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Harvey C. Anderson

Harvey C. Anderson

Aug 19, 2015

Harvey C. Anderson, age 80, longtime Superior resident, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Golden Living Center of Superior with his family by his side. He was born on September 24, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Clyde and Florence (Fitzwater) Anderson. Harvey graduated from Iron River High School in 1952 and enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Cameron "String" Fraley

Cameron "String" Fraley

Aug 16, 2015

Cameron (“String”) Fraley, South Range, Wisconsin, resident, died in an accident on Sunday, August 16, 2015. He was born on March 30, 1956 in West Liberty, Kentucky to Clayton and Wilma (Kelly) Fraley.

He graduated from the Rowan County High School in Morehead, Kentucky.

The majority of Cameron’s career...

Lillian E. Saari

Lillian E. Saari

Aug 14, 2015

Lillian E. Saari, 84, longtime Maple area resident, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Range, Wisconsin. She was born in Cloverland, Wisconsin on April 14, 1931 the daughter of Wilfred and Edla Alholm.

Lillian attended the former Central High School graduating in 1947. She was employed...

Thomas H. "Tom" Sanders

Thomas H. "Tom" Sanders

Aug 10, 2015

Thomas H. “Tom” Sanders, 77, Foxboro, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, August 10, 2015 after a long battle with a respiratory illness. Tom was born on September 23, 1937 in Superior to Fritz and Mable (Thorsell) Sanders. He served his country in the United States Army. Tom married Patricia Mattson on May 21, 1975 in Norfolk,...

Patricia "Pat" Leinweber

Patricia "Pat" Leinweber

Aug 10, 2015

Patricia “Pat” Leinweber, 85, Superior, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Golden Living of Superior. She was born on March 3, 1930 in Swinton, England to Alfred and Kathleen (Early) Ray. She married Chester Leinweber on January 25, 1952 in Cambridge, England and celebrated 63 of marriage. Together they owned and operated the Forrest Inn in...

Barbara A. Dewolfe

Barbara A. Dewolfe

Aug 8, 2015

Barbara A. DeWolfe, 75, of Superior, WI, died Saturday August 8, 2015 after succumbing to systemic cancer following a brave and honorable fight. She was compassionately cared for by her family, and by the kind staff of both Golden Living Center and Essentia Hospice Team. She was born in Cody, WY, on May 17, 1940 to William and Louise...

Jerome Richard Tabelle

Jerome Richard Tabelle

Aug 7, 2015

Jerome Richard TaBelle 80, longtime Superior area resident, died Friday, August 7, 2015 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 9, 1934 in Finlayson, Minnesota the son of Richard and Gladys (Jensen) TaBelle. Jerry graduated from South Shore High School in 1952 and worked for Darwin...

Edward Walman

Edward Walman

Aug 6, 2015

Edward Walman, 78, of Maple, Wisconsin, died Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Essentia

Health, St Mary’s, Medical Center, Duluth, MN.

Edward was a farmer in the Maple area for most of his life. He was also employed by the O and M grain elevator for over thirty-five years.

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Melvin H. Hill, Jr.

Melvin H. Hill, Jr.

Aug 4, 2015

Melvin H. Hill, Jr., 55, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Bayshore Health Center in Duluth. He was born on November 21, 1959 in Duluth to Melvin H. Hill, Sr and Beverly Hudson. Mel served 16 years in the Army with the 82nd Airborne Division and served five combat tours. He is survived by three children, Melissa...

Kenneth Olson

Kenneth Olson

Aug 2, 2015

Kenneth Olson, 62, Poplar resident, died Sunday, August 2, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on July 6, 1953 in Bemidji, MN to Willis and Mildred (Neft) Olson. Kenneth served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy. He was an over the road independent truck driver for many years. He married Cindyella...

Tanya Marie Hackensmith (Homich)

Tanya Marie Hackensmith (Homich)

Aug 1, 2015

Tanya Marie Hackensmith (Homich), 36, Superior resident, passed away early on Saturday, August 1, 2015. She was born on April 18, 1979 in Duluth, MN to Donald and Bobbi Hackensmith. She graduated in 1997 from Superior Senior High School. Tanya will be missed dearly by everyone who knew her. She will always be remembered by her bright beautiful smile,...

Bonni S. (Mcneil) Snydle

Bonni S. (Mcneil) Snydle

Aug 1, 2015

Bonni S. (McNeil) Snydle, Superior, born December 23, 1957 was called home on Saturday, August 1, 2015. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Gary; daughters, Kinnzie Taylor, Rachel Taylor; son, Scott (Misty) Snydle; mother, Mary Lu Folkestad; sisters, Cindy (Marlin) Kline, Sherry (Gary) Brown, Jacqui Bergson; brother, Jim (Linda) Murphy; grandchildren and many nieces and...

Marion Olson

Marion Olson

Jul 29, 2015

Marion Lundberg Olson died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in Hospice at St Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born at the family farm in Poplar, Wisconsin, nearly 104 years ago, and where she resided most of her life. She was one of ten children. At 16 she graduated from East...

Charles "Bill" William Rehnstrand

Charles "Bill" William Rehnstrand

Jul 21, 2015

Charles (Bill) William Rehnstrand, 98, of Gordon, WI, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Superior, WI. He was born October 1, 1916 in Superior to Charles and Esther Rehnstrand. In 1942, he married Katherine (Polglase) and they shared 63 happy years together. Bill was a World War II veteran who worked...

John C. Norks

John C. Norks

Jul 19, 2015

John C. Norks, 91, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 19, 1924 in Melrose Park, IL to William J. and Minnie L. (Thiel) Norks. John joined the United States Navy at the age of 17. John was enroute to Pearl Harbor during bombing and arrived...

Phyllis Ellis

Phyllis Ellis

Jul 12, 2015

Phyllis Ellis, 83, Superior resident, died Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born on September 1, 1931 in Redwood Falls, MN to Benjamin and Eva (Loban) Pelz. She received her Master Degree in Education from University of Wisconsin-Superior. Phyllis was an elementary school teacher for the Superior School District for...

Adam D. Long

Adam D. Long

Jul 8, 2015

Adam D. Long, 50, Superior, passed away on Wednesday, July 8,2015 at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 31, 1964 in Seattle, WA.

He graduated from Superior High School in 1982. He went on to serve his country...

Bette Pearson

Bette Pearson

Jul 4, 2015

With family at her side, Bette Pearson, 87, of Poplar, WI died on Saturday, July 4, 2015 and entered her heavenly home she so deeply believed in with Jesus as her companion. Bette was born in Cloverland, WI on January 17, 1928. As a child, she loved taking care of animals, working on the family farm with her dad,...

Barbara F. Pioro

Barbara F. Pioro

Jul 4, 2015

Barbara F. Pioro, 64, longtime Superior area resident, died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Superior.  She was born on August 8, 1950 in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Kathleen (Artcliff) Pioro. Barbara graduated Cathedral High School in 1969. Barbara was employed by the Superior Evening Telegram and Lake Superior Laundry. She loved to read...

Dr. Walter William Pawlikowski

Dr. Walter William Pawlikowski

Jul 4, 2015

Dr. Walter William Pawlikowski Jr.

Walter William Pawlikowski Jr., 76 died peacefully on July 4 2015 surrounded by his loving family members after a long illness.

He was born on December 10, 1938.

Walter grew up in Superior graduating from Cathedral High School in 1957....

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