided in Wisconsin since 1966.
He was a 1956 graduate of...
Dessa Marie Foote
Sep 1, 2021
Dessa Marie Foote, 92, longtime Douglas County resident, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar in Menomonie, WI. She was born in Washburn, WI, April 2, 1929, the daughter of Donald and Gertrude (Karrow) Potter.
Dessa was united in marriage to James L. Foote, February 19, 1949. They celebrated seventy-one years of...
James Clarence Prochaska
Aug 25, 2021
James Clarence Prochaska, 90, died Wednesday. August 25, 2021. James was born at home on the Albright farm in Boscobel to Florence (Knesting) and Edward Prochaska. James graduated from Ladysmith High school, he worked on various farms over the years, and at the cheese factory in Ladysmith. He also served in the National Guard, earned his pilot’s license,...
Daniel M. Higgins
Aug 23, 2021
Daniel M. Higgins, 69, Trego, WI resident, died Monday, August 23, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. He was born on December 17, 1951, in Superior, WI to Lawrence and Eleanor (Clark) Higgins.
Daniel worked for Minong School District as the custodian for many years. He also owned and operated D...
Jennifer Rose Peterson
Aug 23, 2021
Jennifer Rose Peterson, 26, Superior resident, died Monday, August 23, 2021. She was born on July 21, 1995, in St. Louis, MO, to Kenneth and Dawn (Wright) Peterson.
She was employed as a bank teller at BMO Bank. She also was a St. Louis Blues hockey fan.
She was...
Margie Anderson
Aug 23, 2021
Margie Anderson (Emmet’s wife) from Eveleth, MN passed away at the age of 82 in the loving care of her family after a long battle with respiratory disease.
At the age of 21, Margie married her beloved husband Don on April 25, 1959 and her family quickly grew. In 1970 and three kids later, the family moved...
Steven W. Bergsten
Aug 22, 2021
Steven W. Bergsten, 72, lifelong Poplar resident, died peacefully Sunday, August 22, 2021, at his home in Poplar, WI. He was born in Superior, WI, July 9, 1949, the son of Walde and Gertrude (Lundberg) Bergsten.
He was united in marriage to Bonnie Erickson, July 15, 1972, and they recently celebrated forty-nine years of marriage before his...
William A. Wiemer
Aug 20, 2021
William Anthony Wiemer “Bill”, 54, peacefully entered heaven on August 20, 2021. He was born in Waukesha, WI to William John and Virginia (Burhans) Wiemer, October 20, 1966.
Bill was a truck driver and diesel mechanic with a deep faith in the Lord. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI, and was active in FFA....
John P. O'Sullivan
Aug 17, 2021
John P. O’Sullivan, 82, Superior resident, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on October 21, 1938, in Ashland, WI to W. Bernard and Anna (Gregoire) O’Sullivan.
He served his country in United States Air Force.
John received...
Ernest Eric Teppo
Aug 16, 2021
Ernest Eric Teppo, affectionately known as “Ernie” was born July 28 th , 1942. Unfortunately, he passed on August 16 th , 2021, at 7:05am at Memorial Medical Hospital in Ashland, WI after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and eventual multi-system failure due to an infection. Ernie grew up in the Oulu, WI area on a dairy farm along...
Jerold W. Johnson
Aug 15, 2021
Jerold “Jerry” W. Johnson, 79, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Sunday, August 15, 2021, at New Perspectives Senior Living in Barnum, MN. He was born in Sheboygan, WI, October 9, 1941, the son of Harold and Lucille (Myette) Johnson.
He served his country honorably in the United States Navy.
Jerry graduated high school and went...
Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Pioro
Aug 14, 2021
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Pioro, 72, Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at her home. She was born on August 28, 1948, in Superior, WI to John and Kathleen (Artcliff) Pioro.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1967.
Kathy is survived by two children, Terrance...
William "Bill" S. Ahlborg
Aug 11, 2021
William “Bill” S. Ahlborg, 59, Superior resident, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, of cardiac arrest at his home. He was born on October 24, 1961, in Superior, WI to Edmond and Sophie (Jankowski) Ahlborg.
Bill served his country proudly in the United States Navy, serving in the Western Pacific, being honorably discharged as...
Joshua Daniel (Howard) Borgh
Aug 10, 2021
*** The family invites everyone to wear their favorite Super Man attire to the visitation on Sunday evening in Josh’s honor ***
When Joshua Daniel (Howard) Borgh was born, doctors told his mother, Celeste, that two facts were certain: Her son would not live much beyond his second birthday and even if he did, he...
Lavaughn M. Lohman
Aug 9, 2021
LaVaughn, M. Lohman, 63, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Monday, August 9, 2021, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Hibbing, MN, March 30, 1958, the daughter of Richard and Lucille (Kennen) Lohman.
LaVaughn worked as waitress and as a cashier at various locations over the years. She was most recently employed at...
Carter Robert Nelson
Aug 7, 2021
Carter Robert Nelson, 81, of Hermantown Minnesota, peacefully passed away on August 7 th 2021. Carter was born in Duluth MN, to Albert and Sigrid Nelson. Through his brief battle with ALS he found comfort in music and dancing along with being surrounded by family and friends.
A 1958 graduate of Denfeld High School, he loved being...
Carter R. Nelson
Aug 7, 2021
Carter R. Nelson, 81, lifelong Duluth area resident, died peacefully, Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior, and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Service with Pastor Victor St. George of Zion...
