Obituaries

Apr 15, 2024

James (Jim) E. Green, 86, of Superior, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 15, 2024, at New Perspective Senior Living.

Jim was born on June 9, 1937, to Emil and Lila (Jacobson) Green, in Ashland, WI.  He graduated from Ashland High School in 1956.  On June 25, 1960, he married...

Apr 14, 2024

Raymond "Ray" Nick Perala, age 82, of Lake Nebagamon, WI passed away on April 14th, 2024, in Duluth, Minnesota. He was born on April 7, 1942, to Nick and Viena Ahola in Superior, WI.

Due to the death of his parents, Ray was raised by his uncle, Eino Perala.  Ray grew up in Maple, WI, attended school...

Apr 12, 2024

William J. “Willie” Eastman, 79, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior on June 25, 1944, the son of Bernard “Casey” and Regina (Heff) Eastman.

Willie was an avid sports fan and loved the Green Bay Packers. He also loved big classic...

Apr 11, 2024

Ann Marie Johnson, 83, longtime Superior resident, died April 11, 2024, just four days shy of her 84th birthday. She was born April 15, 1940, in Duluth, MN to Orville and Helen Swanson.

Ann graduated as valedictorian from South Shore High School in 1958.

Ann Marie Swanson married Bob (Robert) S. Johnson on October 21,...

Apr 9, 2024

George Christopher Gamst, 67, resident of Superior, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with his family by his side.

George was born on February 12, 1957, in St. Paul, MN, the son of Donald and Virginia (Lambert) Gamst.

He graduated from North St. Paul High School, in...

Apr 8, 2024

Michael “Mike” Lee Paine, 70, of Superior, died peacefully on April 8th, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Mike was born on October 28th, 1953, the youngest son of Robert and LuVerne (Darst) Paine. He grew up in Superior, which remained his home, though he embarked on a life of travel from an early age. He spent years...

Apr 7, 2024

Linda Marie DeRoo, 74, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Superior, November 11, 1949, the daughter of Robert and Delores (Altman) Levin.  She was a graduate of Superior Senior High School, class of 1967.

Linda was united in marriage to...

Apr 7, 2024

Glenn Robert Carlson of Superior, WI passed away on April 7, 2024, in his home with his loving wife, Jane, by his side after battling glioblastoma cancer.

Above all, Glenn was a devout bible believing Christian. He was born on July 31, 1956, to Ken and Lois Carlson. The second of four sons (Ken, Chris, Roy) in...

Apr 6, 2024

Ruth Jewell (Droege) Rolson, 89, of Superior, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024, and is now in the hands of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She had kidney disease and was on dialysis and was also a cancer survivor.

She was born June 4, 1934, in Horicon, WI, to Claus and Irma (Melcher) Droege.

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Apr 6, 2024

Barbara Rae Lindsay, 70, resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN.

She was born in Duluth on April 14, 1953, the daughter of Paul and Pearl (Olson) Galleberg. Barbara started her career working at Sears Department Store in Duluth. She then relocated to Washington, DC...

Apr 4, 2024

Jean D. Hooker, 90, longtime resident of South Range, WI, died peacefully of heart failure on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.

She was born in Duluth, MN, March 30, 1934, the daughter of Barney and Elsie (Markon) Ritter.

Jean was united in marriage to John Hooker and together...

Apr 4, 2024

Daniel Allan “Danny” Turk, 75, of Lehigh Acres, FL, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born April 11, 1948, in Duluth, MN to Victor and Clara Turk.

Danny graduated from Proctor High School, class of 1967.

Danny was a natural salesman and sold automobiles most of his career. He moved to the sunny...

Apr 2, 2024

Irene Lundberg, 97, passed away peacefully at Aspen Health and Rehab on Tuesday April 2, 2024.

She was born on May 22, 1926, in Duluth, MN to Carl and Anna Johnson. The family resided in Duluth during her early years. During the 1930’s, in the midst of the Great Depression, her family moved to the town of...

Mar 31, 2024

After a long battle with cancer, James “Jim” Hartenberg Dolsen Sr., 85, of South Range, WI, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

He was born in the Township of Oakland WI, to Ray Dolsen and Lila (Eckert) Dolsen. He married Fran Roberts on August 6, 1960.

Jim graduated...

Mar 29, 2024

Daniel W. Kaluza, 95, resident of Superior, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, Dove Health Care in Superior, with family by his side. He was born in Superior on September 25, 1928, the son of William and Helen (Urban) Kaluza.

Daniel enlisted into the United States Army at age 17 and served overseas as a medic...

Mar 28, 2024

Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Johnson, 74, longtime resident of Superior died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in her home. She was born in St. Paul, MN on September 11, 1949, the daughter of Axel D. and Adeline (Furhman) Johnson.

Jackie graduated from East High School and the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN, and went on...

Mar 22, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Jacobson Reijo, 95, died peacefully on March 22, 2024, at Willow Manor Assisted Living in Iron River, WI. She was born on June 18, 1928, in Hurley, WI to Heino and Ina (Colby) Jacobson.

On June 30, 1945, she was united in marriage to Roy Reijo. They celebrated fifty years of marriage until his passing...

Mar 22, 2024

Phoebe E. Martens, 89, of South Range, WI, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, with loving family by her side, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born the oldest of seven in Iron River, WI on February 6, 1935, the daughter of Thomas F. and Elsie D. (Gemmill) Savage.

Phoebe graduated...

Mar 17, 2024

James E. “Jim” Bichanich, 81, longtime resident of Solon Springs, WI, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

He was born in Benoit, WI on August 23, 1942, the son of Matt and Petra (Raich) Bichanich.

Jim was united in marriage to Constance “Connie” Dodge on August 29, 1964, and they celebrated fifty-six...

Mar 14, 2024

Michael G. Kiwus, 65, resident of Rochester, New York, passed away on March 14, 2024, in his home. He was born in Virginia, MN on June 11, 1958, the son of Gerard “Jay” and Ruby (Peterson) Kiwus.

Michael was a former longtime resident of Mountain Iron, MN. It was there he graduated from Mountain Iron High School,...