Rosanne Sylvia Perala
January 26, 2024
Rosanne Perala, 87, passed away at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI on January 26, 2024. She was born in Detroit in 1936 to Kenneth and Sylvia (Mortti) Cline.
Rosie graduated from John A. Doelle Agricultural School in Tapiola, MI. She married Russell Perala, Sr. on December 4, 1954. They celebrated 56 years of...
Judith M. Tabelle
January 25, 2024
Judith Mae TaBelle, 85, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Twin Ports Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI.
She was born in Ashland, WI on May 18, 1938, the daughter of John Moran and Pearl (Williams) DeGiacinto.
She graduated from Columbia High School in Iron River, WI, in...
Connie A. Van Driessche
January 25, 2024
Connie A. Van Driessche, 74, lifelong area resident, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN after a brief illness. She was born in Superior, WI on February 17, 1949, the daughter of Bangt and Mary (Neve) Larson.
She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1967. She grew up in...
George D. Kane
January 19, 2024
George D. Kane, 65, lifelong resident of the Midwest, passed away on Friday, January 19th, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Oliver, WI surrounded by his loving family. After a short battle with pancreatic cancer, George met with his maker to be reunited with his loved ones.
He was born the son of Edward and...
Margie K. Larson
January 18, 2024
Margie Kay Larson, 76, Port Wing, WI, died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Superior, WI on March 3, 1947, to John L. and Betty (Peterson) Helsing. On April 10, 1964 she was united in marriage to Keith Larson. They celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage before her passing....
Jerome Richard Olson
January 13, 2024
Jerome “Jerry” R. Olson, 89, passed away unexpectantly on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his residence in Superior, WI. Jerry was born on July 3, 1934, to Edwin and Helen Olson.
Jerry and his older brother Ronald were raised in a loving home by their mother and grandmother in a simpler time of Superior’s Birch Street area...
Michael "Poncho" A. Velin
January 11, 2024
Michael “Poncho” Alan Velin, 81, of Superior, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation with family by his side. He was born on April 11, 1942, to Marcus and Elsie (Ukkola) Velin. He attended Nelson Dewey and Franklin Schools and graduated from East High School in 1960 where he participated in football and...
Mary Esther Anderson
January 6, 2024
Mary Esther Anderson, 99, passed away on January 6, 2024 in Superior, WI.
Mary was born on July 3, 1924 in Superior, daughter of Michael L Sitek and Anna Kulas (Sitek).
Mary graduated from Cathedral High School and Bartley Business School and worked various clerical positions in Superior, retiring...
Katherine T. Schulz
January 2, 2024
Katherine Teresa Schulz, 91, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, with family by her side. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. Her intelligence, creativity, strength, and quiet humor were admired by all who knew her.
Katherine was born in Superior on December...
Ernest R. Pellman
December 29, 2023
Ernest Robert “Ernie” Pellman, 94, lifelong Maple, WI resident, died peacefully with family by his side, Friday, December 29, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN following a brief illness.
He was born in Maple, WI on November 14, 1929, the son of John and Verna (Haukkala) Pellman.
Ernest attended Maple Corner...
Michael Schmitt
December 29, 2023
Michael Schmitt, 61, resident of Superior, WI, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN, after a long and courageous battle with kidney failure.
Michael was born in Del Mar, CA on December 3, 1962, the son of Gerald and Judith (McFarlin) Schmitt.
He served in the United States...
Clifford Duane Vieau
December 25, 2023
Cliff Vieau died peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2023 with family by his side. He was a loving partner, dad, papa and friend and will be dearly missed.
He was born in Duluth, MN on March 10, 1959. Cliff loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends.
Cliff and his partner- who he...
Glen A. Carlson
December 25, 2023
Glen A. Carlson, 71, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 25, 2023, in his home. He was born on June 20, 1952, the son of William and Hazel Carlson.
He worked for the BNSF Railroad in Superior as a mechanic for many years until his retirement.
Glen was someone who was...
Michael John Berg
December 25, 2023
Michael John Berg, 28, Duluth, MN, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born the son of Tina Kmecik and James Berg on November 28, 1995 in Monticello, MN.
Michael was employed by Titanium Partners, as well as Town and Country Garages. He was a hard worker and loved fixing things. He got excited by...
Mindy R. Solem
December 23, 2023
Mindy Rae Solem, 46, resident of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in her home. She was born in Sisseton, South Dakota on November 22, 1977.
Mindy is survived by her mother, Donna (Wertman) Blazer; two daughters Sierra and Carly; three grandchildren; brothers Matthew, Joshua, and Jeremy; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins...
Kristie G. Pukema
December 23, 2023
Kristie Gay (Nelson) Pukema died on December 23, 2023. She succumbed to the effects of Kartagener’s Syndrome, an inherited lung disease which took both her and her sister Karen (Nelson) Amundson.
She graduated from Barron High School in 1967.
She was 74 years old and was married to Richard Pukema for over 50 years. Her...
Donald V. Gustafson
December 20, 2023
Donald V. Gustafson, 74, of South Range, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN with his wife and daughter by his side, after courageously battling a lengthy illness.
Don was born in Superior, WI on June 12, 1949, the son of Russell and Elsie (Saalasti) Gustafson.
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Colleen A. Miller
December 18, 2023
Colleen Ann Miller, 59, longtime area resident died peacefully, Monday, December 18, 2023, at REM Declaration House in Ashland, Wisconsin after a long fight with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born September 26, 1964, in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of Robert and Patricia (DeMoe) Miller.
Colleen graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 1982....
Robert Leo Pedersen
December 17, 2023
Robert Leo Pedersen, longtime Superior resident, died December 17, 2023. He was born the son of Leo and Mary Ann (Schmidt) Pedersen on March 31, 1951 in Pipestone, MN.
Robert “Bob” is an alumnus of Pipestone Senior High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN....
Charles A. Wiesner
December 13, 2023
Charles A. "Chuck" Wiesner, 82, formally of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary's in Duluth, MN. He was surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 29, 1941, in Brunswick, GA, the son of Alwin S. and Muriel E. (Vincent) Wiesner. His family...
