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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
James E. Tollas
March 19, 2022
James Edward Tollas passed away on March 19, 2022, at Essentia Solvay House after a long battle with heart disease. His loving family was by his side.
Jim was born in St. Paul, MN on March 15, 1946, to Edward Carl Tollas and Francis Mae (Davids) Tollas. He was married to his high school sweetheart Susan Scheufeli....
Robert J. "Bob" Shears
March 18, 2022
Our world has lost a kind and talented man in the death of Robert J. “Bob” Shears, a longtime resident of Superior, WI who died peacefully, Friday, March 18, 2022, at home at Elysian Assisted Living with his family by his side. He was born in Superior, WI November 2, 1933, the son of Louis and Lucille (Husby) Shears...
Ruby Olivia Lien
March 15, 2022
Ruby Olivia Lien was born in Superior, Wisconsin on May 22, 1925 and passed away on March 15, 2022 in Superior. She was the youngest of three children born to Christian Martin Lien and Anna Alette (Ramstad) Lien.
She was predeceased by her parents, older brother Carl Raymond Lien (1990), and older sister Margaret (Margie) Eleanore Lien...
Randy S. Bergstrom
March 13, 2022
Randy S. Bergstrom, 64, lifelong Superior resident died unexpectedly and peacefully at home on Sunday, March 13, 2022, after a brief health complication.
He was born in Superior on September 30, 1957, the son of Charles and Carla (Olson) Bergstrom.
Randy was a graduate of Superior Senior High School class of 1975. He went on...
Mary Irene Walkowiak
March 13, 2022
Mary Irene Walkowiak, 79, longtime resident of Duluth, MN, died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Detroit, MI June 1, 1942, the daughter of Gordon and Clara (Isabella) Adamson. At 10 years old, Mary went to live with her aunt and uncle, Mae and Quintin Thompson who lovingly raised her as...
Ann Mary Biesiada
March 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...
Roger F. Plachta
March 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.
...
Michael "Mike" Reed
March 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...
Thomas J. Honkanen
March 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...
Genevieve T. Sheahan
March 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...
John C. Ulven
March 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...
