David J. Deck
September 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
September 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
August 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
August 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
August 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...
Douglas John Shykes
August 17, 2019
Douglas John Shykes, 63, longtime Superior resident, passed away, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Essentia Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born March 25, 1956 at Fort Benning Hospital in Columbus, GA, to parents, John and Beth (McLean) Shykes.
He attended Cooper School, St. Patrick’s Grade School, Central Junior High; graduated from Superior Senior High School, and...
Christina J. Kansy
August 16, 2019
Christina Josephine Kansy, 87, lifelong Superior, WI resident, died Friday, August 16, 2019 at Encompass Healthcare and Assisted Living in Superior. She was born on March 13, 1932 in Superior, WI to Peter and Anna (Bosak) Kansy. She lived in the family home on Kansy Rd from birth until 2017, then she moved to the Lighthouse of Superior.
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Edward W. Mohr, Jr.
August 11, 2019
Edward W. Mohr, Jr. 92, lifelong area resident, died Sunday, August 11, 2019 with his daughter by his side at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. He was born in Bennett, WI, October 18, 1926, the son of Edward and Blanche (Dondino) Mohr.
He graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the...
Richard R. "Dick" Glonek
August 9, 2019
Richard R. “Dick” Glonek, 89, Superior, WI resident, died Friday, August 9, 2019 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. He was born on October 21, 1929 in Superior, WI to Thomas and Margaret (Reagnor) Glonek.
Dick married Amelia “Amy” Trianoski on February 1, 1951 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and recently celebrated sixty-eight years of...
Lovie "Rockie" L. Odberg
August 7, 2019
Lovey “Rockie” L. Odberg, 78, of Lake Nebagamon, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born in Grand Rapids, MN, November 15, 1940, the daughter of Gordon and Love (Hicks) Johnson
Rockie was united in marriage to Odell Odberg, February 18, 1961, and they celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage before...
Mary Anne Parzych
August 4, 2019
Mary Anne Parzych, 88, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Superior, January 30, 1931, the daughter of Joseph and Julie (Coda) Deiser.
She graduated from Superior’s Cathedral High School and enjoyed her years as a homemaker, and was a bookkeeper for M & I...
Barbara W. Mattson
August 3, 2019
Barbara W. Mattson, 84, Superior, WI resident, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on October 24, 1934 in Queens, NY to George “Mike” and Saima (Tamminen) Wastila.
She worked at National Bank of Commerce for forty-four years retiring in 1998. Barbara married Lowell Mattson and they celebrated...
David John Pfuhl
August 2, 2019
David John Pfuhl, 50, longtime area resident, died Friday, August 2, 2019 surrounded by his family, at home in Superior, WI, following a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Duluth, MN, December 4, 1968, the son of Richard and Mary (Meier) Pfuhl.
He was a graduate of Central High School in Duluth. He...
David "Drew" P. Anderson
July 30, 2019
David “Drew” P. Anderson, 58, of Duluth, MN, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born to Elizabeth (Perry) and Ray “Tex” Anderson.
He graduated from St. Louis Park High School and went on to receive his Bachelors and Masters of Arts in Organizational Management and Communications from Concordia University. Drew...
Dennis Ray Bernacki
July 29, 2019
Dennis Ray Bernacki, 75, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died Monday, July 29, 2019 surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Dennis’ last words were “I love you all”
He was born on June 5, 1944 in Superior, WI to Clayton and Virginia (Plachta) Bernacki.
Dennis graduated from Cathedral High School...
Richard "Dick" Nicholas
July 24, 2019
Richard "Dick" Nicholas went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday July 24, 2019. Born August 7, 1943 to Robert "Bob" and Cora Nicholas in Superior, WI. He was the oldest of their 5 boys. Ron (Jill) Nicholas, Ernie (Roberta) Nicholas, Norb (Pam) Nicholas, Dan (Shelba) Nicholas.
He married the love of his life Catherine (formerly Brayden)...
Steven "Freddie" Fredrickson
July 22, 2019
Steven “Freddie” Fredrickson, 60, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 in Superior, WI. He was born in Durand, WI on July 28, 1958, the son of James and Donna (Catura) Fredrickson.
He spent his life working hard to provide for his family and retired from Georgia Pacific in 2012. He was an AFLCIO union member.
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Emanuel "Pete" M. Lavalley
July 20, 2019
Emanuel “Pete” M. LaValley, 93, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Marywood of Benedictine in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior on November 12, 1925, the son of Rene J. and Helen C. (Stanski) LaValley.
He graduated from East High School in Superior, and went on to serve his country honorably in the...
Howard B. Wheeler
July 17, 2019
Howard B. Wheeler, Sr., 69, longtime area resident, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019, near his home in Gordon, WI. He was born in Austin, MN, July 29, 1949, the son of Frank L. and Dorothea (Dustin) Wheeler.
Howard graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army as a combat...
Lloyd D. Skustad
July 13, 2019
Lloyd D. Skustad, 71, lifelong resident of Superior, died peacefully, Saturday, July 13, 2019 at home. He was born in Superior, November 15, 1947, the son of Lloyd L. and Lorayne M. (Soderberg) Skustad.
He graduated high school in Superior and went on to earn his associate’s degree. He managed the M & C Gas Station and...
