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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
