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Leeland C. Kiggins

Leeland C. Kiggins

November 16, 2024

Leeland Charles "Lee" Kiggins, 82, lifelong area resident, passed quietly at home on Saturday, November 16, 2024, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Gordon, WI on January 8, 1942, the son of Charles and Beatrice (Chase) Kiggins.

A man whose life began in a humble tar-paper shack in Gordon, Wisconsin, Lee...

Timothy Scott Braman

Timothy Scott Braman

November 16, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Scott Braman, 72, of Superior, WI and Green Valley, AZ, lost his 12-year battle from complications caused by cancer treatments received in 2012. He passed away on November 16, 2024, in Green Valley with his loving family and devoted friends at his side. Tim was born on May 2, 1952, to William Stuart Braman and Eileen Helen...

Karen A. Johnson

Karen A. Johnson

November 15, 2024

Karen Ann Johnson, 82, longtime resident of the Town of Lakeside, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 28, 1942, the daughter of Jarl and Sadie (Saalasti) Olson. She was united in marriage to Wesley C. Johnson on January 27,...

Delores E. Mackie

Delores E. Mackie

November 9, 2024

Delores Eleanor Mackie, 89, longtime area resident, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Twin Ports Health in Superior. She was born in Oulu, WI on December 27, 1934, the daughter of Jacob and Ethel (Maki) Lehto.

Growing up in Oulu, Delores graduated from South Shore High School in the...

Donald G. Johnson

Donald G. Johnson

November 7, 2024

Donald Gene Johnson, 95, lifetime Superior resident passed away November 7, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born November 3, 1929, the son of Edward D and Cora M (Johnsen) Johnson in Superior.

He graduated from Superior Central High School in 1948. Donald married the love of his life Shirley I. Johnson...

Sharon L. Miller

Sharon L. Miller

November 2, 2024

Sharon Miller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the age of 87.

Born Sharon Hagerman on March 25, 1937, in Wisconsin, she found her soulmate in Morton "Money" Miller. They were married on June 9, 1962, and shared a beautiful life together until his passing on December 8,...

Anne J. Bridge

Anne J. Bridge

October 31, 2024

Anne Jean Bridge (Leffel), 80, resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born in Superior on September 24, 1944, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Johnson) Leffel.

Anne grew up on a dairy farm in Wentworth, WI and graduated from Northwestern High School in the class of 1962. It...

Billy J. Kimmes

Billy J. Kimmes

October 23, 2024

Billy John Kimmes, 50, former resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Madison, WI. He was born in Superior on March 18, 1974, the son of James A. Kimmes and Leslie J. Buchanan.

He worked with his “Bapa”, his grandfather, Les Buchanan, at Superior Ready Mix over the...

Wesley C. Johnson

Wesley C. Johnson

October 22, 2024

Wesley Carl Johnson, 88, longtime former resident of Lakeside, WI, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at Twin Ports Health and Rehabilitation in Superior, with his family by his side. He was born in Duluth, MN on November 17, 1935, the son of Carl and Aina (Hanson) Johnson.

Growing up, Wesley’s family owned and operated their...

Gloria Rose Dumonson

Gloria Rose Dumonson

October 21, 2024

Gloria Rose Dumonson, 79, Hayward WI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in the early morning hours of Monday, October 21st, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

She was born on October 22nd, 1944, Gloria Rose Swenson, and was adopted by Edward and Lorraine Golenbeck when her mother became very ill. As a girl,...

John F. Ferrando

John F. Ferrando

October 18, 2024

John Francis Ferrando, 87 of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away on October 18, 2024. at Aspirus St. Lukes. Born on April 27, 1937, in Mellen, WI. The son of Francis and Ruth Ferrando. John graduated from Mellen High School in 1956 and served in the US Army as a medic. On May 16, 1959, he married Dorothy Evelyn Vought.

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William Robert O'Neill

William Robert O'Neill

October 14, 2024

William "Bill" Robert O’Neill, 91, longtime Superior resident, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 in Superior, WI. He was born July 3, 1933, the son of John and Lorraine (Thorpe) O’Neill in Sioux City, IA.

He graduated from Pipestone High School, class of 1951, and went on to earn a telegrapher degree from Dunwoody College of Technology....

Maureen M. Koenen

Maureen M. Koenen

October 13, 2024

Maureen M. Koenen was born on May 20th, 1934, in Superior Wisconsin to Frank and Josetta Heinen, and was a lifelong resident of Superior’s East End. After filling 90 years with family and friends, she passed away peacefully at Villa Marina Nursing Home on October 13th, 2024, with family by her side.

Maureen was united in marriage...

Chad "Bucky" Allan Tobolaski

Chad "Bucky" Allan Tobolaski

October 11, 2024

Chad "Bucky" Allan Tobolaski, 66, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born October 4, 1958 in Cloquet, MN, the son of Chester and Joanne Tobolaski.

He was a 1977 graduate of Proctor High School. He moved to Minneapolis, MN and worked at various warehouses as a...

Steven Michael Downs, Sr.

Steven Michael Downs, Sr.

October 11, 2024

Steven Michael Downs, 58, lifelong resident of East End in Superior, passed away after a short illness on Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home in Superior, WI. He was born to John and Carol (Jacobson) Downs on December 29, 1965, in Superior, WI.

He worked as a carpenter for many years in the Superior area. Steven...

Jeffrey M. Greely

Jeffrey M. Greely

October 2, 2024

Jeffrey M. Greely, 76, lifelong resident of East End in Superior, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 21, 1947, the son of John “Jack” and Alice (Mason) Greely.

He was a graduate of Superior Senior High School and served his country honorably...

Jamie Lee Ross

Jamie Lee Ross

September 30, 2024

Jamie Lee Ross, 45, longtime Superior, WI resident, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024. He was born July 21, 1979,  the son of James and LouAnn Ross and Kelly Borelli.

A 1997 graduate from Superior Senior High, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a Master’s degree from...

Rita N. Trianoski

Rita N. Trianoski

September 28, 2024

Rita Nelson Trianoski, 90, resident of Superior, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Rita was born in Ladysmith, WI to Lloyd and Gertrude (Sabaska) Nelson.

She married Walter Trianoski in 1958. They enjoyed two children, a son David, and a daughter Leslie.

Rita was employed as a teacher in the district of Superior for...

Patrick Nelson

Patrick Nelson

September 28, 2024

Patrick “Rick” Nelson, 75, longtime resident of Superior, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Villa Marina Nursing Home, with his family holding his hand. He was born in Superior on July 20, 1949, the son of Levi and Madeline (Nollet) Nelson.

Rick grew up in Poplar, WI. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple,...

Nicholas J. Neve

Nicholas J. Neve

September 24, 2024

Nicholas J. “Nick” Neve, 28, resident of Proctor, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in his home. Nick was born in Duluth, MN on November 2, 1995, the son of Patrick J. Neve and Ann (Certano) Sweet.

He grew up in Esko, MN where he attended Esko High School, graduating as a valedictorian in...

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