Melvin L. Maki
Sep 30, 2019
Melvin L. Maki, 87, lifelong East End Superior and Lake Minnesuing resident, died Monday, September 30, 2019 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior with his loving family by his side. He was born in a sauna in Superior, October 25, 1931, the son of Emil and Mayme (Maijala) Maki.
He graduated from East High...
Gilbert M. Severson
Sep 28, 2019
Gilbert M. “Gil” Severson, 80, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. He was born in Duluth, MN, November 10, 1938, the son of Garfield and Hannah (Langli) Severson.
He attended the former Superior Central High School.
Gil was united in marriage to Sally Pleski on July...
Margaret C. "Margie" Anecki
Sep 28, 2019
Margaret C. “Margie” Anecki, 88, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Encompass Assisted Living facility with her loving son by her side. She was born in Superior, January 1, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Cupora) Gella.
She was a 1949 graduate from the former Superior Central High School.
Margie...
Gloria Mae Debruyne
Sep 25, 2019
Gloria Mae DeBruyne, 92, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2019 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Gloria was born in Superior, WI on April 19, 1927 to Osmond and Ragna (Rude) Johnson.
She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Gayle DeBruyne on September 2, 1950 and they enjoyed 61 years...
Ruth C. Allen
Sep 25, 2019
Ruth C. Allen, 90, longtime Superior area resident, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in La Crosse, WI, April 19, 1929, the daughter of Raymond and Majell (Houghtling) Woodliff.
Ruth was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She is at peace now...
Adeline Marie Sandor
Sep 20, 2019
Adeline Marie Sandor, 77, longtime Superior resident, died Friday, September 20, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 12, 1941 in Bismarck, ND to John and Marie Kolberg. She was one of eight children and lived in Bismarck for the first twenty-one years of her life. ...
Janice Renee Halli
Sep 18, 2019
Janice Renee Halli, 79, of Proctor, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.
She was born on October 21, 1939, and raised in Poplar, WI as the daughter of Aaron and Edith (Paulson) Bloom. Janice was married to Lee Halli on September 22, 1962 and celebrated 47 years together...
Ronald F. Thompson
Sep 18, 2019
Ronald F. Thompson, 68, lifelong Superior resident, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, December 30, 1950, the son of Robert and Lorraine (Flaten) Thompson.
Ron was united in marriage to Kathy Cherry, December 20, 1999, and they were to celebrate twenty years of marriage this...
Betty (Sorenson) Eliason
Sep 18, 2019
NOTICE OF CORRECTION OF TIME CHANGE
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear Mom, Grandma and Aunt Betty (Sorenson) Eliason. She passed away peacefully on September 18, 2019 at the age of 98.
Betty was born on February 17, 1921 to James and Minnie (Bonde) Sorenson on Iowa Avenue...
Marilyn J. Christopherson
Sep 17, 2019
Marilyn J. Christopherson, 89, longtime East End Superior resident, died peacefully Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Marywood of Benedictine Assisted Living in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, October 10, 1929, the daughter of Milton and Etta Long.
She graduated from Central High School in 1947, and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Education...
Pauline B. (Hoddy) Mazza
Sep 15, 2019
Pauline Beatrice (Hoddy) Mazza, 92, longtime Superior resident, passed quietly from this world into her new world on Sunday, September 15, 2019. She was born in Loddon, England on August 4, 1927 to Edgar Fred and Leah Rose Hoddy.
Upon her father’s death, her mother moved her family to Superior. She was employed by Superior Memorial Hospital...
Melvin L Myers
Sep 14, 2019
Melvin L. Myers, 75, Superior, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 in Duluth, MN.
Per Melvin’s wishes, no public services will be held.
The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit www.downs-lesage.com .
Douglas F. Labey
Sep 12, 2019
Douglas F. Labey, 65, resident of Superior, WI, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 12, 2019 in his home. He was born in Plattsberg, NY, February 7, 1954, the son of Eugene and Dorothy (Gasbauer) Labey.
Douglas attended WITC and MATC in Hutchinson, MN and was employed as a Non-Destruction Technician by Twin Ports Testing.
He is...
Alfred G. "Al" Hope
Sep 10, 2019
Alfred G. “Al” Hope, 75, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 10, 2019, at his home. He was born in Superior, September 11, 1943, the son of and Eugene and Anita (Otto) Leonard. He was adopted at a young age and by Glen Hope.
Al was a graduate of Superior’s East High School class of 1961....
Donald Robert Liska
Sep 9, 2019
Donald Robert Liska, 30, resident of St. Paul, MN, formerly of the Superior area, died unexpectedly Monday, September 9, 2019 in his home.
He was born in Superior, October 11, 1988, the son of Gary and Shelly (Olson) Liska. He graduated from Spooner High School and attended Lake Superior College.
He served his country in...
David J. Deck
Sep 5, 2019
David James Deck, 64, of Poplar, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 5, 2019, with his wife and family at his side. He was born in Duluth, MN, on October 4, 1954, the son of Richard and Ellen (Levanpa) Deck.
He was married to Debbie Minar, the love of his life, for over 43 years. David...
Alan Lewis Breezee
Sep 2, 2019
Alan Lewis Breezee, 68, lifelong Superior resident, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at Twin Ports Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. He was born on December 23, 1950 in Superior to Albert J. and Norma (O’Brien) Breezee.
Alan served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a machine shop...
Kraig J. Kalan
Aug 29, 2019
Kraig J. Kalan, 52, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Thursday, August 29, 2019 surrounded by his family at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born in St. Paul, MN, October 21, 1966, the son of Rudolph and Carol (Breitbach) Kalan.
He graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1985 and went on to earn his...
Althea M. Parsons
Aug 26, 2019
Althea M. Parsons, 83, lifelong Poplar area resident, died peacefully Monday, August 26, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, August 15, 1936, the daughter of Aaron and Edith (Paulson) Bloom.
She was a graduate of Northwestern High School’s class of 1954.
Althea was united in marriage...
Gloria Frances (Berthiaume) Chialastri
Aug 19, 2019
Gloria Frances (Berthiaume) Chialastri, 97, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, August 19, 2019 surrounded by her family at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born in Superior, November 26, 1921, the daughter of Eugene and Regina (Gingras) Berthiaume.
She moved to Washington D.C. where she was employed as a beautician, and met C. Paul...
