Joseph A. Merila
July 6, 2024
Joseph Aaron Merila, 61, a resident of Oulu, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in his home. He was born in Fort Riley, Kansas, on September 22, 1962, the son of Robert S. Merila and Mary (Warbalow) Reijo.
He graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, WI, in 1981. Joe worked most of his...
Donald Harold Smith
July 6, 2024
Donald Harold Smith, 96, died peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Villa Marina Health and Rehab in Superior, WI. He was born in Oak Park, Il, the son of Harold J. and Eleanor (Anderson) Smith, on December 12, 1927.
He joined the Navy during WWII and served...
Bruce L. Dunning
July 2, 2024
Bruce L. Dunning, 75, passed away July 2, 2024, at home in Fort Myers, FL. He was born the son of Clarence and Ruth (Luckenbill) Dunning on March 19, 1949, in Superior, WI.
Bruce graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1969. After graduation, he worked for Rueben Johnson & Son. He served his country honorably...
Mardell R. "Mardy" Columbus-Adams
July 2, 2024
Mardell Rose “Mardy” Columbus-Adams, 65, resident of Duluth, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born on August 12, 1958, in Hibbing, MN, the daughter of John Thompson and Rose Burnside.
She graduated from Ortonville High School, class of 1976, and went on to further her education at Hibbing Community...
Mary Patricia Jacobson
July 2, 2024
Mary Patricia Jacobson, 78, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Aspen Health and Rehab in South Range, WI. She was born in Duluth, MN, on July 17, 1945, the daughter of Helen (Notton) and Andre St. Amour.
Mary Pat graduated from Cathedral High School, class of 1964, and furthered her education to become a nurse’s aide....
Kathleen "Kitty" Fern Otto
June 30, 2024
Kathleen “Kitty” Fern Otto, 72, passed away in her home on June 30, 2024. She was a police auxiliary officer for 10 years and worked for Douglas County for many years. She was a dedicated member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagles Club.
She is survived by brothers Robert (Sherry) Otto, Richard “Ricky” (Sue)...
Terrance L. Wilson
June 25, 2024
Terrance L. “Terry” Wilson, 74, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
He was born in Superior on February 8, 1950, the son of Donald and Elsie “Pat” (Skudlarek) Wilson.
Terry was a graduate of Superior Senior High School and worked tirelessly as an...
Edward O. Routley
June 24, 2024
Edward O. Routley, 72, resident of Superior, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 9, 1951.
He was united in marriage to Kim Kaufman on August 5, 1978, they spent forty-six wonderful years together.
Ed had many interests and hobbies...
Douglas H. Keith
June 17, 2024
Douglas Harvey Keith, 91, resident of Solon Springs, WI, passed away peacefully in his home, on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was born in Three Rivers, MI on January 21, 1933, the son of Ira and Vera (Shook) Keith. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, working in photo reconnaissance during the Korean War and being...
Kenneth A. Beyer
June 16, 2024
Kenneth A. Beyer, 88, of Superior, died June 16, 2024, at Dove Health Care in Superior, WI. He was born on September 27, 1935.
Kenneth worked for Lakehead Pipeline (Enbridge) as a draftsman/engineer aid and construction inspector for many years.
He was a member of the Minnesota Air National Guard for eight years. Kenneth was...
Norene A. Martineau
June 14, 2024
Norene A. Martineau, 95, former resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024, at River Grand Senior Living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
She was born on November 26, 1928, in Bellingham, WA, the daughter of Norbert and Gladys (Hawkins) Marx.
She attended Deer River High School in Deer River, MN and later...
Darlene L. Legore
June 12, 2024
Darlene LaVonne Legore, 91, resident of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior.
She was born in New Richland, MN on October 21, 1932, the daughter of Edward and Emma (Casper) Shave. Her family later moved to Solon Springs, WI, where she attended St. Croix Elementary and...
Bernard E. Stein
June 2, 2024
Dr. Bernard Earl Stein, D.D.S., 75, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Bernard was born July 6, 1948, in Superior, the son of Robert and Genevieve (Stenback) Stein.
Bernard graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1966. Bernard then moved to St. Paul,...
Raymond B. Meyers
June 2, 2024
Raymond Bruce “Chopsy” Meyers, 73, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully, following a lengthy illness, on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Superior on September 11, 1950, the son of Kenneth and Mary (Freascher) Meyers.
Ray served honorably in the United States...
Joyce E. Bowser
May 31, 2024
Joyce E. Bowser, 84, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, after complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on April 23, 1940, the daughter of John and Violet (Hill) Koukari.
Joyce was a longtime member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Superior and was also a part of the local Red Hat...
Lorrie J. Madden
May 30, 2024
Lorrie Jean (McConnell) Madden, 68, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died at home on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
She was born in Superior, December 1, 1955, the daughter of Roy and Jean (Fisk) McConnell.
Lorrie graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1974, then attained her associate’s degree in accounting, finalizing her bachelor’s degree...
William F. Moore
May 24, 2024
William F. Moore, 93, resident of Hermantown, MN, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at The North Shore Estates in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth on February 25, 1931, the son of William H. and Marguerite G. (Beauchamp) Moore.
He spent most of his adult life working in food service distribution.
William...
Thomas L. Kern
May 23, 2024
Thomas L. Kern, 76, lifelong area resident, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his home in Superior. He was born in Superior on May 8, 1948, the son of Keith and Marjorie (Sandberg) Kern.
Tom was born and raised in Superior and lived in Solon Springs for over 20 years.
He graduated from...
Darol L. Kaufmann
May 21, 2024
Darol L. Kaufmann, 89, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on February 24, 1935, the son of August and Zella (Johnson) Kaufmann.
Darol graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1953 and Marshalltown Junior College in 1955. He then graduated...
Tony M. Petite
May 19, 2024
Tony M. Petite, 63, of South Range, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born in Superior, WI on September 28, 1960, the son of Gerald and Shirley (Potter) Petite.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1979. After graduating, Tony had various jobs before becoming a carman for...
