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Superior, WI Obituaries
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dwayne L. "Dewey" Asbach
January 28, 2022
Dwayne Lee “Dewey” Asbach, age 46, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN after succumbing to COVID-19 pneumonia while bravely undergoing treatment for Multiple Myeloma.
Dewey was born on September 16, 1975, in Ashland, WI where he spent childhood exploring the woods which developed into a lifelong appreciation of...
Marilyn K. Keeler
January 28, 2022
Marilyn K. Keeler, 79, lifelong area resident died peacefully in the early hours on Friday, January 28, 2022, with her family by her side at home in Lake Nebagamon, WI.
She was born in Superior, WI, August 20, 1942, the daughter of William and Eileen (Chandler) Braman.
After high school, Marilyn went on to further...
Nancy E. Loughren
January 27, 2022
Nancy E. Loughren, 73, longtime resident of Barnes, WI died peacefully Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Hayward Hospital in Hayward, WI with her family by her side.
She was born in Superior, WI on July 7, 1948, the daughter of John and Hellen (Wahto) Charles.
Nancy was united in marriage to John Loughren on...
Nona J. Yrjanainen
January 24, 2022
Nona J. Yrjanainen, 89, longtime Brule, WI resident, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 24, 2022, at Northern Lights in Washburn, WI. She was born in Oulu, WI, July 28, 1932, the daughter of Oliver R. and Alma (Aho) Johnson.
Nona was united into marriage to Waino Yrjanainen in November of 1952, and they celebrated 69 years of...
Roger A. Salomaki
January 24, 2022
Roger A. Salomaki, 74, longtime resident of Lake Nebagamon, WI, died peacefully, Monday, January 24, 2022, at home with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born in Superior, WI on September 6, 1947, the son of Hugo and Evelyn (Johnson) Salomaki.
Roger was united in marriage to Bonnie Ronkainen on October 30, 1971,...
Vora I. Lindberg
January 23, 2022
Vora Irene Lindberg, 97, passed away peacefully, 1/23/22, surrounded by loving family. She was born in Marengo, WI, one of seven children to Frank and Pearl Moder. Vora married Robert Lindberg and raised six children in Duluth. She is preceded in death by husband Robert, five of her siblings, and daughters Janice Lindberg and Cheryl Simonson. Vora is survived...
Carl L. Johnson
January 23, 2022
Carl L. Johnson, 90, lifelong Superior resident, died Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Villa Marina, Superior WI.
He was born on June 12, 1931, the son of Carl O. and Rose (Dumas) Johnson.
Carl graduated in 1950 from the former Central High School in Superior. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine...
Barbara Anne Tomczak
January 22, 2022
Barbara Anne (Revoy) Tomczak, 79, died peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Essential Health Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth, MN. Barbara was born on December 18, 1942, in Superior, daughter to Ferdinand “Fred” and Hannah (Wenker) Revoy.
Barbara graduate from Superior Cathedral High School with the class of 1960.
She was united in marriage...
Dr. John J. Lange
January 22, 2022
Dr. John J. Lange, 76, of South Range, WI, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. John was born on July 22, 1945, the son of John D. and Edna (Rebholz) Lange. John graduated from Central High School in Superior, WI and went on to marry the love of his life, Marjorie...
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