Grace Smestad
August 16, 2018
Grace Smestad
Grace Smestad, a lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on August 16 after a lengthy illness, with her husband of 50 years, Walter Smestad, at her side. Grace was a lifelong resident of Superior and was a member of the first class to graduate from the new Superior Senior High School in 1966. Grace worked...
Nicole Lynne Sampson
August 16, 2018
Nicole Lynne Sampson, 45, former Duluth and Superior area resident, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, MN. She was born on October 16, 1972 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Jack and Jeri (Hill) Walsburg.
She married Robert Sampson on December 20, 2014 in Superior, WI. She...
Dennis W. Schumacher
August 14, 2018
Dennis Schumacher, 76, Brule, WI resident, died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in his home. Arrangements are pending with Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home.
Ronald J. Root
August 13, 2018
Ronald J. Root, 63, Superior resident, died Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 14, 1955 in Superior, WI to Erling and Betty (Beetcher) Root.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. He married Laurie Parker on April 24, 1998 and they celebrated twenty years of...
Carolyn S. Dalbec
August 11, 2018
Carolyn S. Dalbec, 66, Superior resident, died Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on February 28, 1952 in Superior, WI to George and Rose (Koehler) Raunio.
She was the head housekeeper for Days Inn for over thirty years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and cooking.
Carolyn is survived...
Robert L. Gruebele
August 11, 2018
Robert L. Gruebele, 81, Maple, WI resident, died Saturday, August 11, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. He was born on July 18, 1937 in Brule, WI to Edward and Martha (Leaf) Gruebele.
Robert was a truck driver for Grube Transfer for twenty years retiring in 1987. He married Carol Hill on June 3, 1961...
Blair "Steven" Cadotte
August 9, 2018
Blair “Steven” Cadotte, 58, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, August 9, 2018. He was born on August 19, 1959 to Blair and Ramona Cadotte.
Steve was a talented artist who worked as a Graphic Designer at Graph Mark Custom Printing. In addition to his art, he enjoyed fishing, reading, vintage sports, fantasy football and...
Leon Joseph Stilwell
August 8, 2018
Leon Joseph Stilwell, 82, lifelong Superior area resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, Wisconsin surrounded by family. He was born in Oklahoma on July 30, 1936 the son of Ora and Harriett Stilwell.
Leon earned his Master’s Degree in Education from UWS. He was...
Helen J. Birch
August 2, 2018
Helen J. Birch, age 96, Superior area resident, passed away on August 2, 2018. She was born on September 27, 1921 to Joseph and Justine (Kerhart) Depta. Helen attended the Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from the old Cathedral High School in 1938. She attended Wisconsin State Teachers College for one year. She married Thaddeus “Ted” Birch in...
Glen James Dickenson
August 1, 2018
Glenn James Dickenson, age 85, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday August 1, 2018 at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN, with his son by his side. He was born on February 26, 1933, in Superior, Wisconsin to Roy F. and Irene Katherine (Sewall) Dickenson. Glenn was a Korean War veteran and served...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (Fleissner) Gronski
July 31, 2018
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Fleissner) Gronski, 76, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on October 22, 1941 in Superior, WI to Harold and Elaine (Cullen) Fleissner.
She graduated from Central High School in 1959 and went on to the University of Wisconsin-Superior.Betty spent many...
Rose M. Snydle
July 30, 2018
Rose M. Snydle, age 73, a longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, died on Monday, July 30, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. She was held by her husband, Chet, of 55 years and surrounded by her family during her last moments. She was born on April 10, 1945 in West Allis,...
Charlene "Char" Backlund
July 26, 2018
Charlene "Char" Backlund, 83, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Superior, WI on May 1, 1935, the daughter of Charles and Jean (McDonald) Cwodzinski.
Char graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing as a LPN in 1954. She married Ray Backlund...
Agnes R. Zatko
July 23, 2018
Agnes R. Zatko, 92, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, July 23, 2018 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on June 10, 1926 in Superior, WI to John and Mary Odlevak.
Agnes worked in retail sales at Roth Brothers and Pranges/Younkers for many years. She married Peter Zatko on June 5, 1948 and they celebrated...
Calvin C. Burgraff
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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.
July 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...
