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Rosanne Schulz

Rosanne Schulz

June 29, 2023

On June 29, 2023, Rosanne Schulz departed her life in this world. She leaves behind a loving legacy defined by her work as a dedicated teacher and her membership in numerous choirs. She now moves on to take her place in the Heavenly Choir.

Rosanne was born on November 15, 1928, to Joseph C. Schulz and Genevieve...

Evelyn M. Ellis

Evelyn M. Ellis

June 25, 2023

Evelyn Marie Ellis, 69, lifelong Superior resident, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at her home. She was born October 8, 1953, the daughter of Jim and Genevieve (Wermter) Williams.

She married Thomas Ellis in Superior on May 18, 1984. They spent 39 wonderful years together before her passing.

Evelyn spent most of her...

Marilyn H. Danielson

Marilyn H. Danielson

June 23, 2023

Marilyn Helen Danielson, 86, lifelong Superior resident, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on August 31, 1936, the daughter of Eino and Helen (Johnson) Blomquist.

After high school, Marilyn attended the University of Wisconsin Superior, earning her bachelor’s degree in education. She worked in the...

Loreen "Rene" Koenig

Loreen "Rene" Koenig

June 22, 2023

Loreen “Rene” Koenig, 91, longtime resident of Superior, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior. She was born in Bloomer, WI, on January 14, 1932, the daughter of Harold and Helen (Sokup) Misfeldt.

Loreen was a graduate of Cathedral High School’s class of 1950 and attended Viterbo College in LaCrosse, WI....

Ronald W. Lahti

Ronald W. Lahti

June 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

Mohrgan Kasper

June 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

Roiann T. Dunning

June 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

Corrine Rae Forrestal

June 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

Gregory M. Hanson

June 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

Donna Marie Shykes

June 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

Dennis F. Larson

June 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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