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Ronald "Ron" P. Gronski

Ronald "Ron" P. Gronski

Jan 24, 2018

Ronald “Ron” P. Gronski, 78, longtime Superior resident, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. He was born on April 8, 1939 in Superior, WI to Peter and Regina (Kulas) Gronski.

Ron was a 1957 graduate of the former Central High School in Superior. He served his country in the United...

James T. Pawlikowski

James T. Pawlikowski

Jan 16, 2018

James T. Pawlikowski, 77, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on April 1, 1940 in Superior, WI to Walter and Margaret (DeBruyne) Pawlikowski.

He graduated from the former Cathedral High School. After high school, he served in the National Guard and attended vocational college. He...

Raymond "Ray" D. Eliason

Raymond "Ray" D. Eliason

Jan 14, 2018

Raymond “Ray” D. Eliason, 68, longtime Superior resident, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior. He was born on September 24, 1949 in Berlin, Germany to Donald and Gerda (Scherra) Eliason.

He was a 1968 graduate of Superior Senior High School and was a self-employed carpenter for many years. He was...

John R. Archambault

John R. Archambault

Jan 13, 2018

J ohn R. Archambault, 82, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Superior, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on October 8, 1935 in Superior, WI to Whitney and Freda (Hill) Archambault. John married Luella Rouse on January 21, 1956 and they celebrated fifty-six  years of marriage before her passing...

Carl W. Cordts

Carl W. Cordts

Jan 13, 2018

Carl W. Cordts, 90, longtime Patzau and Superior area resident, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior. He was born on May 12, 1927 in Washburn, WI to Fred and Edna (Worseck) Cordts.

Carl served his country in the United States Army in the motor pool while stationed in Germany.

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Philip W. Cobb

Philip W. Cobb

Jan 8, 2018

Philip W. Cobb 79 passed away January 8, 2018 due to heart complications. He was at home surrounded by his family. He was proceeded in death by his parents Warren and Doris, brother Brian, stepdaughter Amy Krusz and sister-in-law Arlene. He was survived by his wife of 25 years, Pegra, daughter Shelly Thompson, son Greg (Amy), brothers Lowell and...

Anthony J. Swan

Anthony J. Swan

Jan 7, 2018

Anthony Swan, 54, longtime resident of Superior, died Sunday, January 5, 2018 in at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth, MN, December 7, 1963, the son of Willis and Cherie (Kimball) Swan.

Anthony was employed as a maintenance worker at the Tower Plaza Laundromat, Strikers Bar and the Fraternal Order of Eagle’s...

Sharen L. Baker

Sharen L. Baker

Jan 4, 2018

Sharen L. Baker, 67, lifelong area resident, died Thursday, January 4, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Duluth on March 9, 1950, the daughter of Charles and Harriet (Dudek) Ostazeski.

She graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth.

Sharen married the love of her life, Donald Baker...

C. "Bryan" Nelson

C. "Bryan" Nelson

Jan 3, 2018

Carl “Bryan” Nelson, 64, Hawthorne, WI resident, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 13, 1953 in Ashland, WI to C. Franklin “Bud” and Virginia (Lentz) Nelson.

Bryan graduated from the South Shore High School in 1971. Bryan was a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala where he worked...

Violet "Vi" D. (Tyykila) Anderson

Violet "Vi" D. (Tyykila) Anderson

Jan 1, 2018

Violet D. “Vi” (Tyykila) Anderson, 82, Iron River, WI, passed away on January 1, 2018 at Middle River Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Maple, WI on August 8, 1935 to Matt and Mary (Lepisto) Tyykila.  She lived in Maple and Iron River, WI.

Vi married Reino Anderson on December 8, 1952 and they celebrated...

Janice M. Saari

Janice M. Saari

Jan 1, 2018

Janice M. Saari, 75, Duluth, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Ecumen Lakeshore Assisted Living Facility in Duluth, MN. She was born on March 26, 1942 in Duluth, MN to Holger and Hildegard (Callies) Bjorklund.

Janice graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Education from St. Thomas University in...

Gladys V. Rogers

Gladys V. Rogers

Dec 30, 2017

Gladys V.  Rogers, 92, Superior, died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born on September 1, 1925 in Port Wing, WI to John and Hilma (Johnson) Anderson.

She had been employed as a secretary for Richardson Electronics in Geneva, Illinois for many years. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran...

Gilbert Paul Klomhaus

Gilbert Paul Klomhaus

Dec 29, 2017

For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so through Jesus God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

Gilbert Paul Klomhaus, 80, passed away Friday December 29 th , 2017 at home following a long illness surrounded by his family he was received into the arms...

Cindy Renee Bierd

Cindy Renee Bierd

Dec 29, 2017

Cindy Renee Bierd, 55, longtime Superior area resident, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Superior on August 11, 1962, the daughter of Thomas and Betty (Bergstrom) Bierd.

Cindy graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI. She was employed by the Superior Vocations Center for over...

Charles W. Schnepper

Charles W. Schnepper

Dec 28, 2017

Charles W. Schnepper, 77, North Fort Myers, FL resident, died Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by family. He was born on January 26, 1940 in Avenida, IL to Louis and Hildred (Pilard) Schnepper.

He was employed as an electrician/machinist for Cutler Magner Salt Plant retiring after many years...

Daniel P. Johnson

Daniel P. Johnson

Dec 24, 2017

Daniel P. Johnson, 57, of Hermantown, MN, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on May 14, 1960 in Duluth, MN to Donald and Kathleen (Cole) Johnson.

He graduated from Hermantown High School and he attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He started working for the family business D...

Shirley A. Sorensen

Shirley A. Sorensen

Dec 23, 2017

Shirley A. Sorensen, 92, longtime Superior, Wisconsin area resident passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Superior Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Superior.

She was born in Virginia, Minnesota on June 22, 1925, the daughter of Edward and Leona (Peloquin) Moon.

Shirley graduated from Cathedral High School in 1943.

She married the love...

Kathleen M. Anderson

Kathleen M. Anderson

Dec 23, 2017

Kathleen M. Anderson, 59, lifelong resident of Superior, received her angel wings on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth surrounded by her family. She was born in Superior, April 11, 1958, the daughter of Paul Beck Jr. and Shirley (Larson) Beck.

Kathleen was a graduate of the Superior Senior High School class of...

James Thomas Tracy Sr.

James Thomas Tracy Sr.

Dec 22, 2017

James Thomas Tracy Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, December 22, 2017 at St. Mary’s hospital in Duluth. Jim was battling several medical ailments that advanced in the past year.

Known by many as “Big Jim,” he was born in Superior to his parents Frank and Lillian on February 6, 1933. Jim attended...

Charles E. Olenski

Charles E. Olenski

Dec 22, 2017

Charles E. Olenski, 67, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN on Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born in 1950 to Elmer and Marguerite (Kosak) Olenski. He graduated from Norte Dame High School in Milwaukee, WI.  He attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and was a United States Navy veteran. He had worked for Tri City, Frankfurth...

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