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Dale C. Piggott

Dale C. Piggott

April 25, 2022

Dale C. Piggott, 88, longtime Superior resident, died peacefully, Monday, April 25, 2022, at Twin Ports Rehabilitation with his loving family by his side. He was born in Lawler, MN on September 20, 1933, the son of Clayton and Hazel (Lehto) Piggott.

He graduated from Central High School, class of 1951.

Dale was united in...

Patsy L. Wiitala

Patsy L. Wiitala

April 25, 2022

Patsy L. Wiitala, 78, longtime resident of Maple, WI, died peacefully, Monday, April 25, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with her husband and loving family by her side. She was born in Superior, WI, January 23, 1944, the daughter of Unno and Elsie (Lintula) Kiiski.

She graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 1962...

Mike B. Mattson

Mike B. Mattson

April 25, 2022

Michael Brian Mattson, 61, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died Monday, April 25, 2022, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Superior, WI on February 5, 1961, the son of Donald and Annette (Salen) Mattson.

Mike graduated from Superior Senior High School and went on to drive for Kimmes Oil for...

Joseph Robert Bednar Gustafson

Joseph Robert Bednar Gustafson

April 24, 2022

Joseph Robert Bednar Gustafson, 39, lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at his home in Superior, WI. He was born in Duluth, MN on December 13, 1982, the son of Robert and Kim (Leone) Gustafson.

He graduated from Superior Senior High School and went on to attend Lake Superior College for autobody technician....

Matthew W. Austin

Matthew W. Austin

April 22, 2022

Matthew W. Austin, 53, longtime resident of Port Wing, WI died unexpectedly on Friday, April 22, 2022, in Poplar, Wisconsin. He was born in Ames, IA, October 19, 1968, the son of Douglas and Denise (Newman) Austin. Graduated from Northwestern High School in 1987.

Matt was united in marriage to Cindy Rhode on September 27, 2013, and...

Randolph W. Axt

Randolph W. Axt

April 16, 2022

Randolph W. “Randy” Axt, 72, former longtime Superior resident died peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Cerenity Senior Care Center in White Bear Lake, MN. He was born in Superior January 28, 1950, the son of William E. and Alice C. (Claassen) Axt.

Randy graduated high school and went on to earn his master's degree in...

Nelda May (Slick) St. George

Nelda May (Slick) St. George

April 15, 2022

Nelda May (Slick) St. George, 86, formerly of Superior, WI, and of Mt. Iron, MN, died Friday April 15, 2022, in Duluth, MN. Nelda was born on February 6, 1936, to Rex James and Olive May (Brittan) Slick.

Nelda was united into marriage to Bernard Leroy St. George on September 18, 1951. She worked for many years...

Joseph E. Balcer Jr.

Joseph E. Balcer Jr.

April 12, 2022

Joseph E. Balcer Jr., 77, passed away Tuesday April 12th, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  He was born in Superior, WI, November 26th, 1944, the oldest son of Joseph and Adrianne (Van Massenhove) Balcer Sr.

Joe worked for the Douglas County Sheriff Department and Superior Police Department as a Jailer, Deputy Sheriff, and Emergency...

Richard E. Senn

Richard E. Senn

April 12, 2022

Richard Edward Senn, 71, lifelong Superior resident passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Rick was loved by many for his quick wit, buoyant spirit, curmudgeonly attitude, and ability to encourage conversation in any setting. He was employed as a track laborer...

Lynn M. Crary

Lynn M. Crary

April 11, 2022

Lynn Marie Crary, 78, former resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her home in Buffalo, MN with her loving family by her side. She was born in superior on March 25, 1944, the daughter of Ingvar M. and Florence M. (Johnson) Holter.

Lynn loved her children and grandchildren and was the...

Mary A. Lundberg

Mary A. Lundberg

April 8, 2022

Mary Agnes Lundberg, 82, of Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin died Friday April 8th at home with her family by her side, after a long struggle with dementia. Mary was born on Feb. 1, 1940, to Wayne and Agnes (Kane) Brittan in Superior, Wisconsin. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1958 and UWS Superior in 1962 with a double major...

Leona Mae Hansen

Leona Mae Hansen

April 6, 2022

Leona Mae Hansen, 72, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died peacefully, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior May 26, 1949, the daughter of Ken and Betty (Wickstrom) Stuart.

She graduated high school in Superior and went on to work as a medical billing specialist for...

Joel W. Pearson

Joel W. Pearson

April 5, 2022

Joel W. Pearson, 63, lifelong area resident, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. After facing a two-year battle with cancer, Joel passed away with dignity at his home in Lakeside, WI, with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Superior, WI, September 2, 1958, the son of Edwin and Eunice (Borg) Pearson.

He...

Philomena Mae Dock

Philomena Mae Dock

April 3, 2022

Philomena Mae Dock died peacefully at Essentia Health surrounded by her Family on April 3, 2022.

Philomena was Born January 2, 1935, in Erie, Pennsylvania to Violet and Herman Olson. She was one of seven children.

She led an adventurous life often doing jobs that many thought to be a man’s job at the time,...

Sandra L. Skustad

Sandra L. Skustad

April 1, 2022

The dang thing is, Sandra L. Skustad, 70, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died peacefully, while holding her son Bruce’s hand on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the REM Centennial House in Superior WI. She was born in Superior February 8, 1952, the daughter of LeRoy Berg and Virginia Marshall.

She graduated from Superior Senior High School...

Lucas "Luke" Isaacson

Lucas "Luke" Isaacson

March 29, 2022

Lucas Lee “Luke” Isaacson, 17, lifelong resident of Duluth, MN died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was born in Duluth August 16, 2004, the son of David and Beverly (Topping) Isaacson.

Luke was a student at Denfeld High School in Duluth and was soon to graduate with the class of 2022.

He enjoyed...

Elaine R. De Vinck

Elaine R. De Vinck

March 29, 2022

Elaine R. De Vinck, 93, longtime Superior resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Elaine was born on June 18, 1928 in Superior, the daughter of Emil and Rose (Van Landschoot) Ruthgeerts. She graduated from Superior East High School in 1946 and worked briefly for the US Treasury Department (Chicago) and the HW Brace Company (Superior)...

Peter J. Coda

Peter J. Coda

March 28, 2022

Peter John Coda, 72, of Tucson, AZ, former longtime resident of Superior, WI died peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2022 at a Duluth hospital with his family by his side, after courageously battling cancer for 2.5 years. He was born in Superior, July 23, 1949, the son of Anthony and Dorothy (Nadolski) Coda.

Pete graduated from the...

Kim M. Hart

Kim M. Hart

March 26, 2022

Kim M. Hart, 59, lifelong area resident died peacefully Saturday, March 26, 2022, at home in Poplar, WI with her loving husband by her side. She was born in Superior, WI, July 21, 1962, the daughter of Theodore “Tom” and Karen (Morrisette) Meierotto.

She graduated high school and went on to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant...

Gary C. "Doc" Soliday

Gary C. "Doc" Soliday

March 19, 2022

Gary C. “Doc” Soliday, 76, longtime Superior resident, died unexpectedly of a heart attack, Saturday, March 19, 2022. He was born in Barron, WI, April 24, 1945, to Charles and Eleanor (Conrad) Soliday.

He graduated from Rice Lake (WI) High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Wisconsin-Superior....

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