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Robert E. Johnson

Robert E. Johnson

May 27, 2021

Robert E. Johnson, 91, lifelong area resident, born to Eternal Life, Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI. He was born in Superior, December 1, 1929, the son of Everett and Hilda (Marjamaki) Johnson.

He graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing, WI.

In addition to operating his farm...

Denise C. Prentice

Denise C. Prentice

May 26, 2021

Denise C. Prentice, 47, Springbrook, WI resident, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born on January 29, 1974 in Spooner, WI to Joseph and Airleen (Shappell) Lindenfelser.

She was a lead worker at Jack Links in Minong for fifteen years.

Herbert M. Anderson, Jr.

Herbert M. Anderson, Jr.

May 22, 2021

Herbert M. Anderson, Jr., 67, Superior resident, died Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Twin Port Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born on September 18, 1953, in Duluth, MN to Herbert and Gunvor (Ness) Anderson, Sr.

Herbert served his country in the United States Army. He was a caregiver for many years...

Charles R. "Sarge" Jarvi

Charles R. "Sarge" Jarvi

May 22, 2021

Charles R. “Sarge” Jarvi, 77, longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon died unexpectedly, Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Norwood Golf Course in Lake Nebagamon. He was born in Deerborn, MI, December 7, 1943 the son of Charles and Lillian (Anttila) Jarvi.

He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI and went on to enlist in ROTC at...

William "Willie" Posio

William "Willie" Posio

May 22, 2021

William “Willie” Posio, 49, Superior resident, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Brule, WI. He was born on July 16, 1971 in Marquette, MI to John and Barbara (Brownell) Posio. He was employed as a PCA for Iris for many years. He attended the Eagle’s Club in Superior.

William is survived by two...

Stanley Smith

Stanley Smith

May 21, 2021

Stanley Smith of Superior, WI died May 21, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born and raised on a farm in Cumberland, WI.

He enlisted in the Army during the Korean war and was wounded while proudly serving his country.

He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Elaine Kunselman, on June 7, 1953...

Alexzander John Cain

Alexzander John Cain

May 21, 2021

Alexzander John Cain, 18, of Solon Springs, WI, died unexpectedly, Friday, May 21, 2021 in Hawthorne, WI. He was born in Duluth, MN, December 5, 2002, the son of Timothy and Delaina (Lehto) Cain.

Alex was a student at Superior Senior High School. He enjoyed and excelled at school and was soon to graduate with his class...

Grant Patrick Silliman, Sr.

Grant Patrick Silliman, Sr.

May 16, 2021

Grant Patrick Silliman, Sr., 54, died unexpectedly May 16, 2021, at his home in Duluth, MN.

A small memorial service will be planned later this year to celebrate his life.

Grant was born July 25, 1966 in Superior, Wisconsin. He gained his high school education in North Dakota and later gained his CNA license and...

Carol Dean Farmakes

Carol Dean Farmakes

May 11, 2021

Carol Dean Farmakes, 85, of Superior, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, May 11 th , at the Essentia Health-St Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born on October 23, 1935 in Superior to Henry and Mary Dean (Pelletier) Johnson. She lived nearly her entire life in Superior’s East End. She attended the Superior...

Lavonne "Bonnie A. (Prugh) Dahlberg

Lavonne "Bonnie A. (Prugh) Dahlberg

May 10, 2021

LaVonne Adelyn (Prugh) Dahlberg ascended to heaven on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born on August 18, 1928 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Horace and Ruth (Anderson) Prugh. She was known to family and friends as “Bonnie”. The family moved to Superior, Wisconsin around 1942.

Bonnie...

Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson

May 8, 2021

Jane Johnson, 90, Superior, WI resident, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born on June 15, 1930 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Leo and Cashmere Kozlowski.

She was housekeeper for many people. She loved her work and made lifelong friends. She loved animals, mostly her dog, Ladie...

Lorraine M. Archambeault

Lorraine M. Archambeault

May 8, 2021

Lorraine M. Archambeault, 98, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Twin Ports Health Services with her family by her side. She was born in Superior, November 10, 1922, the daughter of Samuel and Hilja (Bjornia) Vendela.

She was united in marriage to Lawrence D. Archambeault at St. Anthony Catholic Church on May 8,...

Lois Pollari

Lois Pollari

Apr 24, 2021

Lois (Clintsman) Pollari, age 91, of Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, died Saturday, April 24th, 2021 surrounded by family at her home from cancer. Lois was a beloved mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She was born September 26, 1929 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The heart of the Pollari family, Lois was deeply loved by her six children and...

Edna L. Eliason

Edna L. Eliason

Apr 17, 2021

Edna L. Eliason, 102, longtime Superior resident died peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with her family at her side. She was born in Washburn, WI on September 18, 1918, the daughter of Raymond and Amelia (Ross) Hudson.

Edna was a longtime...

Claudia Anne Keeler

Claudia Anne Keeler

Apr 15, 2021

Claudia Anne (Swanson) Keeler, 76, passed away in her home on Thursday, April 15, with her husband, Calvin Keeler, by her side. Calvin and Claudia shared their lives together for over half a century—June 30 would be their 60th wedding anniversary.

Claudia is preceded in death by her father (Fred), her mother (Ilene), her daughter (Wendy), and...

Howard "Chip" Lee Severin

Howard "Chip" Lee Severin

Apr 15, 2021

Howard “Chip” Lee Severin, 65, of Superior, WI, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born to the late Howard P. Severin and the late Delores (Korich) J. Severin, on November 25, 1955. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert Johnson.

He retired from his work at the Burlington Northern Railroad and kept...

John "Bud" Magnuson

John "Bud" Magnuson

Apr 11, 2021

John “Bud” Magnuson, 86, Brule, WI resident, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on July 15, 1934 in Superior, WI to Herbert and Signe (Swanson) Magnuson. He was raised on the family farm in Brule and learned the value of hard work.

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Morgan Johanna Maki

Morgan Johanna Maki

Apr 10, 2021

Morgan Johanna Maki “KMak”, 24, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth, February 11, 1997, the daughter of Jeffrey and Dina (Choquette) Maki.

Morgan was a graduate of Superior Senior High Schools’ class of 2018,...

Alvin Wigfall

Alvin Wigfall

Apr 9, 2021

Alvin Wigfall, 64, longtime Superior resident, died Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in East St. Louis, IL on September 27, 1956, the son of Robert and Beatrice (Price) Wigfall, Sr.

He graduated high school and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the...

Julie Ann (Provost) Smith

Julie Ann (Provost) Smith

Apr 7, 2021

Julie Ann (Provost) Smith, 62, of Centreville, VA passed away peacefully at her home on April 7th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Julie was born to Ronald and Janet (White) Provost on May 21st, 1958, in Superior WI.  She graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple WI where she was homecoming queen.  Julie went on to...

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