Carla A. Boelk
May 11, 2024
Carla A. Boelk, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN. She was born July 28, 1974, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Atmen) Dobervich in Fargo, ND.
She had previously been employed as part of the assembly team at Feradyne Outdoors and had also...
Kathleen H. Fitzgerald
May 6, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Fitzgerald, 79, of Lake Nebagamon, passed away peacefully Monday, May 6th, 2024, with family by her side. Kathy battled with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) most of her adult life and has now joined our Lord and Savior in heaven free of this debilitating disease.
Kathy was born March 5, 1945, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of...
Jon Brent Orstad
May 6, 2024
Jon Brent Orstad, 84, longtime Superior resident, died Monday, May 6, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Superior on May 10, 1939, the son of Harriett (Sorenson) and Adolph Orstad.
He graduated from Central High School in 1957 and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Superior...
Jackie D. Salo
May 1, 2024
Jackie David Salo (79) lifelong resident of Superior, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, with his daughters by his side.
He was born on September 3, 1944, to Eino A. and Dorothy M. (Talley) Salo in Superior, WI. During his childhood, he spent a short time living...
Gwen Terese Lindberg
May 1, 2024
Gwen Terese Lindberg, 59, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth, November 26, 1964, the daughter of Glenn and Jacqueline (Gallant) Kotlarek.
She was a graduate of East High School in Duluth, class of 1983, and was intelligent and hardworking. With her...
Starr E. Tahtinen
April 27, 2024
Starr E. Tahtinen, 76, longtime resident of Brule, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Dove Health Care in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior on April 6, 1948, the daughter of Percy R. Marin and Eleanor (LaPointe) Helland.
Starr graduated from Superior Senior High School and later attended WITC and UWS. She...
Lawrence I. Buchanan
April 27, 2024
Lawrence I. “Larry” Buchanan, 96, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, surrounded by his daughters, at Twin Ports Health in Superior. He was born in Superior on September 10, 1927, the son of Onni Iver and Taimi (Tahtinen) Buchanan.
Larry was a United States Army Veteran and worked as a Teamsters...
Holly D. Thomas
April 24, 2024
Holly Denise Thomas, 60, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Nashville, TN on April 20, 1964.
Holly, also known as “Mama Bear,” was a homemaker who enjoyed her karaoke nights at the Log Cabin with loved ones and friends. She loved to...
Dennis R. Johnson
April 23, 2024
Dennis Richard Johnson, 82, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Dennis was born in Superior on August 5, 1941, the son of Henry and Lillian (Ronning) Johnson. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Burial will be in Soldier Square...
Carol A. Smith
April 23, 2024
Carol Ann Smith, 83, former resident of Port Wing, WI, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Eckstein Hospice Center in Scottsdale, AZ.
She was born in Minneapolis, MN, December 27, 1940, the daughter of John J. and Ruth A. (Madison) Larson.
Carol graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing.
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Cassie M Colby
April 22, 2024
Cassie Marie Colby, 78, longtime area resident, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our heavenly Father and Savior, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with her loving family by her side.
She was born November 5, 1945, the daughter of Archie and Rita (Stanford) Linton.
Cassie...
Francis S. Bucsko Jr.
April 19, 2024
Francis S. “Frank” Bucsko Jr., 75, resident of Barnes, WI, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth on May 2, 1948, the son of Francis S. and Anne Bucsko Sr.
After graduating high school in east Chicago, Frank joined the United States Marine Corp and...
Brian P. Thomson
April 19, 2024
Brian Paul Thomson, 55, of Holmen, died April 19th, 2024. He is survived by his best friend and his soulmate Sarah Thomson and their children Callie, Bailey (Colin Haines), and Jack, his brother Dodd (Julie) Thomson, his mother Sandra Thomson, his aunt Susan Retzer. He is further survived by his nieces and nephew, Emma Basch, Elizabeth and John Thomson,...
James "Jim" E. Green
April 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...
Raymond N. Perala
April 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...
William J. Eastman
April 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...
Ann M. Johnson
April 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,...
George C. Gamst
April 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...
Michael L. Paine
April 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...
Linda M. Deroo
April 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...
