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....
Lorraine Carol Urbaniak
December 30, 2022
Lorraine Carol Breitzmann Holmes Urbaniak, 90, of Superior, died Friday, December 30, 2022, at Superior Rehab Center. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 2, 1932, the daughter of Herbert B. and Laura (Solberg) Breitzmann.
Lorraine was a 1949 graduate of Superior Central High School. She was employed as a legal secretary and later as a...
John "Jack" Glonchak
December 28, 2022
John “Jack” Glonchak (93), lifelong Superior resident died, December 28, 2022 at Ecumen Lakeshore, Duluth, MN.
He was born in Superior, WI on December 2, 1929, the son of Joseph and Frances (Kuchmek) Glonchak.
Jack graduated from Central School and went on to UW-Madison for certification in mechanical engineering. He went on to serve his...
Thomas Lee Despins
December 28, 2022
Thomas Lee Despins, 87, longtime Superior resident, passed away December 28, 2022 in Madison, WI. He was born to Leo and Cecelia (Michaeu) Despins on March 3, 1935 in Iron Mountain, MI.
Thomas graduated from Iron Mountain High School. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army; and worked as manager for Benson Optical in Superior...
Ida Mae Peterson
December 25, 2022
Ida Mae Peterson, 88, longtime area resident died, Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. She was born August 4, 1934, in Danbury, WI, the daughter of Herman and Mary Shaul.
Ida Mae worked as a cook at local restaurants. Bingo at the Moose Club and Belgian Club were evenings not to...
Dolores E. Knapp
December 25, 2022
Dolores E. Knapp, 94, longtime area resident died peacefully, Sunday, December 25, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born in Detroit, MI on May 5, 1928, the daughter of Philip and Ebba(Isaksson) Nelson.
Dolores was united in marriage to Myron Knapp on September 10, 1949, they were married almost 70 years at his passing in 2019.
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Diane F. Sharpe
December 24, 2022
Diane Fay Sharpe (Hicks) died December 24, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born to Walter and Anne Hicks on March 25, 1943.
Diane was preceded in death by an infant daughter and a son, Vincent. She is survived by a son, Jason (Joslyn) Sharpe, Duluth, MN; brothers, Ronald (Elsie) Hicks, Lake Nebagamon, WI, and...
Joseph H. Glonek
December 23, 2022
Joseph H. Glonek, 90, lifelong resident of Superior died peacefully, Friday, December 23, 2022, at Superior Health and Rehabilitation with loving family by his side. He was born in Superior on August 15, 1932, the son of George and Margaret (Liska) Glonek and graduated with the Class of 1950 from Central High School in Superior. Joe served his country...
Jeanne R. Downs
December 22, 2022
Jeanne R. Downs, 88, lifelong Superior resident, died peacefully, Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation with loving family by her side. She was born in Superior, September 20, 1934, the daughter of George Senn and Delia Ahlstrom.
She was a graduate of the former Central High School in Superior and went on to...
