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John C. Robinson
Dec 3, 2020
John Robinson, 87, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully, Thursday, December 3, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN after a courageous battle with Covid-19. He was born on January 13, 1933, in Superior, the son of Clifford S. and Rose M. (Isaacson) Robinson.
He graduated from Central High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s...
Penny Jean Davis
Dec 2, 2020
Penny Jean Davis, 53, Superior, WI, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 16, 1967 in Duluth, MN to Della (Wedin) Steffen.
She received her communications degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Penny was a member of Mensa and also loved arts and crafts.
She is survived by...
Viola Palo
Dec 2, 2020
Viola Palo, 99, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Villa Marina Health and Rehab Center. She was born on August 19, 1921 to Charles and Mary (Koski) Wentela. Viola was very proud of her Finnish heritage and of being born and raised in the Waino community along with her brothers, Chuck and Bobby, and the numerous Koski,...
Amiyah Grace Sperling
Dec 2, 2020
Amiyah Grace Sperling
December 2, 2020 – December 2, 2020
“A moment in our arms, always in our hearts, and forever our shooting stars”
Baby Amiyah Grace Sperling joined her unknown twin among the angels, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.
Amiyah Grace...
Irene I. Parenteau
Dec 1, 2020
Irene (Tuura) Parenteau, 94, of Superior, WI died peacefully, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born July 19, 1926 to John and Verna (Haukkala) Pellman on the family farm in Maple, WI.
She attended school in Maple and graduated from Superior Central High School.
Irene was...
Stanley J. Alexson
Dec 1, 2020
In the early morning of December 1, 2020, Stanley Joseph Alexson died at the age of 87. Stanley was the son of Walter and Tyyne Alexson, born on March 26, 1933. He graduated in the second-ever commencement from Northwestern High School in Maple, Wisconsin in 1951 and was also prom king of his class. Prior to his military service,...
Jeanette C. Zelma
Dec 1, 2020
Jeanette C. Zelma, 81 of Superior, WI, passed away on December 1, 2020 at Superior Rehab. She was born December 13, 1938 in Hawthorn, WI to Nels and Myrtle (Rusk) Sutherland. She attended East High School.
Jeanette married Edward Zelma on October 6, 1956 in Superior, WI.
Jeanette loved spending time with her family. She...
Liisa Valhalla
Nov 30, 2020
Liisa Varhalla (nee White), of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly at her home on her 69 th birthday November 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter; her mother, Alda (nee Anderson); her aunt, Helen Corona; and a special cousin, Carol Starnes. She is survived by a daughter and two granddaughters, and two cousins, Nancy (William)...
Fr. Joseph L. Kleinheinz
Nov 30, 2020
Fr. Joseph L. Kleinheinz, 91, lifelong resident of Wausau, WI, died peacefully, Monday, November 30, 2020 at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church, 1111 Belknap Street, Superior and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Mass of Christian Burial with...
Gary S. Tyykila
Nov 28, 2020
** Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service for Gary S. Tyykila on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Hope Lutheran Church in Oulu. Visitation starts at 12:00 with a 1:00 service. Hope Lutheran requires guests to wear a mask. A meal and celebration will be held at Poplar Golf Course beginning at 3:00 p.m.* *
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Tracy J. Antcliff
Nov 26, 2020
Tracy John Antcliff, 70, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 in his home.
Arrangements are currently pending.
Tracy John Antcliff
Nov 25, 2020
Tracy John Antcliff, born July 30th, 1950 in Duluth, Minnesota passed away on November 25, 2020 in Superior, Wisconsin of natural causes. He is survived by his daughter Krystal and her two sons, his brother Gregg, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom he was very close to and loved dearly. Tracy was preceded by his parents, Amos...
Carole F. Tierney
Nov 25, 2020
Carole F. Tierney, 79, Superior, WI resident, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. She was born on July 30, 1941 in Crosby Ironton, MN to Frank and Flora (Cochrane) Rukavina.
She graduated from Silver Bay High School in 1939. Carole was an assembly worker for Jeno’s Pizza for...
Joseph R. Jondreau
Nov 23, 2020
Joseph “Joe” R. Jondreau, 50, Solon Springs, WI resident, died Monday, November 23, 2020 in Stevens Point, WI. He was born on January 25, 1970 in Superior, WI to Ralph and Catherine (Johnson) Jondreau. He grew up in Brule, WI and attended Northwestern High School while excelling at Cross Country and Track and Field.
He proudly served...
Bernice M. Jubenville
Nov 22, 2020
Bernice M. Jubenville, 97, former longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully Sunday, November 22, 2020 at River Hill Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI, March 25, 1923 the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Winek) Wangles.
Bernice graduated high school and worked as a secretary at JC Penney in Duluth for many...
Jeffrey "Jeff" S. Steltz
Nov 21, 2020
Jeffrey “Jeff” S. Steltz, 58, Superior, WI resident, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 18, 1962 in Superior, WI to Oscar and Margaret (Houle) Steltz.
Jeff was a self-employed painter for many years. He enjoyed working on his...
Dorothy E. Smith
Nov 21, 2020
Dorothy E. Smith, 91, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Cumberland, WI, February 1, 1929 the daughter of Albert and Mollie (Simons) Kunselman.
She was united in marriage to Stanley Smith, June 7, 1953 and they celebrated sixty-seven years of marriage before her passing. Together they...
Steven "Steve" M. Pederson
Nov 20, 2020
Steven “Steve” M. Pederson, 63, South Range, WI resident, died surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on April 27, 1957 in Superior, WI to Earl and Betty (Borreson) Pederson.
Steve served in the ROTC and the United States Marine Corps. He was a...
Angeline C. Timmerman
Nov 19, 2020
Angeline C. Timmerman, 96, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully, Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Superior March 27, 1924, the daughter of John and Rose (Furiak) Stefanko.
She was united in marriage to Leo Timmerman, August 17, 1946 and they celebrated sixty years of marriage before his passing...
Jesse H. Tye
Nov 18, 2020
Jesse H. Tye, 81, of Solon Springs, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born October 17, 1939 in Solon Springs, WI to Howard and Thelma (Shaver) Tye.
Jesse graduated from Superior, WI. He had worked various jobs over the years, mostly mechanic and bodywork on automobiles and...
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