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Robert Allen Johnson
March 16, 2018
Robert “Bobby” Allen Johnson, 74, lifelong Lakeside, WI, area resident died Friday, March 16, 2018 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range, WI surrounded by his family. He was born on August 8, 1943 in Duluth, MN, the son of Harvey and Helen (Winkka) Johnson.
Bob graduated from Northwestern High School in 1962 and...Sandra Joan Elizabeth Wheeler
March 15, 2018
Sandra Joan Elizabeth (Quam) Wheeler “Sandi”, age 72, of Superior, WI, passed away in Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN, on Thursday, March 15, 2018, after living courageously with a long illness. Her husband Don, son, Donald Jr. and other family members were at her side. She was surrounded by love, phone calls and messages that were delivered to her...
Gabriel John Dinkel
March 13, 2018
Gabriel John Dinkel
11/9/93 – 3/13/18
Heaven has gained another angel Gabriel.
Gabriel John Dinkel, age 24, died at home in Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, on March 13, 2018.
Born Nov. 9, 1993, in Baldwin, Wisconsin, Gabe Dinkel had a beautiful spirit and from early childhood was an enormously kind, thoughtful and...
Andrew "Andy" John Stangland
March 12, 2018
Andrew “Andy” John Stangland, 57, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 following a brief and sudden illness. He was born July 21, 1960, the son of John E. and JoAnn (Krohn) Stangland.
He was a lifelong resident of Superior, WI, and graduated from Superior Senior High School.
Andy loved fishing, was an avid Green...
Beverly "Jean" Thomas
March 10, 2018
Beverly “Jean” Thomas, 84, of Superior passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, March 10, 2018 in the Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI.
Jean was born June 23, 1933 in Markville, Minnesota the second oldest child of Earl and Bernice (Roatch) Schultz. She had a green thumb tending to her flower and vegetable gardens at...
Brett E. Blomquist
March 10, 2018
Brett E. Blomquist, 55, Superior resident, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on January 29, 1963 in Superior, WI to Robert and Patricia (Newman) Blomquist, Sr.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1981.Brett worked as a laborer for Waste Management for many years. He...
Kathleen "Kathy" Diane (Kauti) Sletten
March 8, 2018
Kathleen “Kathy” Diane (Kauti) Sletten, 65, Superior resident, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Essentia Health St Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with her family by her side. She was born on March 8, 1953 in Superior, WI to Eino and Loretta (Severin) Kauti.
Kathy graduated from Superior Senior High School in...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" A. Storie
March 5, 2018
Jacquelyn “Jackie” A. Storie, 77, Superior resident, died Monday, March 5, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
A Celebration of Life and Time of Remembrance will be held at a later date in Superior.
Marjorie S. Tracy (Stack)
March 3, 2018
Marjorie (Stack) Tracy 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Marge was born in Superior to her parents William C. and Margaret Stack on July 12, 1933. Marge attended Cathedral School from elementary through high school where she met her husband Jim Tracy, a fellow classmate of the Cathedral High School...
Thomas Francis Lesage
March 3, 2018
Thomas Francis LeSage, 79, a Superior native, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Superior Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on September 27, 1938 in Superior, WI, the son of Coad A. and Mary (McNamara) LeSage.
Tom was raised in Superior, and attended Cathedral Grade School and Cathedral High School, graduating in 1956.
He...
Laurence "Larry" A. Zoldos
February 28, 2018
Laurence “Larry” A. Zoldos, 64, Superior resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Larry was born on January 16, 1954 in Ashland County, WI to Andrew and Jewell (Thomas) Zoldos. He lived in the Superior area for forty-three years.
He graduated from Milwaukee Area...
Robert "Rob" Gene Leach
February 27, 2018
Robert “Rob” Gene Leach, 76, longtime resident of Superior, WI died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Superior, November 28, 1941, the son of Oscar S. and Mary (Miller) Leach.
He graduated from Central High School in Superior, and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army as...
Janice C. Ackerson
February 26, 2018
Janice C. Ackerson, 75, longtime Superior area resident, died Monday, February 26, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in July 8, 1942 on Scott Airforce Base in Belleville, IL, the daughter of William and Ethel (Klein) Hunter.
She graduated from the former East High School in Superior, and went on...
Stella M. "Sally" Larochelle
February 25, 2018
Stella M. “Sally” LaRochelle, 92, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Assisted Living in Superior. She was born in Superior, August 10, 1925, the daughter of Adolf and Josephine (Sawicki) Jenda.
Sally dedicated her life to caring for others through her CNA work at St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Southdale Nursing...
Leroy W. Lepasti
February 25, 2018
Leroy William Lepasti, 85, of Poplar, WI, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at his home following a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson’s surrounded by his family. Leroy was born on August 23, 1932 in Marengo, WI to William and Flora (Sukanen) Lepasti.
He graduated in 1950 from Ashland High School in Ashland, WI. Leroy served...
Norman T. Bartylla
February 25, 2018
Norman Thomas Bartylla, age 85, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 in Superior, WI. He was born February 21, 1933 in Superior, WI, the son of Norbert and Veronica (Dudek) Bartylla.
Norman served his country in the United States Army from 1953-1955. He was stationed in Korea where he operated locomotives for the army and was very...
Deborah Sue Paine
February 24, 2018
Deborah Sue Paine, age 57, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Wasilla, AK while visiting her daughter and her family. A Celebration of Life will begin at 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Vintage Italian Pizza, 1201 Tower Avenue, Superior. The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence...
Loretta Mae Rose
February 21, 2018
Loretta Mae Rose, 84, lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, April 28, 1933, the daughter of Cornelia Grube.
Loretta enjoyed her years as a homemaker. She was an avid gardener and loved animals.
She is survived by her children,...
Craig D. Sundholm
February 15, 2018
Craig D. Sundholm, 58, longtime Lakeside and South Range, WI resident, died Thursday, February 15, 2018 at his home.
Per Craig’s wishes no public services will be held.
The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5 th Street, Superior is assisting the family with arrangements.
Steven E. Brown
February 14, 2018
Steven E. Brown, 65, Superior resident, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at his home.
Per Steven’s wishes, no public services will be held.
The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5 th Street, Superior is assisting the family with arrangements.
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