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Brent John Marconett
Jun 13, 2018
Brent John Marconett, 47, longtime resident of Duluth, MN, formerly of Cook, died, Wednesday, June 13, 2018 surrounded by his family at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Groton, CT, October 25, 1970, the son of John and Yvonne J. (Pennington) Marconett.
He attended high school in Cook, MN, later relocating to...
Catherine "Katy" Theresa Hart
Jun 13, 2018
Catherine “Katy” Theresa Hart, 78, lifelong Superior resident, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN with family at her side. She was born in Superior, July 29, 1939, the daughter of Ralph and Esther (O’Brien) Harty.
Catherine was a hairstylist at JC Penney’s in Duluth, and various hair salons in the area...
Carrie Sue Velin
Jun 11, 2018
Carrie Sue Velin, 53, Superior resident, died Monday, June 11, 2018 at her home. She was born on July 18, 1964 in Superior, WI to Michael and Linda (Johnson) Velin.
She graduated from high school and then went on to receive her BA of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She worked for Super One as...
Robert "Bob" T. Clements
Jun 6, 2018
Robert “Bob” T. Clements, 88, Superior resident, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. He was born on January 4, 1930 in Superior, WI to Neils T. and Edith (Anderson) Clements.
He graduated from the former Superior Central High School in 1950 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Bob served his country...
Dennis Spinner, Sr.
Jun 6, 2018
Dennis Spinner, Sr.,70, Gordon, WI resident, died Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on November 26, 1947 in Superior, WI to Rudolph and Gladys (Wallin) Spinner.
Dennis worked in the warehouse at Fleming/Gateway Foods for many years and for the Gordon Fire Department. He married Terry Schaefer...
Alice Lahti
Jun 4, 2018
A lice Lahti, 80, Maple, WI resident, died Monday, June 4, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. She was born on February 7, 1938 in Superior, WI.
Alice was a member of the Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church in Maple, WI. She enjoyed meeting with her Breakfast Club every Thursday for the last 30 years and...
Dennis "Denny" J. Houle, Sr.
Jun 2, 2018
Dennis “Denny” James Houle Sr., 57, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 2, 2018, with his family by his side. Denny was born May 31, 1961, in Superior, WI, the son of LeRoy Sr. and Arlene (Biolo) Houle.
Denny grew up in Superior with many siblings. He always had a beautiful smile on his face, enjoyed playing pool...
Dexter James St. George Ojeda
May 30, 2018
Dexter James St. George Ojeda, 11, Duluth resident, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 24, 2007 in Minneapolis, MN to Jennifer Lynn St. George and Manuel Lee St. George Ojeda.
Dexter was a 5 th grader at Laura MacArthur Elementary School and loved being a kid.
Dexter is...
Gary Peterson
May 29, 2018
Gary Peterson
James Gary Peterson, of Superior, WI died Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was born on July 27, 1949 in Superior, WI. He was in the Navy for 22+ years, and has been to the North Pole TWICE. He was ‘Buttons the Clown’ who could play the harmonica while walking on his hands. He was athletic,...
Walter L. "Micky" Nilsen
May 24, 2018
Walter L. “Micky” Nilsen, 84, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior June 10, 1933, the son of Walter Nilsen Sr. and Lottie (Parzych) Nilsen.
Micky served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and was stationed in...
Edith "Billie" Olson
May 23, 2018
Edith “Billie” Olson, 64, Superior resident, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her home. She was born on July 23, 1953 in Superior, WI to Daniel and Edith (Dauplaise) Stefanowski.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Superior where she was very active in the Theatre. She was a real estate...
Anna Mae Routh
May 23, 2018
Anna Mae Routh, age 88, former Superior resident, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at home in Oulu, WI, surrounded by family. Anna was born on July 5, 1929 in Blueberry, WI, the daughter of William and Myrtle (Sharp) DeRosia.
She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1947 and later attended the Superior State Teachers College. She...
Bernadine Sampson
May 22, 2018
Bernadine Sampson, 80, South Range, WI resident, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born on April 29, 1938 in Superior, WI to Paul and Serafina (Karaba) Hudacek. She was the ninth child of a family of thirteen.
Bernadine married Richard “Dick” Sampson on October 17, 1959 and they celebrated...
Helen Susan Maul
May 22, 2018
Helen Susan Maul, 45, longtime resident of Superior, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 22, 2018. She was born in Duluth, MN, August 17, 1972, the daughter of Robert C. and Soon Ja (Kwon) Olsen.
After graduating high school, Helen went on to receive her associates degree as a Paralegal, and for many years she worked in the Clerk...
Maxine P. Bong
May 20, 2018
Maxine P. Bong, 87. Longtime Superior resident, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on June 29, 1930 in Hayward, WI, the daughter of Herman and Effie (Christ) Lindholm.
Maxine was a graduate of the former Central High School, class of 1948.
As a senior...
Daniel J. Conway
May 20, 2018
Daniel J. Conway, elite runner, ukulele strummer, teacher and coach, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, four months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Superior, WI on January 28, 1939 to Daniel Sr. and Kathrine, Dan attended Superior Cathedral High where he played basketball and football. At Superior State...
Dennis Lowell Mcdonald
May 19, 2018
Dennis Lowell McDonald was born December 12, 1937 and grew up in Piedmont Hillside attending St. Clements School. His father Francis was of Ojibwe and Scottish heritage, his mother Margaret was born to Swedish immigrants. When asked what he was most proud of in his lifetime Dennis replied, “I’m proud that I always worked.” At 13 years old Dennis...
Marianne Peters
May 19, 2018
Marianne Peters, 89, longtime Superior resident died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on August 8, 1928 in Varmland Sweden to Hilding and Annie (Holmdahl) Larson.
She was a graduate of Superior Central High School class of 1946, and was a member of the All School Reunion...
Mary Frances Robek
May 18, 2018
Mary Frances Robek, 92, longtime Superior resident died, Friday, May 18, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born January 30, 1927, the daughter of Stephen and Mary Robek, and sister to Joseph robek.
Mary earned her Bachelor of Engineering at the UW, Whitewater and her Masters of Business Administration at the...
Sylvia Ann Patterson
May 17, 2018
Sylvia Ann Patterson, 83, a Superior resident, entered into eternal life on May 17, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was married to Robert E. Patterson of Superior, WI.
Sylvia was born on May 27, 1934 in Monroe County, WI, on Fish Creek Ridge to Wilhelm and Clara (Johnson) Kirkeeng. She was baptized and...
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