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Kenneth A. Beyer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Carla A. Boelk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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