Walter "Pete" J. Herrick
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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...
Mark E. Anderson
October 25, 2020
Mark E. Anderson, 56, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 25, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident while visiting his rock quarry near his home in South Range, WI.
He was born in Superior, WI, July 24, 1964, the son of Edward and Kathleen (Gilbert) Anderson. He graduated from Northwestern High School and was...
Betty L. Mccormick
October 25, 2020
Betty L. McCormick, 72, resident of Spooner, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with family by her side. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, July 5, 1948, the daughter of Louis and Bette (Bergquist) Leibly. She graduated from Oak Creek High School, and worked as an Administrative Assistant for many years...
Roger E. Saari
October 24, 2020
Roger E. Saari, 78, longtime area resident, died peacefully, Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with family by his side. He was born in Duluth, NN, January 5, 1942, the son of Edwin and Mildred (Torgerson) Saari.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army National Guard, retiring as Major....
Rosemarie H. Mclean
October 24, 2020
Rosemarie H. McLean, 94, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Saturday, October 24, 2020 surrounded by her family at Superior Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Berlin, Germany July 1, 1926, the daughter of Kurt and Gertrude Kunkel, and she was very proud of attaining her US Citizenship.
Rosemarie waitressed at Cronstroms Supper Club for thirty-five years before...
Beverly A. "Bev" Robinson
October 22, 2020
Beverly A. “Bev” Robinson, 69, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with family by her side. She was born in Siren, WI, June 4, 1951, the daughter of Vernard and Ruby (Grushes) Robinson.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School.
Bev owned and...
Alli M. Johnson
October 20, 2020
Alli M. Johnson, 85, longtime resident of Brule, WI, died surrounded by her family Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Teuva Finland, May 2, 1935, the daughter of John and Impi (Myllykangas) Yrjanainen.
Alli arrived in America with her family in 1947. She married her sweetheart,...
Geraldine J. "Gerry" Harty
October 19, 2020
Geraldine J. “Gerry” Harty, 83, longtime area resident, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home in South Range, WI. She was born in Chicog Township, WI, April 3, 1937 the daughter of George and Charlotte (Featherly) McDowell.
She was united in marriage to John Harty, October 20, 1954 and they were...
Marian B. Higgins
October 18, 2020
Marian B. Higgins, 98, lifelong East End Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, October 18, 2020 at her home in Solon Springs, WI. She was born in Superior, December 27, 1921 the daughter of Stanley and Anna (Peplinski) Kostmatka.
Marian was united in marriage to Arthur F. Higgins, April 25, 1942 and they celebrated...
Forrest O. Maki
October 17, 2020
Forrest O. Maki, 73, Superior resident, died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. He was born in Wakefield, MI on May 5, 1947 to Oiva and Annette (Allen) Maki.
Forrest was employed as an Attorney with the Maki, Ledin, Bick & Olson Law Firm.
Forrest is survived...
James "Jim" A. Beckwell
October 17, 2020
James “Jim” A. Beckwell, 58, lifelong Superior resident, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Stockbridge, WI. He was born on December 10, 1961 in Superior, WI to James and Kathie (Coon) Beckwell.
Jim was a pipeliner for Steamfitters Local 601 for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting and dirt track racing...
John F. "Tiny" Schweiger
October 16, 2020
John F. “Tiny” Schweiger, 81, longtime Superior resident, formerly of Iron River, WI died peacefully, Friday, October 16, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with family by his side. He was born in Superior, June 18, 1939 the son of Melvin and Erma (Miller) Schweiger.
He graduated from the former Central High School...
Irvin F. Rounsville
October 15, 2020
Irvin F. Rounsville (99), Superior, passed peacefully away on October 15 at Solvay Hospice House. He was born on June 6, 1921 in Spring Brook, WI to Oscar and Abbie (Jones) Rounsville. Later the family moved to Poplar, WI. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as Pharmacist’s Mate, second class at Great Lakes Naval...
Mary Jo Stupak
October 12, 2020
Mary Jo Stupak, 90, longtime Foxboro resident, died Monday, October 12, 2020 at Encompass Health Care surrounded by her family. She was born on October 10, 1930 in Battle Creek, MI to Carl and Georgianna “Josie” Cross.
Mary Jo graduated from high school in Battle Creek, MI. In 1972, she attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior receiving her...
Betty J. Bohn
October 9, 2020
Betty J. Bohn, 93, of Superior, WI, former longtime resident of Luck, WI, died peacefully, Friday, October 9, 2020 at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior. She was born in Sprit Lake, IA, May 17, 1927, the daughter of Ira and Mary (Umscheid) Butcher.
Betty was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran church in Spirit Lake, IA....
Marilyn R. Sparks
October 7, 2020
Marilyn R. Sparks, 69, longtime resident of Mahtowa, MN, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 surrounded by her loving children, at Augustana Care Health and Rehabilitation in Moose Lake, MN. She was born in Chicago, Il August 21, 1951, the daughter of Melvin and Bertha (Hovde) Johnson.
Marilyn graduated high school and went on to earn her...
