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Daniel Howard Barker
February 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...
Warren J. Nelson
February 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...
Richard W. Riedasch
February 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...
Betty L. Peterson
February 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...
Paulette J. Grymala
February 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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James A. Derosia Sr.
February 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...
Geraldine A. Deniswicz
January 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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Robert T. Hughes Sr.
January 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...
Gloria Jeanne Wickstrom
January 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,...
Cynthia Margaret Tyson Pierce
January 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....
Marylin Louise Burger
January 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...
Debra Jean Gustafson
January 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...
Meredith Kay Manley
January 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...
Nancy C. Nummi
January 16, 2023
Nancy Carol (Jarvi) Nummi, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at New Perspective-Betty’s Harbor in Superior after a long and courageous battle with Lewy body dementia.
Nancy was born on September 8, 1939 in Superior, WI to Tyyne (Rinda) and Peter Jarvi. After graduating from Central High School in 1957, she was employed...
Ernest A. Vennerstrom
January 16, 2023
Ernest A. Vennerstrom passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the age of 94. A resident of Lake Nebagamon all his life. He was born on August 28, 1928, to Arthur Vennerstrom and Ida E. Vennerstrom. He attended grade school in Lake Nebagamon, graduated from Poplar High School, and later from Superior State Technical College and Vocational School....
Nancy K. Christenson
January 9, 2023
Nancy K. Christenson, 88, a long time Superior resident, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI. She was born November 12, 1934 in Superior to Melvin and Ida (Nelson) Christenson.
Nancy graduated in 1953 from Superior Central High School. She was employed for many years as clerical staff at MP&L...
James "Jim" Misfeldt
January 8, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Misfeldt, 82, on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Jim was born on September 15, 1940, in Bloomer, WI to Harold and Helen (Sokup) Misfeldt. He spent most of his life as a resident of Superior.
He...
Lois E. Geiger
January 6, 2023
Lois Elaine Geiger, of Beehive Homes of Duluth, received the call of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2023 (Epiphany) to enter into her eternal home. Her life was defined by her relationship with Christ, and she lived out her faith in her commitment to 72 years of marriage, raising three children, and serving others. Lois will always...
John "Jack" Notenberg
January 5, 2023
John “Jack” Notenberg, 80, longtime Superior resident, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Edgewood Vista in Hermantown, MN.
He was born January 20, 1942, in Superior to Rene and Goodrin (Welde) Notenberg.
Jack was a member of the Pilgrim Lutheran Church, in Superior, for many years. He was also a member of the Moose...
Robert C. Lagesse
January 2, 2023
Robert C. LaGesse, 96, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died peacefully, Monday, January 2, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with loving family by his side. He was born in Superior on July 8, 1926, the son of Leo and Edna (Noble) LaGesse. He graduated from Superior Cathedral High School and attended UW-Superior and the UW- Wisconsin....
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