Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Diane N. LePage-Gullickson, 80, a longtime area resident of Superior, died December 3, 2021 in Solvay Hospice House, Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI on December 3, 1941, the daughter of Edward and June (Wattman) LePage.

Diane worked as a dietary cook for the Middle River Health and Rehab Center for many years.  She loved...

Nov 29, 2021

Albert W. Johnson, 52, of Lake Nebagamon, WI died Monday, November 29, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, MN due to complications from covid. He was born in Superior, WI on April 22, 1969, the son of Wesley and Yvonne (Olby) Johnson.

Albert attended school in Superior, WI.  He was the owner and operator of AW Logging,...

Nov 27, 2021

Richard “Dick” Van Rossem passed away from Covid-19 complications on November 27, 2021, at the age of 73, in Sun City, Arizona. Despite the debilitating effects of this virus, he put up a courageous fight with family by his side.

He was born to William and Virginia Van Rossem on April 8, 1948, in Superior WI. Surviving...

Nov 25, 2021

Edward Stouffer Jr., 47, of Superior, WI died unexpectedly Thursday, November 25, 2021, in his home. He was born in White Pine, MI on May 7, 1974, the son of Edward Stouffer Sr and Sandra (Hasenberg) Gustafson.

Edward graduated high school and worked as an Operator in construction for many years.  He was a member of the...

Nov 24, 2021

Jacob Lee Scheer, 30, of Oshkosh, Wi died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on June 21, 1991, the son of Gary Scheer, and Michelle Livingston-Scheer.

Jacob graduated from high school in Red Granite, WI.  Jacob was a fulltime student at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI for cosmetology/barber school. He loved...

Nov 20, 2021

Delores Evelyn Pananen, died peacefully on November 20, 2021 at Villa Marina Nursing Home at the age of 85.  She was born to

John and Jennie Pananen on August 10, 1936 in Brule.  She was a longtime resident of Superior and graduated from Central High School.  She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church.

Dee...

Nov 19, 2021

Richard “Ricky” D. Dalbec, 69, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN.

He was born January 16, 1952, the son of Donald Dalbec and June Farmer.

Although Richard kept to himself and was a bit of a recluse, he loved visiting with his family.  He also enjoyed tinkering with...

Nov 18, 2021

Margaret A. Cook, 77, of Superior, WI died peacefully, Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Margaret was born in Ishpeming, MI on April 15, 1944, the daughter of Walfred and Margaret Bernadette (Rice) Hoglund.

Margaret was united into Marriage to George H. Cook in May of 1970, and...

Nov 12, 2021

Lela G. Treakle, 74, a longtime area resident of Superior, died November 12, 2021. She was born in Superior, WI on September 7, 1947, the daughter of John and Frances (Quinn) Rinnett.

Lela graduated from East High School in Superior in 1965 and went on to complete keypunch school in Minneapolis, MN.  She worked as a customer...

Nov 11, 2021

Ronald L. Dalbec, 80, a long-time Maple resident, died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI.  Ronnie was born December 22, 1940 in Blueberry, WI, to Edward and Elizabeth (DeRosia) Dalbec.

Ronnie graduated from Northwestern High School and served honorably in the United States Army.  He worked as a logger, and as a...

Nov 7, 2021

Gary Edward Ogren, 72, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem, WI.

He was born November 28, 1948, the son of Allen and Maycel (White) Ogren.  Gary was raised in the East End of Superior and graduated from Superior Senior High.  Gary loved to collect things and he was especially was known...

Nov 6, 2021

William “Bill” R. Goligoski, 77, longtime Superior resident died peacefully, Saturday, November 6, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born October 11, 1944, the son of Louis and Helen (Jarzynski) Goligoski.

Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam. He earned his Specialist Degree in Mathematics from the University...

Nov 6, 2021

Christopher (Chris) Allyn Schmidt, 61, of Maple, WI, passed away at his home on November 6, 2021, after a debilitating illness.  Chris was born on August 25, 1960, in Saint Paul, MN, and lived in the area for several years before coming to Maple in the late 70s.

In 1982, Chris earned a diploma in Auto Mechanics...

Oct 30, 2021

Michelle Renee (Bolts) Wicklund, 54, of Superior, Passed away peacefully Saturday October 30, 2021, at her home from a lengthy battle with Breast cancer. She was born May 19, 1967, in Superior, WI, To Kirk A. Sr and Mary J. (Standard) Bolts.

Michelle was employed in the childcare and hospitality industry for many years. She also volunteered...

Oct 26, 2021

Dennis B. Frink, 72, longtime resident of Superior, WI died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth November 11, 1948, the son of William R. and Irene M. (Peterson) Frink.

He attended Central High School in Duluth, MN and worked as a truck driver for Halvor Lines for...

Oct 23, 2021

Brian D. Fudally, 51, longtime resident of Brule, WI, died suddenly Saturday, October 23, 2021, at his home. He was born in Fridley, MN June 28, 1970, the son of Joseph and Karen (Olsen) Fudally.

Brian grew up in Blaine, MN and attended Spring Lake Park High School. He moved to Lake Nebagamon in 2003. He was...

Oct 23, 2021

Marqus Allen Mickelson, 27, of Superior, WI.

Marqus was born on February 18 th , 1994, in Duluth, MN at St. Mary’s Hospital to Byron and Betty Jo Mickelson. Marqus graduated from Superior Senior High School and had attended WITC and Lake Superior College. In 2017 Marqus became a father to Audrey Jo and in 2020 Leo...

Oct 21, 2021

James W. “Jim” Backlund, 82, lifelong resident of Superior, WI died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at St. Mary’s – Miller Dwan in Duluth, MN. He was born in Superior, February 16, 1939, the son of Vernon C. Sr. and Astrid C. (Bergren) Backlund.

Jim graduated Central High School and went on...

Oct 20, 2021

Lucille “Lucy” Faye Dietrick, longtime resident of Solon Springs, WI, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. She was born in Duluth, MN March 11, 1947, the daughter of Donald and Shirley (Montgomery) Dietrick.

She graduated from the former Stan Brook Hall in Duluth, MN, and went on to earn her...

Oct 19, 2021

Bonnie J. Inscho, 82, of Hermantown, MN died peacefully, Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior, WI, July 28, 1939, the daughter of Raymond C. and Bessie (McGrath) Inscho.

She graduated from Northwestern High School and went on to attend the former Superior Vocational Institute.

Bonnie...