Memorials
Fly Forever Free Dear Friends, Till We Meet Again For Our Final Reunion In Heaven
This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of our classmates who have passed away. If you know of a classmate who has passed who is not listed here, you can add a new memorial with a photo by clicking the Create A Memorial button or, if you prefer, you can Contact us with the information and we'll add the memorial. You can also write a tribute to leave your comments about those already listed on the page.
Linda Adolphson (Adolphson)
1947-05-21 2015-09-09
Linda Kay Adolphson, 68, of Superior, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth.
She was born May 21, 1947, daughter of Herbert and Ivaloe (Thompson) Adolphson.
Linda graduated from Superior East High School in 1965.
Her work history included 28 years as a cook at Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Linda was an avid reader, loved doing word and search puzzles, and enjoyed dog sitting her sister, Nancy’s dogs.
Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Dave and Richard; little sister, Kristen; and brother-in-law, Gary Berggren.
Survivors include her sisters, Na...
Roberta Anderson
Roberta went to high school with us for some years, but didn't graduate with us. So she doesn't have a graduation photo under our Classmate Year Book Photos. She died in a fire, in Robert’s WI.
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Joanne Goldberg (Ansell)
1947-10-24 2022-09-07
Joanne K. Goldberg (Ansell) passed away after a brief illness on September 7, 2022, at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, CO, with her sons at her side.
Joanne was born in Superior, WI, on October 24, 1947, to David and Katherine Ansell. She graduated from East High School and then University of Wisconsin-Superior. She was married to Sheldon Goldberg, also from Superior, for 17 years, with whom she raised her sons Greg and Aaron.
During her life, she tried many jobs, including work as a receptionist, real estate agent, massage therapist and care giver to people who needed help. But her favorite “job” was being a friend, mother and, even better, a grandmother....
Mary Gotelaere (Archambeau)
1947-08-29 2021-01-11
Snookey was her life long nickname.
Published January 11, 2021 01:14 PM
Mary Ann “Snookie” Gotelaere, 73, of Barnes and formerly of Superior, died Monday, January 11, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth.
She was born August 29, 1947 in Superior, daughter of Jerry and Ruth (Sheasby) Archambeau.
On November 12, 1966 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Superior, Robert Gotelaere and Mary Ann Archambeau were united in marriage.
Snookie’s work history included both Prange Way and Younkers in Superior, and most recently Pamida in Hayward.
She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren,...
Devon Eccles
1947-06-04 2023-07-10
Obituary
Devon E. Eccles, age 76, of Brillion, passed away Monday morning, July 10, 2023 at his home.
Devon was born on June 4, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of the late Ermul “Tony” and Donna Yadon. He was a graduate of Superior East High School. Devon served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Wisconsin Indian Head Technical College with a degree in mechanical design and then later graduated from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College with a degree in supervisory management. He was employed with Ariens Company of Brillion, Voith Paper of Appleton, Giddings & Lewis of Fond du Lac and then drove for the Brillion Ambula...
Mark Fitzgerald
2018-12-15
Thomas “Mark” Fitzgerald, 71, longtime Central Park resident, currently of Duluth, MN died Saturday, December 15, 2018 unexpectedly but peacefully in his vacation home in Cable, WI. Mark, as he was known by, was born on May 11, 1947 in Superior, WI to Jerry and Jane (Lindberg) Fitzgerald.
He was raised in the Central Park neighborhood and attended Lincoln Elementary, Franklin Jr. High and East High Schools. He was selected to attend “Badger Boys State”, and was granted an appointment to West Point, but chose to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His life was shaped by the games learned at Red Barn, the neighborhood gathering spot. Mark’s natural athletic abilities wer...
Lanny Haglund
1947-02-07 2024-11-27
Lanny Robert Haglund passed away unexpectedly on November 27,
2024 in Avon Park, Florida at the age of 77. Born on February 7, 1947 in
Superior, WI to the late Robert and Hazel Haglund.
Lanny grew up with the deep appreciation for family, hard work and
enjoying being in the outdoors. He moved to Florida in 2017 with his
beloved wife of 55 years bringing with him the same warmth and
resilience that defined his life.
He was a proud veteran of the US Army and a member of the American
Legion. His career took him into the world of management where he
made a lasting impression through his dedication and remarkable ability
to con...
Robert Hengel
1946-10-29 2023-06-19Robert A. Hengel, 76, of Osceola passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Hearthside Assisted Living in Osceola. Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family.
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Howard Mackey
1946-02-03 2024-02-06
Howard E. “Howie” Mackey, 78, longtime resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He courageously fought and beat cancer three times before dementia took over.
Howie was born on February 3, 1946, in Moose Lake, MN, the son of Howard F. and Martha V. (Zasoski) Mackey.
He graduated from the former East High School in Superior, in the class of 1965. After graduating, Howie was drafted into the United States Army and served his country honorably in the Vietnam War. It was there he was exposed to Agent Orange, which had a negative effect on his health.
Howie married the love of his life...
Elise Barnard (Reid)
1946-11-08 2023-10-03
Elise's Obituary
Elise Eydith Barnard, 76, lifelong resident of Superior passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was born in Superior on November 8, 1946, the daughter of Ford and LaVera (Norland) Reid.
She was united in marriage to Walter Barnard on February 11, 1965, at Christ Lutheran Church in Superior, and they celebrated forty-five years of marriage before his passing in 2010.
Together, Elise and Walter owned and operated several businesses in Superior over the years.
Elise was a kind and forgiving soul with a giver’s heart. She was an artist in her own rite and enjoyed making dolls, crafting, quiltin...
Cathy Sharon
Formal first name was Mary, but went more commonly by Cathy.
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Raymond Tollers
Raymond D. Tollers, 73, of Duluth and formerly of Superior, died Thursday, February 20, 2020 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN.
Ray was born in Superior on Feb. 15, 1947 the son of Lorraine (Olson) and Raymond W. Tollers. He graduated from Superior East High School with the class of 1965.
He had worked for International Multi Foods for 18 years, spent 5 years sailing on the Great Lakes and until retirement had been a counselor and clinical supervisor at the Recovery Center. Ray was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous since 1986. He was also a member of the Baha’i organization in Duluth.
Ray married Michele Fitzgerald on August 5, 1995 at...
Russell Tuura
Russell E. Tuura, 74, South Range, Wis., died Thurs. Dec. 7, 2021. Born March 4, 1947 to Eugene H. Tuura and Genevieve C. (Alexson) Tuura, he was a lifelong resident of the Northland area and a friend to all. He was known for his crafts and “BirchWorks”, his love of hunting and fishing and dedication to his fellowman. He was an avid Packer fan and was always there to lend a helping hand. But his greatest treasure was his love of family and his fierce devotion to them. So, to anyone that has ever known him and loved him, in his passing, he says “Kana Paksa”.
He is survived by: Wife, Millie Tuura, South Range WI, Children: Jason (Jenn) Tuura, Hendersonville NC, Colleen (John Wi...
