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Calvin C. Burgraff

Calvin C. Burgraff

Jul 19, 2018

Calvin C. Burgraff, 90, resident of Virginia, MN, formerly of, Hoyt Lakes, MN and Eau Claire, WI, passed away surrounded by his family, Thursday, July 19, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Superior, WI, June 28, 1928, the son of Henry and Idabelle Burgraff.

Calvin served his country honorably in the United...

John P. Sullivan

John P. Sullivan

Jul 18, 2018

John P. Sullivan, 30, Foxboro, WI died on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in Duluth, MN. He was born on July 27, 1987 in Duluth, MN, the son of Michael and Tina (Isaacson) Sullivan.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School and from W.I.T.C. He was employed as a mechanic for Hansen’s Auto on Trinity Road in Duluth....

Arlyn "Al" G. Leeper

Arlyn "Al" G. Leeper

Jul 12, 2018

Arlyn “Al” G. Leeper, 82, Superior resident, died and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Superior Rehabilitation Center. He was born on May 16, 1936 in Lamar, CO to Joseph A. and Olive (Wright) Leeper.

He graduated from high school and went on to receive his BA degree in...

Mary Ellen Flaherty

Mary Ellen Flaherty

Jul 9, 2018

Mary Ellen Flaherty, 82, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior surrounded by her children. She was born on January 16, 1936 in Superior, WI to Clarence and Mary (Mahoney) Gorman.

She was a 1954 graduate of the former Cathedral High School and went on to receive...

Beverly A. (Rawn) Pierce

Beverly A. (Rawn) Pierce

Jul 8, 2018

Beverly A. (Rawn) Pierce, age 93, of Shell Lake, WI, died peacefully on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Beverly had been a resident at Glenview Assisted Living since March 2015 where she received loving and compassionate care. Prior, she spent nearly all her life in her birthplace, Superior, WI. Beverly was born on November 13, 1924 to parents Alfred Rawn...

George Leonard Anderson, Jr.

George Leonard Anderson, Jr.

Jul 8, 2018

George Leonard Anderson, Jr., 87, formerly of Superior, WI, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Mesa, AZ. He was born on February 25, 1931 to George and Grace (Reingruber) Anderson in Superior, WI.

He graduated East High School in 1949 and from UWS-Lacrosse in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. George served his...

Ailie M. Johnson

Ailie M. Johnson

Jul 7, 2018

Ailie M. Johnson, 97, longtime Oulu area resident, died Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center in Superior.  She was born on December 20, 1920 in Waino, WI to Edward and Martha (Mattson) Koski.

She graduated from Waino High School, Waino, WI. She married Arne W. Johnson and they celebrated fifty-six years of...

Charles "Charlie" Larson

Charles "Charlie" Larson

Jul 7, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Larson of Iron River, WI. passed away Saturday, July 7 th after a brief battle with congestive heart failure at St. Luke’s Medical Center. He was born in New Brighton, MN on December 27 th , 1940 to John and Ruth Larson.

He entered the United States Army in 1959 and was stationed in Turkey....

Jennifer Lemieux

Jennifer Lemieux

Jul 6, 2018

Jennifer LeMieux, 43, longtime Superior area resident, died Friday, July 6, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN surrounded by her  family and friends. She was born on April 22, 1975 in Superior, WI the daughter of James and Judy (Lund) LeMieux.

Jennifer graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1993 and went on to attend...

Duane "Andy" Anderson

Duane "Andy" Anderson

Jul 3, 2018

Duane “Andy” Anderson, 82, received his checker flag July 3 rd 2018. He passed from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Duane is survived by his wife Dottie of 59 years, his daughters Nancy O’Neill (Tom) and Mary Kay Roden (Brad), his brothers Dale Anderson (Doris), Dan Anderson (Pat), and his sister Mary Pankow (Bob).

Waiting to greet him...

Vernon Jacobson

Vernon Jacobson

Jul 2, 2018

Vernon Jon Jacobson, 71, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, July 2, 2018, with family by his side at Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation in Superior, WI. He was born in Superior, August 14, 1946, the son of Harry Clifford and Clara (Lee) Jacobson.

He graduated from East High School in Superior and attended Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute...

Sigrid M. Johnson

Sigrid M. Johnson

Jul 1, 2018

Sigrid Johnson, 97, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living in Superior. She was born in Superior, November 16, 1920, the daughter of Carl Hjalmar and Anna (Johnson) Carlson.

Sigrid graduated from the Superior Teachers College with her Bachelor’s in Education and was a teacher in Bruce and Solon Springs.

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Beatrice "Betty" E. Hofstedt

Beatrice "Betty" E. Hofstedt

Jun 28, 2018

Beatrice “Betty” E. Hofstedt, 90, Superior resident, died Thursday, June 28, 2018 surrounded by her family at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born on September 19, 1927 in Lake Nebagamon, WI to William and Marjorie (Jondreau) Rowe.

She married Raymond Hofstedt on September 11, 1970 and they had celebrated twenty four years of marriage...

William "Bill" N. Benson

William "Bill" N. Benson

Jun 23, 2018

William “Bill” N. Benson, 88, longtime Superior area resident, died Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, surrounded by family. He was born in Lacrosse, WI, November 18, 1929, the only child of Herman N. and Elizabeth E. (Munnings) Benson.

Bill served his country honorably in the United States Air Force...

Michael Sanders

Michael Sanders

Jun 22, 2018

Michael “Mike” J. Sanders, 62, longtime Superior resident, died Friday, June 22, 2018 in Burnett County on Highway 35 from injuries resulting from an automobile accident. He was born on February 6, 1956 in Superior, WI to Edward F. and Dorothy (Trettin) Sanders.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School and was a millwright for Harvest State...

Jane M. Bentley

Jane M. Bentley

Jun 21, 2018

Jane M. Bentley, 77, Superior resident, died Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on February 16, 1941 in Superior, WI to Maurice and Mary (Winek) Sheasby.

She was a cook and server for the Superior School District for many years. Jane married Robert “Bob” Bentley on September 11,...

Janice "Jan" J. Davidowski

Janice "Jan" J. Davidowski

Jun 19, 2018

Janice “Jan” J. Davidowski, 77, Brule, WI resident, died Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born on July 20, 1940 in Superior, WI to Alfred and Lucille (Lyons) Weyandt.

She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1958. She worked for the Superior School District for over twenty years. Jan married...

Douglas Edward Slind

Douglas Edward Slind

Jun 18, 2018

Douglas Edward Slind, 87, Superior resident, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. He was born on June 15, 1931 in Downing, WI to Eddie and Gladys (Marlett) Slind.

Douglas graduated in 1949 from high school in Boyceville, WI. In high school he participated in the WI State track meet in...

Martha Williams

Martha Williams

Jun 17, 2018

Martha Williams, 77, resident of Hudson, WI, died peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, June 17, 2018 in Christian Community Homes in Hudson. She was born in Allentown, PA, February 21, 1941, the daughter of John F. (Lillian E.) Layton Sr.

She married Charles B. Williams Jr. and they celebrated twenty years of marriage before his passing.

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Janet M. Cage

Janet M. Cage

Jun 16, 2018

Janet Michela Cage passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice Residence in St. Paul MN after a short, courageous battle with cancer.  Janet was born on November 21, 1950 to Duncan Stewart Cage and Mary Alice Trifilette in Superior WI.

She attended Cathedral Catholic elementary and high school, graduating in 1969. ...

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