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...
Todd A. Chevalier
December 11, 2023
Todd A. Chevalier, 60, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 11, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on February 20, 1963, in Superior, the son of Raymond Chevalier and Margaret DeVogel.
Todd attended Superior Senior High School, furthering his education at WITC in the Automotive Program. He worked...
David G. Cochrane
December 11, 2023
David Grant Cochrane, 81, of Superior, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
David was born in Superior, Wisconsin on August 7, 1942, the son of Morley Cochrane and Margaret Grant. He graduated from Superior Cathedral and continued on to receive a B.S. and M.S. from the...
Kathleen Fisher
December 6, 2023
Kathleen Fisher, 74, of Superior, WI, passed away December 6, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born the daughter of William and Mary (Johnston) Porter in Superior on January 28, 1949.
Kathleen married Robert P. Fisher, on March 17, 1972. They celebrated 27 years together before his death in...
Morton Hall Jr.
December 3, 2023
Morton Hall Jr., 66, Hawthorne, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Aspen Health in South Range. He was born on February 9, 1957, the son of Morton and Loretta (Lanning) Hall Sr.
He graduated from Superior Senior High School in the class of 1975.
Morton spent most of his years working...
Dorothy Anne Benson
December 2, 2023
Dorothy (Dolly) Anne Benson, 92, of Superior, WI passed away peacefully Saturday, December 2, 2023 surrounded by family at Villa Marina in Superior, WI. Dorothy was born October 17, 1931 in Duluth, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Helga Johnson. Her family moved to Superior in 1944 where she graduated from Central High School. Dorothy attended and...
Robert Merila
November 30, 2023
Robert “Bob” aka “Butch” Merila, 85, longtime Lakeside Township resident, and residing in the City of Superior for the last few years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born in Superior, February 4, 1938, the son of Aaron and Ayla (Kokkonen) Merila.
Bob graduated from Central High...
Thomas E. Tafelski
November 29, 2023
Thomas E. Tafelski, 87, long-time resident of Chicago, IL, and Superior/Duluth resident the past six months, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Duluth, MN.
He was born the son of David H. and Mary (Hankovich) Tafelski on October 11, 1936, in Green Bay, WI.
He graduated from high school...
Thomas R. Derosier
November 25, 2023
Thomas Richard “Tom” DeRosier, 70, resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, November 25, 2023, with his wife by his side at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth, July 16, 1953, the son of Leo “Richard” and Elizabeth (Bouchner) DeRosier.
He graduated from Northwestern...
Stanley C. Hildebrandt
November 23, 2023
Stanley "Steamer" Clifford Hildebrandt, age 72, of Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, passed away after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia on Thursday, November 23, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born May 30, 1951, in Superior to Clifford and Eunice (Thomas) Hildebrandt. He was raised in Lake Nebagamon and graduated from Northwestern High School, class of...
