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...
Beverly J. Hanson
July 10, 2019
Beverly J. Hanson, 90, Superior resident, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on October 12, 1928 in Superior, WI to Elmer and Orma L. (Wenzel) Canty.
Beverly married LeRoy Hanson on March 5, 1947 and they recently celebrated seventy-two years of marriage. She was an active member of...
Myron V. Knapp
July 5, 2019
Myron V. Knapp, 91, Iron River, WI resident, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI. He was born at a family home on June 25, 1928 in Bayfield, WI to Vern and Elmira (Olson) Knapp.
He graduated from Iron River Columbia High School. He served his country in...
Joan (Iverson) Hansen
June 30, 2019
Joan (Iverson) Hansen, 76, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Superior Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on August 13, 1942 in Baraboo, WI to Tilford and Marian (Melcher) Iverson.
She graduated from High School and lived most of her life in La Crosse, WI. She moved to Superior many years ago...
Ellen R. Pietrowski
June 29, 2019
Ellen R. Pietrowski, 67, longtime area resident, died Saturday, June 29, 2019. She was born in Duluth, MN, on September 3, 1951, the daughter of Kurt and M. Elaine (Quiding) Pietrowski.
Ellen was a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed crafting, knitting and her flowers. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.
Ellen is...
Elsie Erbentraut
June 29, 2019
Elsie Erbentraut, 102, of Branson, MO, formerly of Poplar, WI, died Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Branson. She was born in Poplar, August 5, 1916, the daughter of William and Hulda (Jones) Lundberg.
She graduated from Superior East High School and went on to earn her degree in nursing, later working as a Nurse Anesthetist in Elkhorn,...
Dolores P. Bennett
June 28, 2019
Dolores P. Bennett, 88, lifelong Superior resident, died Friday, June 28, 2019 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. She was born in superior, May 4, 1931, the daughter of George and Helen (Utyro) Chicras.
She graduated from Central High School in Superior and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior,...
Helen Glodowski
June 26, 2019
Helen Glodowski, 90, died peacefully in her sleep on June 26, 2019 at Encompass Assisted Living in Superior. She was born on December 19, 1928 in Milwaukee. In her words, Helen “made the wisest decision of her life” on May 28, 1955, when she married Donald “Don” Glodowski. Helen and Don loved each other deeply and celebrated 43 years...
Ruth D. Baillie
June 25, 2019
Ruth D. Baillie, 87, resident of Brule, WI, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 27, 1932, the daughter of August and Esther (Neimanen) Heino.
She married Robert “Bob” Baillie on September 15, 1950 and they celebrated sixty-eight years of marriage before his passing in January.
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Laysea Lynn Wermter
June 25, 2019
Laysea Lynn Wermter, 21, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Wascott, WI. She was born in Duluth, MN, March 10, 1998, the daughter of Michelle Owens.
She was a graduate of Superior Senior High School’s class of 2016. She served her country as a member of the Army National Guard, honorably discharged in...
William C. (Clay) Hardee
June 24, 2019
William C. (Clay) Hardee, 50, resident of Lake Nebagamon, died unexpectedly Monday, June 24, 2019 in Duluth, MN. He was born in Vero Beach, FL, January 2, 1969, the son of William H. and Lois Marie (Williams) Hardee.
He was united in marriage to Connie Pooler December 18, 1987, and they celebrated thirty-one years of marriage before...
Lillian J. Erkkila
June 22, 2019
Lillian J. Erkkila, 69, lifelong area resident, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Essential Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, May 23, 1950, the daughter of Oiva and Ailie (Keto) Erkkila.
Lillian earned her associate’s degree from WITC-Ashland, and worked for Bayfield County. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church...
