Obituaries

Mar 13, 2022

Ann Mary Biesiada, 102, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior. She was born on March 13, 1920, in Superior, WI to Joseph and Katherine (Gallenac) Winek.

Ann married Henry Biesiada in 1945 and they celebrated sixty-seven years of marriage before his passing in 2012. Ann enjoyed...

Mar 13, 2022

Roger F. Plachta, of Superior, WI died peacefully on March 13 th , 2022, at home with his family by his side.  Roger was born on January 2, 1956, to Raymond and June (Barker) Plachta, graduating from Superior High School in 1974.  Roger worked as a welder for over twenty years at Clyde Iron and at Barko Hydraulic.

Mar 12, 2022

Michael Francis Reed, 67, of Florence, AZ, formerly of Superior passed away on March 12, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born on April 2, 1954, to Francis and Victoria (Burbul) Reed.

He attended St. Louis Grade School and graduated from SSHS. Michael served his country as a United States Marine following in the footsteps of...

Mar 11, 2022

Thomas J. Honkanen, 77, lifelong area resident died unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2022, at his home in South Range, WI following a brief illness. He was born in Superior June 29, 1944, the son of Eino “Red” and Ruth (Hagen) Honkanen.

Tom was a graduate of the former East High School in Superior.

Tom...

Mar 10, 2022

Genevieve T. Sheahan, 97, longtime resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Superior Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Defiance, IA, April 28, 1924.

Genevieve graduated high school and worked as a cosmetologist for several years. She especially enjoyed her years at home raising her family.

Genevieve was proud of her...

Mar 7, 2022

John C. Ulven, 83, longtime resident of Superior, WI died peacefully, Surrounded by family Monday, March 7, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, March 30, 1938, the son of Milford and Arlene (Hanson) Ulven.

John graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States...

Mar 2, 2022

Margaret (Margie) A Thompson (Gucinski) of Duluth Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from complications due to Alztimers. Margaret was born December 27, 1932, in Superior Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Eva Gucinski and lived in Superior Wisconsin.

Margaret married Rolf Thompson on June 23 rd , 1956, and lived in Superior, Wisconsin all...

Feb 27, 2022

Kathy J. Monaghan, 78, of Esko, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Essentia Health-Miller Dwan in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born April 6, 1943, the daughter of George and Daphna (Lenord) Nordin.

Kathy married the love of her life Wilbert “Willie” Monaghan on March 5, 1977. Every day was an adventure for them....

Feb 25, 2022

Troy Ya’vonne Shields, 31, lifelong resident of Duluth, MN, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 25, 2022, at his home. Troy was born in Duluth February 13, 1991, the son of Willie Crumpton and Yvonne Shields.

Troy was musically inclined and was a talented artist. He especially enjoyed making music for all to enjoy, and his friends and...

Feb 24, 2022

Dawn Vergamini, 70, of Superior WI, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2022, with her family at her side, at Solvay Hospice House.  She was born in Decorah, Iowa in 1952 to Robert and Fern Dougherty, grew up in St. Louis Park, MN, graduated from Concordia College of Moorhead in 1974, and completed...

Feb 22, 2022

*** UPDATE *** The Celebration of Life for Gloria has been rescheduled and will be held from 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Lakeside Town Hall, 3196 South Poplar River Rd., Poplar, WI. ***

Surrounded by love and family, Gloria Mae Johnson 91, passed away February 22, 2022, in Superior. She...

Feb 22, 2022

Jeanne Rae Peterson, 76, of Iron River Wisconsin Passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, WI.

Jeanne was born in Duluth Minnesota on February 17, 1946, to Arnold and Evelyn (Soderberg) Peterson, the youngest of three siblings. Jeanne graduated high school from Denfeld High in 1964, and after high school...

Feb 21, 2022

Peggy J. Tucci, 77, passed away her residence on Monday, February 21, 2022, Superior, WI. She was born on July 21, 1944, in Kent, Michigan, the daughter of Claude and Alice (Pittsley) Brownell.

Peggy graduated high school and went on to earn her Agricultural Degree. She worked as a CNA at the Beverly Health Center for many...

Feb 20, 2022

Elizabeth Jean (Werner) Peterson, age 98 of Superior, Wisconsin passed away on February 20, 2022, at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, Minnesota. She spent her last years at home, the place she loved and spent many happy years. Jean was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1923 to Nicholas Elmer Werner and Lorraine (Rene) Ann (Becker) Werner and lived most...

Feb 18, 2022

Minerva A. Johnson, of Brule, passed away on February 18, 2022, at the age of 94. She had been a resident of Aspen Health Facility (formerly Middle River Healthcare) for the past 4 ½ years. She was born June 9, 1927, at the Ruska home place in Brule, the daughter of Sulu and Ailie (nee Ruska) Johnson. Minerva’s parents...

Feb 18, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Pat James Ringold, age 69, on Friday February 18 th , 2022, at his home is Florida.  He was born on May 31 st , 1952, and was raised in White Bear Lake, MN.  Pat fought for seven months to fight pancreatic cancer.

Pat is preceded...

Feb 14, 2022

Elaine Ebba Lundberg, 66, Lake Nebagamon, WI, passed away in Mesa, Arizona after a long-fought battle with cancer on Valentine’s Day Feb 14, 2022. She was born in Duluth, MN on June 14, 1955, to Swan and Marie Lundberg. She lived in Hibbing, MN and Lake Nebagamon, WI and loved her winters in the warm sun of Mesa, Arizona....

Feb 14, 2022

Julie A. Smith (Mabry), 68, died on Monday, February 14, 2022, in Superior, WI.

She was born on July 12, 1953, in Superior, WI, the daughter of John W. and Betty Mabry.

Julie was united in marriage to Skip Smith on May 2, 1975, in Superior, WI.  She worked for Pacific Finance, Saratoga Liquor and...

Feb 13, 2022

JoAnne H. Bulanek, 87, longtime resident of Iron River, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Twin Ports Health in Superior, WI.

She was born on December 24, 1934, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the daughter of Thomas and Vera (Beaver) Wells.

JoAnne graduated from the Iron River High School in 1954.

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Feb 12, 2022

Wayne R. Mischke, 59, of Superior, WI formerly of Mandan, ND, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 12, 2022, at his home.

He was born in Superior September 30, 1962, the son of Raymond and Barbara (Greely) Mischke.

He worked construction for many years and in his free time enjoyed playing pool and bingo. Wayne greatest love...