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Margaret A. Thompson

Margaret A. Thompson

March 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...

Kathy J. Monaghan

Kathy J. Monaghan

February 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....

Troy Y. Shields

Troy Y. Shields

February 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...

Dawn E. Vergamini

Dawn E. Vergamini

February 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...

Gloria Mae (Nelson) Johnson

Gloria Mae (Nelson) Johnson

February 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...

Jeanne Rae Peterson

Jeanne Rae Peterson

February 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...

Peggy J. Tucci

Peggy J. Tucci

February 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...

Elizabeth J. Peterson

Elizabeth J. Peterson

February 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...

Minerva A. Johnson

Minerva A. Johnson

February 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...

Pat J. Ringold

Pat J. Ringold

February 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...

Elaine Ebba Lundberg

Elaine Ebba Lundberg

February 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....

Julie A. Smith (Mabry)

Julie A. Smith (Mabry)

February 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...

Joanne H. Bulanek

Joanne H. Bulanek

February 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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Wayne R. Mischke

Wayne R. Mischke

February 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...

Viola M. Johnson

Viola M. Johnson

February 11, 2022

Viola M. Johnson, 97, of Superior, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, at New Perspectives Senior Living in Superior, WI. She was born in Detroit, MI on January 25, 1925, the daughter of Robert and Viola (Preibe) Bennett.

Viola was united in marriage to Etseul Johnson in March of 1945, and they celebrated thirty-nine...

Gerald J. "Jerry" Zowin

Gerald J. "Jerry" Zowin

February 5, 2022

***  PLEASE BE ADVISED *** FOLLOWING JERRY'S SERVICES, THE ZOWIN FAMILY WAS THE VICTIM OF THEFT AND THE FAMILY MEMORIAL BAG CONTAINING CARDS, GIFTS, PERSONAL ITEMS, AND ASHES OF THEIR LOVED ONE WAS STOLEN FROM THEIR VEHICLE OUTISDE *** T he Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, 1102 Tower Avenue in Superior *** IF ANYONE WITNESSED ANY SUSPICIOUS...

David H. Godden

David H. Godden

February 5, 2022

David H. Godden, 70, lifelong resident of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 5, 2022, with his wife and son by his side after a long medical battle.

David was born January 24, 1952, to Henry and Alice (Dandanell) Godden of Duluth, MN. He attended Duluth Central High School and Lake Superior...

Lorraine Mildred Korhonen

Lorraine Mildred Korhonen

February 1, 2022

Lorraine Mildred (Perala) Korhonen, lifelong resident of Maple, WI, died peacefully, Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation in Superior.

She was born in Maple, WI, January 20, 1931, the daughter of Matti and Anna Matilda (Toivola) Perala III.

She attended Maple Corner School and graduated from the former Superior Central High...

William T. "Billy" Follis

William T. "Billy" Follis

January 29, 2022

William Thomas “Billy” Follis, 90, longtime resident of Brule, WI died from complications from Covid-19 on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at St. Mary’s Essentia Health, Duluth, MN, just hours after his beloved wife Janet passed away at Superior Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Superior, WI, May 1, 1931, the son of William Charlie and Mildred (Ulven) Follis....

Janet Frances Follis

Janet Frances Follis

January 29, 2022

Janet Frances Follis, 86, a longtime resident of Brule, WI, died peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Superior Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI. She was born in Oulu, WI, January 9, 1936, the daughter of Heino and Ina (Colby) Jacobson.

Janet was a 1953 graduate of South Shore High School.  She went on to...

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