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Kasey Jones

Kasey Jones

June 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

Richard M. Jacobson

June 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

Lorraine P. Kirschbaum

June 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

Helen L. Olson

June 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.

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Marion Jean (Eibon) Dunphy

Marion Jean (Eibon) Dunphy

June 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

George A Gronski

June 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Daniel W. Sullivan

Daniel W. Sullivan

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...

David M. Mohr

David M. Mohr

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...

Judith A. Remington

Judith A. Remington

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...

Frank D. Neuman

Frank D. Neuman

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...

David Lee Larson

David Lee Larson

April 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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Willie Mae Anderson

Willie Mae Anderson

April 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...

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