Robert L. Nelson
November 21, 2023
Robert “Bob” Nelson, 73, lifelong area resident, died peacefully, Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hawthorne, WI.
He was born in Superior, WI on February 1, 1950, the son of Marvin and Vivian (Bjork) Nelson.
He attended school in Superior and went on to W.I.T.C. and Lake Superior College where...
Delois E. Gucinski
November 21, 2023
DeLois “Red” Eleanor Gucinski, 90, resident of Barnes, WI and Llano, TX, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, with her loving husband and family by her side. She was born on February 5, 1933, in Fessenden, North Dakota, the daughter of Fred and Minnie (Pranke) Meyers.
Her family relocated to the North End of Superior,...
Charles "Chuck" Androsky
November 18, 2023
On Saturday, November 18, 2023, Charles “Chuck” Steven Androsky traded his parachute for wings and entered into eternal blue skies at the age of 86.
Born June 17, 1937, an aviator, entrepreneur, and trailblazer. Chuck was a pilot with almost 10,000 flying hours and a skydiver with 3,000 plus jumps. He was an integral in the early...
Joanne M. Gidley
November 15, 2023
Joanne Marie Gidley, 88, lifelong Superiorite, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Cardinal Ridge Assisted Living in Green Bay, WI. She was born in Superior on May 11, 1935, to Gustave and Emma (Vangresspere) DeRiemaker.
She attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, graduated from Cathedral High School in 1953, and earned a bachelor’s degree...
Donald L. Olson
November 15, 2023
Donald L. Olson, 89, longtime resident of Iron River, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by love, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at BeeHive Homes in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, WI on May 7, 1934, the son of Leslie A. and Esther V. (Danielson) Olson.
Don graduated from East High School in Superior, WI and...
Lora Lee A. Voegtle
November 14, 2023
Lora Lee Ann (Reinke) Voegtle, 63, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, after a long and courageous battle with thyroid cancer.
Lora Lee will be remembered for her larger-than-life personality. Also, as a caring, giving, funny, lively, kind, and charismatic woman who loved deeply....
Keith G. Pearson
November 14, 2023
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Keith Gary Pearson, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He left this world on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, at age 52.
Keith was born on August 4, 1971, to Gary and Linda Woodhull in Superior, WI and was raised by Curt and Donna Pearson in Hawthorne,...
Penelope Jane Oleyar
November 10, 2023
Penelope “Penny” Jane Oleyar (75), long time Superior resident, died Friday, November 10, 2023 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Superior. She was born on June 22, 1948, the daughter of Frank and Viola (Heikura) Gran.
Penny graduated from Moose Lake High School, class of 1966. She went on to earn a...
Timothy E. Curtis
November 8, 2023
Timothy Edward Curtis, 54, longtime resident of Superior, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in his home. He was born on Aug. 19, 1969, in Hancock, MI, the son of Max and Mary (Maloney) Curtis.
He married the love of his life, Aimee Larson, on Sept. 28, 2001, in Superior. They recently celebrated 22...
Thomas W. Kilgore
November 7, 2023
Thomas Wesley Kilgore, 80, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.
He was born in Superior on June 21, 1943, the son of George and Adeline (Piggott)...
Larry A. Tapper
November 6, 2023
Larry Allen Tapper, 79, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, in his home. He was born on June 16, 1944, in Duluth, MN, the son of Victor and Joan (Davenport) Tapper.
He graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth. Soon after, he joined the United States Air Force and worked his way up...
Gary E. Liska
November 5, 2023
Gary E. Liska, 67, longtime area resident, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his home in South Range, WI.
He was born in Chicago, IL on December 5, 1955, the son of Edward and Dolores Liska.
Gary graduated from Northwestern High School in Maple, Wi and went on to serve his country honorably...
Matthew J. Running
October 28, 2023
Matthew John Running, 58, was born on May 13, 1965, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the son of Lloyd Running and Doris Running (Lempi). Matthew was the second youngest of eleven siblings: Sue Burstad, Gary (Janet) Running, Ron (Judy) Running, Diane (Scott) Peterson, Nancy (Brad) Anderson, Roger (Donna) Running, Greg (Shannon) Running, Lloyd (Richard) Carper-Running. Matt is preceded in...
Beverly J. Degraef
October 22, 2023
Beverly Jane DeGraef, 94, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023, with her family by her side at Essentia St. Mary’s in Superior.
Beverly was born in Superior on August 30, 1929, the daughter of Dewey and Jeanette (Boutin) Lajoie.
She was united in marriage to Clifford DeGraef on...
Robert L. Haskins
October 21, 2023
Robert “Bob” Haskins, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was a kind and caring man with a love for God, family, music, and nature. He was a loving husband, dad, grampa, great-grampa, and brother.
Bob was born on June 22, 1937, the third of four children in...
Gerald A. Garramone
October 19, 2023
Gerald Anthony “Jerry” Garramone, 71, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, with his loving family by his side.
Gerald was born on April 6, 1952, in Duluth, MN, the son of Joseph and Cecelia Garramone.
He worked as a Great Lakes Seaman for over...
Wanda J. Stillman
October 15, 2023
Wanda Jean (Maas) Stillman, age 75 of Ramsey, MN, formerly of St. Paul and Duluth, MN passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Wanda was born to Clyde and Ethel Maas, on January 29, 1948. She grew up in St. Paul, MN with her two brothers, Terry and Al. Her family...
Barbara Jean Hapy
October 15, 2023
Barbara Jean Hapy, 92, longtime Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Keystone Bluffs in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on March 30, 1931, the daughter of Roy and Violet (Nevile) LaFore.
Barbara spent most of her life in Superior, but growing up, her father worked for the railroad and the...
James D. Pleau
October 13, 2023
James “Jim” D. Pleau, 70, lifelong area resident, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, with his family by his side, at Twin Ports Health in Superior. He was born in Superior, WI on July 12, 1953, the son of Raymond and Joyce (Soderlund) Pleau. Jim joined the United States Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam war. He also...
Michael J. Luostari
October 11, 2023
Michael J. “Mike” Luostari, 55, passed away at his residence in Maple, WI, on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, after a lifelong battle with alcoholism. Mike was born on February 2, 1968, in Superior, WI, to Marvin and Rose (Morissette) Luostari.
Mike enjoyed the outdoors and especially like cutting boughs in the fall. In his early years, he...
