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Richard "Ricky" D. Dalbec

Richard "Ricky" D. Dalbec

November 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...

Margaret A. Cook

Margaret A. Cook

November 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...

Lela G. Treakle

Lela G. Treakle

November 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...

Ronald L. Dalbec

Ronald L. Dalbec

November 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...

Gary Edward Ogren

Gary Edward Ogren

November 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...

William "Bill" R Goligoski

William "Bill" R Goligoski

November 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...

Christopher (Chris) Allyn Schmidt

Christopher (Chris) Allyn Schmidt

November 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...

Michelle Renee Wicklund

Michelle Renee Wicklund

October 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...

Dennis B. Frink

Dennis B. Frink

October 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...

Brian D. Fudally

Brian D. Fudally

October 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...

Marqus A. Mickelson

Marqus A. Mickelson

October 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...

James W. "Jim" Backlund

James W. "Jim" Backlund

October 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...

Lucille "Lucy" F. Dietrick

Lucille "Lucy" F. Dietrick

October 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...

Bonnie J. Inscho

Bonnie J. Inscho

October 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...

Mary E. Beal

Mary E. Beal

October 18, 2021

Mary E. Beal, 77 longtime resident of Maple, Wisconsin died peacefully, Monday, October 18, 2021 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, Wisconsin with her daughter by her side. She was born in Aitkin, MN July 26, 1944, the daughter of Perry Ray and Lillian (Packer) Balsley.

Mary graduated high school and enjoyed her years...

Robert T. Amoth

Robert T. Amoth

October 17, 2021

Robert T. Amoth, 62, lifelong resident of Poplar, WI, died peacefully, Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN with his wife by his side. He was born in Superior October 9, 1959, the son of Rudolph and Mary (Pollock) Amoth.

He graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 1978.

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Artimese "Arti" M. Kastern

Artimese "Arti" M. Kastern

October 16, 2021

Artimese (Arti) Mary Kastern, longtime resident of South Range, WI, died peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Queen Creek, AZ.  She was born in Superior, WI on October 24, 1943 to LeRoy and Mary (Stein) Custard.

Over the years, Arti helped her husband, Butch, with the many different businesses that they had.  Some of those businesses...

Dorothy Fortin

Dorothy Fortin

October 15, 2021

Dorothy Fortin, 100, of Superior passed away peacefully Friday, October 15, 2021, in her home, Superior, WI. Dorothy was born on October 4, 1921 in Superior, WI to John and Glady’s (Morrisette) Miller.

She was united in marriage to Wilfred Fortin, July 11, 1942, and they celebrated 34 years of marriage before his passing in 1976.

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Robert J. Vanovermeiren

Robert J. Vanovermeiren

October 10, 2021

Robert VanOvermeiren, 67, of Superior passed away peacefully Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Ashland, WI.

Robert was born on August 21, 1954, in Superior, WI to Edward and Marian (Noonan) VanOvermeiren.

Robert graduated from Superior Senior High in 1973.  Robert enjoyed watching professional sports and was an avid Packer fan. He...

Ronald K. Roubal

Ronald K. Roubal

October 5, 2021

Dr. Ronald K. Roubal died October 5 th , 2021.

He was born to Lillian and Rudolph Roubal on March 22, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska.  He worked many jobs before he finished his high school education at Creighton Preparatory School. Ron went on to Creighton University and followed his passion in chemistry, eventually earning his PhD at...

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