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Superior, WI Obituaries
Jesse H. Tye
Nov 18, 2020
Jesse H. “Jess” Tye, 81, lifelong resident of Solon Springs, WI, died peacefully, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.
Arrangements are currently pending.
Roy V. Peterson
Nov 17, 2020
Roy V. Peterson, 92, lifelong South Range, WI resident, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. He was born on January 25, 1928 in Superior, WI to Dan and Hansina (Guttelvik) Peterson.
He graduated from the former Central High School in Superior, class of 1945.
Roy served his country honorably...
Robert J. Ostazeski
Nov 15, 2020
Robert J. Ostazeski, 86, recently returned Superior resident, died peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior Wisconsin February 9, 1934, the son of Stanley and Annette (Majeski) Ostazeski and graduated from Superior East High.
Robert was united in marriage to Colleen Meredith June 22, 1957...
Annemarie Makarsky
Nov 15, 2020
AnnMarie Makarsky, 57, of Florissant, MO passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020, following a courageous 25-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born in Superior, WI on May 2, 1963, Ann was the daughter of Elbert Zaun and Marie Zaun. She graduated with honors from the former Central High School in Superior and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior for a...
Emily "Sally" W. Geisert
Nov 14, 2020
Emily “Sally” W. Geisert, 89, Superior resident, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at home. She was born on June 11, 1931 in Superior, WI to James and Betty (Sweeney) Stannard.
Sally graduated from Central High School in Superior, WI. She was a competitive bowler. She loved crocheting and baking.
Sally is survived by...
Liane V. Dalbec
Nov 14, 2020
Liane V. Dalbec, 86, a long-time Maple, WI resident, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Northern Lights Nursing Home in Washburn, WI. She was born January 15, 1934 in Gaslyn, WI to Orlo and Electa (Wood) Bown. She graduated from Spooner High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Liane was a telephone operator for Wisconsin Bell...
Leroy Eric Windsor
Nov 14, 2020
Leroy Eric Windsor, 53, South Range, WI resident, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 in rural Douglas County.
A Time of Remembrance and Celebration of Leroy’s life will be held from 2:00 – 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at The Roadhouse in Hawthorne, WI.
The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5 th Street, Superior...
Liane V. Dalbec
Nov 14, 2020
Liane V. Dalbec, 86, a long-time Maple, WI resident, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Northern Lights Nursing Home in Washburn, WI. She was born January 15, 1934 in Gaslyn, WI to Orlo and Electa (Wood) Bown. She graduated from Spooner High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Liane was a telephone operator for Wisconsin Bell...
Daniel E. Dalbec
Nov 12, 2020
Daniel E. Dalbec, 88, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Blueberry, WI, October 21, 1932, the son of Edward and Elizabeth (DeRosia) Dalbec.
He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI, and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army during...
David "Dave" H. Stannard
Nov 12, 2020
David “Dave” H. Stannard, 81, Superior resident, died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on February 6, 1939 in Superior, WI, the son of James and Betty (Sweeney) Stannard.
Dave served his country in the United States Army and National Guard. He drove school bus for the Superior School...
Kathe J. (Kvisler) Birch
Nov 10, 2020
Kathe J. (Kvisler) Birch, 75, Superior resident, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. She was born on October 3, 1945 in Duluth, MN to George and Esther (Bowden) Kvisler.
Kathe graduated Central High School in 1963. She then graduated W.I.T.I. (now W.I.T.C.) in 1964. She retired in 2010 from the WI...
Debra K. Johnson
Nov 10, 2020
Debra K. Johnson, 67, longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, died peacefully, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, October 2, 1953, the daughter of Peter and Gertrude (Maki) Fair.
Debra was united in marriage to William Johnson, November 3, 1975, and they recently celebrated forty-five years of...
Ruth Joyce Hofacre
Nov 10, 2020
Ruth Joyce Hofacre, 90, Superior resident, died Tuesday, November 10 at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior. She was born on June 4, 1930 in St. John’s, Newfoundland to Joseph and Phoebe Holloway.
She worked as a Ward Clerk at Superior Memorial Hospital, now St. Mary’s of Superior, and worked as a matron for the Douglas County Jail...
Lacey M. Frink
Nov 4, 2020
Lacey M. Frink, 45, Superior resident, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her home. She was born on May 12, 1975 in Wanderoos, WI to Timothy Montgomery and Penny Forsberg.
She graduated from Grand Marais High School in 1993. Lacey married Adam Frink on September 2, 2006 and recently celebrated fourteen years of marriage. She worked food...
Brian "Scotty" W. Thomson
Nov 1, 2020
Brian “Scotty” W. Thomson, 79, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, November 1, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, May 28, 1941, the son of William and Fern (Benner) Thomson.
He graduated high school and served his country honorably as a radarman in the United States Navy.
...Walter "Pete" J. Herrick
Oct 31, 2020
Walter “Pete” J. Herrick, Jr., 84, Superior, WI resident, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 5, 1936 in Superior, WI to Walter and Grace (Miller) Herrick. He was the oldest of five children.
He married Josephine Borreson on September 21, 1957 in Superior and...
James Walter Soderlund
Oct 28, 2020
James Walter Soderlund, DDS, 83, lifelong area resident, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home in South Range, WI. He was born in Superior, March 30, 1937, the son of Edgar and Edna (Dunning) Soderlund.
He graduated from the former, Cathedral High School in Superior and went on to earn his Doctor of Dentistry degree...
Donelda A. Thompson
Oct 27, 2020
Donelda A. Thompson, 83, formerly of Superior, died peacefully, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Marywood Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. She was born in Minot, ND, June 15, 1937, the daughter of Calvin and Selma (Beaver) Hover.
Donelda was united in marriage to Roderic I. “Rod” Thompson, May 25, 1957 and they celebrated 57 of marriage before...
James R. Sampson
Oct 26, 2020
James (Jim) Ronald Sampson, 83, of Superior, passed away on October 26, 2020 in Superior. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by beloved family and music.
Jim was born in Superior to Agnes and William Sampson on November 17, 1936. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior in 1954 and from Wisconsin State College (now UWS)...
Randy E. Davern
Oct 25, 2020
Randy E. Davern, 62, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN following a brief illness. He was born in Superior, WI, May 7, 1958, the son of Earl and Teresa (Meyers) Davern.
He graduated high school and worked as a driver for Como Oil and...
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