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Mark R. Wendorf

Mark R. Wendorf

Dec 13, 2024

Mark (“Randy”) Wendorf, 71, resident of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, in his home. He was born in Washington, D.C. on December 2, 1953, the son of Edgar and Grace (Beegle) Wendorf. Randy grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior Senior High School. Shortly thereafter he began his career as a sailor on...

Victoria L. Hendricks

Victoria L. Hendricks

Dec 10, 2024

Victoria Lynn Hendricks, 71, Ashland, WI, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on December 5, 1953, the daughter of Herbert Jr. and Helen (Sopina) Hendricks. She graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1972 where she played the French horn in the band. She earned her associate’s degree...

Robert W. Soderberg

Robert W. Soderberg

Dec 10, 2024

Robert W. "Bob" Soderberg, 42, resident of Superior, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth on March 29, 1982, the son of William R. Soderberg and Patricia A. (Du Waldt) Bruneau. Bob spent most of his childhood growing up near Port Wing, WI. With help...

Joseph E. Davidowski

Joseph E. Davidowski

Dec 9, 2024

Joseph "Joe" E. Davidowski, 84, Brule, WI resident, died on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI. He was born on January 16, 1940, in Superior to Joseph and Veronica (Rukowski) Davidowski.

Joe graduated from the former East High School in Superior, WI, class of 1958. He served his country honorably in the...

Kelli A. Jones

Kelli A. Jones

Dec 7, 2024

Kelli A. Jones, 44, resident of Poplar, WI, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN, surrounded by her family. She entered this world on May 18th, 1980, the same day Mount St. Helens, in Skamania County, Washington erupted, and from that day on, Kelli lived...

Anita R. Williams

Anita R. Williams

Dec 5, 2024

Anita Rae Williams, 82, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on December 5, 2024, surrounded by her family, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on October 3, 1942, the daughter of Harry and Sally (Anderson) Longberg. After Anita graduated high school, she attended college and earn an associate’s degree in accounting. From...

Gertrude E. Bozzo

Gertrude E. Bozzo

Dec 3, 2024

Gertrude E. Bozzo, 96, longtime Superior resident died peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Villa Marina Nursing Home in Superior. She was born in Port Arthur Ontario, Canada, February 27, 1928, the daughter of Andrew Maki and Eevi Koskela. She was united in marriage to Patrick Bozzo on September 29, 1945, and they celebrated fifty wonderful years of...

Louise M. Kubarek

Louise M. Kubarek

Dec 3, 2024

Louise Marie Kubarek, 97, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Villa Marina Nursing Home in Superior. She was born on February 4, 1927, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (DeKoninck) Smith. She was united in marriage to Stanley Kubarek on October 12, 1946. They spent 34 years together before his passing on July...

Joan A. Medlin

Joan A. Medlin

Dec 2, 2024

Joan A. Medlin, 78, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born on June 9, 1946, the daughter of Oswald and Alice (Knuuttila) Burkhart. A Celebration of Joan's Life will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Lenroot-Maetzold...

Debra Lee Koralia

Debra Lee Koralia

Dec 1, 2024

Debra Lee Koralia, 67, long time Superior resident, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Aspen Health and Rehab in South Range, WI. She was born in Duluth, MN on October 27, 1957, the daughter of John and Mary (Messina) Koralia.

Debra graduated from Denfeld High School, class of ’76. She spent many years as a caregiver at...

Danny W. Gipson

Danny W. Gipson

Nov 28, 2024

Danny Wayne Gipson, 75, resident of Poplar, WI, died on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. Danny was born on February 10, 1949, to Johnnie Grant and Harlene (Paige) Gipson in Vandalia, Missouri. He was raised by his stepmom, Adele. Danny grew up with four sisters Joleen, Linda, Diane and Sharon. He married...

Richard M. Caffrey

Richard M. Caffrey

Nov 26, 2024

Richard Michael Caffrey, 61, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at home in Solon Springs, WI. He was born in Misawa, Japan, on June 3, 1963, the son of Dick and Dianne (Olson) Caffrey.

He was a graduate of Superior Senior High, Class of 1981. On August 7, 2009, Richard and Kim Fuller were united in marriage and...

Patricia Mae Petersen

Patricia Mae Petersen

Nov 26, 2024

Patricia Mae Petersen, 90, lifelong Superior resident, died Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at home with family by her side. She was born in Superior June 11, 1934, the daughter of John and Marguerite (Patterson) VanWagenen. She graduated from the former East High School in Superior and was a longtime member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church. Pat...

Timothy J. Fitzgerald

Timothy J. Fitzgerald

Nov 25, 2024

Timothy J. Fitzgerald, resident of Brule, WI, died Monday, November 25, 2024, in his home. He was born in Superior, WI on June 23, 1944, the son of Gerald and Jane (Lindberg) Fitzgerald. Tim served his county honorably in the United States Army National Guard for many years. Tim grew up in the Central Park neighborhood, and like everyone...

Dennis G. Detarr

Dennis G. Detarr

Nov 24, 2024

Dennis G. DeTarr, 81, resident of Superior, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in his home. He was born in Orange County, CA on May 16, 1943, the son of Gayle and Rhea (Haeflei) DeTarr. Dennis grew up in California and graduated high school there. After moving to the area, he worked as a salesman for Jake’s Tire...

Doris M. Spencer

Doris M. Spencer

Nov 21, 2024

Doris M. Spencer, 100, of Superior, died November 21, 2024 at Dove Healthcare in Superior. She was born April 25, 1924 in Superior, WI to Oscar and Gerda Peterson.

She retired after 25 years from the University of Wisconsin-Superior, where she worked in the Jim Dan Hill Library. She enjoyed ballroom dancing and playing Scrabble with her...

Leeland C. Kiggins

Leeland C. Kiggins

Nov 16, 2024

Leeland Charles "Lee" Kiggins, 82, lifelong area resident, passed quietly at home on Saturday, November 16, 2024, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Gordon, WI on January 8, 1942, the son of Charles and Beatrice (Chase) Kiggins.

A man whose life began in a humble tar-paper shack in Gordon, Wisconsin, Lee...

Timothy Scott Braman

Timothy Scott Braman

Nov 16, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Scott Braman, 72, of Superior, WI and Green Valley, AZ, lost his 12-year battle from complications caused by cancer treatments received in 2012. He passed away on November 16, 2024, in Green Valley with his loving family and devoted friends at his side. Tim was born on May 2, 1952, to William Stuart Braman and Eileen Helen...

Karen A. Johnson

Karen A. Johnson

Nov 15, 2024

Karen Ann Johnson, 82, longtime resident of the Town of Lakeside, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 28, 1942, the daughter of Jarl and Sadie (Saalasti) Olson. She was united in marriage to Wesley C. Johnson on January 27,...

Delores E. Mackie

Delores E. Mackie

Nov 9, 2024

Delores Eleanor Mackie, 89, longtime area resident, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Twin Ports Health in Superior. She was born in Oulu, WI on December 27, 1934, the daughter of Jacob and Ethel (Maki) Lehto.

Growing up in Oulu, Delores graduated from South Shore High School in the...

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