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Beverly J. Hanson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ralph J. (Rajich) Geiger

Ralph J. (Rajich) Geiger

June 19, 2019

Ralph John (Rajich) Geiger of Harmony House – Superior, received the call of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 19, 2019 to enter into his eternal home.  Ralph was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 16, 1925.

At the age of 17, he left high school and enlisted in the 1 st Marine Corps Division; serving his...

Janice Gloria Berg

Janice Gloria Berg

June 17, 2019

Janice Gloria Berg, 78, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Superior, September 24, 1940, the daughter of Swan and Betty (Peterson) Nelson.

Janice was a great people person. She worked as a bank teller at the Co-Op Credit Union for many years, and was...

Leonard "Lenny" L. Pederson

Leonard "Lenny" L. Pederson

June 16, 2019

Leonard “Lenny” L. Pederson, 47, Superior resident, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 11, 1972 in Superior, WI to Donald and Marlene (Peterson) Pederson.

He was a 1990 graduate of Superior Senior High School. Lenny participated and was an advocate for wheelchair basketball. He also loved playing pool, volunteering at...

Donald James Cline

Donald James Cline

June 15, 2019

Donald James Cline, 66, lifelong area resident, died at home, Saturday, June 15, 2019 surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born in Hayward, WI, September 1, 1952, the son of Donald F. and Geraldine (Dresser) Cline.

Don graduated high school and worked was a self-employed landscaper for many years.

He is survived by...

Jean Marie Faldet

Jean Marie Faldet

June 14, 2019

Jean Marie Faldet, 83, Superior resident, died Friday, June 14, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Worthington, MN, December 1, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Josephine (Peters) Sorenson.

Jean graduated in 1955 from Worthington High School and attended Jr. College for a couple of years.

Jean married Maynard...

Richard "Dick" M. Tyson

Richard "Dick" M. Tyson

June 13, 2019

Richard “Dick” M. Tyson, 84, Superior resident, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN from a very rare kind of leukemia.  He was born on February 16, 1935 in Superior, WI to Albert and Beatrice (Silver) Tyson.

He graduated from Central High School in Superior. He...

Joyce Darlene Gustafson

Joyce Darlene Gustafson

June 10, 2019

Joyce Darlene Gustafson, 84, longtime South Range resident, died Monday, June 10, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Joyce was born in Fond du Lac, WI, on April 1, 1935, the daughter of Harold and Matilda McArthur. While in Fond du Lac Joyce graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy. She was united in marriage to Carl...

Joyce Darlene Gustafson

Joyce Darlene Gustafson

June 10, 2019

Joyce Darlene Gustafson, 84, longtime area resident, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Fond du Lac, WI, on April 1, 1935, the daughter of Harold and Matilda (maiden name) McArthur.

She was united in marriage to Carl R. Gustafson, August 13, 1977, and they celebrated forty-one years together...

Roberta Jo Pank

Roberta Jo Pank

June 9, 2019

Roberta Jo Pank, 71, longtime area resident, died peacefully at home Sunday, June 9, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Greenfield, OH, July 29, 1947, the daughter of Walter and Regina (Beetley) Conley.

She was united in marriage to Donald Pank, May 28, 1967, and they recently celebrated fifty-two years of marriage before...

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