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Mary Elizabeth Millard
Jun 11, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Millard, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 11, 2025. Mary was born in Superior, WI to Leslie & Irja (Hautella) Olsen.
She attended Stanbrook Catholic High School while living in Sellwood Hall. She later graduated from St. Olaf College with a degree in Economics & Political Science in...
Catherine Mary Strycharski
Jun 7, 2025
Catherine M. (Star) Strycharske, 71, of Superior, WI, passed away June 7, 2025, after a long illness. She was born to Frank and Sylvia (Griffin) Strycharske on June 29, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI, the second of seven children. The family moved to Washburn, WI where Star attended Washburn High School, graduating in 1971. She then moved to Superior to...
Donald F. Hapy
Jun 7, 2025
Donald Francis Hapy, 97, passed away on June 7, 2025, at Keystone Bluffs in Duluth, MN, just short of his 98th birthday. He was the first-born son of Stephen and Frances (Kluck) Hapy on June 20, 1927, in Superior, WI.
He graduated from the former East High School, in Superior, with the class of 1945. There he...
Daniel James Drinkwine
Jun 7, 2025
Daniel James Drinkwine, 71, passed away on June 7, 2025 at St Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was surrounded by family and friends, following a recent cancer diagnosis and complications from pneumonia. He was born the son of Doris (Dodd) and Walter Drinkwine on December 8, 1953 in Superior, WI.
Dan graduated from Drummond High...
Donna J. Pearson
Jun 3, 2025
Donna Jane Pearson, 85, died on June 3, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital following a brief and sudden illness. She was born to John and Jennie Pananen on March 16, 1940, in Iron River, WI. She was a longtime resident of Superior and graduated from Central High School in 1958. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran...
Keith I. Larson
May 31, 2025
Keith Irving Larson, 82, lifelong resident of Port Wing, WI, died at Villa Marina Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI surrounded by his loving family on May 31, 2025.
He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on August 26, 1942, to Irving and Margaret (Larvick) Larson. On April 10, 1964, he was united in marriage to Margie...
Robert C. Anderson
May 29, 2025
Robert C. “Bob” Anderson, 80, resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, with his family by his side.
Bob was born in Duluth on May 20, 1945, to Volmer and Ruth (Ericson) Anderson. He graduated from Northwestern High School in 1963 and went...
Betty L. Sislo
May 27, 2025
Betty L. Sislo, 97, a cherished and longtime resident of Superior, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was born in Spooner, WI on April 16, 1928, the daughter of George and Gertrude (Moore) Brown.
On August 6, 1949, she was united in marriage to Raymond Sislo....
Janice "Jan" M. Parish
May 22, 2025
Janice “Jan” Mae Parish, of Lake Nebagamon and Superior, died on May 22,2025, at the age of 94, with her daughters by her side.
She was born September 14,1930, in Duluth, MN. to Ludy and Evelyn Drolson. She grew up in Lake Nebagamon and truly loved that area.
Jan attended school in Lake Nebagamon through...
Luanne Wachula
May 17, 2025
Luanne (Halonen) Wachula, 72, resident of Duluth, MN, has gone home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Duluth on April 14, 1953, to Wallace and Barbara (David) Halonen.
Luanne was raised in Patzau, WI and graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1971. She continued...
Nancy K. Lisdahl
May 13, 2025
Nancy K. Lisdahl, (89), lifelong resident of Superior, passed away on May 13th, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was born on May 27, 1935, the daughter of William and Bernadine (Dolly) (McCabe) Nault.
She was a graduate of the former Central High School in Superior.
Nancy was united in marriage to...
Margaret Rae (Brannan) Sislo
May 12, 2025
Margaret Rae “Peggy” (Brannan) Sislo, 81, passed away after a brief illness in Cape Canaveral Hospital, Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Peggy dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She worked for over 20 years at Parkland Health Facility, later at Middle River Health Facility, and eventually continued her calling in private home health care. Even after...
George R. Ranua
May 11, 2025
George Richard Ranua, 67 of Superior Wi passed peacefully Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born June 1, 1957 in Duluth to Richard Ranua and Patricia Ranua (Later Schmitt). After graduating from Duluth Central, he went on to work in the trades at Sandberg Sheetmetal, Lakehead Sign & Painting and at St Germaine’s as a glazer. Through Alcoholics Anonymous...
Tonia Marie Tye
May 11, 2025
Tonia Marie Tye, 59, joined her mother and father in heaven, in Superior on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born to Jesse and Mary Ann (Weis) Tye on November 3, 1965.
She graduated from Superior Senior High, class of 1986. Northwoods Painting & Sandblasting employed her as a painter for many years.
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Ronald F. Dumonson
May 10, 2025
Ronald F. Dumonson, 79, Hayward WI, passed away at home Saturday, May 10th, 2025.
Born April 15th, 1946, Ronald Francis Dumonson was the son of Victor and Mildred (Salmi) Dumonson. As a young boy he was the greeter of Itasca Street, often walking to neighbors to visit and giving his Mom a scare. His love of cars,...
James L. Brannon
May 8, 2025
James L. Brannon, 83, Lake Nebagamon, WI died on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was of very strong faith and joined those who loved him in heaven with his Lord and Savior. Jim was born May 13, 1941, in Fort Madison, IA, the son of Ernest and Wilma (Browning) Brannon. He graduated in 1959 from Fort Madison High School...
Michael J. Pelletier
May 8, 2025
Michael J. Pelletier, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from pneumonia after a 15-year journey with a stroke, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI. He was born on November 16, 1952, the son of Jerry and Gertrude (Wizner) Pelletier in Duluth, MN.
He graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth, class of...
Richard D. Rusch
May 7, 2025
Richard D. “Dick” Rusch, 90, lifelong resident of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
He was born in Duluth on June 22, 1934, the son of William “Pat” and Ellen (Miller) Rusch.
Dick served his country honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the...
Luanne Hunter
May 5, 2025
Luanne Hunter, 87, longtime Lake Nebagamon resident, passed away on May 5, 2025. She was born October 21, 1937, the daughter of Stanley C. and Dorothy M. (Armitage) Howenstine in Superior, WI.
Luanne graduated from East High School in Superior and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She continued...
Donald G. Greely
May 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Donald Gerald Greely November 25, 1944 – May 4, 2025
Donald Gerald Greely, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN, surrounded by family. Born in Superior, WI, on November 25, 1944, to Harold and Evelyn (Nelson)...
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