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Floyd A. Buchin

Floyd A. Buchin

November 7, 2015

Floyd Allen Buchin, 48, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Superior, WI. He was born on September 14, 1967 in Phoenixville, PA to James Buchin and Maureen (Coon) Pederson. He served his country in the National Guard. Floyd married Leslie Larson on August 7, 2010 and they celebrated five years of marriage. Floyd worked...

Alistair Jay Conley

Alistair Jay Conley

October 31, 2015

Alistair Jay, "A.J." Conley, Town of Oakland, beloved five year old son of Jay and Allison Conley, was born into eternal life with Our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 31, 2015.  Although he passed away quite unexpectedly, he died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family.

A.J. was born in Duluth, MN on January 8,...

Gregory L. Baurenfeind

Gregory L. Baurenfeind

October 31, 2015

Gregory L. Baurenfeind, 65, Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2015. He was born on December 9, 1949 in Superior to Louis and Mary T. (Stupak) Baurenfeind. He attended Superior Senior High School. He was employed with Superior Housing Authority but most recently had been employed at Solid Rock Mission as a house manager for the homeless....

Bernice "Bonnie" Anderson

Bernice "Bonnie" Anderson

October 25, 2015

Berniece “Bonnie” Anderson, 98, Superior passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Essential Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

She was born on January 28, 1917 in Redwood Falls, MN to Bert and Alda Kleaver and has been a Superior resident since 1948.

Bonnie graduated from Redwood Falls High School and earned...

Brian E. Bridge

Brian E. Bridge

October 23, 2015

Brian E. Bridge, 42, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015, unexpectedly in his home. He was born on April 9, 1973 in Duluth, MN to Edward Bridge and Susan Karra. Brian was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. He enjoyed spending time with family and listening to all genres of music. He loved biking,...

Van Jeffery "Chipper" Korhonen

Van Jeffery "Chipper" Korhonen

October 17, 2015

Van Jeffery “Chipper” Korhonen 57, longtime Oakland, WI area resident, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 unexpectedly in his home.

He was born on May 19, 1958 in Superior to Sulo and Betty (Serre) Korhonen, of Wentworth, youngest of their seven children.

Chipper graduated from Northwestern High School...

Barbara A. Mariani

Barbara A. Mariani

October 17, 2015

Barbara A. Mariani, 52, Superior resident, died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born on April 10, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Pasquale and Rosemary (Schmidt) Barone. Barbara was a customer service supervisor for Customer Link for several years. She married Ron Mariani on August 30, 1997 in Des Plaines, IL and...

Donald "Don" Edward Eliason

Donald "Don" Edward Eliason

October 9, 2015

Donald “Don” Edward Eliason, 86, longtime Superior area resident, died Friday, October 09, 2015 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI.

He was born in Ironwood, Michigan on December 8, 1928 the son of Linder and Margaret (Peterson) Eliasson.

Donald graduated from high school and went...

Linda J. Oberstar

Linda J. Oberstar

October 4, 2015

Linda J. Oberstar, 69, formerly of Superior and Barnes, WI, currently of Verona, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Verona.

She was born on April 8, 1946 in Superior to Elmer and Mabel (Larson) Hoff.

She graduated from Central High School in 1964 and went on...

Frances "Caroline" Martineau

Frances "Caroline" Martineau

October 4, 2015

Frances “Caroline” Martineau, 65, life-long resident of Superior, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at St. Mary’s Essentia Health Hospice Unit, Duluth, MN.

She was born on July 28, 1950 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Francis and Eva (Nelson) Martineau.

Caroline devoted her life to her family and Christ. She was a life-long member of...

Harvey Duane Erickson

Harvey Duane Erickson

October 1, 2015

Harvey Duane Erickson, 64, longtime Superior and Duluth area resident, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at home following a lengthy battle with COPD.

He was born on February 18, 1951 in Superior, the son of Harvey C and Ada Belle (Hanson) Erickson.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School,...

Richard "Rick" A. Brill

Richard "Rick" A. Brill

September 27, 2015

Richard A. “Rick” Brill, 44, Superior resident, died Sunday, September 27, 2015 from injuries he sustained from an accident in Hermantown, MN. He was born on October 7, 1970 in Superior, WI to Roger and Jann (Hofberger) Brill. He graduated high school and from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with Business and English Degrees. Rick was completing his Masters Degree...

Ida Mae Korhonen

Ida Mae Korhonen

September 22, 2015

Ida Mae Korhonen, 77, lifelong Brule, WI area resident, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at her niece’s home in Brookfield, WI. She was born in Brule on August 7, 1938 to Edward E. and Martha E. (Leaf) Gruebele. She graduated from Northwestern High School. Ida married the love of her life, Raymond Korhonen, on October 18, 1958...

Richard L. Coda

Richard L. Coda

September 21, 2015

Richard L. “Dick” Coda, 72, longtime Maple resident, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015, surrounded by his loving family at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, Minnesota. He was born on November 11, 1942 in Superior to Lawrence F. and Amelia (Novozinski) Coda. Dick graduated from the former East High School and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology...

Most Reverend Raphael M. Fliss

Most Reverend Raphael M. Fliss

September 21, 2015

BISHOP RAPHAEL MICHAEL GABRIEL FLISS

BISHOP EMERITUS RAPHAEL MICHAEL GABRIEL FLISS, 84 years of age, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital Inpatient Unit, Duluth, MN.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2015, at the Cathedral of...

Frances A Searle

Frances A Searle

September 17, 2015

Frances A. Searle, 84, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on December 3, 1930 in Superior to Charles and Anna (Wasalowski) Miskonis.

She attended the former East High School.

On April 16,...

Robert J. Moyer

Robert J. Moyer

September 15, 2015

Robert J. Moyer, 55, Minneapolis, MN resident, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 unexpectedly in Minneapolis, MN. He was born on August 19, 1960 in Superior, WI to Jay and Ruth (Roberts) Moyer. Robert served his country in the United States Army. Robert is survived by two sisters, Laura (Joe) Cuhel, Superior, WI and Kathryn Moyer, Thunder Bay, CAN; three...

Leo W. Johnson

Leo W. Johnson

September 14, 2015

Leo Johnson, 89, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 31, 1926 in Superior to Leo W. and Dorothy (Peterson) Johnson. Leo served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He...

Dorothy Joyce Erickson

Dorothy Joyce Erickson

September 11, 2015

Dorothy Joyce Erickson, 87, Poplar, WI, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Brentwood Memory Care in Rice Lake, WI. She was born on May 1, 1928 in Superior to Carl and Dora (Bryce) Bong. Joyce was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Church choir. She was also a member of...

Helen L Jacobson

Helen L Jacobson

September 11, 2015

Helen L. Jacobson, 98 of Superior, Wisconsin died September 11, 2015 at the LifeCare Center of Elkhorn in Omaha, NE.

She was born in Wentworth, WI on July 28, 1917 to John and Mary Soderlund.  She attended schools in Wentworth and South Range, WI.  She graduated from Superior Central in 1935 and State Teachers College in 1937. ...

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