Gordon Hill
Jul 1, 2015
Gordon E. “Gordy” Hill, 85, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He was born on March 11, 1930 to Carl Benjamin “Bennie” and Isabelle (Hanson) Hill.
Gordon was a veteran and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Gordy married Lois Palumbo...
Travis Lee Thompson
Jun 30, 2015
Travis Lee Thompson, 39, Superior, left his earthly life to enter heaven and the waiting arms of Jesus and his mother on Tuesday, June 30,2015 at Golden Living of Superior.
Travis was born on September 6, 1975 to Bonnie Lou (Gayken) and Thomas M. Thompson in Superior, WI. Travis’ life was cut short by Huntington’s disease. Travis...
Chester "Chet" Leinweber
Jun 24, 2015
Chester “Chet” Leinweber, 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2015 at the Golden Living of Superior surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 19, 1931 in Hersey, MI to William and Blanche (Wickett) Leinweber. He served his country in the United States Air Force from which he retired after 22 years of service. Chet...
Roderic I. "Rod" Thompson
Jun 21, 2015
Reverend Roderic I. “Rod” Thompson, 87, formerly of Superior passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor, MN. He was born on September 3, 1927 in Superior to Ingvald and Esther (Melster) Thompson. He graduated from the former Central High School. He went on to graduate from UWS with a History Degree and...
Daniel E. Pince
Jun 19, 2015
Daniel E. Pince, 60, Superior resident, died Friday, June 19, 2015 at his residence.He was born in Superior, WI on March 11, 1955 to Albert and Helen (Wick) Pince. Daniel was employed as a carpenter for Fraser Shipyards for thirty-three years retiring due to health problems in 2008. He married Joan Ernst Thompson on September 29, 2007 and they...
Delores Scharhag
Jun 19, 2015
Delores Scharhag, 89, Superior, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Villa-Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 29, 1926 in Superior to Andrew and Anna Herubin. Delores graduated from Superior State Teacher’s College in 1946. Her first teaching job was in Shell Lake, WI where she met and married Walter Scharhag in 1947 and...
Kasey Jones
Jun 16, 2015
Kasey Jones, 26, Manhattan, New York and formerly of Superior, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 from injuries sustained in an accident.
She was born on April 4, 1989 in Everett, WA.
She was a graduate of Superior High School in 2007 and went on to receive her Bachelors of Arts Degree from UWS where she...
Richard M. Jacobson
Jun 13, 2015
Richard M. Jacobson, 76, longtime Superior area resident, died Saturday. June 13, 2015, at Golden Living Center, Superior, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Superior, WI on April 3, 1939, the son of Harry C. and Clara (Lee) Jacobson.
Richard served his country in the United States...
Lorraine P. Kirschbaum
Jun 12, 2015
Lorraine P. Kirschbaum, 83, lifelong Superior area resident, died on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, unexpectedly following a lengthy illness. She was born on February 2, 1932 in Marquette, MI to Harvey and Pearl (Anderson) Bourdages. Before relocating to a lake home in Lake Nebagamon, she owned and operated the family farm...
Helen L. Olson
Jun 11, 2015
Helen L. Olson, 97, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at the Harmony House in Superior.
She was born in Superior on December 17, 1917.
Helen was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and R.S.V.P.
...
Marion Jean (Eibon) Dunphy
Jun 9, 2015
Marion Jean (Eibon) Dunphy, 86, Superior resident, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Encompass Assisted Living Center in Superior.
She was born on September 21, 1928 in Superior, WI to Joseph and Theresa (Irlbeck) Eibon. Marion graduated in 1947 from the former Cathedral High School in Superior. She was a secretary for the Edwards-Smet Real Estate and Mortgage...
George A Gronski
Jun 4, 2015
George A. Gronski, 73, Duluth, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Bayshore Care Center in Duluth, MN. He was a lifelong Superior resident prior to moving to Duluth in 2007. He was born on September 9, 1941 in Superior to Peter and Regina (Kulas) Gronski.
George graduated from the former Central...
Katherine Ann Bacon
May 26, 2015
Katherine Ann Bacon passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 unexpectedly at the age of 46 surrounded by her family and friends praying her into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Katherine was born on November 23, 1968 in Duluth, MN to Louis and Donna (Webb) Kienbaum. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1987 and...
Kenneth "Kenny" R. Thomson
May 24, 2015
Kenneth 'Kenny' Raymond Thomson, of Superior, WI, died in his home on May 24, 2015. He was 72 years old.
Kenny is survived by his mother, Laimi Funk of Orlando, FL; his wife Sandra Thomson; his two sons Kenneth Dodd (Julie) Thomson and their children Ellie & Jack Thomson of Fall Creek, WI...
Jean Foley Mcgillis
May 20, 2015
Jean Foley McGillis, 81, wife of Eugene “Gene” McGillis passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 20, 2015, with her loving family by her side at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Jean was born on November 26, 1933 in Superior, WI and was a longtime Superior resident before retiring to homes in Longboat Key, FL and Lake...
William "Bill" C. Ellison
May 20, 2015
William C. “Bill” Ellison, 65, Superior resident, died Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2015 with visitation at 10:00 AM and memorial service at 11:00 AM at Concordia Lutheran Church. The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Felix J. "Buck" Demars
May 15, 2015
Felix J. “Buck” DeMars, 83, longtime Superior area resident died Friday, May 15, 2015 at Essentia Health, St Mary’s Hospital, Hospice Unit, Duluth, MN surrounded by his family.
He was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on August 12, 1931, the son of Felix J. and Ruth (Richardson) DeMars.
He...
Jerry E. Tapani
May 14, 2015
Jerry E. Tapani, 67, longtime Oulu resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 14, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 22, 1947 to Emil and Ailie (Aho) Tapani in Superior, WI.
On October 14, 1967, Jerry married his best friend, Barbara...
Christie Jo Nelson
May 13, 2015
Christie Jo Nelson, 54, Superior passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN.
She was born on June 17, 1960 in San Diego, CA to Jerry and Nancy (Swanson) Nelson.
Christie was a 1978 graduate of Superior Senior High School.
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Elaine I. Howard
May 13, 2015
Elaine I. Howard, 77, Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on January 27, 1938 in Stone Lake, WI to William and Blanche (Stone) Corbine. Elaine graduated from Haskell Institute in Lawrence, KS and she received her Associates Degree in Nursing from the...
