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Janet M. Pearson

Janet M. Pearson

August 30, 2024

Janet Marie Pearson, 75, resident of Duluth, MN, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, in her home. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 15, 1949, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Ackerly) Fischer.

She was in the United States Air Force and worked on the Duluth base for many years.

Janet will...

Randolph J. Rinnet

Randolph J. Rinnet

August 26, 2024

Randolph J. “Randy” Rinnet, 63, resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2024, in his home. He was born on December 5, 1961, the son of Oiva I. and Adeline (Shaul) Rinnet.

A Celebration of Randy’s Life will be held at a later date.

The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5th Street...

Brian G. Skorich

Brian G. Skorich

August 25, 2024

Brian G. Skorich, 76, resident of Superior, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in his home. He was born on March 3, 1948, in Duluth, MN, the son of George and Lois (Hobbs) Skorich.

He graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School and worked as a maintenance engineer at the Duluth Paper Mill for many years.

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Joan R. Senn

Joan R. Senn

August 21, 2024

Joan Rene Senn, 69, long time Superior resident, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was born the daughter of Donald and Arlene (Bergren) Senn in Superior, WI on January 5, 1955. She was a 1973 graduate of Superior Senior High School.

Joan was employed by Catholic Charities as a dietary supervisor and worked for Benedictine...

Rebecca L. Marotta

Rebecca L. Marotta

August 19, 2024

Rebecca Lea Marotta, 59, resident of Foxboro, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2024, in her home. She was born in Duluth, MN on June 6, 1965, the daughter of Robert and Nancy (Malzac) Marotta.

She was a wonderful woman who loved deeply with her entire heart. She was sympathetic, compassionate and above all, loyal....

Charles J. Tomczak

Charles J. Tomczak

August 16, 2024

Charles “Chuck” John Tomczak, Jr., 86 years old, longtime resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. He was born on July 17, 1938, in Superior to Charles Sr. and Florence (Ignasiak) Tomczak and grew up in the North End of town.

After graduating from the former...

Frank J. Koshere

Frank J. Koshere

August 15, 2024

Frank Koshere, 73, of Duluth, died August 15, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House with his wife by his side, 14 months after a diagnosis of Parkinson’s-plus syndrome.

Frank was born and raised in West Allis, Wisconsin. In 1974, he graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a degree in natural resources, with a focus in fisheries, and a teaching...

Darlene I. Dulinski

Darlene I. Dulinski

August 14, 2024

Darlene Irene Dulinski (Overfors), 76, passed peacefully at home, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Darlene was born February 2, 1948, to Bertyl and Lucille Overfors in Duluth, MN. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1966 and St. Luke’s School of Nursing in 1969. She met her husband of 56 years, Daniel Dulinski,...

Elayne M. Schnell

Elayne M. Schnell

August 14, 2024

Elayne M. Schnell, 102, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 with family by her side at Harbor Living in Hayward, WI. She was born the daughter of William and Ada (Hill) Byer on February 27, 1922 in Superior, WI.

Elayne graduated from Superior High School, class of 1939. She worked for many years at Superior Memorial...

Larry S. Swanson

Larry S. Swanson

August 11, 2024

Larry “Scott” Swanson, 75, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on August 11, 2024, in Superior, WI. He was born the son of Lawrence and Evelyn (Carlson) Swanson on October 10, 1948, in Duluth, MN.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of ’66 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in computer...

David L. Anderson

David L. Anderson

August 10, 2024

David L. Anderson, 80, former resident of Superior and the Oulu area, died peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, MN.

He was born February 29, 1944, to Axel and Doris Anderson in Superior, WI.

A private family burial will take place at Pine Glade Cemetery in Oulu, WI.

Philip J. Birch

Philip J. Birch

August 9, 2024

Philip J. Birch (84) of Superior, WI passed away on August 9, 2024, at home surrounded by family, with his loving wife at his side.

He was born in Ashland, WI on September 12,1939, to Edward and Joyce (Hanson) Birch. He graduated from Superior Cathedral High School and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Philip...

Richard A. Antonich

Richard A. Antonich

July 29, 2024

Richard Allen Antonich, 65, resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with his loving wife and family by his side.

He was born in Duluth on November 3, 1958, to Albert and Grace (Granquist-Ottis) Antonich. He grew up in Duluth and graduated from the former...

Ronald E. Furzland

Ronald E. Furzland

July 27, 2024

Ronald Eugene Furzland, "Friz" of Hawthorne, WI, died peacefully early in the morning of Friday, July 27th, 2024, at the age of 63. He was surrounded by family and passed on with repose.

Ron was born December 7, 1960, to Earl and Joan Furzland in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1979 and served...

Maxton K. Gudowski

Maxton K. Gudowski

July 25, 2024

Maxton Keith Gudowski, 25, resident of Duluth, MN, tragically passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in his home. He was born on July 19, 1999, the son of Derick and Lisa (Norton) Gudowski.

He grew up in Superior, WI and graduated from Superior High School, class of 2018.

Max loved the outdoors and being...

Gerald L. Johnson

Gerald L. Johnson

July 24, 2024

Gerald L. “Jerry” Johnson, 77, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on July 31, 1946, in Superior, the son of Leonard and Edna (Kettleson) Johnson.

He was a graduate of Superior Senior High School and worked in maintenance for North Central Foods...

Scott Orville

Scott Orville

July 19, 2024

Scott Orville, 70, passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 19, 2024, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 2, 1954, in Superior, WI, the son of Richard Orville and Emily Geisert.

Scott is survived by his wife, DeAnne Orville; sons, Garret Orville...

William D. Greely

William D. Greely

July 17, 2024

“Sweet” William D. Greely Sr.

Bill Greely was born on April 28th, 1946. At age 78, went to be with the Lord our Savior on Wednesday July 17th, while surrounded by his family. He passed away from complications of Lewy Body Dementia.

He was an avid outdoorsman, who could always be found in...

Gregory A. Day

Gregory A. Day

July 16, 2024

Gregory Allen Day, 70, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly while fighting cancer on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

Greg was born in Superior on March 2, 1954, the son of Carl and Ella (Petzold) Day. He attended school in Superior, with the class of 1972. He married the love...

Sondra Jo Peterson

Sondra Jo Peterson

July 7, 2024

Sondra Jo Peterson passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease on Sunday, July 7, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Portage, Wisconsin, on July 31, 1943. The only daughter of Myron Sr. and Ruth (Gemmill) Olson, she grew up and spent most of her life in the Brule area. As the only...

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