Lamont B. Ruppert
March 3, 2024
LaMont “Mont” Bert Ruppert, 75, of South Range, WI, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in his home on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born November 28, 1948, in Washurn, WI to Elmer and Pearl Ruppert and grew up in Bayfield, WI.
His special interests were sports, especially baseball and football. His niece and nephew, Rhonda...
Esther C. Nolan
March 1, 2024
Just short of her 89th birthday, Esther Christine (Amys) Nolan left this earth on March 1, 2024. Born on March 21, 1935, to Peter Sr. and Esther (Peterson) Amys, she was among a family of nine daughters and two sons.
She was adored by her sisters and brothers, and was preceded in death by both parents, her...
David B. Almsted
March 1, 2024
David Bertil Almsted, 74, lifelong area resident, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born in Ashland, WI on October 17, 1949, the son of Bertil and Emily (Hegbloom) Almsted.
He graduated from South Shore High School in Port Wing, WI, and then attended vocational school, receiving...
Frances V. Ruks
March 1, 2024
Frances Viola Ruks, 79, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024, in her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born in Superior on September 30, 1944, the daughter of Frank and Viola (Punmala) Coaty.
She graduated from the former East High School, in Superior, the class of 1962....
Rose M. Degraef
February 29, 2024
Rose Marie DeGraef, 92, of Iron River, WI, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
She was born on July 28, 1931, to Charles and Bessie (Kotera) Rampier at their home in South Range. She married Donald Tullberg and together they raised six children until his passing in...
Darryl E. Kortesma
February 28, 2024
It is with sadness that the family of Darryl Kortesma, age 82, announce his peaceful passing on February 28, 2024, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He is survived by his loving wife of 61years, Karen, his devoted daughters Shelly, Joy, Anita, Suzann, and 6 wonderful grandchildren.
Born in 1941 to Eino and Audina Kortesma, Darryl grew up in the...
John M. Deterling Sr.
February 27, 2024
John M. Deterling, Sr., 90, resident of Poplar, WI, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Villa Marina Nursing Home in Superior, WI.
He was born in Superior on April 4, 1933, the son of John A. and Phoebe (Carlson) Deterling.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army. After his...
Arlene H. Jacobson
February 24, 2024
Arlene H. Jacobson, 88, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Franciscan Health Center in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on June 15, 1935, the daughter of Louis and Gladys (Martinson) Hanson.
She graduated from the former Central High School in Superior, in the class of 1953. She then obtained her...
Amelia L. Glonek
February 24, 2024
Amelia L. “Amy” Glonek, 93, resident of Siren, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was born in Superior, WI on December 17, 1930, to Isadore “Jack” and Helen (Petroski) Trianoski.
She lived in Superior most of her life, moving to Siren about four years ago, to live with her daughters Rita (Scott Allent) and...
Patricia C. Lien
February 24, 2024
Patricia “Trish” (Fleck) Lien passed away peacefully on February 24th, 2024, at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Superior, Wisconsin at the age of 70. She was born on September 5, 1953, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert and Colleen (Murphy) Fleck.
Trish graduated from Duluth East High School in 1971. After graduation she worked as an...
David L. Woods
February 22, 2024
David L. Woods, 74, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 23, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2316 East 4th Street, Superior, and will continue until the 11:00 AM Memorial Mass of Christian...
James E. Fudally
February 21, 2024
James Edward Fudally, 73, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Twin Ports Health in Superior. He was born in Superior on July 21, 1950, the son of Joseph and Irene (Zalabski) Fudally.
James served his county honorably in the United States Army.
Per James’s wishes, a service will...
Judith A. Hurin
February 19, 2024
Judith A. Hurin, 79, lifelong area resident, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, with family by her side, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI on April 27, 1944, the daughter of John and Violet (Hill) Koukari.
She graduated from the former East High School in Superior and soon...
Susan Szymanski
February 18, 2024
Susan Szymanski, 72, resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024, with her family by her side.
She was born on November 11, 1951, in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Sonny and Patricia (Hansen) Green. She married Dan Szymanski on Oct. 9, 2000, and spent twenty-three wonderful years together.
Susie worked at...
Patricia Jean Mcnaughton
February 16, 2024
Patricia J. McNaughton, 92, passed away on February 16, 2024. She was born on January 23, 1932 to Michael and Genevieve (Selden) Flaherty.
Patricia was a life-long resident of Superior, WI. She attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from Superior Cathedral High School in 1949. Her careers included motherhood, clerk for Douglas...
Kathleen M. Starkey
February 15, 2024
Kathleen M. “Katy” Starkey, 68, lifelong Superior resident, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on August 16, 1955, the daughter of Gene and Jeanne (Murphy) Starkey.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School and went on to work for the Burlington Northern...
Gladys E. Pellman
February 9, 2024
Gladys Elizabeth “Liz” Pellman, 88, longtime Maple, WI resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, with her family by her side, at Divine Health and Rehab in Superior, WI, following a brief illness.
Gladys was born in Oulu, Wisconsin on September 9, 1935, the daughter of George and Lina (Niemi) Johnson. During WWII, the family...
Howard "Howie" E. Mackey
February 6, 2024
Howard E. “Howie” Mackey, 78, longtime resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He courageously fought and beat cancer three times before dementia took over.
Howie was born on February 3, 1946, in Moose Lake, MN, the son of Howard F. and Martha V. (Zasoski) Mackey....
Joyce Ann Dembroski
February 4, 2024
Joyce Ann Dembroski, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 4, 2024.
She was born May 7, 1944 in Superior to Arthur and Lila (Niemi) Soyring. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Superior, WI. She graduated from East High School and later became an LPN. She worked...
Stephen Joseph Glonchak
January 29, 2024
Stephen Joseph Glonchak, 78, Lake Nebagamon, WI, died on Monday, January 29, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 17, 1945, in Superior, WI to Joseph and Frances (Kuchmek) Glonchak.
He graduated from Superior Cathedral High School in 1964. On October 7, 1967,...
