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Jeffrey "Jeff" S. Steltz

Jeffrey "Jeff" S. Steltz

November 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

Dorothy E. Smith

November 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

Steven "Steve" M. Pederson

November 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

Angeline C. Timmerman

November 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

Jesse H. Tye

November 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...

Jesse H. Tye

Jesse H. Tye

November 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

Roy V. Peterson

November 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

Robert J. Ostazeski

November 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

Annemarie Makarsky

November 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

Emily "Sally" W. Geisert

November 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

Liane V. Dalbec

November 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

Leroy Eric Windsor

November 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

Liane V. Dalbec

November 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

Daniel E. Dalbec

November 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

David "Dave" H. Stannard

November 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

Kathe J. (Kvisler) Birch

November 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

Debra K. Johnson

November 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

Ruth Joyce Hofacre

November 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

Lacey M. Frink

November 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

Brian "Scotty" W. Thomson

November 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.

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