Betty Ann Strum
January 27, 2018
Betty Ann Strum, 78, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 27, 2018. She was born August 6, 1939 in Superior, the daughter of Edward and Betty (Johnson) Thomson.
She graduated from the Superior Central High School, class of 1957, and went on to graduate from the Superior State Teachers College....
James "Jim" E. Jackson
January 26, 2018
James “Jim” E. Jackson, 87, longtime Superior resident, died Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. He was born on February 24, 1930 in Superior, WI to Ed and Pauline (Schmidt) Jackson.
Jim worked in the maintenance department at Murphy Oil for thirty-five years retiring in 1992. He married Constance “Connie” Spear...
Joseph Kenneth Shelafoe
January 25, 2018
Joseph Kenneth Shelafoe, 71, of Superior, passed away Thursday, Jan 25, 2018 after a long brave battle with cancer in the comfort of his own home. He was born in Odanah, Wisconsin on Feb, 12, 1946, Son of Frank and Catherine (Halfaday) Shelafoe.
He served honorably in the United States Army.
Joe would like to...
Ruth M. Baillie
January 25, 2018
Ruth M. Baillie, 89, of Brule, WI, died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on August 2, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to Paul and Marie (Hansen) Gehling.
Ruth worked together with her husband, at Baillie Oil Company and was the bookkeeper for many years. She worked at Security State Bank...
Ellen Mary Anderson
January 24, 2018
Ellen Mary Anderson passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth at age 102. She lived in Superior for 99 of her nearly 103 years. She was a very good student, so she became a teacher. She taught in one room school houses in Douglas County, WI. She then became a wife, a mother,...
Ronald "Ron" P. Gronski
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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...
