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Bradley Harrison Hill

Bradley Harrison Hill

February 26, 2017

Bradley Harrison Hill, 56, resident of Superior, WI, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 26, 2017. He was born August 12, 1960 in Superior, WI the son of Bennett H. Hill and Gail J. Abrahamson.

He worked at FeraDyne Outdoors and Field Logic Signs & Designs in Superior.

Brad served his country in the United States Army....

Thomas "Tom" M. Wiss

Thomas "Tom" M. Wiss

February 17, 2017

Thomas “Tom” Michael Wiss, 74, Gordon, WI, previous longtime resident of North Branch, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born on July 23, 1942, the son of Edward and Thelma (Shellum) Wiss. Thomas served his country in the United States Army and was a longstanding member of the North Branch American Legion. Thomas was...

Orlin D. Bellanger

Orlin D. Bellanger

February 16, 2017

Orlin D. Bellanger, 100, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior on September 4, 1916, the daughter of George and Rose Bellanger. Orlin graduated from Cathedral High School and attended one year of college. She was employed as a bookkeeper by Brandser’s Clothing...

Elna Linnea Lund

Elna Linnea Lund

February 13, 2017

Elna Linnea Lund, 104, lifelong area resident, died Monday, February 13, 2017 peacefully in Stardusk House Assisted Living, Superior, WI. She was born June 25, 1912 in Bayfield, WI the daughter of Fred Ernest and Anna Mathilda (Erickson) Lund. Elna worked as a secretary at Crawford and Cirilli and the University of Wisconsin Superior for many years. She was...

William "Bill" Pethers

William "Bill" Pethers

February 13, 2017

William “Bill” Pethers, 54, longtime resident of the Township of Superior, WI died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 13, 2017.

He was born July 17, 1962 in Superior, the son of Helen Caffrey.

Bill married Lois Bruner on October 11, 1985 and they celebrated 31 years of marriage before his...

Leroy "Lee" Seemuth

Leroy "Lee" Seemuth

February 11, 2017

Leroy “Lee” Seemuth, 77, longtime Superior resident, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born on August 16, 1939 in Ashland, WI to Arnold and Irma (Smith) Seemuth. He served his country in the United States Navy. Lee was the owner/operator of East West Reality in Superior’s East End from 1973 to the 1980s. He then...

Phyllis M. Erbe

Phyllis M. Erbe

February 10, 2017

Phyllis M. Erbe, 79, of Pekin, IL, formerly of Superior, WI, went home to heaven at 10:18 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Peoria, IL, and into the loving arms of her husband, Aubrey G. Erbe who passed away on April 10, 1978. She was born on January 21, 1938 in Superior,...

Irene C. Trettin

Irene C. Trettin

February 9, 2017

I rene C. Trettin, 96, longtime area resident, died on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on August 15, 1920 in Hayward, WI, the daughter of Allison and Ida (Erickson) Drake. She is survived by her sons, Bill (Joni) Trettin, Superior, WI and Fred (Jackie) Trettin, Foxboro, WI;...

Frank Wesley Ray

Frank Wesley Ray

February 7, 2017

Frank Wesley Ray, 74, Oulu, WI, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation in Duluth, MN. He was born on May 15, 1942 in Waukegan, IL to Chester and Joan (Enlow) Ray.

He was employed with Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. and was a Rural Postal and Newspaper Carrier. He also worked as...

Reino A. Kangas

Reino A. Kangas

February 6, 2017

Reino A. Kangas, 96, South Range, WI resident, died on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Middle River Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 31, 1920 in Iron River, WI to Jacob and Hilma Kangas. Reino served his country in the United States Army Air Corps. He married Martha Peramaki on April 30, 1949 and they celebrated...

Anne M. Dumonsau

Anne M. Dumonsau

February 1, 2017

Anne M. Dumonsau, 96, Superior resident, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. She was born on July 11, 1920 in Hurley, WI to Stanley and Helen (Sieraski) Sturgul. Anne graduated from Cathedral High School in 1939. She married Richard A. Dumonsau on August 7, 1948 and they celebrated sixty years...

Sandi Lee Vabalaitis (Kaiser)

Sandi Lee Vabalaitis (Kaiser)

January 29, 2017

Sandi Lee Vabalaitis (Kaiser), 53, resident of Superior, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Sandi came into this world on May 16, 1963 the eighth child of Ronald and Arlene Kaiser, with the amazing chances the family grew to 13. Sandi chose to marry the man who she thought was going to, as...

Albert "Hubbo" G. Gotelaere

Albert "Hubbo" G. Gotelaere

January 29, 2017

Albert “Hubbo” George Gotelaere, 101, a lifelong resident of Superior, died on Sunday, January 29, 2017 just twenty-four days short of his 102nd birthday. Born February 22, 1915 to John and Philomena (DuPont) Gotelaere, he was one of nine children. Albert graduated from East High School in Superior in 1934. He married Margaret McDonald on November 30, 1938 and...

Kerry E. Drew

Kerry E. Drew

January 28, 2017

Kerry E. Drew, 84, of Maple, WI passed away on January 28, 2017 after a difficult illness. She is survived by her children, Gaye (Bob) Erkel, Thomas (Renee) Schmidt, Christopher Schmidt, all of Maple, WI and Bonnie Rae Jaminski of Circle Pines, MN as well as four grandchildren, Christopher, Amanda, Jennifer and Victoria, and five great grandchildren, Christopher, Cameron,...

Terresina Lynnette Shepersky

Terresina Lynnette Shepersky

January 24, 2017

Terresina Lynnette Shepersky, 55, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in her home. She was born on September 20, 1961 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Darlene (Salo) Sloan. Terresina served her country in the United States Army. She married David Shepersky on December 9, 2001 and they celebrated fifteen years of marriage. Terresina loved spending time with her...

Connie (Gustafson) Doane

Connie (Gustafson) Doane

January 23, 2017

Connie (Gustafson) Doane, 66, died on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Clark County Rehab & Living Center in Owen, WI. She was born in Superior, WI on June 28, 1950, the daughter of Adrian and Mary (Sylvester) Gustafson. Connie graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1968. She was a member of Cathedral of Christ the King Catholic Church...

Patricia K Johnson

Patricia K Johnson

January 20, 2017

Patricia K. Johnson, 76, of Lake Nebagamon, WI, died Friday, January 20, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN.

She was born October 10, 1940 in Duluth, MN to Carl and Aina (Hanson) Johnson.

She grew up on the family farm in Lakeside, WI and graduated from the Northwestern High School class of 1958.

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Joseph Francis Robek

Joseph Francis Robek

January 19, 2017

Joseph Francis Robek, 91, longtime Superior resident died Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

He was born March 9, 1925 in Superior, WI to Stephen and Mary (Hervert) Robek.

Joe served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After...

Richard S. Gondik, Sr.

Richard S. Gondik, Sr.

January 18, 2017

Richard S. Gondik, Sr., 76, lifelong Superior resident, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in his home. He was born on August 4, 1940 in Superior, WI to Steven and Betty (Card) Gondik. Richard graduated from Superior East High School in 1958. He was employed as a taconite sampler for Lerch Brothers in Superior for over twenty years retiring...

Chester "Chet" E. Jenda

Chester "Chet" E. Jenda

January 16, 2017

Chester “Chet” E. Jenda, 87, longtime East End Superior resident, died on Monday, January 16, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 21, 1929 in Superior, WI to Adolph and Josephine (Sawicki) Jenda.

Chet served his country in the United States Army. He worked for the City of Superior as a...

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