Obituaries

Dec 17, 2022

Barbara Kay Bellino, 79, resident of Superior, WI died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 17, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Superior, WI on July 18, 1943, the daughter of Jerome and Ethel (Stroozas) Frasier.

Barb was united in marriage to Richard “Rick” Bellino Sr. on...

Dec 15, 2022

Betty A. Heytens, 91, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo, IN. She was a longtime resident of Superior, from her birth in 1931 until she relocated to Kokomo, IN in May 2021, to receive support from her family. She always considered Superior her home.

Daughter of Clara VanLandschoot and Edmund...

Dec 14, 2022

Douglas A. Woodhull, 81, passed away peacefully, with his daughter Christine by his side, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Bayshore Health and Rehab in Duluth, MN. Douglas was born December 14, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois at a Jewish hospital to Mervin and Irene (Smith) Woodhull.

Douglas was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters...

Dec 14, 2022

Vicky Lee Shelhon, 65, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born on September 14, 1957, to Melvin and Arlene (Meyers) Wermter.

She was a lifelong member of the Lakeland Baptist Church in Gilbert, MN.

Vicky loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed camping and going to...

Dec 12, 2022

Ruth Elizabeth Stewart, 89, Poplar, WI, passed away, with her family by her side, Monday, December 12, 2022, in Superior. She was born August 29, 1933, to Peter and Ada (Robinson) Vitale in Madison, Wisconsin.

Ruth married Jack Raymond Stewart on June 24, 1954, in Dubuque, Iowa. They spent 65 years together before Jacks passing in 2019....

Dec 9, 2022

David Franklin Treviranus (78) passed away December 9, 2022 at his home in South Range, WI. David was born April 29, 1944 in Duluth, MN, son of Robert and Lois (Burr) Treviranus.

David was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved Derful.

David is survived by his children: Thomas Treviranus (Christine), Hawthorne, WI,...

Dec 7, 2022

Wyatt Lagerquist, 24, passed away in his home on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in Superior. He was born on April 13, 1998, to Michael Lagerquist and Michele Clemmer in Duluth, MN.

Wyatt was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and trapping. You could often find him on his snowmobile in the winter months or swimming in the...

Dec 6, 2022

Colleen Aird, age 99, of Duluth, MN, died December 6, 2022. She was born to Arthur LaJoie and Lillian (Durfee) Casey in the Allouez neighborhood of Superior, WI. She was a descendant of Chief Joseph Osaugie, a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and passionate about preserving Wisconsin Point. She wed Vernon Aird in...

Dec 4, 2022

Edwin Elmer Alholm, 82, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, in Superior, WI. Edwin was born on May 12, 1940, to Elmer and Wentla (Kirkus) Alholm.

Edwin was a United States Army Veteran. After serving in the Army, Edwin became a logger for many years. He later became a self-employed repair man specializing in repairing RV’s and...

Dec 3, 2022

Leo Purnell Watnemoe, 81, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at his home in Superior, WI. He was born on September 15, 1941, to Jergen and Mable (Wead) Watnemoe in Bagley, MN.

After Leo graduated from Iron River High School, he joined the United States Army. After leaving the Army, he got a job working as...

Nov 30, 2022

Kip Michael Mattison, 66, Duluth resident, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on July 30, 1956 in Superior, WI to Wallace and Marjorie (Peterson) Mattison.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School and worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for many years.

Kip had a passion...

Nov 24, 2022

LeRoy L. Hanson, 92, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth, MN. LeRoy was born in Superior on October 1, 1930, the son of Roy and Evelyn (Kennell) Hanson.

He was united in marriage to Beverly J. Canty on March 5, 1947, and they celebrated...

Nov 22, 2022

Dwane Robert Anderson, 64, of Maple, WI, formerly of Duluth, MN, went to greet his Lord & Redeemer on November 22, 2022, after a hard-fought 9-month battle with brain cancer.

Dwane was born on July 12, 1958, in Duluth, to Robert and Beverly (Bergerson) Anderson. He graduated from Duluth East High School in 1977 and went on...

Nov 21, 2022

Mildred “Millie” Nancy Richard, 66, died peacefully Monday, November 14, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born in Manitoba, Canada on March 3, 1956, to Roy and Myrtle (Merrick) Richard.

Millie was a proud member of the Long Plains First Nations Tribe of Manitoba. She graduated high school and remained teachable often referring to...

Nov 20, 2022

Maureen “Faye” Stark, 87, a longtime South Range resident passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on September 4, 1935, in Gordon, WI to Sherman and Edna (Gallipeau) Lager.

Maureen enjoyed her years spent as a loving homemaker. In her free time, she enjoyed going on long drives, finding...

Nov 19, 2022

Kevin Wiley Gray, 55, longtime resident of Superior died Saturday, November 19, 2022. He was born on January 17, 1967, in Chicago, IL to the late Kevin Gray Sr. and Curly Washington. He was the oldest of three children, one brother preceded him in death.

He was a dedicated worker and provider to his family. He enjoyed...

Nov 13, 2022

Lee Ann Notenberg, 80, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, in Duluth, MN. She was born on October 10, 1942, to Frank and Bertha Mae (Ediven) Dumonsau in Superior, WI.

Lee Ann married John “Jack” Notenberg on September 26, 2009.

She worked thirty-six years with the Superior School District as a bus driver. Twenty-nine of...

Nov 11, 2022

Lois M. Hill, 91, passed away on November 11, 2022. She was born on January 9, 1931, to Sylvester and Martha (Dormady) Palumbo.

Lois married Gordon “Gordy” Hill on January 10, 1953. Together Lois and Gordy raised six children.

Lois taught elementary school in Madison, WI and Duluth, MN before setting her career aside to...

Nov 10, 2022

Howard “Howie” Haglund, 78, died November 10, 2022, in Duluth, MN. He was welcomed into the world on July 7, 1944, to Herman and Irene (Albertson) Haglund in Duluth.

Howard graduated from Duluth Central, class of 1962. He attended Salter Vocational School and furthered his education later in life at Lake Superior College.

Howard married...

Nov 4, 2022

Edwin C. Shaver, 61, a longtime Spooner resident, died Friday, November 4, 2022, in Superior. Edwin was born August 6, 1961, in Barnes, WI to Vern and Merle (Hathaway) Shaver.

Edwin served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a truck driver for Precision Pipeline for many years.

Edwin loved spending time...