Ronald W. Lahti
Jun 19, 2023
Ronald Wayne Lahti, 83, lifelong area resident, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s hospital in Duluth, MN. Ronald was born at home in Brule, WI on September 30, 1939, to August and Hilda (Lehto) Lahti.
He joined the Air National Guard and worked as a jet mechanic for 30 years before...
Mohrgan Kasper
Jun 18, 2023
Mohrgan “Moh” Emily Brakamaps Kasper, 18, resident of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at her home that she shared with her sister Makenzie “Boo Boo” and her cats Earl and Henri.
She was born on July 10, 2004, the daughter of Ty Kasper and Tammy Priest.
A Celebration of Moh’s Life...
Roiann T. Dunning
Jun 18, 2023
RoiAnn Teresa Ackerson Dunning passed away in Duluth, MN on Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was born the daughter of Roy L. and Janice C. (Hunter) Ackerson on December 20, 1969.
RoiAnn expressed her creative side working on drawings or writing stories. But that didn’t stop her from traveling when she could. She liked to gamble a...
Corrine Rae Forrestal
Jun 15, 2023
Corrine Rae Forrestal, 63, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 15th at St. Luke’s Hospital.
She was born in Duluth, MN on January 24, 1960, to her parents Donald and Mary (LeSarge) Strom. Corrine grew up in Hermantown and attended Hermantown high school, with the graduation class of 1978. Corrine met her husband, Ed, when she...
Gregory M. Hanson
Jun 15, 2023
Gregory Melvin Hanson, 74 of Superior, WI, died unexpectantly, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at home. Greg was born on September 29, 1948, to Melvin “Red” Hanson & Lilly MacDonald.
Greg served honorably in the Army and worked a variety of jobs in the twin ports area until his retirement from his favorite employer, V.I.P. in Superior.
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Donna Marie Shykes
Jun 9, 2023
Donna Marie (Tullberg) Shykes, 70, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, because she was ready. She was born in Superior on September 15, 1952, the daughter of Donald and Rose (Rampier) Tullberg.
Donna attended Lakeside Elementary school for grades 1-4. She attended Poplar Grade School for...
Dennis F. Larson
Jun 4, 2023
Dennis F. Larson (83), of Thiensville, Wisconsin, died on June 4, 2023, in Mequon, Wisconsin. He was born on July 22, 1939, in Superior to Earnest F. and Grace (Gilsoul) Larson and was a lifelong Lake Nebagamon resident up until 2022. Denny served in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965. He was a self-employed truck driver, working mostly...
Lowell Cobb
May 26, 2023
Lowell Everett Cobb, 80, long time Duluth, MN resident, left this life and was reunited with his wife and family Friday, May 26, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, with his loving family by his side.
He was born the son of Warren and Doris (Brown) Cobb on May 31, 1942 in Virginia, MN. On December...
Gary D. Peterson
May 19, 2023
Gary David Peterson passed away after a short battle with cancer on May 19, 2023, at the home he built for his beautiful bride of 60 years. He was the second of five children born to storekeepers and farmers, Reuben and Lois (Jackson) Peterson of Cloverland, Wisconsin. After Warner, Gary was born on August 22, 1942, followed by Nancy,...
Gary A. Steltz
May 18, 2023
Gary Allen Steltz (67), long time Superior, WI resident, died at Essentia Health on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, the son of Oscar and Margaret (Houle) Steltz on September 3, 1955.
Gary grew up in the North End of Superior. He served his country faithfully in...
Leroy W. Lahti
May 16, 2023
Leroy Wayne Lahti, 59 of Oulu WI passed on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, with his favorite girls, holding his hand. He was born in Superior on September 18, 1963, the son of Rodney and Mary Ann (Tyykila) Lahti and worked as a Laborer/Operator for Harbor City Masonry.
Leroy graduated from South Shore High School where he participated...
Richard E. "Dick" Byrnes
May 16, 2023
“A Life Well Lived”
Richard “Dick” Byrnes, 86, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. He was born January 6, 1937, the son of Emmett and Theresa (Brochu) Byrnes.
Dick graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior, WI, class...
Jack Sojka
May 14, 2023
Jack Sojka, 94, lifelong resident of Duluth, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Heritage Haven Assisted Living in Duluth. He was born in Duluth on March 10, 1929, the son of John Stanley and Frances (Waletzko) Sojka.
Jack was united in marriage to Kathryn Fischer on March 15, 1958, and they celebrated fifty-six years...
Kathleen D. Ziebell
May 13, 2023
Kathleen Delores Ziebell, 70, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on November 23, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Crawford) Cronin.
Kathleen was united in marriage to Daniel Ziebell on August 25, 1971. Together they raised three children...
Jayne M. Soar
May 12, 2023
Jayne Marie Soar, 63, lifelong Superior resident died Friday, May 12, 2023, at her home with her husband by her side.
She was born in Superior, WI on April 17, 1960, the daughter of Nelson and Mary Jane (Mesner) Gonia.
Jayne was united in marriage to Derek Soar on May 27, 1994, and they were...
Dea M. Hunter
May 6, 2023
Dea Marie Hunter, 66, longtime area resident, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in her home in Duluth, MN. She was born in Frederic, WI on April 4, 1957, to William and Ethel (Klein) Hunter.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School in Superior, WI, in the class of 1975. She furthered her education by earning...
Tracy J. Ruppe
May 5, 2023
Tracy Jean Ruppe, 51, lifelong area resident, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at St. Mary’s Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. She was born on June 9, 1971, in Superior, WI, the daughter of Melvin and Shirley (Johnson) Severson.
Tracy graduated from Superior Senior High School, the class of 1989 and continued her education at the...
John D. Hooker
May 5, 2023
John D. Hooker, 79, lifelong Superior Resident, passed away on Friday May 5, 2023, at REM Centennial Home in Superior, surrounded by his family. He was born October 18, 1943, in Superior WI, the son of Frank “Ed” and Doris “Minga” (Olson) Hooker.
John served in the United States Army and honorably fought for his country in...
Jean O. Hennessy
May 1, 2023
Jean O. Hennessy, 92, lifelong Superior resident, died Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home in Superior, WI. She was born in Superior on October 15, 1930, the daughter of Vern and Jesse (Blair) Soderlund.
Jean was a longtime active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She was also a member of...
Ralph J. Hammerbeck
May 1, 2023
Ralph J. Hammerbeck, age 90, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, peacefully, in his sleep, at home with his loving wife, Merna, by his side.
Ralph was born March 25, 1933, in Superior, WI, the son of Howard and Ebba (Nelson) Hammerbeck. He graduated from Superior Central High School in 1951 and attended UW-Superior. Ralph was drafted...
