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Maureen Ann Russom

Maureen Ann Russom

March 24, 2021

Maureen Ann Russom, 74, resident of Menasha, WI, formerly of Brainerd, MN died peacefully Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was born in Superior, WI on February 22, 1947, the daughter of Gene and Eva (Robertson) Rooney.

Maureen graduated high school and went on to further her education at Bemidji Radiology School. She worked as an X-ray tech...

Jon Hall

Jon Hall

March 20, 2021

Jon Hall, 59, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Aspen Health in South Range, WI.

He was born May 8, 1961 in Clarksville, AK, the son of Morton and Loretta (Conkey) Hall.

He worked as a janitor for a local cleaning company for many years.

He is survived by...

Elva Lorraine (Anderson) Wilson

Elva Lorraine (Anderson) Wilson

March 20, 2021

Elva Wilson was called peacefully from her home to be with the Angels at age 92, on March 20, 2021.

Elva was born September 5, 1928 in the Rice Street area of St. Paul Minnesota, the third of four children of Albin and Agnes (Arendt) Anderson. Elva graduated from Washington High School in St. Paul in 1946....

Tyler John-Henry Stage

Tyler John-Henry Stage

March 17, 2021

Tyler John-Henry Stage, age 13, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home in Superior, WI.

Tyler was born on Saturday, February 16, 2008 in Duluth, MN to parents Troy John Stage and Lisa Lorraine Stage (Holm). Tyler was a loving, compassionate, intelligent old soul, who was very inquisitive and always had a zest...

Crystal Ann O'Sullivan

Crystal Ann O'Sullivan

March 16, 2021

Crystal Ann O’Sullivan, 78, Superior resident, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born on November 30, 1942 in Superior, WI to Leonard and June (Bingham) Thomas.

She attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from East High School in 1961. She went on...

Patricia M. Anderson

Patricia M. Anderson

March 15, 2021

Patricia M. Anderson, 80, longtime Superior resident died Monday, March 15, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born July 22, 1940 to Earl and Ruth (Johnson) Davies of Duluth, MN.

Pat was an X-Ray and Certified Medical Assistant for 35 years at the Lakeside Clinic in East Duluth, and was later employed for...

Frederick "Butch" E. Gross

Frederick "Butch" E. Gross

March 14, 2021

Frederick E. “Butch” Gross, 77, longtime Brule area resident, died peacefully, Sunday, March 14, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, WI on April 27, 1943, the son of Frederick E. and Louise (Matott) Gross Sr.

He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI and went on to serve his...

Shirley M. Mertz

Shirley M. Mertz

March 13, 2021

Shirley M. Mertz, age 85, of Gordon, Wisconsin died of natural cause peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born December 29, 1935 in Superior, the daughter of Senja and John Hill.  Shirley married Kenneth in 1954 and they raised three children.

She...

Thomas R. High

Thomas R. High

March 12, 2021

Thomas R. High (Haij), Superior resident, died peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Duluth, MN, November 27, 1937, the son of Otto and Pauline (Gnidica) High.

Tom graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1955. He then completed his military obligation, serving...

John E. Maki

John E. Maki

March 10, 2021

John E. Maki, 77, Superior resident, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Essentia Health in Superior, WI. He was born on November 23, 1943 in Superior, WI to Eugene and Francelia (Sansted) Maki.

He graduated from Central High School and attended computer classes in Minneapolis. John served his country in the United States Navy and United States...

Barbara Ann Bednar

Barbara Ann Bednar

March 9, 2021

Barbara Ann Bednar, 82, longtime area resident, died peacefully Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in the Twin Cities, August 16, 1938, the daughter of Robert L. and Abby (Nelson) Lee.

Barb was united in marriage to Marvin Bednar, and together, they owned and operated Marv’s Mobil and Bednar...

Donald R. "Bob" Berube Jr.

Donald R. "Bob" Berube Jr.

March 6, 2021

Donald R. “Bob” Berube, Jr., 78, lifelong Brule and Iron River area resident, died peacefully Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Viewcrest Health Center. He was born in Superior, WI, June 9, 1942, the son of Donald and Olga (Olson) Berube, Sr.

Bob graduated from Northwestern High School and served his country honorably in...

Mary Ann "Pushka" Archambault

Mary Ann "Pushka" Archambault

March 6, 2021

Mary Ann “Pushka” Archambault, 87, passed away at home in Superior with her family by her side on Saturday. March 6, 2021. Mary Ann was born in Superior on November 23, 1933, to Andrew and Susan Liska.

She graduated from Superior Central High School and married her high school sweetheart, Whitney Archambault, Jr.,...

Willard L. Ogren

Willard L. Ogren

March 5, 2021

Willard Leonard Ogren, 87, of Iron River, WI, died on Friday, March 5th, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Willard was born on September 22, 1933 in Superior, WI, the son of Swan Leonard and Amanda Sabina (Gustafson) Ogren.

Willard grew up in Port Wing, WI and graduated from South Shore High School in 1951,...

Denise D. Byberg

Denise D. Byberg

March 5, 2021

Denise D. Byberg, 65, Superior resident, died peacefully with her sister Rita by her side, Friday, March 5, 2021 at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, January 5, 1956, the daughter of Guy and Bonita (Tescherdorf) Warriner.

Denise was united in marriage to Loren Byberg, October 20, 1995, and they recently celebrated...

Paul A. Kinsel

Paul A. Kinsel

March 4, 2021

Paul A. Kinsel, 62, Cable, WI resident, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born in Morrison, IL on May 5, 1958 to Loren and Margaret (Paulun) Kinsel.

He graduated from Ironwood High School in 1976. Paul was a self-employed carpenter. He leaves behind a legacy...

Jeffery A. Fujan

Jeffery A. Fujan

March 4, 2021

Jeffery A. Fujan, 57, Superior, WI resident, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 27, 1963 in Wahoo, NE to Donald and Judith (Parker) Fujan. He attended Northwestern in Maple, WI and spent many years in the area.

He worked as a carpenter, gardener and a handyman both independently and for...

James T. "Jimmie" Stranko

James T. "Jimmie" Stranko

February 26, 2021

James T. “Jimmie” Stranko, 89, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully, Friday, February 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Superior, December 6, 1931, the son of Joseph and Mary (Zowin) Stranko.

Jimmie graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Air Force.

He...

Patricia J. Lindquist

Patricia J. Lindquist

February 25, 2021

Patricia J. Lindquist, 87, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Pewaukee, WI, August 28, 1933 the daughter of Loran J. and Beatryce (Conner) Marmes.

Pat graduated from Siren High School, then she moved to Wyoming where she worked for Standard Oil.  During her stay...

Karen Anne (Jarocki) Strewler

Karen Anne (Jarocki) Strewler

February 25, 2021

Karen Anne (Jarocki) Strewler passed away in her home Thursday, February 25, 2021. Karen was born in Eau Claire, WI, and attended college at UW Stout. She lived and worked in Minnesota before moving to Superior. Karen owned Strewler Rehabilitation Services in Duluth, MN for nearly twenty years. She served many years on the Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities. She...

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