Mildred S. Kallinen
Aug 6, 2021
Mildred Sophia Kallinen, 90, longtime resident of Maple, WI, died peacefully Friday, August 6, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living in Peoria, AZ. She was born May 9, 1931, in Moquah, WI, the daughter of John and Julia (Mamaty) Liska.
She graduated from Ondossagon High School in Ashland, WI.
Mildred was united in marriage to John...
Lendora A. Roberts
Aug 5, 2021
Lendora A. Roberts, 97, Superior resident, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior, WI. She was born on October 15, 1923, in Lawler, MN and was the 3 rd child of James and Agnes (Betker) Piggott.
She graduated from Central High School in 1941. On March 2, 1946, she married William...
Susan L. Polaski
Aug 5, 2021
Susan L. Polaski, 71, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Shew was born in Detroit, MI on August 30, 1949, the daughter of Rudolph and Anna (Ristila) Niemi.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1967 and went on to further her education, earning her degree in...
Karen "Kip" M. Fudally
Aug 2, 2021
Karen “Kip” M. Fudally, 83, Lake Nebagamon, WI resident, died on Monday, August 2, 2021, at Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on November 3, 1937, in Albany, NY to Urban and Elizabeth (Kasparek) Olsen.
Karen was an employee of Kmart for over twenty years before retiring in 1999.
She married Joseph...
John P. Gault
Aug 1, 2021
John P. Gault, 61, Superior resident, died of brain cancer on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on January 23, 1960, in Superior, WI to George and Rose (Roberts) Gault.
John graduated in 1978 from Superior Senior High School and from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1985 receiving his...
Paul Marvin Hakkila
Jul 22, 2021
Paul Marvin Hakkila, 89, died peacefully, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Essentia Health Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born at home in Maple, WI on June 26, 1932, the son of Toivo and Hannah (Salonen) Hakkila.
A lifelong area resident, Paul attended school in the Northwestern school district and was a graduate of the first...
Ruth E. Gallagher
Jul 20, 2021
Ruth E. Gallagher, 87, of Superior, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Superior, July 11, 1934, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Stalvig) Peterson.
Ruth was united in marriage to John “Jack” Gallagher, October 19, 1963, and they were soon to celebrate fifty-eight years of marriage.
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Patricia Ann Franzen
Jul 18, 2021
Patricia Ann Franzen, 86, Superior, WI resident, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Superior, WI. She was born on March 17, 1935, in Breckenridge, MN to Frank and Elizabeth (Matejka) Bina.
Patricia was a faithful member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hiking, gardening, and baking....
Delroy Roger Johnson
Jul 13, 2021
Delroy Roger Johnson, 85, longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan Medical Center in Duluth, MN with his loving wife by his side. He was born at home in Hawthorne, WI, July 31, 1935, the son of David L. and Mabel (Lidberg) Johnson.
A lifelong area resident, Delroy attended...
Gloria C. Thompson
Jul 11, 2021
Gloria C. Thompson, 93, longtime resident of Iron River, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, July 11, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Kenmare, North Dakota, July 28, 1927, the daughter of Desmond and Laura (Holman) Davis.
She worked as a home health aide for many years before retiring. Prior to that she was...
Constance C. Bichanich
Jul 10, 2021
Constance “Connie” C. Bichanich, 82, longtime resident of Solon Springs, died peacefully, Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI, December 18, 1938, the daughter of Clark and Alice (Willoughby) Dodge.
Connie was united in marriage to James Bichanich August 29, 1964, and they were soon...
Ruth I. (Law) Cornell
Jun 27, 2021
On Sunday, June 27th, 2021, Ruth Irene (Law) Cornell, beloved mother of three, passed away at the age of 86. Ruth is survived by her children, Randy, Donna, and Curtis; her sister, Norma Schwalbe; many nieces and nephews, 7 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 3 brothers, 1 sister, mother and father....
Doreen Kay Schaller
Jun 26, 2021
Doreen Kay Schaller, 68, whom was a longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI died peacefully on June 26, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN, with family by her side.
Doreen was born August 17, 1952, in Bessemer, Michigan to Norman & Helia Holm. Doreen graduated from Ironwood High School in 1970. Doreen married Larry Schaller on...
Richard B. Rantala
Jun 24, 2021
Richard B. Rantala, 71, longtime Oulu, WI resident, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by his family. He was born on November 12, 1949, in Detroit, MI.
He graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing, WI in 1967 and he attended UW-Stout Menomonie, WI. He served his country...
Jeffery T. Noonan
Jun 10, 2021
Jeffery “Jeff” Noonan, 62, longtime area resident, died unexpectedly, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home in Maple, WI. He was born in Superior, June 8, 1959, the son of William and Germaine (Neve) Noonan.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1977, and worked for the State of Wisconsin at the UWS campus for thirty-seven...
Joan Marlene Blomfelt
Jun 8, 2021
Joan Marlene Blomfelt passed away following a lengthy decline on June 8, 2021 at age 84.
She was born to Margaret (Erickson) and Carl Anderson on June 17, 1936 – in other words, she was 100+% Swedish. Joan graduated from Central High School and was an active member of the Superior Figure Skating Club, starring in a...
Kathleen "Kathy" (Kretzmann) Dusek
Jun 6, 2021
Kathleen “Kathy” (Kretzmann) Dusek, 75, passed away on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 6, 2021, after a period of declining health. She was born on May 7, 1946, in Salem, MA, the daughter of Rev. Norman D. and Jeannette M. Kretzmann.
She graduated from Marblehead High School in MA and...
Marlys J. Sather
Jun 3, 2021
Marlys J. Sather, 86, Superior, WI resident, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on December 6, 1934, in St. Louis Park, MN to Charles and Viola Decker.
Marlys graduated from High School in North Minneapolis. She was employed as a Health Unit Coordinator at...
Leo C. Tepoel
Jun 3, 2021
Leo C. TePoel, 96, of Iron River, former longtime resident of Maple, WI, died peacefully, Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI. He was born in Superior, WI, April 26, 1925, the son of John and Mary (Fisher) TePoel.
Leo married Beverly J. Denman on December 3, 1955 and they celebrated fifty-seven years...
Kathleen J. Kangas
May 30, 2021
Kathleen J. Kangas, 70, lifelong resident of Superior died peacefully, Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Superior Rehabilitation Center which was her home for many years. She was born in Superior, January 7, 1951 the daughter of Walter and Martha (Ruokonen) Kangas.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School, where she participated in choir and orchestra.
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