Obituaries

Feb 18, 2023

Richard G. “Dick” Rochon, 85, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully surrounded by loving family, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Superior Rehabilitation Center. He was born April 18, 1937, in Bayfield, WI, the son of Anthony and June (Kent) Rochon.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army as a gunner in Germany.

Feb 17, 2023

Todd Arthur Peterson, 62, of Superior passed away on February 17, 2023. Todd was a lifelong resident of Superior except for his time in the United States Navy. He was a devout fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers.  He was proceeded in death by his parents Arthur H. and Marie Peterson and is survived by...

Feb 17, 2023

James “Jim” West, 83 of Poplar, WI, passed away with loved ones by his side on Friday, February 17th, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.  He was born August 6th, 1939, in Superior, WI to Grover and Mildred (Nilsen) West.

He married Jean Rusk on January 4th, 1986, in Superior, WI. Together they built...

Feb 16, 2023

Charles “Chuck” F. Tyykila, 83, longtime area resident, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, in Duluth, MN, with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 18, 1939, in Maple, WI, the son of Fred and Ellen (Kuusala) Tyykila. His birth mother Ellen, passed away soon after he was born. Fred married Ailie (Wisti) Tyykila...

Feb 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” W. Ekstrom, 88, Superior resident, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born June 10, 1934, to Warren and Ann (Schmiege) Ekstrom in Superior, WI. He attended McCaskill School on the UWS campus and graduated from Central High School in 1952.

Bob married Marlene Vandenberghe on September...

Feb 16, 2023

Carol Anne Lindahl, 83, Poplar, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with family by her side. She was born in Superior on March 20, 1939, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary (Winek) Lundeen.

She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Poplar, WI where she served...

Feb 13, 2023

Gail Ann Hoffman, 70, longtime Superior resident died peacefully after many years of suffering, Monday, February 13, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on December 1, 1952, the daughter of John and Ruth (Crandal) Galliford.

For many years, Gail worked as a dedicated waitress, caring for her...

Feb 12, 2023

Daniel Howard Barker, 79, of Foxboro, WI, died February 12, 2023 at Aspen Health and Rehab, South Range, WI. He was born to Howard and Esther (Anderson) Barker January 26, 1944 in Superior, WI.

Dan grew up in Billings Park, graduated from Superior Central in 1962, and married his high school sweetheart DeAnn Clemensen in 1964. He...

Feb 11, 2023

Warren James Nelson, 95, of Superior, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Betty’s Harbor located within New Perspective Senior Living facility in Superior. Warren was born in Superior on December 16, 1927, the son of George and Loretta (Reimer) Nelson. He grew up in the Foxboro area.

He was married to the love of his life, Marjorie...

Feb 8, 2023

Richard W. “Dick” Riedasch, 80, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. He was born in Superior on January 2, 1943, the son of Richard H. and Mae (Kolstad) Riedasch.

After high school, Dick went on to earn his master’s degree in Education and dedicated himself...

Feb 7, 2023

Betty L. Peterson, 92, longtime Superior resident, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with her loving family beside her. She was born to Frank and Helen (Mihalak) Zelma on November 20, 1930 in Superior, WI.

She graduated from Central High School, Superior. On April 11, 1953 she married Wallace “Wally” Peterson...

Feb 2, 2023

Paulette J. Grymala, 63, lifelong Superior resident died peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with loving family by her side.

She was born in Superior, May 26, 1959, the daughter of Paul and Patricia (Gronski) Martineau.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School, class of 1977.

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Feb 1, 2023

James Allen DeRosia Sr, 78, longtime resident of Iron River, WI, passed away with his family by his side, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Villa Marina in Superior. James was born on October 12, 1944, in Blueberry, WI, the son of William and Myrtle (Sharp) DeRosia.

James was united in marriage to Carrie Tanula on April...

Jan 31, 2023

Geraldine A. “Geri” Deniswicz, 82, of Superior, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at home with the Love of her family surrounding her.

Geri was born on June 7, 1940, in Superior to Bill Sr. and Theresa (Bendis) Gotelaere.

Geri grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior Central High School.

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Jan 31, 2023

Robert T. Hughes Sr., 84, lifelong Superior resident, passed away Tuesday, January 31 st . He was born in Superior January 1, 1939, the son of Charles and Eva (Wassenhove) Hughes.

He graduated from East High School in 1957. He worked for the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection as a grain inspector...

Jan 29, 2023

Gloria Jeanne Wickstrom, 79, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN. She was born to Chris and Helen (Carlson) Ramel on August 24, 1943 in Superior, WI.

Gloria graduated from Superior Central High School in 1961. In April of 1964 she married David Wickstrom. Together they raised their daughter, Chris,...

Jan 28, 2023

Cynthia Margaret Tyson Pierce, 35, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home in Foxboro, WI. She was born July 24, 1987 in Superior, WI, the daughter of Tina M. Brand.

Cynthia graduated from Superior Senior High School in 2006 and took up equine studies on-line through Post University. In 2021 she married Timothy Pierce....

Jan 20, 2023

Marylin Louise Burger, 89, longtime area resident, died peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, at her home in Barnes, WI.

Marylin was born on April 17, 1933, in Superior to Eugene and Alyce David, their third child. She graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 1951.

Marylin loved spending time with her family. She looked...

Jan 18, 2023

Debra Jean Gustafson, 66, lifelong area resident, died peacefully, Tuesday, January 18, 2023, at her home in Hawthorne, WI with loving family by her side.

She was born in Superior on December 10, 1956, the daughter of John and Roselyn (Calender) Pison.

Debra was united in marriage to William “Bill” Gustafson, October 30, 1976, and...

Jan 17, 2023

Meredith Kay Manley, 84, a life long Superior resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at home with family by her side.

She was born in Superior on November 26, 1938, the daughter of Theodore and Emma (Mosintine) Nelson.

Meredith graduated from the former East High School, in Superior, class of 1956. She...