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.
Peter Q. Longrie
February 11, 2018
Peter Q. Longrie, 62, a Superior resident, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was born on February 11, 1956 in Superior to Quentin and Alice (McDonnell) Longrie.
He attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School and graduated from Superior Senior High School. For many years he worked in the construction industry in Houston, TX. He returned to...
James Roland Murray
February 9, 2018
James Roland Murray, 81, lifelong area resident, died Friday, February 9, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, WI, September 23, 1936, the son of Roland T. and Dorothy M. (Harper) Murray.
James married the love of his life, Judy (Erickson) Hansen, December 11, 1981, and they celebrated thirty-six...
Gail R. Peterson
February 8, 2018
Gail R. Peterson, 60, of Fort Worth, TX and former WI area resident, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 in her home. She was born on October 8, 1957 in Duluth, MN to Verlyn and Bernadine (Reynolds) Peterson.
Gail is survived by her father, Verlyn Peterson; one brother, Gary (Mary) Peterson, Poplar, WI; one niece, Melissa (Cassidy) Javner;...
Lynnette K. Johnson
February 7, 2018
Lynnette K. Johnson, 70, formerly of Superior, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in Largo, Florida surrounded by her family. She was born in Superior on June 1, 1947, the daughter of Bert and Ruth (Boswell) Chapman.
Lynnette graduated from Central High School in 1965 in Superior, WI. After high school, she attended Nursing School...
Alfred "Al" Lavalley
February 7, 2018
Alfred “Al” LaValley, 95, lifelong resident, formerly of East End, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at New Perspective in Superior. He was born on October 17, 1922 in Superior, WI to Renee and Helen (Stansky) LaValley.
He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Al worked as a truck driver for Sweeney...
Jeffrey "Jeff" S. Ford
January 30, 2018
Jeffrey “Jeff” S. Ford, 54, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on January 21, 1964 in Superior, WI to John and Pauline (Dzelak) Ford.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1982. He served in the Army...
Jean Herbert
January 29, 2018
Jean Herbert, 77, longtime East End Superior resident, died Monday, January 29, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN unexpectedly surrounded by family. She was born on December 23, 1940 in Superior, WI to Russell and Mae (Easty) Levine.
Jean married Merlin Herbert on March 4, 1967 and they celebrated fifty years of marriage. Jean loved...
Charles "Fred" Roberts
January 27, 2018
Charles “Fred” Roberts died Saturday, January 27, 2018 in his home in Superior. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 29, 1970, the eldest son of Jesse Roberts and Sue Johnson.
Fred attended Superior Senior High School and after graduation traveled around the U.S., living and working for longer periods in Nevada, Georgia and Florida. He...
Arthur Peterson
January 27, 2018
Arthur Peterson, 88, lifelong resident of Superior, died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. Arthur was born in Superior, September 2, 1929, the son of Arthur and Clairice (Hanson) Peterson.
He served his country honorably in the US Army, both in Ft. Leonard Wood and Ft. Eustis, VA, where his love...
