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Jacquelyn B. "Jacquie" Shykes

Jacquelyn B. "Jacquie" Shykes

February 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

Donald "Don" F. Nindorf

February 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

Karl M. Moe

February 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

Thomas K. Carlson

February 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

Thomas A. "Tom" Benson

February 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

Georgette A. Cross

February 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

Charlotte "Char" I. Laureys

February 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

William Padgett

February 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

Jo Ann Carlson

February 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

James M. Anderson

February 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

Elna M. Larson

February 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

Viola Lorraine Anderson

February 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

Daniel W. Dodge

February 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

Bill N. Johnston

February 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...

Sharon "Sherry" Eggers

Sharon "Sherry" Eggers

February 1, 2020

Sharon “Sherry” Eggers, 78, longtime Superior area resident, passed Saturday, February 1, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, IL, February 28, 1941, the daughter of Irene Gehards.

Sherry was united in marriage to Kenneth Eggers, February 10, 1962, and they celebrated twenty-three years of marriage before...

Leona M. Moreland

Leona M. Moreland

January 31, 2020

Leona M. Moreland, 89, longtime Lake Nebagamon resident, died peacefully, January 31, 2020, surrounded by family at Villa Marina Health Center. She was born in Duluth, MN, June 8, 1930 to Lloyd and Ann (Larsen) Wedan.

Leona worked at Middle River Health Care Facility as a nurse’s aide, retiring after twenty-five years of service. She married Donald...

Frederick "Fred" Lehman

Frederick "Fred" Lehman

January 31, 2020

Frederick “Fred” Lehman, 72, longtime Lake Nebagamon area resident, formerly of North St. Paul, died Friday, January 31, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, surrounded by his family. He was born in St. Paul, MN, December 31, 1947, the son of Walter and Mary (Maier) Lehman.

He was united in marriage to Annette Sieber on...

William J. "Bill" Kovaleski Sr.

William J. "Bill" Kovaleski Sr.

January 31, 2020

William J. “Bill” Kovaleski Sr., 73, longtime Lake Nebagamon resident, died Friday, January 31, 2020, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by family. He was born in Zanesville, OH, December 11, 1946, the son of Earl and Lilli (Bates) Kovaleski.

He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Ohio in 1964, and went...

Matilda A. "Tillie" Kucharyski

Matilda A. "Tillie" Kucharyski

January 28, 2020

Matilda A. “Tillie” Kucharyski, 95, longtime Superior resident, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with her loving family by her side.

Services will be held at a later date.

The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 East 5 th Street, Superior, WI, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a...

Barbara J. Olson

Barbara J. Olson

January 26, 2020

Barbara J. Olson, 83, longtime resident of Iron River, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Villa Marina Health Center in Superior, WI with her family by her side. She was born in Superior, April 30, 1936, the daughter of Hans and Betsey (Johnson) Carlson.

She was united in marriage to Donald Olson, August 14, 1954...

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