Virginia M. Pearson
October 8, 2023
Virginia “Ginger” M. Pearson, 87, longtime Poplar resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Twins Ports Health in Superior. She was born on February 5, 1936, in Eau Claire, WI, the daughter of Charles and Nellie (O’Brien) Heidemann.
Ginger was united in marriage to Earl Pearson on November 19, 1955, in Lake Nebagamon, WI....
Paul M. Larsen
October 6, 2023
Paul M. Larsen, 78, a resident of Morgan Park, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 6, 2023, following a motor vehicle accident in Duluth, MN. He was born on February 14, 1945, the son of Astor “Mel” and Ruth (Rydberg) Larsen.
Paul grew up in Proctor, MN and graduated from Proctor High School in 1963. After high...
Julianne Lien
October 5, 2023
Julianne Lien, 72, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side after courageously battling Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, and kidney disease for many years. She was born in Superior on June 4, 1951, the daughter of Edward F. and Norma (Turbett) Novozinski.
Julianne graduated from...
Kevin D. Cheever
October 4, 2023
Kevin Dale Cheever (70), longtime Superior resident, lost his valiant fight against cancer Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Rice Lake, WI on December 5, 1952 to Julius and Mildred (Clark) Cheever.
He graduated from WITC, obtaining his Associate Degree as a CNC machinist/lathe operator, eventually retiring from...
Brian D. Tokar
October 4, 2023
Brian Dale Tokar, 64, resident of Poplar, WI, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Essentia Health St Mary’s in Duluth with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 16, 1959, in Superior, WI, the son of John and Mary Lou (Botten) Tokar.
Growing up in Billings Park, he was a graduate...
Elise E. Barnard
October 3, 2023
Elise Eydith Barnard, 76, lifelong resident of Superior passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. She was born in Superior on November 8, 1946, the daughter of Ford and LaVera (Norland) Reid.
She was united in marriage to Walter Barnard on February 11, 1965, at Christ Lutheran Church in Superior, and they celebrated forty-five...
Dolores G. Monberg
September 30, 2023
Dolores G. Monberg, 95, lifelong Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Villa Marina Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 2, 1928, in Superior, the only child of Walter and Letitia (Harris) Saline.
Dolores graduated from Central High School in 1945 and started work in the office at Russell...
Fr. Leon Flaherty
September 29, 2023
Fr. Leon Flaherty, C.PP.S., 88, died on September 29, 2023, at 10:20 am, in the infirmary of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health.
He was born on July 10, 1935, in Superior, WI, to Michael and Emily (Uaques) Flaherty.
He entered the Congregation in 1949 at Brunnerdale, the Congregation's former...
Norman C. Derick
September 28, 2023
Norman C. Derick, 79, of Hawthorne, WI went to his eternal home on Thursday, September 28, 2023, surrounded by his wife and family. He fought a valiant battle with COPD.
He was born April 12, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, son of Kathryn (Gunn) and Clark K. Derick. He graduated from Amherst High School, Amherst, Wisconsin and attended...
David Lee Nykanen
September 26, 2023
David Lee Nykanen, 55, lifelong resident of Superior, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, with his loving family by his side at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, September 23, 1968, the son of Thomas and Mary (Gilmore) Nykanen.
David graduated from Superior Senior High School. He worked in various positions with the...
Gregory P. Lundholm
September 23, 2023
Gregory Paul “Greg” Lundholm, 70, of Superior, WI, passed away, from cancer, on September 23, 2023, in Superior, WI. His brother and sister in-law were with him until he passed.
Greg was born February 13, 1953, in Grand Rapids, MN, son of Joyce E. Evensen of Big Fork, MN and Clarence Warner of Broadus, MT. Greg was...
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...
