Joan Marlene Blomfelt
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
April 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
April 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
April 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...
