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Leona Ellis

Leona Ellis

January 12, 2020

Leona Ellis, 92, former longtime resident of Superior, WI, died on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Arbor Lakes Senior Living in Minneapolis, MN. She was born on September 25, 1927 in Hazel Green, WI, the daughter of John and Teresa (Schuster) Shykes.

Leona graduated from South Shore High School. She married Roy Ellis in 1951 at the...

Laurie J. Soderlund

Laurie J. Soderlund

January 10, 2020

Laurie J. Soderlund, 59, Iron River, WI, died Friday, January 10, 2020 in Superior, WI after her battle with cancer. She was born on September 25, 1960 in Superior, WI to Donald and Rose (Rampier) Tullberg.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1978.

Laurie married Jeff Soderlund on July 27, 1979 and they...

Anna Louise (Hammer) Rasmussen

Anna Louise (Hammer) Rasmussen

January 8, 2020

Anna Louise (Hammer) Rasmussen, 89, Superior resident, died at home on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Anna “Ann” was born on January 6, 1931, in Superior, WI, at the home of her parents, Wilbur and Ida Hammer. Her two grandmothers were in attendance for her birth, and she was named after both of...

David M. Nelson

David M. Nelson

January 2, 2020

David M. Nelson, 62, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly, Thursday, January 2, 2020 at his home in Lake Nebagamon, WI. He was born in Superior, WI, October 9, 1957 the son of Marvin and Vivian (Bjork) Nelson.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1976 and went on to earn his degree in Auto Mechanics from...

Barbara Clinton

Barbara Clinton

January 1, 2020

Barbara Clinton, 82, longtime Iron River area resident, died peacefully Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born in Williamsport, PA, August 19, 1937, the daughter of John and Thelma (Herring) Hoffnagle.

Barb was an active member of the Iron River community. She served with the volunteer ambulance crew for...

Catherine "Kate" Ann Sullivan

Catherine "Kate" Ann Sullivan

January 1, 2020

Catherine (Kate) Ann Sullivan, 91, currently of Rogers, MN, former longtime resident of Superior, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Maple Grove Hospital in Maple Grove, MN. She was born in Superior, WI, July 21, 1928, the daughter of Clement and Hazel (Dunning) Haugh.

She was a graduate of the former East High School in Superior.

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Michael Steven Running

Michael Steven Running

December 30, 2019

Michael S. Running, 59, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly, Monday, December 30, 2019 in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth, March 20, 1960, the son of Lloyd and Doris Running.

He is survived by his daughters, Jessica (Justin) Reynolds, Superior, WI, and Crystal Running, of North Dakota; sons, Nick Walters, and Kyle Leskey, both of Duluth,...

Larry Peterson

Larry Peterson

December 29, 2019

Larry Peterson, 88, lifelong area resident, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI. He was born March 29, 1931, the son of Chester and Ruth (Beckman) Peterson.

He graduated high school and owned and operated a family farm in Poplar, WI for many years. Larry was a member...

Dick A. Dunning

Dick A. Dunning

December 26, 2019

Dick A. Dunning, 69, lifelong Superior resident, died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at home with his family by his side.

He was born in Superior, October 13, 1950, the son of Clarence and Ruth (Luckenbill) Dunning.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1969, and worked for MJP Management for over thirty years...

Virginia A. Weyandt

Virginia A. Weyandt

December 25, 2019

Virginia A. Weyandt, 76, lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with her loving family by her side. She was born in Ashland, WI, February 28, 1943, the daughter of Sherwood and Mildred (Gitner) Darwin.

Virginia was united in marriage to Stephan Weyandt, August 5, 1961 at St. Michaels...

Suzanne "Sue" M. Lundberg

Suzanne "Sue" M. Lundberg

December 17, 2019

Suzanne “Sue” M. Lundberg, 67, longtime area resident, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with her husband Terry by her side. She was born in Whittier, CA, June 1, 1952, the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Hoaas) Wagner.

She was a graduate of Northwestern High School class of...

Suzanne M. Lundberg

Suzanne M. Lundberg

December 17, 2019

Suzanne M. Lundberg, 67, longtime area resident, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with her husband Terry by her side.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11416 E. 1 st Street North, Lake Nebagamon, and will continue until the 11:00...

Daniel J. Hayes

Daniel J. Hayes

December 17, 2019

Daniel J. Hayes, 61, longtime area resident, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in his home.

Per the family’s wishes, no public services will be held.

The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 East 5 th Street, Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit our website at www.lenroot-maetzold.com...

Rev. Msgr. Philip Joseph Heslin

Rev. Msgr. Philip Joseph Heslin

December 13, 2019

Reverend Monsignor Philip Joseph Heslin, age 87, died peacefully on December 13, 2019 at New Perspective Senior Living in Superior Wisconsin. Msgr. Heslin was born on January 9, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles and Cecilia (Treinen) Heslin.

He attended Ascension Catholic Grade School in Oak Park, Chicago, graduating high school at the Archbishop Quigley...

Edward "Ed" F. Degraef

Edward "Ed" F. Degraef

December 13, 2019

Edward “Ed” F. DeGraef, 60, Superior, died on Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 5, 1959 in Superior, WI to Clifford and Beverly (LaJoie) DeGraef.

Ed worked for Fraser Shipyards as a boilermaker. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Ed is survived by his mother,...

James Kubala

James Kubala

December 9, 2019

Jim Kubala, 64, longtime Douglas County resident, died Monday, December 9, 2019 at his home in Solon Springs, WI. He was born in Superior, January 7, 1955, the son of Edward and Helen (Alto) Kubala.

He was a graduate of Northwestern High School and attended Superior Vocation Institute.

He worked at Fraser Shipyards as a...

Patricia Ann Walsh

Patricia Ann Walsh

December 7, 2019

Patricia Ann Walsh, 83, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully in her home, Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was born in Superior, March 11, 1936, the daughter of John and Gladys (Lee) Sheridan.

She graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior in 1954 and went on to earn her certificate from the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute. She held...

James L. White

James L. White

December 6, 2019

James L. White, 91, Superior, died peacefully Friday, December 6, 2019, at Twin Ports Health Services, Superior, Wisconsin, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 9, 1928, in superior to Frank and Agnes White.

Jim married Lila Hjelm on December 27, 1952, in Winter, Wisconsin. They were married 61 years. Lila died in January of...

Carl W Anderson

Carl W Anderson

December 6, 2019

Carl W. Anderson, 89, longtime area resident, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

He was born in Minneapolis, MN, October 23, 1930, the son of Carl and Ethel (Gleason) Anderson.

Carl served his country honorably in the United States Air...

Richard S. Kresky

Richard S. Kresky

December 5, 2019

Richard “Dick” Kresky, 78, longtime Port Wing resident, died peacefully, Thursday, December 5, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Marinette, WI, May 13, 1941, the son of Stanley and Elizabeth (Greim) Kresky.

He graduated from West High School in Green Bay, WI, he went...

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