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Florine H. Hauser
Mar 5, 2020
Florine H. Hauser, 87, longtime area resident, died peacefully, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Ashland Health Services. She was born in Cable, WI, May 23, 1932, the daughter of Cecil and Jessie (Benton) Compton.
She owned and operated Sunbonnet Antique store for many years until her retirement. She also owned, operated and named Sundown Café in Maple;...
Karen E. Williams
Mar 3, 2020
Karen E. Williams, 67, Superior, WI resident, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on September 27, 1952 in Faribault, MN to Harvey and Marion Abbe.
Karen was a nurse’s aid for Home Health Care for fifteen years. She married Henry Williams on November 17, 1972 and...
Leonard "Len" Lee Brunette
Mar 2, 2020
Leonard “Len” Lee Brunette, Sr., age 71, of South Range Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Superior, July 30, 1948, the son of Alex and Ann (Hargarth) Brunette.
He was united in marriage to Debra Miller, March 8, 1980, and they were soon...
Donald P. "Pat" Moreland
Mar 2, 2020
Donald P. “Pat” Moreland, 90, longtime Lake Nebagamon resident, died Monday, March 2, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born in Ashland, WI, October 12, 1929, the son of Everett and Margaret (O’Malley) Moreland.
Pat was a teacher for the Maple School District for thirty-four years retiring in 1990. He married...
Barbara J. Stranko
Mar 1, 2020
Barbara J. Stranko, 84, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully, Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Superior, July 27, 1935, the daughter of William and Margaret (Appliski) Andrews.
Barb was united in marriage to James Stranko, June 26, 1954 at St. Patrick’s Church in Billings Park, and they celebrated sixty-five...
Robert "Bob" K. Mertzig, Ssgt Usaf (Ret)
Feb 27, 2020
Robert “Bob” K. Mertzig, SSgt USAF (retired),87, Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior of complications from COPD. Bob was born on October 15, 1932 in Solon Springs, WI, the youngest of ten children of Cornelius “Colonel” and Ida (Ulvy) Mertzig.
Bob graduated from Solon Springs...
Jacquelyn B. "Jacquie" Shykes
Feb 23, 2020
Jacquelyn B. “Jacquie” Shykes, 58, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Superior, May 10, 1961, the daughter of Jack and Beth L. (McLean) Shykes.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1979, and worked as a Health Unit...
Donald "Don" F. Nindorf
Feb 21, 2020
Donald “Don” F. Nindorf, 83, Superior resident, died Friday, February 21, 2020 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. He was born on November 11, 1936 in Superior, WI to Harold and Myrtle (Newman) Nindorf.
Following High School, Don served in the United States Air Force. He later created a successful construction business and was known for...
Karl M. Moe
Feb 20, 2020
Karl J. Moe, 72, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, February 20, 2020 at home peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Madison, WI, May 10, 1947, to Patricia Saucerman, and later adopted and raised by Walter and Alta (Hammerbeck) Moe.
He served his country honorably in the Army National Guard for many years.
Karl...
Thomas K. Carlson
Feb 18, 2020
Thomas K. Carlson, 77, longtime area resident, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his home in South Range, WI. He was born in Chicago, IL, November 24, 1942, the son of Kenneth and Elayne (Byer) Carlson.
He graduated from the former Central High School in Superior.
Tom served his country honorably in the United States...
Thomas A. "Tom" Benson
Feb 18, 2020
Thomas A. “Tom” Benson, 79, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, WI, August 13, 1940, the son of Otto and Catherine (Archambeault) Benson.
Tom graduated high school and worked as a carpenter at the Union Hall for many years before his...
Georgette A. Cross
Feb 17, 2020
Georgette A. Cross, 41, longtime resident of Superior, died peacefully Monday, February 17, 2020 at her home in Superior, WI. She was born in Rice Lake, WI, October 8, 1978, the daughter of Clifford R. and Glenece (Nelson) Rich.
Per the family's wishes, no public services will be held at this time.
The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral...
Charlotte "Char" I. Laureys
Feb 17, 2020
Charlotte “Char” I. Laureys, 81, Superior resident, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born on May 2, 1938 in Iron River, WI to Simon and Sarah (Hughes) Crase.
Charlotte married Edward Laureys on August 2, 1969 and celebrated fifty years of marriage. Char was an active member of...
William Padgett
Feb 15, 2020
William Padgett, 74, longtime area resident, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1945 in Detroit, MI to Floyd and Ruth (Kaufman) Padgett.
He served his country in the United States Navy. William married Sue Joiner on March 14, 1992 and they celebrated twenty-seven years of marriage before his...
Jo Ann Carlson
Feb 12, 2020
Jo Ann Carlson, 84, longtime resident of South Range, WI, and wife of Tom Carlson, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Liberty Hill, TX, August 26, 1935, the daughter of I.N. and Lucy (Potts) Ferges.
Jo graduated high school and went on to earn her certificate in...
James M. Anderson
Feb 8, 2020
James M. Anderson, 84, longtime area resident, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born in Dairyland, WI, on June 19, 1935, the son of Fred and Mildred (Zach) Anderson.
Jim earned his Science Teaching Certificate and his Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Superior-Wisconsin....
Elna M. Larson
Feb 8, 2020
Elna M. Larson, 91, former longtime resident of Superior and Lake Nebagamon, WI, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Golden Oaks Senior Living in Hermantown, MN. She was born in Poplar, WI, August 25, 1928, the daughter of Edwin and Emma (Hendrickson) Falk.
Elna was united in marriage to George Larson, April 5, 1952, and they celebrated...
Viola Lorraine Anderson
Feb 7, 2020
Viola Lorraine (Mrs. Bing) Anderson, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7 th , 2020, at her home in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Viola was born in Port Wing, Wisconsin on July 3, 1925, to Gust and Anna Kolin.
Viola was a graduate of South Shore High School. On October 18, 1943, she married Floyd “Bing”...
Daniel W. Dodge
Feb 5, 2020
Daniel W. Dodge, 52, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in his home. He was born in Ashland, WI, March 31, 1967, the son of Harry and Elizabeth (Dingwall) Dodge.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1985, and played hockey as a young boy. He served his country honorably in the Army...
Bill N. Johnston
Feb 2, 2020
Bill N. Johnston, 75, former longtime Superior resident, currently of Siren, WI, died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at North Memorial Health Center in Robbinsdale, MN. He was born in Clinton, IA, October 17, 1944, the son of Fred and Helen (Brown) Johnston.
He graduated from the form Central High School in Superior, in 1962, and graduated with...
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