Obituaries

May 11, 2015

Daniel W. Sullivan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 11, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth MN. Dan was born July 2, 1953 in Superior to William C. and Agnes (LaVoy) Sullivan. He graduated from Solon Springs High School in 1971. Dan proudly served his country in the United States Navy before a medical issue forced him to retire...

May 9, 2015

David M. Mohr, 79, Superior, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice Care Unit in Duluth, MN, surrounded by a roomful of loved ones.

He was born on September 7, 1935 to Floyd “Bud” and Stenette (Flemmen) Mohr.

Dave served in the Minnesota Air...

May 7, 2015

Judith A. Remington, 73, Superior, passed away on Thursday, May 07, 2015 at the Lighthouse of Superior, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 26, 1941 in Superior to Orval and Betty (Johnson) Anderson.

Judy was employed as a banking clerk and secretary at the Moose Lodge...

May 1, 2015

Frank D. Neuman, 87, a lifelong Superior resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 01, 2015 in his residence. He was born on May 22, 1927 in Superior to Frank and Eleanor (Bergstrom) Neuman. Frank graduated from the former Central High School in 1945. He served his country in the United States Navy. Frank attended the former Superior State...

Apr 24, 2015

David L. Larson, 71, longtime Brule area resident, died Friday, April 24, 2015 in his residence.

He was born in Superior, WI, on June 18, 1943 the son of Walter and Elizabeth (Clark) Larson.

Dave served his Country for six years in the Army National Guard.

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Apr 24, 2015

Willie Mae Anderson, 65, former longtime resident of Chicago, currently of Superior, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 1, 1950 in Shelby, Mississippi to Fred and Minnie Ruth (Williams) Landrum.

She graduated from high school in...

Apr 22, 2015

William P. “Bill” Shay II, 72, Superior resident, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice in Duluth. He was born on July 29, 1942 in Duluth, MN to William P. and Constance (Kreidler) Shay. Bill was a professional painter by trade and belonged to the Iron Painters Union Local 109. He was a member of The...

Apr 20, 2015

William M. “Billy Whiteshoes” Johnsen, 62, longtime Superior resident, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

He was born on December 9, 1952 in Superior to Bernard and Marilyn (Anderson) Johnsen.

He was employed as an operating engineer at Grandma’s...

Apr 12, 2015

Floyd G. “Bing” Anderson, 91, longtime Port Wing resident, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at the Christian Community Home in Osceola, WI, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 20, 1923 in Ellison Bay, WI to Oscar and Anna (Carlson) Anderson.

Bing married Viola Kolin...

Apr 10, 2015

Angela Kay “Angie” Zeug, 90, longtime Superior resident, died Friday, April 10, 2015 at Villa-Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She was born at home in the Clark county village of Willard, on March 15, 1925, the daughter of John and Mary (Karnicar) Snedic.

Angie considered herself fortunate to not only graduate...

Apr 8, 2015

Peter “Joe” O’Brien, 52, longtime Superior resident, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 unexpectedly in his home.He was born on June 17, 1963 in Hammond, IN to James and Evelyn (Liska) O’Brien. Joe was a manager for the Tower Spur Station for ten years.He enjoyed woodworking and was a published cartoonist. Joe was very caring and helpful to others. Joe...

Apr 5, 2015

Richard L. “Dick” Jacobson, 81, lifetime Superior resident, entered eternal life on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital with family and friends by his side. For two and half years he fought a valiant fight against advanced stage lung cancer. Richard was born on June 23, 1933 to Lloyd and Ethel (Mangseth) Jacobson. He graduated from Superior...

Apr 4, 2015

Louise E. Hoven, 84, lifelong Superior resident, died Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 23, 1930 in Superior, WI to Delbert G. Countryman and Hazel O. (Larson) Dykins. Louise graduated from the former Central High School in 1948. Louise was employed as a secretary for forty years. She worked...

Apr 4, 2015

Robert F. Urbaniak, 88, lifelong East End Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospice Unit in Duluth, MN.

He was born in Superior on December 19, 1926 to Frank and Victoria (Horyza) Urbaniak.

Bob served his country in the United States...

Mar 29, 2015

Donald Seidlitz, 78, longtime Superior area resident, passed away peacefully with his stepdaughter, Kimberly, and niece, Rebecca, by his side on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.

He was born at home on December 24, 1936 in Cornell, WI, the son of Edward and Lorraine (Waggoner) Seidlitz. Don graduated...

Mar 28, 2015

Donald Berube, 94, Longtime Maple and Brule area resident, died Saturday, March 28, 2015 at St Luke’s Hospital, Hospice Unit, Duluth, MN

He was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on December 20, 1920 the son of Frank and Florence (Russell) Berube.

Donald graduated from Iron River High School and attended...

Mar 27, 2015

Dorothy Wheaton, 87, Superior, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 30, 1927 in Superior to Albert and Mary (Rohrer) Ellison and was a lifelong Superior resident.

She was a former member of the Eastern Star. She was an avid...

Mar 25, 2015

Dorothy J. (O’Kash) Gamsa passed from this life on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. She was born February 10, 1917 in Duluth, MN to parents Nikolas and Pearl O’Kash. She performed as a solo singer in nightclubs across the country, from 1937 through the 1950s, under the stage name of Dorothy Blaine. Dorothy’s family moved to Superior in 1924 when...

Mar 22, 2015

William “Bill” John Farmakes, 79, Superior, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 28, 1935 in Superior to John and Urania (Agorastos) Farmakes. He attended the Superior public schools and graduated from the former Central High School...

Mar 22, 2015

Donna Keppers, 53, South Range, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born on May 31, 1961 in Superior to Ronald and Eileen (Allen) Wohlwend and was a lifelong area resident. Donna graduated from Superior Senior High School. She...