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Lois Maria Johnson
September 20, 2023
Lois Maria Johnson, 89, of Superior, WI passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in Superior, WI with her loving family near her side.
Lois was born at home on January 28, 1934, in Chicog Township, Washburn County, WI to Wayne and Emma (Hustvet) Wilcox. She graduated from the Spooner High School Class of 1951.
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Douglas S. Lisdahl
September 20, 2023
Douglas Scott Lisdahl (63), lifelong Superior resident, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center, in Duluth, MN. He was born to Donald Lisdahl, Sr. and Nancy (Nault) Lisdahl on March 22, 1960 in Duluth, MN.
He joined the Marine Corps in 1978 and graduated honor man of his...
Lavonne A. Garin
September 19, 2023
LaVonne Ann Garin, 88, long time Superior resident, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, surrounded with love from her family. She was born in Chetek, WI on December 8, 1934, the daughter of Emily and Charles Wasko.
LaVonne graduated from St. Croix High School, class of 1952. She married Larry Garin on May 11, 1952, in...
Margaret J. Fedler
September 18, 2023
Margaret “Peggy” Jean Fedler, 82, of Hermantown, MN, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, in her home. She was born in Superior, WI on December 30, 1940, to Raymond and Blanche (Fitch) Manke.
She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1958. She worked primarily in the banking industry until retirement. She was also known for her...
Joan M. Stein
September 17, 2023
Joan Marie Stein, 80, lifelong Superior resident died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Mercy One Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa while on vacation visiting her special friends, Jane and Al Christopherson.
She was born in Superior on July 29, 1943, the daughter of Arthur and Marie (Eggert) Carlson Sr. and graduated from Superior Senior High...
Corbin Lee Fritze
September 17, 2023
Corbin Lee Fritze, 19, lifelong resident of Superior WI, died peacefully at home. Mom and Dad held him close as he left this world.
Corbin was a beautiful blue-eyed young man who had a choking accident as a toddler. Sadly, his accident caused a devastating Anoxic Brain Injury leaving him very disabled, but Corbin was very loved...
Gene P. Johnson
September 13, 2023
Gene Philip “Phil” Johnson, 47, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with family by his side.
He was born in Duluth on June 24, 1976.
Phil graduated high school and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from...
Ailie E. Sundholm
September 10, 2023
Ailie Evelyn Sundholm, 90, lifelong resident of South Range, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Aspen Health and Rehabilitation in Hawthorne, WI.
She was born on April 16, 1933, in Cloverland, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Wentla (Kirkus) Alhom.
Ailie married Melvin Sundholm in August of 1949. Together they owned...
Heath R. Hanssen
September 8, 2023
Heath R. Hanssen, 46, a new resident of Brule, WI, died peacefully Friday, September 8, 2023, at home with his devoted wife by his side. He was born in Dubuque, IA, on October 10, 1976.
He graduated from the former Central High School in Duluth, MN, and worked at HOM Furniture for twenty-four years.
Heath...
Bonita "Bonnie" Sue Harvey
September 8, 2023
Bonita “Bonnie” Sue Harvey, 82, of Lake Nebagamon, WI peacefully passed away at home on Friday, September 8th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Bonnie was born on April 19th, 1941, to Lois and Leonard Engstrom. Her mother Lois remarried Harold Becker in 1961. Harold had a considerable influence on Bonnie’s life and her upbringing. Bonnie grew...
Janet Kay Ledin
September 7, 2023
Janet Kay Ledin, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 7, 2023. A lifelong resident of Superior, she was born on August 17, 1953, the daughter of Arthur and Joan (Bleyenberg) Dhooge.
She was a graduate of Superior Senior High School, class of 1971, and went on to further her education earning her associate degree in marketing...
Charlene A. O'Brien
September 5, 2023
Charlene A. O’Brien, 92, embraced in the loving arms of her family, was accompanied by angels to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born in Superior, August 20, 1931, to Charles and Fannie (Daly) Heirman.
Named for her father, Charlene was the fourth daughter of the “Heirman Girls”. Not only sisters but best...
Donna C. Sorenson
September 5, 2023
Donna C. Sorenson, 89, longtime resident of South Range, WI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 1, 1934, grew up in Hegewisch, IL and had been a South Range resident since 1952.
She attended Henry...
Roger R. Anderson
September 2, 2023
Roger Anderson (74) of Superior, WI passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at St Luke’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on June 3, 1949 to Ralph and Berniece Anderson in Superior, WI.
Roger graduated from Superior Senior High School and received a Business degree from UW-Superior. Following graduation, he briefly resided in Minneapolis,...
Kenneth C. Walker
September 1, 2023
Kenneth C. Walker, 78, of Superior, WI passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, surrounded by his family and loving wife Liza Walker of 30 years. Ken was born on July 4, 1945 at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. He was one of two children of Wilton C. Walker and Thelma L. Walker.
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Richard R. Peterson
August 31, 2023
Richard R. Peterson, 76, lifelong resident of Bennett, WI passed away peacefully and comfortably at home surrounded by family on Thursday, August 31, 2023, after a long 20 + year battle fighting Parkinson’s.
He was born in Superior on February 14, 1947, the son of John and Ingrid (Abrahamson) Peterson.
Richard was united in marriage...
Shirley L. Petite
August 25, 2023
Shirley Lorene Petite, 91, longtime resident of South Range, died peacefully Friday, August 25, 2023, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Washburn, WI, on February 25, 1932. the daughter of Gertrude and Donald D. Potter.
Shirley was united in marriage to Gerald J. Petite, December 1, 1949, and they celebrated 71 years of marriage...
David S. Byrka
August 24, 2023
David Scott Byrka, 73, longtime Superior resident, passed away unexpectedly while at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN on Thursday, August 24, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Superior on November 20, 1949, the son of Roman and Patricia (Goldfine) Byrka.
David graduated from Superior Senior High School and furthered his...
Scott Mcintyre
August 24, 2023
Scott McIntyre, 77, lifelong Superior resident died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior on April 17, 1946, the son of John C. and Mary E. (DeMeyer) McIntyre.
He graduated from the former Cathedral High School in Superior and attended the University of...
Joel L. Accola
August 22, 2023
Joel Laird Accola, 59, of Superior, passed away at home on August 22, 2023. He was born December 10, 1963, son of Launa (Higgins) Riedasch and James Tarro.
Joel graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1982 and from UW-Superior with a bachelor's degree in biology and art. He worked for the Wisconsin DNR and most recently,...
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