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Helen Nedra Hadley
Apr 6, 2020
Helen Nedra (Norman) Hadley passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Superior, Wisconsin.
She was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Arthur and Roanna Norman on June 29, 1930. She graduated from Rosevelt high school and Grandview College in Des Moines
Helen preferred the name Nedra...
Nathan Anderson-Harkreader
Apr 6, 2020
Nathan Anderson-Harkreader, 18, resident of Superior, WI passed away unexpectedly, Monday, April 6, 2020 in Fort Bragg, NC. He was born in Duluth, MN, May 25, 2001, the son of Sarah Anderson and Henry Harkreader.
Nathan graduated from Superior Senior High School in 2019, and went on to serve his country honorably as an active duty United...
Janet L. Provost
Apr 6, 2020
Janet “Jan” L. Provost, 86, longtime Billings Park resident, died peacefully Monday, April 6, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 1, 1933 in Superior, WI to John “Jack” and Gertrude (Harris) White.
She married Ronald Provost on June 18, 1955 and they celebrated 58 years...
George E. Bunnell
Apr 6, 2020
George E. Bunnell, 76, lifelong area resident, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, WI, July 20, 1943 the son of John and Alice (Williams) Bunnell.
George was united in marriage to Arlene Lorimor; they recently celebrated forty-nine years together before his passing.
He worked...
Frances G. Sandvick
Apr 6, 2020
Frances G. Sandvick, 93, a lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born on June 24, 1926 in Superior, WI to Paul and Jennie (Bogdzio) Chicras.
She is preceded in death by her husband Glenn, parents, sister Eleanor Ertman and brother in law, Hank Ertman.
...Donald Sheldon "Emmett" Anderson
Apr 5, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Sheldon “Emmett” Anderson, announces that he passed at home surrounded by family on April 5, 2020 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 81.
Don was born to Alvin and Eleanor Anderson in Duluth, MN on May 2, 1938. He graduated from Duluth Central...
Kristine Marie Bartholomew
Apr 4, 2020
Kristine Marie Bartholomew, 68, lifelong area resident, died peacefully Saturday, April 4, 2020 at her home in Lake Nebagamon, WI. She was born in Ashland, WI, September 11, 1951, the daughter of Lee Gilbert and Jean Lois (Larson) Wald.
She graduated from Cable Union High School and the Superior Technical Institute.
Kristine was united in...
Rita A. Rainaldo
Apr 2, 2020
Rita A. Rainaldo, 90, longtime East End Superior resident, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 after a brief illness. Due to COVID-19, a private family service was held at Greenwood Cemetery on Friday, July 10 th with Father Andy Ricci of Superior Cathedral Catholic Church officiating!
Rita was born on January 14, 1930 in Ironwood, MI to Jack...
Marian E. Olkonen
Mar 31, 2020
Marian E. Olkonen, 87, lifelong resident of Hurley, WI, died peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born in Ironwood, MI, August 14, 1932, the daughter of Walter and Katherine (Armata) Wierzbicki.
Marian was a lady of strong faith and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was...
Bonnie R. Rankin
Mar 29, 2020
Bonnie J. Rankin, 85, lifelong area resident, died peacefully, Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hawthorne, WI.
She was born April 15, 1934 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Frank and Hazel (Brodie) Rose. She graduated from the former Central High School in Duluth, MN.
Bonnie was a lady...
Arlene R. Martin
Mar 26, 2020
Arlene R. Martin, 66, longtime resident of Cloverland, WI, died peacefully Thursday, March 26, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in August 9, 1953 in Ashland, WI, the daughter of Harold and Marion (Olson) Munson.
Arlene was united in marriage to John Martin on June 25, 1978 in Cloverland, WI and they...
Mary M. Suo
Mar 23, 2020
Mary M. Suo, 96, lifelong Oulu area resident, passed away, Monday, March 23, 2020 at Northern Lights Health Services in Washburn, WI. She was born by a midwife on June 25, 1923 in Beniot, WI to Joseph and Sophia (Hranich) Krog.
Mary married Toivo “Toby” Suo and they celebrated thirty-eight years of marriage before his passing in...
David C. St. John
Mar 21, 2020
David C. St. John, 70, of Superior, passed away on March 21 st , 2020, after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. David was born to Leona (Johnsen) and Roy St. John, in Superior, on Friday, February 10, 1950.
He married his loving wife Evelyn (Mihalek) on June 20, 1981, in Ashland, WI. David absolutely loved the outdoors and...
Bradley (Brad) Jack Jorgenson
Mar 19, 2020
Bradley (Brad) Jack Jorgenson, 62, of Kingman Arizona, previously lived in Cloquet, Minnesota, but was a longtime residing resident of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2020. He was born on December 19, 1957 to Jack Roy Jorgenson and Donna Mae Jorgenson (Crist).
He was a popular local long-time musician and band member of the...
Donald J. "Don" Martin
Mar 18, 2020
Donald J. “Don” Martin, 52, lifelong area resident, took his steps to His Eternal Kingdom on Wednesday, March 18 th , 2020 at his home in Hawthorne, WI.
Don was born in Superior, on June 7 th, 1967, the son of Donald J. Martin and Ida Gehrke. Don attended Superior Senior High School and worked as a...
Royal "Bruce" Routh
Mar 14, 2020
Royal Bruce Routh (Bruce), age 97, former Superior resident, died peacefully on March 14, 2020 at home in Oulu, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. Bruce was born on November 16, 1922 in Broken Bow, Nebraska, the son of Harry Leroy and Carrie Evelyn (Fox) Routh. He and his family moved to Superior in 1929 during the great depression, escaping harsh...
Patricia M. "Patty" Kauti
Mar 13, 2020
Patricia M. “Patty” Kauti, 68, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly, Friday, March 13, 2020, at her home in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior, December 19, 1951, the daughter of Eino and Loretta (Severin) Kauti.
Patty was a graduate of Superior Senior High School, class of 1970. She retired from Lake Superior Laundry after twenty plus...
Jeannine R. Carr
Mar 12, 2020
*** Due to CDC regulations and Governor mandates, services that were planned for Jeannine, are indefinitely postponed ***
Jeannine R. Carr, 83, Superior, WI resident, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI. Jeannine was born on June 18, 1936 in Park Falls, WI to Henry and...
Ronald J Young
Mar 10, 2020
Ronald J. Young, 72, Superior resident, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home.
No public services will be held.
The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Maynard "Pete" I. Jensen, Sr.
Mar 5, 2020
Maynard “Pete” Ivan Jensen, Sr., 91, of Duluth, MN, formerly of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Grantsburg, WI, May 19, 1928, to Milton and Olive Jensen.
Pete married Beverly Anderson on October 30, 1948 in...
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